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1
What can be tested with a digital reader?
RAMs compatibility
quality of electricity in computer components
the POST configuations
the CPUs activity
2
What is an indicator that the battery could become hazardous and needs replaced.
battery swelling
hot to the touch
smoking
quickly dying
3
Why is a full format more beneficial than a quick format when preparing for a clean OS install
it is more conducive
it is not beneficial in any way
helps prevent the CPU from overloading with faulty data
fully formatted will delete files from disk while analyzing
4
Best printer for carbon copies
Pressure printer
Impact printer
Laser printer
Heat printer
5
A number of files are encrypted on a network server drive on a new laptop. What is the issue?
it does not have NTFS partition
needs to be registered on ADOBE
Needs a firewall
needs to have a viral sweep
6
What solution should be used when cleaning a CPU and a heat sink?
isopropyl alcohol
bleach in small amounts on a cotton swab
a dry cloth
Distilled water
7
What is the next step in the troubleshooting after the theory of probable cause
restart computer
consult manual
test the theory to determine cause
document findings
8
Characterizes a DDoS attack
a silent killer of the software
Many host participate in a coordinated attack
an attack that grows rapidly
malicious malware
9
Which two expansion slots should be used by a wireless NIC in a computer today?
disk drive and Ethernet connection
PCIe and PCI
sim card and video card
usb and hdmi connectors
10
Which device uses the most amount of power on most mobile devices?
LED
DVR
LCD
DCV
11
What component converts DC power to AC so the display can be illuminated?
CPU
inverter
calibrator
converter switch
12
Three things that can be configured in the BIOS settings
drive encryption, TPM and passwords
power settings, screen display and sleep features
none
VPN, RAM ad ROM
13
Wireless security mode that supports government grade security?
Cisco.com
LAN
WPA2
WAN
14
Network spans a single building or campus and provides service and applications
MAN
WPA
WAN
LAN
15
Which service or protocol would simplify the workstation IP configuration task?
DCHP
DNS
WAN2
device manager
16
When cleaning a laser printer, what should be used to pick up excess particles of toner?
compressed air
alcohol
a dry rag
a HEPA-capable vacuum
17
Three benefits of preventable maintenance
present-ability, longer battery life and improved RAM speed
viruses are reduced, RAM is faster and CPU last longer
data protection, component life and reduced equip failure
cheaper to keep running, keys functions and display is crisp
18
Designed to handle collisions by controlling devices communicate on an Ethernet network
CSMA/CD
Firmware
Protocols
Firewalls
19
If you suspect a security issue what two actions need to be taken in troubleshooting the issue?
Delete account
Disconnect computer from network
Log on different user
Call level two technician
20
What can help control the effects of RFI?
Use coaxial cables
change frequency
insulate the wires
Alternate from AC to DC
21
What two password control policies should an organization implement for strong passwords?
short and easy to remember to avoid the need for resets
16 digits and contain digits
birthdays or names of spouses
expire in 60 days and contain letters and numbers
22
What is the purpose of using the MIME email protocol on mobile devices?
to increase speed
to enable pictures and downloads to be included in emails
to avoid clutter
to allow for extra storage on the cloud
23
What two key pieces of info should the user use when configuring the FTP client? (pick Two)
FTP server port number
FTP server IP address
FTP client server
FTP MAC address
24
What is the purpose of the safety data sheet?
To give a step by step process on how to prevent static
to specify procedures for dealing with hazardous material
To remind you to remove your CAC from the reader
25
After a computer is powered on and Windows 7 fails to start. What procedure should you do?
Hold power button until it refreshes
allow computer to rest for 15 minutes
Call level 2 technician
Boot from Windows 7 media and access System Restore utility
26
Built in tool available on MAC OS X to perform disk backups.
Safari
iStorage
Disk defragment
Time Machine
27
What type of external storage should be used to back up over 2 TB of music and video?
RAID
External Hardrive
none
USB
28
Two tasks that need to been done regularly to preserve security and data integrity
Replace and refurbish
clean and keep cool
Back up and keep operating software up to date
Defrage and disk clean
29
When should a technician avoid wearing an antistatic wrist strap?
When replacing the power supply unit
When installing a CPU
When removing the case cover
NONE
30
What type of interface cable is used to give output in audio and video?
12v connector
HDMI
Ethernet
Coaxial
31
Which step in troubleshooting helps you not repeat processes previously performed?
document problems and solutions
back up data
avoid using external ports
formulate data into the BIOS
32
Why do laptop computers us throttling?
to save batteries
To reduce heat in the CPU
to slow down the fans
less weight on the motherboard
33
Two common causes for lines on a laptop screen
GPU is not cooling right & display isn't correctly installed
poor maintenance and dropping at high levels
Water and dust
Battery is dying and BIOS need updated
34
Default filing system used during a fresh installation of Windows 7?
Adobe
NTFS
IOS
SATA
35
Where do you go to enable power management?
MAC
UCIP
BIOS
RAM
36
Secure server for HTTPS is failing. Which port needs accessed to fix this?
214
193
255
443
37
What service level is defined in the service level agreement of an organization or vendor?
guaranteed service response time
Will always offer the option to speak in Spanish
opened on weekends
Will not put on hold
38
Which two issues are likely to cause BSOD errors (choose two)
RAM failing
RAM out of sync
BIOS dis-configured
device driver errors
39
What is the first step an admin takes when splitting a single partition into multiple partition
reconfigure the BIOS
defrag
restart the computer
Shrink partition
40
Which Windows feature should be used to encrypt all data on a computer.
Data cover
BitLocker
Crypotgraph
BleachSweep
41
FOur layers of the TCP/IP reference model
applications, transport, internet, network access
server, internet, network, support
applications, internet, switch, hub
42
Windows system has been installed which program is used to select programs that run at startup
ctrl, alt and delete
disk utility
Msconfig
programs
43
you want to test network connectivity. The ping can only receive a response. What is the issue?
the BIOS needs reset
cable is loose
LAN line needs reconfigured
the default gateway is not set
44
What device provides power to a computer an so it can to safely shutdown in a power loss?
uninterruptible power supply
solar reserve
static safety switch
BIOS
45
Where do you look to investigate issues from a sound card.
programs
Device manager
Disk Utility
Task Manager
46
Which measure can help control RFI effects on wireless networks?
Ensure the device is on a different frequency.
Allow phone to cool down for 15 minutes.
Turn phone on airplane mode
Turn off Bluetooth
47
When configuring Bluetooth what two steps should you take before installing a headset?
read manual and consult with customer service
turn on discover mode and make sure power is on
restart computer and put device on discover mode
Enable Bluetooth BIOS, ensure laptop Bluetooth switched on
48
Three components found in laser printers
laser house, magnets and copper coils
fuser assembly, pickup rollers, transfer rollers
drum, fuser and toner
none
49
What OSI layer is responsible for physical addressing and the procedures used accessing media
WAN
interface
network
data link
50
Which cloud computing service is best for organizing applications and delivers them on the web
Peer-to-Peer
iCloud
PaaS
HUB
51
Application is frozen and not responding. What Windows OS tool is used to stop the application?
Task Manager
Defragment
promter
Disk Utility
52
What is the purpose of RAID adapters?
To clean the disk.
To support the cpu as a backup memory.
To connect multiple storage devices for redundancy.
To give the Bios reserve memory.
53
What factor should be taken into consideration more with laptops?
environmental control
durability
energy conservation
fashion
54
What are two advantages from migrating from peer-to-peer to new client server network
it is not advantages in any way
system runs smooth and RAM is more efficient
Cloud is unlimited and you can utilize WAN
data more secure; resources and access is central controlled
55
What should be done before attempting to repair a hardware component on a laptop?
Consult the service manual
Check the types of screw heads you will need
Google
Call tech support
56
Three common input devices found on a laptop
CPU, RAM and motherboard
Touchpad, Fingerprint Reader and web camera
Screen, keyboard and mouse
USB, Ethernet and Power cable
57
What type of input device can identify users based on their voice?
audio recorder
VPN
systemetric reader
Switchbiometric identification devices
58
In which circumstance should a level 1 technician escalate work order?
when you need to take a lunch break
when a problem requires expertise from another technician
when the caller is confused
When the caller is annoying
59
What is one way to indicate BIOS failure?
the computer emits a pattern of beeps
the screen will freeze
no response when pressing the power button
both 3 and 2
60
What expansion card can assist in troubleshooting a computer when no video is available?
MAC Card
POST card
Partition card
VISA card
61
When a PC is assembled, what component is connected to the motherboard with SATA cable?
the ram card
the optical drive
the hard drive
the video card
62
What two PC settings can be configured using the BIOS setup utility?
virtualization support and boot sequence
mac configuration and desktop utilities
display and clock
RAM and ROM
63
What is the default file system used during a fresh installation of Windows 7?
NTFS
MAC
HTTPS
WPA2
