WEEK 10 Sharing Resources and Working with Accounts, WEEK 9 Configuring a Network Connection, Week 8 Virtualization and Cloud Computing Fundamentals, Week 7: 7 Using and Configuring Storage Devices, Week 6: Configuring Input and Output Devices, Week...
Approximately how much data could a CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 32-bit data bus transfer per second? a.8 Gigabits b.4 Gigabytes c.8 Gigabytes d.4 Gigabits
8 GigaBYTES
Which of the following statements is true about Window Server 2012 minimum system requirements? a.2 GB RAM for all editions b.90 GB available disk space for Essentials c.at least 1.4 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit CPU d.Itanium processor required for 64-bit
90 GB available disk space for Essentials
Which CPU vendor developed a processor called Athlon? a.HP b.AMD c.Motorola d.Intel
AMD
Which of the following can be described as program code that operates like a specialized hook into the operating system? a. API b. BIOS c. ROM d. CMOS
API
Which of the following is NOT a feature introduced with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2? a.AppLocker b.Server Core c.Active Directory d.Hyper-V
Active Directory
Which of the following is NOT a server add-on package for Mac OS X? a.Xsan 4 b.Profile Manager c.Active Directory d.Xcode server
Active Directory
Which CPU, developed originally by DEC, had 64-bit data and address buses, and was the first chip to reach 1 GHz? a.Athlon b.PowerPC c.SPARC d.Alpha
Alpha
Which of the following is an open-source hypervisor? a.Virtual PC b.Microsoft Hyper-V c.Citrix XenServer d.VMware Workstation Player
Citrix XenServer
Disks that are formatted using the GUID Partitioning Table (GPT) can hold larger volume sizes, and benefit from increased reliability provided by which feature below? a.Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) b.Journaling c.Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) d.Message Digest 5 (MD5)
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
What feature new to Windows Server 2012 provides the ability to find identical sets of data on a SAN based storage array and reduce the identical sets to a single instance, in order to reduce space? a.Disk pooling b.Data multiplexing c.Data deduplication d.Storage optimizing
Data deduplication
You have attached a new USB camera to your computer but it doesn't seem to be working. Which tool can you use to see if Windows successfully installed the driver and to see if the device is working correctly? a.Add Hardware Wizard b.Windows Update c.Programs and Features d.Device Manager
Device Manager
Which of the following folders in a Windows file system is NOT typically located directly off the root? a.Users b.Documents c.Program Files d.Windows
Documents
You have shared a folder on a Windows server that is a part of a domain. You need to assign permissions to users so they can access the shared folder. Which type of group will you use to make the permissions assignment? a.Global b.Domain local c.Local d.Universal
Domain local****** incorrect
What feature in Windows Server 2012 gives you fine-tuned control over shared resources by using data classification? Storage Spaces Resilient File System BranchCache Dynamic Access Control
Dynamic Access Control
Which edition of Windows 7 contains the same features as Ultimate edition except that it is used by companies with volume licensing? a.Enterprise edition b.Professional edition c.Home premium edition d.Business edition
Enterprise edition
Due to the limitations of MBR partitioning, what type of partition must be created in order to utilize logical drives? a.Logical partition b.Extended partition c.Primary partition d.Extra partition
Extended partition
Which AMD processor line has 8 cores and runs up to 4.7 GHz? a.Phenom II b.FX-8320 c.Opteron 6000 d.Duron
FX-8320
A RISC CPU performs more complex instructions and use a uniform number of clock cycles for each instruction. True or False?
False
A bus is the chip that performs the actual computational and logic work. True False
False
A parity space storage layout is similar to a RAID 1 volume, in that a parity bit is written to the spare drive. True False
False
A print spooler is a log file that maintains a history of print jobs. True False
False
Cooperative multitasking allows the operating system to remain in control of the computer at all times. True False
False
Device drivers are always built-in to the operating system and provided by the operating system vendor. True False
False
Hyper-V was first introduced with Windows Server 2012. True False
False
IEEE 1394 interfaces are targeted towards comparatively slow peripherals such as keyboards and mice. True False
False
In Linux, a network drive that is attached to the file system is referenced with a drive letter. True False
False
In Mac OS X, Sharing Only accounts can log on to the local Mac computer and access shared files and printers on other computers. True False
False
Network client software allows a computer to share its resources by responding to resource requests generated by network servers.network clients. True False
False
Originally, FAT-16 supported comparatively short filenames, referred to as 6.3 filenames. T/F
False
Since FAT-16 had a number of limitations, FAT-32 is now the dominant Windows file system since it supports built-in security features and better file compression. T/F
False
Studies have shown that upgrades and migrations to the latest OS are always cost-effective. True False
False
The Intel Itanium processor is a CISC-based processor that uses a 128-bit architecture. True False
False
The VM is the part of virtualization software that creates and monitors the virtual hardware environment. True False
False
The address bus almost always runs faster than the external clock speed of the CPU. True False
False
The biggest disadvantage in using virtual disks instead of physical volumes is the lack of portability. True False
False
The core of an operating system that coordinates system functions is referred to as the CPU. True False
False
The firewall in Windows 7 is enhanced to monitor incoming communications only. True False
False
The first true 32-bit operating system developed by Microsoft was Windows 3.1. True False
False
The native file system in Linux is called ufs. T/F
False
Thin provisioning allocates all configured space immediately, ensuring that the space is available for the specified virtual disk. True False
False
Virtualization is a process that emulates an operating system. True False
False
When you install a modern OS such as Windows 10 or Mac OS X, you always manually configure devices such as monitors and network cards. True False
False
Windows 98 was the first Windows OS to use the Kerberos security system. True False
False
Which of the following is true about using GPT versus MBR? a.GPT supports fewer, but larger partitions b.GPT supports larger disks than MBR c.MBR is a newer method and is only supported by a few OSs d.GPT is not supported by Windows Server 2008
GPT supports larger disks than MBR
Which Windows Server 2016 installation option has a small footprint and does not support a local logon? Nano Server Server Core Windows Containers Foundation Server
Nano Server
What type of storage typically shares files utilizing standard network protocols, such as Server Message Block (SMB), Network File System (NFS), and File Transfer Protocol (FTP)? a.Storage Area Network b.Local storage c.Direct Attached Storage d.Network Attached Storage
Network Attached Storage
What is the most common expansion bus standard among computer hardware manufacturers? a.eSATA b.PCIe c.ATA d.PCI-X
PCIe
You are building a new PC for yourself. You want your computer to have a quad-core processor made by AMD. Which processor family should you choose? a.Phenom II b.Duron c.Athlon X2 d.K6-III
Phenom II
Which of the following is a true statement about PnP? a.PnP automatically configures your network settings b.PnP devices may still require configuration for optimal performance c.PnP only works on Windows Vista and later OSs d.PnP always requires manual installation of the DVD drive
PnP devices may still require configuration for optimal performance
Which type of CPU was designed jointly by Motorola, Apple, and IBM? a.SPARC b.Alpha c.Athlon d.PowerPC
PowerPC
In which cloud computing category would a company deliver cloud services to their own employees using Hyper-V? a.Public cloud b.IaaS c.Private cloud d.DaaS
Private cloud
Which of the following Windows 7 editions does not have an upgrade path to Windows 10 Home? a.Starter b.Home Basic c.Pro d.Home Premium
Pro
A simple space storage layout is similar to which non-fault tolerant RAID technology? a.RAID0 b.RAID5 c.RAID1 d.RAID6
RAID0
An administrator wants to utilize a RAID volume that provides redundancy using disk striping with parity. What type of RAID should the administrator select? a.RAID0 b.RAID3 c.RAID1 d.RAID5
RAID5
Which of the following is considered the most stable version of a new OS that is safe to install on production equipment? a.RTM b.Alpha c.RC d.Beta
RTM
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate? Plug and Play ActiveX Registry Component Object Model
Registry
Which disk subsystem is considered to be the most reliable for use in enterprise and high-utilization environments? a.SATA b.SCSI c.SAS d.PATA
SAS
Which special identity group refers to the object on which permissions are being set? a.Self b.Creator Owner c.Interactive d.System
Self
When installing Windows Server 2012, what is the recommended installation option? a.Server with a GUI b.Server Core c.Debug installation d.Trial installation
Server Core
Which new installation option was introduced in Windows Server 2008 that is a bare-bones installation with a limited GUI? Hyper-V Server Core Server Manager Active Directory
Server Core
Which of the following is true about upgrading to Windows Server 2012? a.Windows Server 2008 32-bit can only be upgraded to Standard edition b.Server Core must be upgraded to Server Core c.Windows Server 2003 SP2 and above are supported d.You can upgrade from any language to any other language
Server Core must be upgraded to Server Core
Which new tool introduced in Windows Server 2008 provides one location to set up, deploy, and manage server and server roles? File Explorer Server Manager Server Core Active Directory
Server Manager
Which type of Mac OS X account cannot log on to the local Mac computer, but can access shared files and printers to which the account has been given permission from another computer? a.Managed b.Standard c.Sharing Only d.Guest
Sharing Only
Which cloud computing category refers to the use of software hosted on a service provider's network, and is usually subscription based? a.Software as a service b.Networking as a service c.Platform as a service d.Infrastructure as a service
Software as a service
What type of volume utilizes two or more physical disks, and fills each disk sequentially, rather than using striping? a. Spanned volume b. Striped volume c. Mirrored volume d. Simple volume
Spanned volume
Which type of Mac OS X account can run applications and create files in their home folder but cannot perform administrative actions such as installing devices? a.Group b.Guest c.Standard d.Sharing Only
Standard
Which of the following is true of Windows 7? a.with respect to security, more user intervention is required than with Vista b.Starter Edition is only available in a 32-bit version c.Home Basic Edition has full Aero desktop support d.hardware requirements are less than for Vista
Starter Edition is only available in a 32-bit version
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Windows 7 detects a problem while booting the system? Restart Manager Service-failure Recovery Microsoft Update Startup Repair Tool
Startup Repair Tool
Which of the following is NOT a type of device special file used in UNIX/Linux systems? a.Block special files b.Character special files c.Named pipes d.Stream special files
Stream special files
In a network that uses TCP/IP, each computer has two addresses, a logical address and a physical address. True False
True
LANs form the building blocks for larger networks called internetworks. True False
True
Mouse and keyboard drivers are standard and are usually included with the OS. True False
True
NFS is that native Linux/UNIX file sharing protocol and is supported by Windows and Mac OS X. True False
True
One convenience of installing a guest OS in a VM is being able to boot to the installation program with an ISO file rather than a DVD disk. True False
True
One function of the operating system's kernel is managing the use of the computer's RAM. True False
True
One of the tasks of a file system is to provide a structure to organize files. T/F
True
Routers do not forward broadcast packets. True False
True
SATA drives have mostly replaced PATA drives and have faster transfer times. True False
True
The Internetwork layer is where the IP protocol operates. True False
True
VirtualBox supports unlimited snapshots. True False
True
What PC systems call clusters, Mac systems refer to as allocation blocks. T/F
True
Windows 95 used cooperative multitasking for 16-bit applications and preemptive multitasking for 32-bit applications. True False
True
Windows computers can make a shared drive look like a local drive by mapping. True False
True
What do you use to access shared folders and printers on a Windows computer? a.batch file b.URL location c.mounted drive d.UNC path
UNC path
You have a multi-domain Windows Server 2016 forest. You need to make a shared folder available to users from several domains. What type of group should you create to add the users to and assign permissions to the resource? a.Universal b.Domain local c.Global d.Local
Universal
Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS? a .Unix b. Mac System Software 6 c. MS-DOS d. Windows 3.0
Unix
Which of the following is the virtual environment that emulates a physical computer's hardware and BIOS? a.host b.VM c.snapshot d.guest OS
VM
What should you install in a guest OS running on VMware Workstation to optimize network, video, and disk drivers? a.Virtualization extensions b.Integration Services c.VMware Tools d.XenCenter
VMware Tools
Which SATA version supports transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s? a.Version 3 b.Version 3.2 c.Version 1 d.Version 2
Version 3
Which Microsoft virtualization product runs on Windows 7, but is no longer supported in Windows 8 and later? a.Virtual PC b.VirtualBox c.Hyper-V d.vSphere
Virtual PC
Which of the following is a hosted virtualization product? a.Microsoft Hyper-V b.Citrix XenServer c.VirtualBox d.VMware vSphere
VirtualBox
Which of the following statements is true about the FAT directory structure? a.two copies of the root directory are kept for each partition b.the FAT tables and root directory are always stored at the end of each partition c.a backup of the FAT table is kept for each partition d.only 512 entries are allowed in the root on a FAT32 partition
a backup of the FAT table is kept for each partition
If a user wants to communicate with another computer using its name, what must be available on the network? a.a DHCP server b.a name server c.a Web server d.a file server
a name server
You are running Windows 7 Pro and want to use a virtualization program so you can test out Windows 10 and also work with other operating systems. What should you install? a.a type 2 hypervisor b.bare-metal virtualization software c.a dual-boot configuration d.a type 1 hypervisor
a type 2 hypervisor
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model? file and folder protection all network data is encrypted support for domains user accounts and passwords
all network data is encrypted
A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element? application programming interface basic input/output system application software resource manager
application software
What command can you use to make the file named private.txt read-only? a.format -read-only private.txt b.set private.txt read-only c.attrib +r private.txt d.status -r private.txt
attrib +r private.txt
Which of the following is NOT a typical function performed by the OS installation program? a.restarting the system b.gathering system information c.configuring devices and drivers d.backing up existing data
backing up existing data
What is another term for a type 1 hypervisor? a.hosted virtualization b.bare-metal virtualization c.desktop virtualization d.server virtualization
bare-metal virtualization
Which particular type of low-level code is responsible for starting an operating system on a computer? a. CMOS b. basic input/output system c. POST d. real-time system
basic input/output system
Which of the following is NOT a guideline you should follow to avoid damage to circuit boards during installation? a. touch a grounded part to discharge static b. be sure you are on a carpeted floor c. leave the card in its protective cover d. disconnect all power to the computer
be sure you are on a carpeted floor
When configuring the virtual network for a VM in VMware Workstation, which network adapter option should you choose if you want the VM to have an IP address that works on the physical network? a.bridged b.NAT c.host-only d.custom
bridged
Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the operating system? a. controls information storage and retrieval b. handles output to the monitor c. manages network communication d. executes program instructions
executes program instructions
What command can you use in Linux to create a new file that is 300 MB for use in creating a virtual disk? a.mkdir vdisk.imf -s 300MB b.fallocate -l 300M vdisk.img c.mount vdisk.img 300MB d.mkfs -s 300M vdisk.img
fallocate -l 300M vdisk.img
Which type of operation writes the file system structure to the disk? a. partitioning b. mounting c. activating d. formatting
formatting
Which of the following is a property or feature of a router? a.reads the source and destination MAC addresses b.connects the computer to the medium c.forwards frames d.works with packets
forwards frames *incorrect
What type of structure is usually used to organize folders in a file system? a.relational b.flat c.hierarchical d.pyramid
hierarchical
Which type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design, film design, and animation? a. high-end workstation b. supercomputer c. mainframe d. PC-class computer
high-end workstation
Which cloud computing category allows a company to quickly provision additional disk space? a.hosted infrastructure b.hosted platforms c.hosted applications d.hosted networking
hosted infrastructure
Which of the following statements is true about the Linux OS? a.it comes with a desktop system called Aero b.all Linux distributions are free open source software c.most Linux distributions can be used as either a desktop or server OS d.configuration files are always preserved during an upgrade
most Linux distributions can be used as either a desktop or server OS
Which of the following represents a valid Linux command to mount a CD/DVD drive? a.mount -t udf /mnt/cdrom /cdrom b.fdisk -t udf /mnt/cdrom /cdrom c.mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /cdrom d.fdisk -t /dev/cdrom iso9660 /cdrom
mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /cdrom
You are explaining to a colleague how to make a shared resource available on a Linux file system. Which of the following terms best describes what you should tell him? a.map a drive letter b.mount a drive letter c.mount a share d.map a volume
mount a share
Which Linux command will mount a virtual disk into the file system? a.mount mydisk.img /mnt/vdisk b.mount /mnt/vdisk mydisk.img c.mkfs mydisk.img /mnt/vdisk d.mkfs /mnt/vdisk mydisk.img
mount mydisk.img /mnt/vdisk
A CPU that has two or more sections that read and execute instructions is referred to as which of the following? a.single-CPU system b.multicore processor c.multiprocessor CPU d.multibus processor
multicore processor
If two parts of the same process can be executed simultaneously by the CPU, what feature is being used? a.multithreading b.multitasking c.multiprocessing d.multischeduling
multithreading
What is the correct syntax to map drive letter X: to a share named myshare on a server named server1? a. net share \\server1\myshare X: b. net use \\server1\myshare X: c. net use X: \\server1\myshare d. net share X: \\server1\myshare
net use X: \\server1\myshare
A Web browser is an example of which type of network component? a.network client b.network interface c.network protocol d.network server
network client
When two computers are communicating on a LAN, which part of the process adds MAC addresses of the sending and receiving computers to the message? a. network interface software b. network server software c. network client software d. the name lookup procedure
network interface software
Which network component extends from a computer's NIC to a switch? a.device driver b.network interface c.network medium d.network protocol
network medium
In which layer of the network communication process is the message packaged in a format suitable for the network and sent to the NIC driver? a. .network interface b.network client or server software c.network protocol d.User application
network protocol
Which network component is responsible for defining rules and formats a computer must used when sending information across a network? a. network protocol b. network interface c. network server d. network client
network protocol
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Network is an example of which type of network component? a. network interface b. network protocol c. network client d. network server
network server
In which part of a computer does CPU scheduling occur? a.operating system b.control bus c.microcode d.interrupts
operating system
You have a new hard disk that you want to put two different OSs on but each OS requires a different file system. What procedure must you perform before you can install the two OSs? a.partition the disk into two logical drives and install an OS on each logical drive b.this is not possible; you need a second physical hard disk c.install the first OS and then create a new folder off the root to install the second OS d.low-level format the disk and create two separate directory structures
partition the disk into two logical drives and install an OS on each logical drive
Which of the following is NOT a task in preparation for installing an OS? a.have an understanding of the features of the new OS b.perform a low-level format on all disk drives c.ensure the hardware is working correctly d.make sure the computer meets hardware requirements
perform a low-level format on all disk drives
Which feature of RISC CPUs allows the processor to operate on one instruction at the same time it is fetching one or more subsequent instructions? a.CPU scheduling b.caching c.pipelining d.coprocessing
pipelining
Which of the following was a major change in Mac OS X that first occurred with Snow Leopard? Split View was introduced support for TCP/IP a new protocol called AppleTalk support for only Intel-based processors
support for only Intel-based processors
If you are having trouble installing an OS because it does not seem to be detecting the computer hardware, which of the following should you check to try to resolve the problem? a.the DVD drive is compatible b.the installation media c.the BIOS settings d.enough RAM is installed
the BIOS settings
Which of the following is an edition or option that was dropped in Windows Server 2012? a.the Datacenter edition b.the Itanium edition c.the Enterprise edition d.the Standard edition
the Enterprise edition
Which of the following statements is true about file storage on a FAT file system? a.the clusters are organized as a linked-list b.the filename is stored in the first cluster occupied by the file c.if a file only uses part of a cluster, the next file uses the rest of the cluster d.the final cluster is filled in with all 0's to indicate the end of file
the clusters are organized as a linked-list
When choosing a computer for a test upgrade/migration, choose one that represents which of the following? a.the one with the most memory and disk space b.the lowest common denominator c.the one with the most devices connected d.the one with the least amount of software installed
the lowest common denominator
Which of the following is NOT a typical reason for creating an internetwork? a.you're running a legacy operating system on one of your servers b.there is a long distance between groups of computers c.the LAN has grown and communication has become inefficient d.groups of users should be logically separated
you're running a legacy operating system on one of your servers
Which of the following is a common format for distributing driver files? a.txt b.drv c.zip d.ini
zip
Device drivers perform the actual communication between physical devices and the operating system. True False
True
Where should you look for the configuration settings of your printer on a Linux computer? a. /dev/printers b. /root/devprint c. /etc/cups d. /home/printconf
/etc/cups
What file should you edit to configure an SMB share on Linux? a./conf/smb/samba.conf b./etc/smb/samba.conf c./etc/samba/smb.conf d./conf/samba/smb.conf
/etc/samba/smb.conf
A Terabyte is the same as which of the following values? a..1 PB b.100 GB c.10,000 GB d.1,000,000 MB
1,000,000 MB
About how much data is typically transferred in each packet or frame? a. 15 KB b. 150 bytes c. 1 MB d. 1500 bytes
1500 bytes
You have shared a folder on Windows 10, how many users can access the shared folder simultaneously? a.20 b.unlimited c.50 d.10
20
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP? Kerberos authentication 64-bit Itanium support Component Object Model Active Directory
64-bit Itanium support
If your address bus is 16-bits wide, approximately how much memory can your computer address? a.64K bytes b.64K bits c.4G bits d.1024K bytes
64K bytes
Even with a PnP-capable OS, you may have to configure devices to work optimally with the OS. True False
True
If you need to change specific parameters controlling the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure? a. Kernel b. CPU c. BIOS d. API
BIOS
Which of the following is low-level programming code capable of starting a full-fledged operating system? a. Process b. CMOS c. BIOS d. POST
BIOS
The \Windows folder is located on what volume? a.Start volume b.System volume c.Primary volume d.Boot volume
Boot volume
Which part of the CPU is the "director of operations?" a.CU b.system bus c.ALU d.register
CU
Which of the following is a native Linux printer sharing protocol? a.SMB b.CUPS c.NFS d.TCP
CUPS
Which option found in the Advanced Sharing dialog box controls how offline files are configured? a.Limits b.Share name c.Caching d.Permissions
Caching
Which type of cabling are you most likely to install in a new LAN? a.fiber optic b.coaxial c.Cat 6 d.STP
Cat 6
What protocol does a network-attached printer that can print over the Internet use? a.IPP b.HTTP c.FTP d.PPP
IPP
While troubleshooting a computer hardware problem, you find that the processor is not being informed when a device has data ready to be read or written. What is the likely problem? a.CPU core b.ALU c.IRQs d.hyper-threading
IRQs
What essential part of the operating system communicates with the BIOS, device drivers, resource managers, and APIs to coordinate operating system functions? a. Kernel b. RAM c. CMOS d. CPU
Kernel
If you are designing a CPU on which you want to memory that can be accessed at the internal clock speed of the CPU, which type of memory are you concerned with? a.L1 RAM b.L4 RAM c.L1 cache d.L4 cache
L1 Cache
When configuring the virtual network for a VM in VMware Workstation, which network adapter option should you choose if you want the VM to be on a private network, isolated from the host and the physical network? a.host-only b.custom c.LAN segment d.NAT
LAN segment
Which method for creating Linux volumes is similar to using dynamic disks in Windows? a.LVM b.virtual disks c.basic partitions d.JBOD
LVM
Which version of Mac OS X can be installed on an Intel or PowerPC processor? a.Tiger b.Snow Leopard c.Leopard d.El Capitan
Leopard
Which type of cache is found as part of more advanced CPUs, is shared among the CPU cores and typically comes in sizes of 8 and 16 MB? a.Level 4 b.Level 1 c.Level 3 d.Level 2
Level 3
Which of the following is a new feature in Windows 7 that allows you to organize files from multiple locations? File Explorer Libraries MMC 3.0 Folder resource sharing options
Libraries
Which operating system, usually distributed for free, relies on open source software that is developed by volunteers and contains code in the public domain? a. Windows 10 b. Linux c. Mac OS X d. Windows Server 2012/R2
Linux
A hard drive or solid state drive that is physically installed inside of a workstation would generally be considered to be what type of storage? a.Direct-Attached Storage b.Local storage c.Network Attached Storage d.Storage Area Network
Local storage
When configuring the virtual network for a VM in VMware Workstation, which network adapter option should you choose if you want the VM to have an IP address assigned rom the host computer? a.NAT b.LAN segment c.host-only d.bridged
NAT
A colleague has asked you where the media access control address of his computer is located? What do you tell him? a.hub b.NIC c.switch d.BIOS
NIC
Which of the following file systems supports file and folder permissions? a.FAT16 b.DOS c.NTFS d.FAT32
NTFS
You are troubleshooting a friend's computer and your diagnostic software reports a problem with the MFT. What file system is your friend's computer using? a.FAT12 b.EXT3 c.FAT16 d.NTFS
NTFS
Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking? a. The user controls which application uses the CPU and when b. The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor c. The CPU lets each application run for a fixed amount of time d. The OS allocates resources to applications but remains in full control
The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor ****** WRONG
If a disk pool becomes full, how does Windows Server 2012 respond? a. The disk pool is moved to an offline state until more physical storage is added b. The server notifies all users with data in the disk pool in order to encourage data cleaning activities c. More space is automatically provisioned from available drives in the primordial pool d. Affected volumes are marked as read-only until more space is provisioned
The disk pool is moved to an offline state until more physical storage is added
A separate device driver is typically present for each I/O device. True False
True
An operating system allows the computer to execute I/O functions, enabling software applications to communicate with computer hardware. True False
True
CPUs that run faster generally require more energy and generate more heat. True False
True
From which OS did Windows XP evolve? Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 Windows 98
Windows 2000
In which Windows desktop OS was the Start button replaced by the Start screen? Windows 10 Windows 9 Windows 8 Windows 7
Windows 8
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality? Windows 98 Windows 3.1 MS-DOS Windows 95
Windows 95
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98? Windows NT had built-in network support Windows NT had a GUI Windows NT supported plug and play Windows NT's kernel ran in privileged mode
Windows NT's kernel ran in privileged mode
A computer's primary purpose is to serve Web pages and respond to email transfer requests. Which operating system are you most likely using? a.Ubuntu for desktops b.Mac OS X El Capitan c.Windows Server 2012 d.Windows 10
Windows Server 2012
Which version of Windows Server has features for implementing a private cloud and comes with an option called Minimal Server Interface? Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server Core Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2012
You have ten employees, each with their own computer. You currently have only one printer that is connected via USB to your computer. You frequently run into the problem where other employees try to print to the printer when your computer is shut down or when you are in a meeting. You have funds for a new printer but you don't want to run into the same problems even if the printer is installed on another user's computer. What do you suggest? a.buy a printer with a long cable so you can place it away from a user's desk b.buy a printer with a LAN interface c.buy one printer for each employee d.buy a printer with an LPT interface
buy a printer with a LAN interface
Which hardware component predicts what data will be needed and makes that data available to the CPU's internal memory? a.address bus b.cache controller c.RAM controller d.data bus
cache controller
What type of device special file is typically used for devices connected to USB ports? a.named pipe b.character c.stream d.block
character
Which of the following is a good practice when you are installing a new device? a.recompile the installed driver b.reinitialize the kernel c.check for a new driver d.always use the driver supplied by the OS
check for a new driver
When a computing environment requires that some processing of applications takes place on a server and on a PC-class computer, which type of system are you using? a. mainframe system b. multiuser system c. real-time system d. client/server system
client/server system ******* WRONG
In which type of networking model are data, applications, and processing power managed by servers on the Internet? a.wide area network b.cloud computing c.custom LAN segment d.private network
cloud computing
Which of the following can be described as a client/server computing model that offers scalable Web-based applications and services over the Internet? a. ISP computing b. real-time computing c. multiuser computing d. cloud computing
cloud computing
A group of sectors on a disk is called which of the following? a.track b.platter c.cylinder d.cluster
cluster
Which of the following is NOT a typical step in the process for installing new hardware on a Mac OS X system? a.insert DVD/CD-ROM b.configure dip switches c.shut down the system d.attach new hardware
configure dip switches
Which of the following is NOT a typical application for hosted virtualization? a.OS training b.consolidation of production servers c.network isolation d.to use legacy applications
consolidation of production servers
Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed by an OS's file system? a.convert files between image formats b.provide a convenient user interface c.organize space on a storage device d.store file metadata
convert files between image formats
If you are concerned about how many bytes per second you computer can transfer from main memory to the CPU, what part of the computer are you concerned with? a.data bus b.Level I cache c.address width d.registers
data bus
What part of a frame does a switch use to determine where to forward the frame? a.source IP address b.source MAC address c.destination MAC address d.destination IP address
destination MAC address
The code that exchanges information with specific hardware devices is referred to as which of the following? a. application b. device driver c. kernel d. BIOS
device driver
Which of the following elements of a file system connects the names of files to the file data stored on the disk? a.attribute b.extension c.directory d.LFN
directory
Which task is an unnecessary step in preparing to upgrade a computer to a new OS version? a.verify application compatibility b.record custom software settings c.do performance benchmarks with the current OS d.make sure you have all the device drivers for the new OS
do performance benchmarks with the current OS
What type of printer is most suitable for multi-part forms? a.inkjet b.line c.dot matrix d.dye sublimation
dot matrix
The management software for your sound card has just downloaded and installed the latest driver for your sound card. After a reboot your computer shows signs of instability and the sound skips. What feature should you use to resolve the problem that will cause the least disruption? a.Windows update b.system restore c.driver roll back d.Plug and Play
driver roll back
You are running a virtual desktop infrastructure and you need VMs to be allocated automatically when a user requests one. What feature should you use? a.live migration b.dynamic provisioning c.network isolation d.export and import
dynamic provisioning
What process is required during the installation of the OS by all editions of Windows 10 except Enterprise? a.select and upgrade or custom installation b.choose where to install Windows c.enter an activation key d.choose language and locale settings
enter an activation key
Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously? a.EPIC b.super-threading c.hyper-threading d.RISC
hyper-threading
What structure does the Linux ext3 file system use to keep track of files in the file file system? a.FAT b.mount point c.inode d.MFT
inode
Which of the following is NOT a function of a hub? a. sends signals to other devices b. receives bit signals c. inspects frames d. strengthens signals
inspects frames
Which of the following does NOT require a device driver to be installed in the OS? a. installing a printer b. installing a DVD drive c. installing additional RAM d. installing a new monitor
installing additional RAM
Which network component allows computers to communicate on a network without beingconnected directly to each other? a.device driver b.network server c.interconnecting device d.network medium
interconnecting device
Which of the following is true about RISC CPU hardware? a.it is more complicated and must run at slower clock speeds b.instructions take a widely varying number of clock cycles c.it is less complicated and can perform pipelining more effectively d.all current CPUs are based on it
it is less complicated and can perform pipelining more effectively
In a wireless network using an access point, how does the sending device know that the frame was received? a.an ICMP timeout is received b.it receives an acknowledgment c.it doesn't know the frame was received d.it does not receive an error message
it receives an acknowledgment
Which feature of the NTFS file system keeps a log of file system activity to help prevent loss of information if there is a power outage while your disk is in use? a.indexing b.POSIX c.LFN d.journaling
journaling
Which of the following is the correct syntax for specifying the UPN for a user named jsmith on the mydomain.local domain? a.jsmith\mydomain.local [email protected] c.jsmith$mydomain.local d.mydomain.local/jsmith
You are preparing to install Windows 10 on a computer that used to run Windows XP. This will be a clean installation. Which of the following are you least likely to need detailed information about before performing the installation? a.sound card b.types of buses c.keyboard d.hard disks
keyboard
Which cloud computing category should you use if you want to develop an application without having to purchase expensive development tools? a.Networking as a service b.Platform as a service c.Infrastructure as a service d.Software as a service
latform as a service
A colleague of yours uses Windows 7 and wants to organize her files so that files stored in several different folders can be easily grouped together and accessed as if they were in a single location. What feature of the Windows 7 file system do you suggest she use? a. file tagging b. libraries c. folder nesting d. subdirectories
libraries
You have a virtual machine running on a type 1 hypervisor on Server1 and you need to move the VM to Server2 without shutting the VM down. What feature can you use? a.network isolation b.export and import c.live migration d.dynamic provisioning
live migration
A large institution, such as a bank, may have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required; which type of computer system are you most likely to use? a. real-time system b. Windows PC c. mainframe d. high-end workstation
mainframe
Which of the following is a necessary step you should take before upgrading or migrating to a new OS? a.replace the existing RAM so you can start fresh b.do a low-level format of all your hard disks c.make a complete backup of the current system d.perform a chkdsk on the installation media
make a complete backup of the current system
Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS? performs power-on self test enables communication with hardware devices manages random access memory starts the operating system
manages random access memory
Which of the following is a job typically performed by the kernel? a. handling input from the keyboard b. managing CPU interactions c. enabling multimedia d. handling output to the monitor
managing CPU interactions
Which of the following is NOT an element of the MBR on a Windows system? a. master file table b. partition table c. boot program d. disk signature
master file table
You are about to install a new USB camera on your Linux system and you realize that there is no device special file available for your device. What command can you use on the system to create a new device special file? a. newdev b. lshw c. lspci d. mknod
mknod
A user calls the help line and ask for some help installing a new keyboard. He isn't sure how to plug the keyboard into the computer because it doesn't have a cable connected to it. What advice are you likely to give him? a.plug the USB receiver into a USB port on the computer b.return the keyboard; it must be faulty c.connect a patch cable from the computer to the keyboard d.unscrew the cover from the keyboard, pull out the cable, and put the cover back on
plug the USB receiver into a USB port on the computer
You are trying to create a user from the command line on a Linux computer. You get an error that permission is denied. What should you do? a.preface the command with sudo b.type superuser and then the command c.use the runas command d.run the command followed by /root
preface the command with sudo
Where are print job stored before they are sent to a printer? a. file cache b. network card c. external disk d. print queue
print queue
Which component of printer sharing in Windows is a storage location for pending print jobs? a.print queue b.print pool c.print server d.print device
print queue
Which type of storage device in a Linux system has no logical division in blocks? a.block b.ufs c.raw d.symbolic
raw
Which type of operating system would be best when implementing a new computing system for an industrial plant that will require an accurate system to receive and process inputs, and calculate the expected outputs in a specified period? a. real-time b. client/server c. time-sharing d. multiuser
real-time
Which of the following is NOT a task performed by a NIC and its driver? a.receives bit signals and assembles them b.receives frames from the network protocol c.connects the computer to the medium d.converts frame data into bit signals
receives frames from the network protocol
Which file sharing client component intercepts requests for resources and examines it to determine whether the resource is local or remote? a.drive mapper b.authenticator c.UNC path d.redirector
redirector
The office manager of your company has instructed you to find a solution for a problem. A new employee is being hired and her desk will be located where there is a table that is occupied by an older model fax machine and scanner. There is no room to put the table anywhere else and the table that holds the inkjet printer is too small for the other two devices. There is money in the budget if funds are necessary. What do you recommend? a.replace the inkjet printer with a multifunction printer b.buy a new plotter that performs scanning and faxing functions c.each day, put the fax and scanner on the desk of an absent employee d.put the fax and scanner on the floor and tell the new employee to step around them
replace the inkjet printer with a multifunction printer
What type of programs specifically manage central processor and computer memory? a. application program interfaces b. resource managers c. task-switching d. batch managers
resource managers
You have a VM that no longer boots after you installed several applications and services. Which of the following can get your VM back up and running quickly? a.reinstall the guest OS b.reset the system BIOS c.restore the system disk from a recent backup d.revert to a snapshot
revert to a snapshot
In a folder hierarchy, the top, or primary, level is referred to as which of the following? a. branch b. root c. subdirectory d. trunk
root
You have a hardcopy of a report that you found some errors on that must be corrected. The report is three pages long and you have about 20 minutes before a meeting you must attend to present the report. Unfortunately, the report was created on your laptop at home and you have no way of getting to it quickly. What is your best option? a.use white out and a typewriter to fix the errors b.cross out the errors with a pen and hand write the corrections c.scan the report and use OCR; fix the errors and re-print the report d.retype the report on your work computer
scan the report and use OCR; fix the errors and re-print the report
What command should you use on a Linux computer to access a Windows share named mydocs from a server name WinServ? a.smbclient //WinServ/mydocs b.use WinServ\mydocs c.open //WinServ/mydocs d.ftp WinServ:mydocs
smbclient //WinServ/mydocs
Which command can you use in Linux to give the current logged on user temporary root permissions? a.admin b.su c.ls d.root
su
A user complains that his new mouse doesn't work right. He has an old system at home and when he has had this problem, he cleaned the ball on the underside of the mouse to fix it, but this mouse doesn't have a ball on the underside. What can you tell him about his mouse? a.the ball must have fallen out b.the mouse is an optical mouse c.the ball is hidden under an access panel on new mice d.the mouse uses sonar to detect movement
the mouse is an optical mouse
Which of the following is true of IPv6 addresses? a.IPv6 follows IPv5 which used 48-bit addresses b.Windows Server 2012 does not support them c.they cannot be used for voice and video applications d.they are 128 bits in length
they are 128 bits in length
Which of the following is NOT true about SSD drives compared to mechanical drives? a.they come in much larger capacities b.faster access to data c.lower power requirements d.no moving parts to wear out
they come in much larger capacities
What is a name given to the process of a CPU switching between applications very quickly? a.time slicing b.multithreading c.floating point operations d.pipelining
time slicing
Which of the following statements is true about how disk drives are organized? a.sectors are divided into clusters b.cylinders are divided into tracks c.tracks are divided into sectors d.each platter has one read/write head
tracks are divided into sectors
You are running an old PC with Windows XP installed. You have gotten a new computer with Windows 10 but you want to be able to still run some of the applications installed on your old PC using virtualization. What can you do? a.install a second monitor on your new PC b.move the old hard disk to your new PC c.create a virtual disk and restore the XP machine from backup d.use physical-to-virtual conversion
use physical-to-virtual conversion
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000? Active Directory Kerberos IntelliMirror user accounts and passwords
user accounts and passwords
You need to create a user on your Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. What command should you use? a.newaccount b.moduser c.userconf d.useradd
useradd
The LVM uses physical disk partitions referred to as which of the following? a.volume groups b.volume sets c.system volumes d.primary volumes
volume groups
During the installation of the Windows 10 OS, which of the following are you likely to provide to the installation program? a.your full name and address b.where to install the OS c.the IP address of a DHCP server d.the DNS server address
where to install the OS
Which of the following is NOT a Windows share permission? a.read b.full control c.change d.write
write
Which of the following is NOT a Linux/Unix file or disk management command? a.xfsdump b.cfdisk c.xterm d.tar
xterm
