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IT Fundamentals Review 1
IT Fundamentals Review 1
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1
The computer language that is closest to machine code is:
assembly language
scripting language
query language
markup language
2
Which of the following is a function of the CPU?
Provides storage locaion for files
Encrypts data for remote transmission
Peforms data computation
Supplies electricity to components
3
For a disaster recovery exercise, a company wants to ensure customer data is recovered before operational data. This is:
fault tolerance.
replication
prioritization
redundancy
4
Several users want to share a common folder with high availability. Which of these devices is BEST to use?
Firewall with security management
Network attached storage device
Large USB flash drive connected to a PC
Medium capacity SATA hard drive
5
Which of the following permissions is required to run a .bat file?
Modify
Write
Execute
Delete
6
Which allows the easiest & fastest way to share files between 2 smartphones without joining the same Wi-Fi network?
Bluetooth
Micro SD card
USB connection
Infrared
7
Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation?
Shred and sensitive information prior to disposal
Use a cable and lock device securely attac hed to a solid object
Avoid storing password next to computer
Practice good awareness skils when entering passwords/PINs
8
Which of the following is the component responsible for interconnectivity of internal system devices?
Expansion card
System case
Power supply
Motherboard
9
Which of the following software types protect a desktop from malicious attacks?
Diagnostic
Antivirus
Screensaver
Backup
10
Which is BEST for a developer to use when storing the months of a year and when performance is a key consideration?
List
Array
Vector
String
11
Which of the following components serves as a temporary storage for computer applications?
CPU
RAM
Expansion card
System board
12
Which of the following internal computer components is used to connect video, audio, and network cards?
Motherboard
Hard drive
CPU
Modem
13
A user has finished browsing the Internet on a public hotel workstation. Which of the following is BEST secure PIN?
Update the browsers, extensions, and plug-ins
Run a virus scn on the workstation
Log out of the guest account and reboot
Clear the browser cache, cookies, and history
14
Which of the following is MOST likely used to represent international text data?
Unicode
ASCII
Octal
Hexadecimal
15
32. Which of the following is an advantage of using a 64-bit operating system?
Ability to recognize an SSD
Ability to utilize a larger amount of RAM
Ability to obtain a IPv6
a. Ability to add two or more hard drives
16
Which of the following language types would a web developer MOST likely use to create a website?
Query
Assembly
Compiled
Interpreted
17
Which of the following tasks is typically performed during the identification phase of the troubleshooting methodology?
Divide and conquer
Implement the solution
Verify functionality
Question users
18
Which of the following file types is used to consolidate a group of files?
.m3u
.RTF
.rar
.avi
19
A hard drive connected to a corporate network has PII. It shows on another computer.What should be done?
Disable file and print sharing on the laptop
Set the read-only attribute on the files
Delete unused drives for the network
Remove shared keys from the keyring
20
A user's government identification number, date of borth and current address are considered which of the following?
HTTPS
HTTP
IMAP
PII
21
Which of the following is an advantage of using a 64-bit operating system?
Ability to obtain a IPv6
Ability to add two or more nhard drives
Ability to utilize a ,larger amount of RAM
Ability to recognize a SSD
22
Which of the following would indicate the FASTEST processor speed?
3.6GHz
3.6Gbps
3.6Mbps
3.6MHz
23
A technician just installed a new computer. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage the cables?
Tuck the cables neatly underneath the carper
Line the cables up neatly and wrap them together with cable ties
Leave the cables use to prevent interference between wires
Nail the cables to the wall
24
A company wants an app to be accessed by several users & store information securely. Which would best ?
Flat file
Database
Wrd processing document
Spreadsheet
25
Which of these patching methods allow vendor controlled updates, less user interaction & increased security of OS's?
Automatic updates
Upgrading on a periodic basis
Frequent patching
Dumpster diving
26
A function is BEST used for enabling programs to:
define variables to hold different values
hold a list of numbers
be divided into reusable components
be divided into reusable components
27
An end-user has 16GB of RAM installed. Which describes why the OS only uses a minimum of 4GB of RAM?
The operating system is 32-bit
The computer has a defective motherboard
The computer has corrupted RAM
The computer has a virus
28
An employee is using a desk phone that is connected only via a network cable. Which of these the phone using?
VoIP
LTE
GSM
CDMA
29
After installing the OS,everything is displayed in large windows and viewing area is limited.How do we resolve issue?
Color depth
Orientation
DPI settings
Resolution
30
A systems administrator wants to run a script at a certain time every day. Which is the BEST way to achieve this?
Set a reminder to run the script.
Perform task scheduling.
Perform process management.
Set the system date and time.
31
A user is configuring a wireless router. The user should change the default password. Why?
To prevent social engineering attackes
To prevent unauthorized configuration changes
To increase wireless signal strengths
To prevent improper data transmission encryption
32
Which of the following is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off?
SSD
Hard Drive
CPU
System Memory
33
Employee information is stored in a database. Which BEST describes where all of an employee's information is stored?
Report
Procedure
Column
Record
34
A user wants to purchase a CAD app that requires 8GB RAM to operate. Which of these operating system types is required?
16-bit
64-bit
8-bit
32-bit
35
A gaming console needs to allow inbound connectivity on a home network for chat.Which is MOST likely to configure this?
Cable modem
Access point
Network switch
Wireless router
36
When trying to activate OS, a user receives a notice that software is not genuine. Which security threat has occured?
Virus attack
Social engineering
License theft
Phishing
37
The extension .rtf is an example of which of the following fiel types?
Document
Audio
Spreadsheet
Executable
38
Which of the following allows for the FASTEST printer connections?
Serial
Parallel
USB
Bluetooth
39
Which of the following connector types can be used by both mice and keyboards?
eSATA
PS/1
Thunderbolt
USB
40
After installing a new software, a user notices the application launches in demo mode. How is software fully activated?
Contact vendor support
Enter a product or license code
Reinstall the software application
Complete the software application
41
A user needs to establish an password for an email account. Which of these is the BEST example of a complex password?
01#iWant!2686612338
01c23n56789v9876x21
iWantoyobeaCosmonau#
o12iWanttobe210
42
Which of the following is a reason why password complexity is a best practice?
It makes passwords harder to crack
It discourages users from using the same password with different accounts
It forces users to develop typing skills
It encourages users to write down passwords so they are not forgotten
43
A user receives an email containing a link, the URL does not match text in the body of the email. What should you do?
Reply to the sender asking for confirmation that it is safe to open
Click the link because malware protection is installed on the computer
Forward the email to a friend to ask for advice
Delete the email without clikcing the link
44
Which of the following is MOST important to ensure a computer temperature is maintained within normal limits?
Maintaining constant power output
Ensuring sufficient airflow
Turning the wireless off when not needed
Keeping the case open
45
A user wants to run a major update on a laptop. Which of the following should be considered before running any update?
Chanhge administrator account password
Print all person documents
Backup important folders
Restore folders from backup
46
Which of the following would MOST likely use an ARM processor?
Tablet
Workstation
Server
Laptop
47
Which of the following security threats would the use of cable locks reduce?
Shoulder surfing
Phishing
Hardware thefts
Dumpster diving
48
Which of the following is an example of an interpreted language?
Go
C++
Java
Python
