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CompTIA IT Fundamentals Chapter 8 Topics C & D
CompTIA IT Fundamentals Chapter 8 Topics C & D
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A #CyberSecurity Quiz to help students study for chapter 8 of their CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam.
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1
Use the system BIOS utility to check drives and verify the boot order if:
the computer sends a message that says "invalid BIOS chip"
the computer continues to boot only into Safe Mode.
computer sends an alert stating "boot order is incorrect"
2
____________ provides information about the iteration of the software you are using.
Software Preferences
Software Update
Properties
Versioning
3
With errors during the Power On Self-Test, the system might display this numeric error message:
Power Error
PST error
System Power Error
POST error
4
CD-ROM/DVDs come with an autoplay feature.
True
False
5
Which of these is not a Disk Management Tool?
Drive Command
Format Command
Check Disk Command
Optimize Drives
6
Which is not an example of a software upgrade?
a hardware upgrade to your computer
a version change of an operating system
a version change of a security utility
a version change of a productivity application
7
This will guide you through the steps in the software installation process:
Install Wizard
README File
Application Instructions
System Preferences
8
If the amount of RAM detected and the amount specified in CMOS do not match,
The error Display Type Mismatch is displayed
The error Ram Type Mismatch is displayed
The error RAM size Mismatch is displayed
The error Memory Size Mismatch is displayed
9
_______ ____ _________ is a basic system-diagnostic and performance-monitoring tool.
Windows System Manager
Windows Information Utility
Windows Task Manager
Windows Control Panel
10
Use this to verify that the correct driver is installed:
Device Manager
Help Center
Verification Manual
Verification Settings
11
A printer is still able to print if:
The printer's paper is a dark color
Printer is not plugged in
Driver for the printer is missing, corrupted, or outdated
Printer is not supported by the operating system
12
The Change feature will be available for all software applications.
True
False
13
What is a veritable Swiss army knife of major system administration and information tools?
Computer Terminal
Windows Control Panel
Desktop Control Panel
Computer Management console
14
You won't be able to read a file sometimes because you:
haven't secured your network.
haven't updated your operating system.
haven't upgraded your hardware.
don't have a software app that opens a specific file type.
15
Which of these is not a possible problem that causes a mouse not to work?
The Mouse is plugged into the keyboard port
The surface that the mouse is on is too rough
The pointing device is not supported by the operating system
The Mouse is not plugged in
16
What is the process of replacing a software application completely with a newer version?
Software Configuration
Software Upgrade
Software Update
Software Replacement
17
Most vendors will clearly mark revisions to their products in sequential numbers.
False
True
18
There might be a problem with a missing or corrupted device driver if:
files are lost
device or service fails to start
the device shuts down randomly
files fail to be created
19
Use _____ ______ to view the contents of event logs.
Event History
Logs Viewer
Admin Report
Event Viewer
20
This displays detailed information about the current system configuration.
AOL Cloud
Windows System Preferences
System Information utility
Windows Control Panel
21
You can disable automatic updates.
True
False
22
When considering what software to add or remove in your office environment, you should ask:
What are the least desirable products to fulfill this need?
Am I familiar with this product?
How do you no shut?
Can this product be easily uninstalled if necessary?
23
You use this to activate the software on a computer; it comes with a software license.
(product) activation key
user key
verification key
licensing-activation code
24
The default ______ _______ view displays a categorized list all devices attached to the system.
Device Control
Device Manager
System Manager
Device Properties
25
Installing or updating operating system components and obtaining licenses is known as:
Hardware management
Software development
Ergonomics
Software management
26
Software versions are changed...
every time software is upgraded or new features are added
when you purchase software
only when software is upgraded
only when new features are added
27
Doing this helps prevent software piracy:
Securing your software with a password
Storing your software in a secret location
Encrypting your software
Registering your copy of a software application
28
This enables updates to be downloaded/installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time:
Autonomous Downloads
Scheduled Updates
Logic Bomb Updates
Automatic Updates
29
Which of these is not a general troubleshooting tip?
download support software
check physical connections
use the help and support center
use common sense
30
Software will often require that you purchase a license.
False
True
31
The most common cause of this is a non-bootable disk in a drive:
Failure to Boot System
Storage Error
Storage Overflow
Invalid Boot Disk
32
A missing dll message indicates:
that storage capacity has been reached.
an error in the operating system code.
that files have been lost.
an issue with one of the system files.
33
With Disk Management, you cannot:
Display the drives attached to the system
Display, create, and remove partitions on the drives
Assign drive letters to partitions.
Assign software configuration to a Virtual Machine
34
This could be a sign that the hard disk is damaged:
Files randomly being deleted
Error message (boot up) stating operating system is missing
Files not saving as intended
Failure to store new information
35
Use the _______ _______ to find the Device Manager.
Search Tool
Search Charm
Search Button
Search Key
36
"Display Type Mismatch" is displayed if the video settings do not match the monitor
False
True
37
A device driver or related file might be missing or damaged if:
A device can not store information
A device, or program in Registry, is not found
38
An IT technician can't research specific topics/problems using the manufacturer's documentation
False
True
39
The Device Manager does not allow you to:
Determine the device driver a device is using.
View the status of a device.
Update your device's software
Enable or disable a device.
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Software Updates can be done by:
laser-printing information on your hard disk drive
replacing all files
completely overwriting the software
running a software configuration program on a device
