Practice Exam 1 Flashcards by Jerry Brinson

After installing the OS on a workstation, a technician notices that everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. Which of the following will the technician need to adjust to resolve this issue?

Orientation

Color depth

Resolution

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Which Port is used for RDP?

143

443

3389

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A user has finished running the initial operating system setup wizard. Which of the following would be BEST for the user to do next?

Add other user accounts

Verify Internet connectivity

Install security software

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Which of the following is a miniature computer that has phone capability?

PDA

Smartphone

Laptop

Smartphone

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Which of the following devices is used to provide visual input that can be easily transferred over the internet?

Webcam

Floppy Drive

Trackball

Solid-state drive

Webcam

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Which Port is used for FTP?

3389

20/21

443

143

20/21

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Which of the following is a feature of a basic power strip?

Provides multiple outlets for power

Generates power for devices

Provides battery backup for devices

Provides multiple outlets for power

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Which of the following refers to the number of times a computer CRT monitor screen image is renewed in a minute?

Resolution

Dot-per-inch

Refresh rate

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Which of the following refers to the process of verifying the identity of a person, network host, or system process?

Hacking

Authentication

Auditing

Authentication

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Which of the following protocols are used by Network Attached Storage (NAS)? Choose 3

Network File System (NFS)

Distributed File System (DFS)

Server Message Block (SMB)

Apple Filing Protocol (AFP)

Network File System (NFS)

Server Message Block (SMB)

Apple Filing Protocol (AFP)

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Which of the following ports uses a 9-pin interface?

Serial

SCSI

USB

1394b

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What does the abbreviation DHCP stand for?

DNS Host Configuration Protocol

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Dynamic Host Certification Provider

Dynamic Host Configuration Provider

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

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How many colors you can have in a 24-bit color system?

36,733,216

16,777,216

24,000,000

65,536

16,777,216

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Which of the following is also known as Memory Controller Hub?

CPU

Address bus

South bridge

North bridge

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Which of the following interfaces provides the fastest data transfer rate for a document on a printer?

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11a

USB 3.0

FireWire 800

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Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or file somewhere else on the same computer?

Shortcut

URL

Attachment

FTP

Shortcut

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Which of the following is the maximum cable length supported by USB 2.0?

5 meters

4 meters

2 meters

5 meters

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Which of the following enables users to interact with what is displated directly on the screen rather than indirectly with a mouse or touchpad?

Thinkpad

Touch screen

Keyboard

Touch screen

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A user, wishes to free space in her documents folder. Which of the following is the BEST characteristic to sort by in order to ensure that the most space is freed by deleting the least amount of files?

Size

Extension

Date modified

Size

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After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times. Which of the following should be done NEXT?

The application has to be registered to the user.

The application must be activated.

The application needs to be reinstalled.

The application must be activated.

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Which of the following is used with a touch screen to increase accuracy?

Trackball

Touchpad

Stylus pen

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Which of the following is a case sensitive text string used in wireless network and having a maximum length of 32 characters?

WKP

SSID

WEP

WAP

SSID

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Which topology is most commonly used in a LAN?

STAR

BUS

MESH

RING

STAR

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Which of the followin uses hard disk space to provide extra memory for a computer?

File system

RAM

Cluster

Virtual memory

Which of the following is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface? Keyboard Touchpad Cursor Mouse

Mouse

Which of the following uses hard disk drive space to provide extra memory for a computer? Virtual memory Cache memory RAM ROM

Virtual memory

Which of the following can a user configure on an operating system so that an audible sound is made when an error message is displayed? Encryption Screen captures Accessibility options

Accessibility options

Which of the following intenal components is used for temporary data storage in a workstation? RAM CPU

RAM

Which of the following is a valid subnet mask? 255. 255.255.231 255. 255.255.248 222. 255.255.248 252. 255.255.0

255.255.255.248

Which of the following is an interface that is used to connect a hard disk drive to a computer? IDE PCI

IDE

Integrated Development Environment

Which Port is used for HTTPS? 443 143 80 389 20/21 3389

443

Which of the following program is used to collect personal information stored in the computer and send it to a third party without the permission of the user? Grayware Firewall Adware Spyware

Spyware

Which of the following term is used for software designed and optimized for controlling what content is permitted to a reader, especially when it is used to restrict material delivered over the Web? Content-control software Trojan Horse Malware Spyware

Content-control software

Which of the following is the BEST method of sharing files within a department? Network drive NFC Email

Network drive

Which of the following is generally defined as the difference between the brightest color (white) and the darkest color (black)? Contrast ratio Reconnaissance Characterizing

Contrast ratio

What does the abbreviation FTP Stand for? File transfer protocol Folder transfer protocol File transport protocol

File transfer protocol

Which of the following terms refers to printing on both sides of the paper? Simplex printing Dual printing Duplex printing Multiplex-printing

Duplex printing

Which device is most commonly used in a LAN? Switch Hub Router

Switch

Which of the following encryption algorithm is used by Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)? IDEA RC4 RSA SHA

RC4

Which of the following cache memory types is located on the processor chip? Level 1 cache System cache RAM cache Level 2 cache

Level 1 cache

How many read/write heads does a hard disk drive have for each platter surface? 2 8 3 1

Which of the following technologies would allow a use to run multiple operating systems at the same time on a single computer? Cloud-based software Virtualization software Productivity software Telepresence

Virtualization software

Which of the following display standards has a resoluation of 1920 1200 pixels with a 16:10 screen aspect ratio? SVGA WUXGA UXGA

WUXGA

Which of the following technologies would allow a user to run multiple operating systems at the same time on a single computer? Telepresence Virtualization software Productivity software

Virtualization software

Which of the following is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal? Modem Switch Microphone Sound card

Microphone

You are selecting upgrade components for a PC. What sort of memory will you find specifically used in video? LRAM VRAM DRAM SRAM DRAM2

VRAM

Which of the following batteries has shortest life? NiCd NiMH Lead-acid

NiCd

A user is installing a new scanner on a computer. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be installed in order for this equipment to work? Driver Firmware

Driver

A user complaints of slow internet and streaming speeds on a windows computer which of the following can be the cause? the ISP is experiencing issues Updates bandwidth is too slow

Updates

Which of the following connectors are used to connect a keyboard to the computer? Choose 2 USB Connector Six-pin mini-DIN connector Nine-pin D type male connector

USB Connector Six-pin mini-DIN connector

Which of the following should be done to reduce physical safety hazards around a newly installed computer? Verify all connections are seated properly Bundle loose cables with zip ties or Velcro straps

Bundle loose cables with zip ties or Velcro straps

Which of the following is NOT an expansion slot? PCIe EISA AGP USB

USB

Where can a user find the latest updates, upgrades, or firmware for an electronic device that the vendor supports? Internet forum Internet search engine OEM website Technical forums

OEM website

Which Port is used for HTTP? 3389 143 80 20/21 443

Which of the following is not measured by the digital pocket multimeter? Power supply voltage Power connector's voltage Bad sectors on hard disk

Bad sectors on hard disk

What does the following IP represent 169.254.x.x? DHCP DNS RDP APIPA

APIPA

Which of the following devices allows television signals to be received by a computer? Sound card Video card Webcam Tuner card

Tuner card

Which of the following software is used to reduce the size of a file or folder? Desktop publishing Compression Anti-malware

Compression