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