CompTIA A+
Which layer is at the top of the TCP/IP stack
Application layer
What is the main purpose of plug and play ?
Automatically assigning resources such as interrupt request
When configuring wireless networks with overlapping access points using the 2.4GHz bandwidth which channels offer the best solution for preventing overlapping interference
1,6,11
How is the OLED and LED display different
How are OLED and LCD different
whatcha are the two ways to run older applications in newer Microsoft Windows operating systems such as Windows 8 or 10
Run as administrator , run in comparability mode
Osi model mnemonic
( Please,do,not,throw,sausage,pizza,away )
Which directory in MAC OS X and Linux stores binary executables
/bin
Which error code signify a a printer paper jam ?
13
How many host bits are ther in an IPv4 address with the subnet mask of 255.255.0
16
What could cause a CPU to overheat and start smoking
A badly seated cooling fan
Which of the following describes a virus
A piece of software that is self populating
Which aspects should you match when looking for a replacement battery for your laptop
Amps voltage and shape
What is correct about line of sight
Applies microwave connections , known to exhibit the fresnel effect
Which command in ubuntu Linux will get and install a software package
Apt-get
Which layer 2 wireless Ethernet technology can be used to extend a network
Bridge
What are some components of the mother board ?
Computer basics Motherboards Ram Expansion Cards Storage CPU
Where do you get the general file settings for a Microsoft Windows machine
Control Panel
What are the distinguishing features of laptop power supplies
Converts AC to DC power , proprietary to hardware models
Which of the following are the ways to access Task Manager in the Microsoft Windows operating system
Curl alt delete
Which color toner cartridges are found in a color laser printer
Cyan,magenta,yellow
What could be the most likely cause of a computer cycling on and off
Hardware issue
This device regenerates a signal
Hub , repeater
Currently used battery
Lithium ion
Which security measure once enabled in the BIOS cannot be changed ?
Lo-Jack
What security device employs a source of focused light or light sensor that works in conjunction with a security camera to detect any movement
Motion detector
What is considered the best method for selecting the correct type of RAM modules for a computer ?
Refer to the motherboard manufacturers manual
This device forwards packets between subnets
Router
What are cellular technologies such as 3 g is d for ?
Texting, phone service, digital data
What criteria is used to determine the native resolution of an LCD display ?
The # of pixels
What is the key device management capability that can be configured for shared print resources
The ability to configure users and groups that are permitted to access specific print resources
Where are CPU heat pipes connected to ?
The heat sink fan combo of a CPU
Which starts menu reflects the correct definition of refresh rates ?
The#of times in a sec that display hardware draws the data -its given
Which statement best reflects how wireless reparations work to extend an access points coverage without the need of additional cabling ?
They connect over a virtual ssid
Which statement reflects how privacy screens work
They work by reducing the allowable viewable angles of a monitor
What is the function of the laser in a laser printer
To alter the electrical charge on specific points of the printer drum
What is the core goal of future Windows client operating system ?
To offer a universal OS for all types of hardware devices
What is the key prerequisite to print from a print device using Bluetooth
To pair the client device with the print device
What is the purpose of Windows deployment services ?
To remotely deploy operating systems
What is the main networking function of a hub
To repeat the ones and zeroes of data transmission
Which method of interaction would be the most common for tablet style devices
Touch
Which features particularly important to mobile devices were introduced in windows 8 and 8.1
Touch experience ,application download , One Drive integration
Which computer connection is used exclusively for analog signals
VGA
Which of the following is a supported wireless security standard in windows
Wpa2
Which wifi security mode uses AES encryption technology
Wpa2
Which wireless encryption security standard offers the most secure protection
Wpa2
At what speed could a dial up modem typically connect at ?
56Kbps
How much free storage do you get with ICloud
5GB
What is the thickness of type 2 pcmcia card ?
5mm
Which processor architecture do the latest versions of MAC OSX run on ?
64 bit intel
How many layers are there in the OSI model
7
Which chmod permissions value represents read wrote and execute ?
7
Which windows OS has built in onedrive
8 and 10
Which IEEE standard is used by wifi broadband routers
802.11
Which wireless technology is recommended as the primary choice for streaming media to or from a home theater PC
802.11AC
Which standards protocols support wireless printing ?
802.11x, HP ePrint
Which IEEE standard is used to identify Ethernet connections ?
802.3
Which windows tool lets you examine all the hard drives and provides a quick summary including health information ?
Disk manager
Suppose you want to check who is using a particular PC what events would you most likely audit ?
Login
Which connects to a USB port or expansion slot , on the motherboard and reports numeric codes as the boot process progresses
A POST card
When the OS goes missing on a PC which hardware component is usually to blame ?
Hard disk
Where is the virtual memory created
Hard drive
Which type of optical computer storage disk allows you to write to it multiple times ?
CD-RW
Which chip on the motherboard stores the computer startup information ?
CMOS
Which piece of hardware do all the programs running on a Microsoft Windows based machine need minimum access to
CPU
In broadband cable service what device is used to modulate and demodulate a signal
Cable modem
You are adding an additional drive to an empty drive bay in a laptop , apart from a new hard drive what else will you need
Caddy
What are the disadvantages of mobile devices as compared to desktop computer systems ?
Hardware repairs , cooling challenges
Which characteristic describe a portable device such as a kindle
Has optimized black and white display for reading , largely used for storage of mobile devices
Which WPS method allows user to connect to a wireless access point by just being in close proximity to the access point
Near field communication method
Which mobile device type is considered to be geared largely towards basic word processing and web browsing ?
Netbook
Which item best describes the process of thermal wax printing ?
The process of melting wax based inks into coated paper
When a users PC is not working what do you do first
Interview the user
How hot can a guest get
200 Celsius , 400 Fahrenheit
In the graphic shown what is the frequency of installed memory
2133 MHz
What is the subnet mask for a class c IPv4 address with a /25 CIDR notation
255.255 .255.128
What is the subnet mask for a Class B IPv4 address with 16bits allocated for host addresses ?
255.255.0.0
Which wireless network access technologies are available in windows
Wifi Bluetooth
What is the main difference between the GPT and MBR hard disk schemes
Drive capacity limit
How does the dock indicate an open application
A black dot
What're can the boot order of a computer be configured
BIOS
What does BIOS stand for ?
Basic in put output system
Which windows imaging files are involv d in setting up an operating system distribution?
Boot.wim, install.wim
Which network topology requires a terminator at each end
Bus
Which of the following methods is used to identify a parrellell ATA drive as the master drive of a computer system
By placing the jumper correctly
How do biometric computer security devices connect to a computer to a computer function ?
By reading fingerprints or retinal patterns
Which of the following refers to a network between your intranet and internet
DMZ
What is the most common damage to the outer frame of a laptop
Drop
How does ECC RAM work ?
ECC ram will identify and correct single bit errors
Which control panel item is used to start the magnifier the narrator or the onscreen keyboard tools ?
Ease of access center
This device creates network boundaries for security purposes This
Firewall
How do you turn off the features of an on-board video card or NIC on a motherboard?
In the BIOS system settings
Which distribution of Linux is built specifically for penetration testing and security ?
Kali
Which COU socket type has contact pins on the socket
LGA
What is the best practices for establishing probable cause
Look for the obvious
Which type of network solutions uses Bluetooth for connectivity ?
PAN
What are the components that make up the user profile
Registry settings, user folders
Which iconography symbolizes a USB 3.0 port on your laptop ?
SS
This device forwards frames within a LAN
Switch
What is the first thing to determine when troubleshooting
The scope of the issue
Which motherboard CPU socket type uses levers to hold the CPU in place
ZIF
What info would you likely find on the main BIOS page of a computer
• internal Temp. • System Time
What all methods can be used to clear the CMOS and restore the motherboard to its factory settings ?
•Remove the CMOS battery •move the jumper to the rest position
What is needed when you install a device onto a motherboard in order for that device to be initialized
Drivers
Which element are associated uniquely with a fiber optic SONET network
Dual ring,counter current direction
What is the most common screen size used with the display aspect ratio of 16x9
1920X1080
Which resolution is considered typical for displaying desktop applications on a wide-screen display ?
1920X1080
What is a valid IP address on the network 192.168.50 ?
193.168.50.10
Which jack on a laptop or cell phone does a credit card reader plug into
1/8 of an inch headphone jack
What is the max speed of the thunder bolt 1 connection
10 Gbps
What is the recommended length for a secure password
10 characters
What is the MAX broadcast range of a Class 1 Bluetooth connection ?
100 meters
What is the standard voltage of the power outlets in the US
120volts
How many bits are there in an IPv6 network address
128 bits
Motors, CPUs, PCIe cards run on how many volts?
12v
Which octets are always in APIPA
160,254
Which IP addresses indicate that a computer has an automatic Provate IP Addressing (APIPA) address
169.254.0.1, fe80::10
What is the green ratio of a standard HDTV wide screen monitor
16:9
Which private IPv4 address range is generally used in small network like a home network ?
192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
What is the IPv4 address of the default gateway for the connection between A,B,C network and internet
192.168.0.254
VGA
3 rows of pins
What is the clocking speed of the CPU shown in the graphic
3.10 GHz
Into which voltages do the VRMs subdivide AC current into usable DC current for internal computer operations
3.3,5,12
AGP and chipsets run on how many volts ?
3.3v
What is the avg. clock speed of RDRAM?
300-800 MHz
What is the max character length of a WLAN access point SSID
32 characters
What is the maximum possible transmission distance for a wireless device using IEEE standard 802.11ac
35 meters
What is the recommended computer configuration required to run a standard thick client ?
A device with standard components with an an OS installed
What is the recommended computer configuration required to run a standard thin client
A device with standard components without an OS installed , a device that can run any cloud service
What sound could indicate that a fan in a computer is faulty ?
A grinding sound
What is used by the POST to indicate a problem with the computers video card ?
A series of beeps
Which of the following options are included in the Windows printer test page
A variety of colors , the windows logo
What are window storage spaces ?
A way of pooling storage resources
Where are the changes stored in a computer startup option if you only modify any of the default settings
On the CMOS chip
What is the Microsoft Windows 8 store
App download area
Where can you get a lot of info about a mac including the serial number
About this mac
This device creates a cell for a wireless LAN
Access point
You are in the process of enhancing the security configuration of your windows 7PC in order to prevent a brute force attack on local usernames and passwords you need to implement a local security policy that will lockout an account for 30 minutes after 5 successful logins . In which security settings of the local security policy can you configure the lockout duration and the threshold
Account polices
Which wireless connection modality is used to create a small peer to peer network without using a common access point ?
Ad hoc mode
Which password is used to secure the BIOS and prevent non administrators from making changes ?
Admin Password
You are troubleshooting the sound on a clients computer and are trying to determine if the problem is with the audio output or the application
Advanced tab
How can you quickly turn off all wireless connections to your cell phone or tablet
Airplane mode
What devices can you troubleshoot via device manager
All connected devices
What allows a hard drive to be placed in a chassis and connects to a computer via a USB connection
An external enclosure
What ensures a successful flashing of BIOS ?
An uninterruptible power supply
What are the components of an impact printer ?
Anvil, platen
Which of the following are Address scopes for ipv6
Any cast and unicast
The inverter connects D.C. Power back into AC power which laptop component requires this AC power
Backlight
Which wifi technology focuses a wifi signal in a specific direction ?
Beamforming
Which items are the components of direct thermal printing devices ? Base paper Binder Ink reservoir Heating element Color developer
Binder , heating element , color developer
Identify the key features associated with Windows Vista
Bitlocker and UAC
Which cartridge would you find in a CMYK printer
Black
Which software is preinstalled on the PCs that typically consume resources with little practical value ?
Bloatware
How do you typically connect a mobile device to the audio system in your car
Bluetooth
Which form of wireless connection is primarily used by joysticks or game pads ?
Bluetooth
What is the name for a partial loss of power for an extended period of time
Brown out
A user considered connecting computer to the plasma tv screen Which key issues do you earn them about ?
Burn in
Which computer peripheral can use an eSATA connection 1. Monitors 2. DVD or CD burners 3. Keyboards 4. Hard drives 5. Mouse
DVD or CD , hard drives
What type of backlight does a typical laptop LCD display use ?
CCFL
How can you ensure accurate color in a print workflow
Calibrate the printer and monitor together
What is most likely cause of a blank computer screen on boot-up after a new video card has been installed
Card is seated incorrectly
Which DOS command is the utility that scans detects and repairs hard drive issues and errors
Check disk
Which less obvious issue might you have on your system checklist ?
Check if the computer is running too fast
What is the first thing to do if you have a problem broadcasting from a mobile device to an external monitor
Check resolution
How would you troubleshoot a directly connected USB printer that is not responding ?
Check the power check the driver
What are the uses of compressed air
Cleaning an ink jet printer , cleaning a keyboard
What is Microsoft one drive ?
Cloud storage
Which storage is relatively slow and inexpensive and uses platters
Conventional hard drives
What are some characteristics of satellites ?
Connectivity can be expensive, data transmission occurs over long distance , commonly used in remote regions
Where can you access the internet options
Control panel
Which IP address assignment method is the most scalable
DHCP
Place the steps in the correct order used by a client machine to receive a network IP address form a DHCP server
DORA
Which international telecommunication standard is used by cable companies to provide internet access over a hybrid fiber-coaxial infrastructure that connects to modems
DOCSIS ( data over cable service interface specification )
Which core ports are provided by both docking stations and port replicators
DVI, Ethernet, USB
Which DVI connector can be used with an adapter to convert the signals to a VGA port ?
DVI-A
Which of the following are typically network connectors
DVR , personal devices
Which windows tool provides detailed information about Direct X drivers and components installed on your system
DXDiag
What are the reasons to not undertake printer maintenance
Danger of electrical shock , danger of burning
You are working in the command prompt window in Windows and a single file needs to be deleted in a directory that contains multiple files . Which command will accomplish this for you ?
Del
Which type of windows installation source is used to automatically push out images to clients ?
Deployment service
Where do you troubleshoot devices in Windows 8
Device manager
Where do you troubleshoot devices in Windows 7
Devices and printers
What types of network feature did windows 7 introduce
Direct access , Branch Cache
Which of the following are examples of special folders that are created for each windows user
Documents downloads desktop
DNS stands for ?
Domain naming system
What is the next step after connecting a new USB printer to the PC ?
Download and install the driver
Which setting is used for multiple displays to ensure that both are using the same resolution
Duplicated
What does DDNS mean ?
Dynamic domain naming system
Which layer of an Organic Light Emitting Diode screen produces light ?
Emissive
What would be the best method of identifying a DDR3 ram from a DDR2 ram Module
Examine the notches on the side
Which components of a computer system are considered hot swappable ?
External eSATA drives USB flash drive HDMI Cable
Which of the following type of info do not come up in a spotlight search in MAC OS X
Files on another computer
Which wifi technology if enabled in the router settings can filter out jabs or Active x traffic ?
Firewalls
What type of cable is used by a PATA hard drive to connect to a motherboard
Flat ribbon cable
Identify key benefits of using a mobile laptop over a desktop PC for computing
Flexability, portability
What should you do before using an external drive to boot windows
Format it as a bootable drive
Which slots on the motherboard pictured in the graphic are used to install the RAM modules
Four slots in upper left of the graphic
Which options are valid about performing a full format ?
Full format checks for bad sectors on the disk , in windows vista and later full format zeros out disk data
Which computer component is responsible for the rendering of up to 80% of a high end PC games
GPU
Which computer component is used by CUDA acceleration for gen piurpise video processing
GPU
Which option in Finder gives a quick jump to " all my files" or "documents"
Go
Which components use the 1/8 inch port to connect to a computer
Headsets microphone
Which windows power management option places the PC in a power saving state that completely shuts down the computer but saves memory first to a local file so that the state of the PC can be restored when the PC resumes from the power saving state
Hibernate
Which networking protocols are used to retrieve e-mails from the server
IMAP, POP3
Which unique identifier is used by VoIP phones over a LAN
IP address
In mobile devices where is a computer contained with a removable screen
In the display
Where is the wifi antenna of a laptop most likely to be located ?
In the display
Which transmission mode uses line of sight only
Infrared
Which data storage options are available for Windows PC
Local storage and cloud storage
Which unique identifier is used by a layer 3 router to identify a transmission device
Ip Address
Which statement reflects how disk defragmentation works ?
It analyzes a disk and them consolidates fragmented files and folders and places them in contiguous spaces
What is the main distinguishing feature of Linux
It is open source
Which statement reflects how DMV is used in network traffic
It places servers in a separate area away from clients
What standard image formats are commonly supported by virtual printing
JPG, BMP
Which device allows a user to connect to more than one computer while still using the same input devices ?
KVM switch
What is the most important thing to remember while replacing the impact printer paper
Keep the paper aligned
Which display type utilizes 2 sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them
LCD
Which of the display settings available in your laptop provides a second display area using a connected projector ?
Laptop extended to projector
Which light technology is used by a barcode reader to read the bar or QR codes ?
Laser
Which layer of the OSI model does a hun operate on ?
Layer 1
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for the electrical or mechanical transmission of data ?
Layer 1 data link
Which layer of the OSI model does a basic switch operate on
Layer 2 data link
Which layer of the OSI model does a wireless access point operate on ?
Layer 2 data link
Which layer of the OSI model is closest to the end user and interacts with software applications
Layer 7 application
What type of screen is generally used with overlays
Led
Which electrical component emits light ?
Led
You have decided to improve the security of your Windows 7 PC by adjusting various security settings so that its more difficult for malicious users to damage your PC . You want to set up the local password policies , lockout policies , audit policies , and user rights. What must you change in order to accomplish your goal
Local security policy
What can cause faded prints in an inkjet printer
Low ink cartridges
What can cause a backed up print queue
Low memory, spoiler issues
How is the total amount of visible light measured ?
Lumens
Which security setting in broadband routers uses the information of Layer 2 of the OSI model addresses
MAC address filtering
Which unique identifier does a layer 2 switch use to identify a transmission device
MAX address
You are working in the windows command prompt window and need to create a new directory/folder which command can you use to accomplish this
MD
Which port can be used as an interface between a musicians electronic instrument and a PC
MIDI
What could be the cause of fast power drain in a mobile device
Malware faulty, battery
which network solution is used to connect networks within a city
Man
What are important financial advantages of cloud ?
Measured service
Which of the following is a potential application running on a Microsoft Windows based operating system
Microsoft office
Which data protection scheme stores a secondary copy of data
Mirroring
Which device is rarely used by computers to connect to a network
Modems
during which personalization task would you configure options for your fingerprint
Modifying the sign in options
Which networking device can perform both layer 1 and layer 2 data routing functions
Multi layer switch
What is the collection of local hard drives Ethernet LANs connect directly into called
NAS
In the Control Panel where do you control the network connectivity
Network and sharing
Which type of OLED is typically used by PDA or MP3
Passive-matrix OLED
Which operation checks the motherboard to determine if there is any RAM modules installed
POST.
Which type of incoming data transmission from a network connection does a firewall act as a filter for ?
Packers
What do you need to do before you can use 2 Bluetooth devices together
Pair them
Which options can you set in printer preferences
Paper type , monochrome printing for a color printer
Which hard drive connection is an example of a legacy IDE connection to a motherboard
Parallel ATA
Which port types are supported for local printing
Parallel port , USB port
What should you check when you can't connect to a shared printer that you were previously connected to
Permission issue , IP config issue
What are some of the characteristics with asymmetrical dsl ?
Phone connectivity and internet device can coexist on the same phone line , provides more download than upload
Which gesture in MAC OS X zooms in or out ?
Pinching
Which of the following are command line tools for troubleshooting IPv4 issues
Ping,tracert
Which type of tv monitor display is subject to screen burn in
Plasma
Which router configuration uses NAT to redirect traffic from an external public IP to an internal private ip
Port forwarding
Which system in either MAC OS X or Windows PC will emit beeps to alert users about hardware problems
Post
What PDL standards support laser printing
Post script Printer control language
What does POST stand for ?
Power on self test
Which control panel item allows you to adjust when the computer will automatically dim the display turn off the display and put the computer to sleep
Power options
Which device connects to a through the 25-pin parallel port ? A. VGA displays B. Keyboards C. Mouse D. Printer
Printer
Which driver should you get from your manufacturers web site ?
Printer
Which of the following cloud types is used by a single organization ?
Private
What is the primary purpose of a vpn ?
Provide secure access to a remote network
Which functions does the Windows Explorer , or a File Explorer , in Windows 8 or later have
Provides access to network , Uses folders to organize file content
Which of these connection types are typically used to connect a mouse or keyboard to a computer ? 1. Ps/2 2. Wireless 3. Infrared 4. USB 5. RJ-45
Ps/2, wireless, USB
Which methodologies are used to set up a WPS network connection
Push button method, near field communication method
Which setting can be used to configure traffic precedence going through a broadband router
Quality of service (QoS)
Which CPU chip technologies supports virtualization ?
RVI, EPT, AMD-V
This level is known as striping (RAID)
Raid level 0
This level is also known as mirroring (RAID)
Raid level 1
This level is also known as striping and parity (RAID)
Raid level 5
In an enterprise environment what is usually the quickest way to solve a tricky OS problem
Read msg all the OS
What is the most common fix for a window blue screen error
Reboot
Which of the following guidelines accurately describes the installation of a laptop wireless card
Replacement cards must have same pin connectors
Which troubleshooting actions can a print spoiler allow you to take
Restart a print job , cancel a print job
Which staff likely needs special security training due to their exposure to sensitive info
Senior management
Where would you start to troubleshoot a print quality issue with an impact printer
Ribbon
Some of your clients use different workstations as a part of their job and they would like to have the same profile settings and desktop items regardless of where they are logged on to . What type of profile would help with this request ?
Roaming
Which statement best reflects description of desktop virtualization
Running multiple logical devices on a single physical drive
Which broadband router management setting is used to prevent problems caused by a routers firewall by examining VOIP traffic
SIP ALG
Which type of local area network would be used to connect computers or printers in a home or small office
SOHO LAN
Which storage technology provides a small form factor and gives laptops fast and robust storage capacity ?
SSD
What setting in Windows OS produces a VGA resolution of 640x480
Safe mode
Which aspects can be adjusted while working with the windows display settings
Screen refresh rate, screen resolution
How can you set a PATA drive connected via an IDE/EIDE cable as the master drive ?
Set the jumpers on the back of the drive, Connect the drive to the master end of the cable
Which windows log file records info about setting up or installing new apps
Setup log
Which device is typically connected to a network
Shared printer
What does a privacy sever help to defend against
Shoulder surfing
What parameters can be measured by performing a site survey using a wireless scanner application when setting up a wireless network access point
Signal strength, link speed
What is the new name for Microsoft Windows 8 OneDrive
Sky drive
What do the letters SCSI stand for?
Small computer system interface
Which descriptive keywords are associated with the hardware components shown
Small outline format DDR3
Which type of wearable technology generally includes a camera
Smart glasses
Which computer component will be at least used by the rendering operations of CAD workstation software
Sound card
Which IP address is changed in the packet header by the protocol network Address translation (NAT)
Source address
Which term can be used to describe RAID 10
Stripe of mirrors
What is commonly used with a digitizer to input handwritten notes on a touch-sensitive screen
Stylus tool
Which touch screen category uses 2 transducers one for receiving and one for sending along the x and y axes of the devices screen ?
Surface acoustic wave system
Which of these devices can use a mini HDMI connection ? 1. Android phones 2. Tablets 3. iPhone 4. TVs 5. Laptops
Tablets, tvs, laptops
What does the sudo command do ?
Temporary elevates privileges
Which component of a mechanical hard drive is used to store data temporarily
The cache
The IP address on your client system is 169.255.0.16 and the subnet mask is 255.255.0.0 How does this relate to the recent inability to access the internet
The system needs the correct ip config from DHCP
What was the primary goal Microsoft had with the revised windows 8 user interface
Touchscreen support
Which of the following are valid recommendations for a technician who is planning to replace the motherboard in a laptop Order after market replacement motherboard Dismantle only necessary components Read the motherboard manual thoroughly Turn off the system and disconnect cables
Turn off the system and disconnect cable, read motherboard manual thoroughly
Which Wifi technology is used to allow a connection through a firewall to a media server
UPnP
Which networking solution allows networked devices to connect to each other by dynamically attaching devices directly to a computer
UPnP
Which plug format is considered the most common form for connecting input devices like scanners barcode readers
USB
Which external storage connection gives the throughput of up to 5 gigabits per second ?
USB 3.0
What type of port adapter can be used to connect a legacy 6 pin mini din keyboard to a new computer without a mini- DIN socket
USB dongle
Which storage devices are considered only external drives ?
USB flash drives, SSD flash drives
Which ports can be used to connect external speakers to a PC
USB, 1/8 inch mini jack
Which OS update for Windows 8 can preserve your data settings and applications
Upgrade
Which of the following operating system has the greatest market share
Windows
Which windows operating system can use a webcam as a biometric reader ?
Windows 10
Which of the following statements reflect some of the specifications of an SSD hardrive
Uses flash memory Uses USB or eSATA externally Uses SATA bus internally
What is the standard D-Sub 15 pin connection shown in the graphic used for
VGA connection
Which category of networking solution is used to conceal data transmissions across networks
VPN
Which option can you use to sit-up tethering between devices
Wifi , Bluetooth
What is the first action to be taken when you have a paper jam ?
Visually inspect
Which wireless network solution is used to subdivide a local Ethernet domain into multiple subnets
Vlan
Which network adapter option enables you to keep it in a hibernating or low power mode but start up of a network signal is sent
Wake-on-LAN
Which network solution is used to connect geographically separated networks
Wan
What key step should you take when working with a laptop chassis and replacing an optical drive
Wear an anti static wristwrap
What is internet explorer
Web browser
Which wireless encryption security standard offers the least secure protection Wpa Wep Wpa2
Wep
How would you typically connect a mobile device to a printer
Wi-Fi
Which operating system was marked by the corresponding release of a new windows phone in 2012
Windows 8
Which operating system enforce driver signing by default
Windows 8 and Windows 10
Which windows component is responsible for displaying the heirarchical structure of your files folders and drives that you have on your computer and allows you to create delete move and copy files and folders on your computer
Windows Explorer
Which windows feature allows you to control the application and services that are allowed or denied network access
Windows firewall
You need to monitor your firewall security rules and security associations on you windows 7 PC . Which windows tool will allow you to accomplish this ?
Windows firewall and advanced security
What type of wireless network device can be used to extend a network to a remote access point inaccessible by direct cabling
Wireless bridge
How can you share a mobile device data connection over wifi ?
Wireless hot spot
Which printer is most suitable for a home environment with tablets laptops and smartphones
Wireless printer
Which issues are related to printer paper jams
Wrinkling and dampness
Which edition of windows px was designed for business use ?
Xp professional
What info can generally be obtained from the BIOS
•installed memory •processor clock speed
Which operation performs a check of the RAM installed on a motherboard when a computer boots up
The POST
What is considered one of the benefits of UEFI
You can use drives that are larger than 2 TB's
Which type of power supply cable is shown in the graphic ?
.......SATA
What is the max transfer rate of a standard ultra 3 SCSI ?
160 MB/s
How many pins are there on a DDR1 module
184
How much data can be written to a single sided DVD disc that contains only one layer
4.7 GB
How much data can be written to a single sided blurry disc that contains 2 layers
50 GB
PCIe cards, disks, and AGP all run on how many volts ?
5v
Which power supply cable is used to supply power to a motherboard ?
ATX-P1
Which power supply cable is used to supply power to a motherboard
ATX-p1
Which settings can be changed in the BIOS Configuration utility
Boot sequence, CPU clock speed, password.
Which settings can be changed to overclock a CPU
CPU multiplier speed
Which all diagnostic element can be monitored in the BIOS
CPU temp &a fan speed
In what form are the internal computer temperatures displayed ?
Centigrade
What action can you take to configure a Serial ATA drive to use AHCI mode ?
Change the Serial ATA mode in the BIOS
Which action do you need to perform if you want to install Windows 10 from a USB drive before a computers OS boots up ?
Change the boot sequence in the BIOS
What does the term overclocking usually refer to ?
Increasing clock speed of the CPU
What statement reflects the best description of a multicore CPU processor
It has multiple completely separate processor layers in the same chip
Which statements reflects the characteristics of DDR RAM
It holds the running portion of an OS Must have constant flow of electricity
Whatcha statement reflects how parity Ram works ?
It stores extra bit of data used to verify whether the data was correct
What unit of energy is used to rate power strips ?
Joules
What is the process of running a CPU at clock speeds higher than it's rating?
Overclocking
Which operation communicates with the BIOS and can give an indication that the hard drive might be failing ?
S.M.A.R.T
What needs to be configured, within the BIOS , to enable booting up of a computer from a USB flash drive
The boot sequence & USB config
Where does a computer get its BIOS time setting from ?
The system Clock