Chapter 8 - Hardware Support A+, Chapter 7, Software Support A+
What is the power good signal voltage?
+5v
Homegroup
A type of peer to peer networks where each computer shares files, folders, and libraries, and printers with other computers in the group.
When a technician needs to start an image deployment, what version of Windows will be run on the target computer? Windows 7 Starter Windows 8 Starter Windows PE Windows XP
Windows PE
You need to ensure that the GSM and 3G phone information for you android phone is updated. what type of update wold you perform?
Baseband update
What Microsoft operating system first used UAC?
Windows Vista
What edition of windows vista can support 1GHZ and 2GB of RAM?
Windows Vista Ultimate and Business
Windows XP Mode
Windows XP environment installed in Windows 7 that can be used to support older applications.
Four
Windows can handle up to_____ partitions on a drive.
client/server
Windows domain is a type of ____/_____ netowrk
in-place upgrade
Windows installation that is launched from the desktop and the installation caries ahead user settings and applications.
If a clean install is performed on a hard drive with a previous install of Windows and the drive is not re-formatted during the install, where will the files from the old installation be? system32 Windows Windows.old Program Files (Saved)
Windows.old
What statement about an FRU is true? -they are not necessary for the computer's operation -all types can be easily disposed of in any trash can -it's easily repaired by a support technician -a support technician should know how to replace one
a support technician should know how to replace one
Pointer movement is very erratic on a laptop what should be done?
adjust touchpad sensitivity
used during an unattended installation
answer file
What steps can be taken to prevent ESD?
anti-static band and proper grounding
What isnt a option in Windows Vista advanced boot menu?
automated system recovery
a command that provides encryption options and hard link management within USMT
usmtutils
What should you inform a user about the difference between VGA and DVI?
vga and dvi travel at different speeds vga are analog whilst dvi carry both digital and analog
What is it called when software is used to simulate the hardware of a physical computer? dual boot Windows XP mode virtual machine compatibility mode
virtual machine
software that simulates the hardware of a physical computer
virtual machine
when one physical machine hosts multiple activities that are normally done on multiple machines virtualization
virtualization
What is the name for a partition that has been formatted and assigned a drive letter? partition root volume container
volume
Product Key
what important info is needed when installing an OEM version of Windows 7
WLAN
wireless LAN
When a partition is formatted with a file system and assigned a drive letter it is called a volume. True or False
True
What type of cable does Dial-up use?
Twisted-pair cabling
Which characteristic distinguishes IEEE 1394 from USB 2.0? USB supports hot swapping IEEE 1394 supports hot swapping USB supports more devices on a single bus IEEE 1394 supports more devices on a single bus
USB supports more devices on a single bus
IP Adress
Uniquely identifies a computer on a network
What tool should be used when upgrading ensuring the components in a system is compatible when upgrading from Vista to 7?
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
What versions of Windows 8.1 are valid in-place upgrade paths for a computer that has Windows 7 Starter edition on it? (Choose all that apply.) Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Ultimate
Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro
What operating systems support multilingual support?
Windows 8.1, 8, Ultimate, and Vista Ultimate
a utility to copy user data and settings from one computer to another
Windows Easy Transfer
FTP client port
20
Global address IPv6
2000::/3
FTP server port
21
SSH server port
22
Telnet port
23
SMTP email server port
25
The Master Boot Record (MBR) method of partitioning hard drives is limited to what maximum size of drives? 1GB 1TB 2TB 2PB
2TB
After installation, how many days do you have to activate Windows 7? 7 30 45 60
30
RDP port
3389
Max transmission speed for bluetooth
3MBps
SLP and AFP
427
HTTPS port
443
SMB over TCP/IP port
445
What is the maximum amount of USB devices that can be daisy chained?
5
DNS server port
53
AFP
548
802.11g
54MBps 2.4GHz 150ft
802.11n
600MBps 2.4 & 5 GHz 230 feet
What type of OS should you install for best performance when you have enough RAM? 8 bit 16 bit 32 bit 64 bit
64 bit
802.11ad
7GBps 60GHz 30 feet
Web server Http
80
Batch File
.bat file extension that contains a list of OS commands that are executed as a group.
A disc image, as defined by the International Organization for Standardization, uses what file extension? .iso .img .disc .cd
.iso
Unassigned address IPv6
0::0
Loopback address IPv6
0::1 or ::1
How does one get rid of a proxy malware?
1. clear proxy settings 2. regedit currentuser\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings
What is the steps to fix the "BOOTMGR is missing" error?
1. select adv options in troubleshoot 2. select auto repair
802.11ac
1.3GBps Below 6GHz 230 feet
10Base2
10 MBps Coax cable uses BNC connector 185 meters
CAT-5
10/100BaseT 100MHz Both two cable pairs seldom used today
CAT-6
10/100BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet Up to 250 MHz Both Less crosstalk because it has a plastic core that keeps the twisted pairs separated. CAT -6 and its variations are the most popular category used today.
CAT-6a
10/100BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gig Ethernet Up to 500 MHz Both Doubles the frequency of CAT -6. CAT -6a is sometimes unofficially called CAT -6e.
CAT-7
10/100BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gig Ethernet Up to 600 MHz Individual pair shield and overall cable shield Shielding almost completely eliminates crosstalk and improves noise reduction. Expected to have a longer life expectancy than previous twisted-pair categories.
CAT-5e
10/100BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet 250MHz Both Has four twisted pairs and heavy duty sheath to help reduce crosstalk.
100BaseFL, 100BaseFX
100MBps Fiber-optic uses ST or SC or LC MT-RJ connector 2km
100BaseT
100MBps Twisted pair (UTP or STP) RJ-45 connector 100 meters
CAT-3
10BaseT 16MHz Unshielded Used for phone lines
1000BaseX
10GBps Fiber-optic uses ST or SC or LC MT-RJ connector 2km
10GBaseT
10GBps Twisted pair (UTP or STP) RJ-45 connector 100 meters
10Base5
10MBps Coaxial with AUI 15-pin D-shaped 500 meters
10BaseF,10BaseFL
10MBps Fiber-optic uses ST or SC or LC MT-RJ connector 2km
10BaseT
10MBps Twisted pair (UTP or STP) RJ-45 connector 100 meters
Operating range for Bluetooth 2.0
10meters
POP3 email client port
110
What are the dimensions of a ATX motherboard?
12 inches wide 9.6 inches deep
SMB over netBios
137, 138, and 139
IMAP email client port
143
1000BaseFX
1GBps Fiber-optic uses ST or SC or LC MT-RJ connector 2km
1000BaseT
1GBps Twisted pair (UTP or STP) RJ-45 connector 100 meters
Standard Image
A copy of an entire hard drive that includes Windows 7, drives, and applications that are standard to all the computers that might use that copy.
Distribution Server
A file server holding Windows setup files used to install Windows on a computer networked to a server
Partitions
A hard drive can be divided into one or more______?
Image Deployment
Installing a standard image on another computer. Always results in a clean install.
upgrade paths
A qualifying OS required by Microsoft in order to perform an in-place upgrade
Push Automation
A server automatically installs a new image or OS upgrade to a computer when a user is likely o not be sitting at it.
Network Discovery
A setting that allows this computer to see other computers on the network and vice versa
Active Directory
A windows server directory database and service that is used in managing a domain to allow for a single point of administration for all shared resources on a network, including files, peripheral devices, databases, web sites, users and services.
What built-in tools can be used to clean up a computer?
Add/Remove, Defrag, disk cleanup
Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)? (1pts) power supply hard drive LCD screen All of the above
All of the above
Zero-Touch high volume deployment
An installation strategy that does not require the user to start the process. Instead a server pushes the installation to a computer when a user is not likely to be sitting at it.
What are three important things to consider about wireless networks?
Antenna placement, Antenna selection, and access point power
Boot Loader Menu
Appears and asks you to select an operating system when using a dual boot
5400, 7200, and 10,000 RPM
At what three speeds in revolutions per minute might the spindle inside a hard drive rotate?
You need to troubleshoot a driver issue. When Windows Vista is booting, you press F8 to enter the Advanced Boot Options menu. Which option is NOT an option listed in the menu?
Automated System Recovery
What two different types of firmware may be used on motherboards? BIOS CEFI UEFI CMOS
BIOS UEFI
Where should a user disable virus protection settings that might prevent the boot area of the hard drive from being altered? Control Panel BIOS setup Device Manager Computer
BIOS setup
What type of update, updates GSM and 3G on phones?
Baseband update
While servicing a printer issue a user asks you to install a application, the application isn't listed in approved software list. What should you do?
Instruct user that they must obtain installation approval and a licensed copy of the software.
Where do today's computers store almost all motherboard configuration data? BIOS ROM CMOS RAM DIMM RAM Solid State Disk
CMOS RAM
What type of fire extinguisher should be used in a server room?
Class C
Which products are considered to be hypervisors? Client Hyper-V Virtual PC VirtualBox VMVisor
Client Hyper-V Virtual PC VirtualBox
User State Migration Tool
Command line tool that only works when a computer is a member of a Windows domain. Helps migrate user files and preferences between computers.
You need to access a shared folder named research$. What fact is true about this shared folder?
It is hidden
What editions of Vista with service pack 2 of windows 7 could it upgrade to?
Windows 7 Ultimate and Home
Domain
Logical group of networked computers that share a centralized directory database of user account information and security.
7 pins, 15 pins
How many pins does a SATA internal data cable have? How many pins does a SATA power cable have?
Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a computer on a network? network ID ARP address IP address serial number
IP address
Custom Installation
In Windows 7 a clean installation is called______?
motherboard BIOS
Contained on a chip on the motherboard and manages devices such as , keyboard, monitor, and hard drive.
System BIOS (basic input/output system)
Contains Instructions for running essential hardware devices before an operating system is started.
A user is locally connected to a printer on his Windows Vista computer. The printer is disconnected from the computer and connected to the local network. You need to change the port for the printer on the user's Windows Vista computer. How could you change the port settings?
Control panel > Printer (hardware and software) > right click printer > properties > ports tab
Where does one change format of date?
Control panel> click, lang, region> select region lang
Windows Easy Transfer (7) or Files and Setting transfer Wizard (xp)
Copy user data and setting from one computer to another.
During the Windows 8.1 installation, what option must be selected in order to perform a clean install? -Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) -upgrade to Windows 8.1 -Clean Install (advanced) -Fresh Install (advanced)
Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
Workgroup
In Windows, a logical group of computers and users in which administration, resources, and security are distributed throughout the network, without centralized management or security.
Domain Controller
In a Windows domain where is the centralized database kept?
You need to upgrade a Windows Vista Home Premium computer to Windows 7 Home Premium. What should you do prior to the upgrade?
Install the latest service pack.
Which of the following is NOT an internet appliance?
DNS
What is true about using the chkdsk utility?
Detects and fixes file system errors on a windows disk.
What guidelines need to be stressed when discussing phosphorus?
EPA, OSHA, MSDA
What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards? LCD ESD EMI CRT
ESD
Windows server 2011, Linux, Unix
Examples of network operating systems
Unique local address IPv6
FC00::/7
Link-local IPv6
FE80::/64
Multicast IPv6
FF00::/8
A computer must have a DVD drive in order to install Windows 8. True or False
False
The price for Windows 7 is the same regardless of the edition and type of license you purchase. True or False
False
What two methods are available for Windows to use to partition a drive? UEFI GPT EFT MBR
GPT MBR
What should be done after reassembling a laptop, but before installing the battery or AC adapter? (1pts) Remove the keyboard so that you can test proper voltage on the motherboard once the battery and/or AC adapter are reconnected. Gently shake the laptop to ensure nothing is loose inside of the case Press the power button to drain any electricity in the system Attack ESD strap alligator clip to a different grounding source
Gently shake the laptop to ensure nothing is loose inside of the case
Compatibity mode
Group of settings that can be applied to older drivers or applications that might cause them to work in Windows 7
What version of Win Vista syncs with network folders?
Home Premium
Four
How many hard drives are necessary to implement RAID 10?
What are the two different methods for partitioning hard drives? -Extended Partitioning Scheme (EPS) -Master Boot Record (MBR) -Standard Partition Layout (SPL) -GUID Partition Table (GPT)
Master Boot Record (MBR) GUID Partition Table (GPT)
Windows Preinstallation Environment/ Windows PE
Minimum operating system used to start the installation
Home network
Network Discovery is turned on and you can join a homegroup.
Work Network
Network Discovery is turned on, you can join a domain, but you cannot join a homegroup
Explorer
Once a virtual machine wizard is complete the new virtual machine is listed in the __________ window
File System
Overall structure an OS uses to name, store, and organize files on a volume.
What diagnostic software is used by several manufacturers, and can run tests on keyboards, video, speakers, touchpad, optical drives, wireless LANs, motherboard, processor, ports, hard drive, and memory? (1pts) PC-Fixit PC-Doctor WinScan DiagNow
PC-Doctor
What tool can help discover and report computer errors and conflicts that occur when you first turn on a computer and before the operating system is launched? POST card ROM module BIOS memory CMOS firmware
POST card
What updates cell towers near phone?
PRL update
What cloud service provides hardware and software necessary for app dev?
PaaS
Virtual PC, VirtualBox, VMware,
Popular virtual machine programs
Device Manager
Primary Windows tool for managing hardware
Drive imaging or Disc Cloning
Process of copying an entire hard drive to another bootable media device.
Dial-up connects to what jack?
RJ-11
High-touch with retail media or image disc
Requires a technician physically sitting at a machine and installing Windows on a PC
Windows Upgrade Advisor
Simplest way to find out if a system can be upgraded to windows 7 is to download, install, and run the ______?
Device Drivers
Small Programs stored on the hard drive that tell the computer how to communicate with a specific hardware device.
Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit
Software that can be used by a system administrator from a network location to query hundreds of computers in a single scan to determine if a computer qualifies for a Windows upgrade.
Global Account
Sometimes called a Domain User account or network account, used at that domain level, created by an administrator and stored in the SAM
Startup BIOS
Starts the computer and finds a boot device that contains an operating system.
True
T or F: An upgrade from Windows Vista to 7 carries applications and settings forward.
True
T or F: The OEM version of Windows can only be installed on a new PC for resale.
False
T or F: The price for Windows 7 is the same regardless of the edition and license purchased.
What must your motherboard have to use BitLocker Encryption in Windows 7 which will ensure that your hard drive cannot be used in another computer? TPM chip CMOS RAM BIOS password Encrypted USB port
TPM chip
The GUID Partition Table (GPT) method for partitioning a drive allows up to 128 partitions. True or False
True
The OEM version of Windows 7 can only be installed on a new PC for resale. True or False
True
Active Directory
The directory database used by Windows Server to control resources on a network
When copying a file encrypted with EFS what happens when the file is copied to a volume that doesnt have EFS enabled?
The original remains encrypted new isnt encrypted
When removing screws while working on a laptop, what should be done with the screws? (1pts) They should be stored or labeled They should be disposed of They should be left inside the case of the laptop They should be painted to indicate where they go
They should be stored or labeled
If a ground strap is unavailable, what should be done to dissipate any ESD before working on a laptop? (1pts) Touch a non-painted metallic surface on the laptop Wash your hands Touch any part of the laptop Move around prior to touching the device
Touch a non-painted metallic surface on the laptop
Answer File
Used during an unattended installation
setup BIOS
Used to change motherboard settings
Lite-touch, high volume deployment
Uses a deployment server on the network to serve up the installation after a technician starts the process
What wireless security protocol provides most security?
WPA
bootrec /rebuildBCD
What command can you use to rebuild the BCD
The chkdsk command
What command-prompt command do you use to determine if a drive has bad sectors?
1.5 Gb/sec, 3 Gb/sec, 6 Gb/sec
What is the transfer speed for SATA I? SATA II? SATA III?
Solid state drives, magnetic drives, and hybrid drives
What three types of technologies are used inside hard drives?
SD, SDHC
What two SD standards utilize the FAT file system?
DVD-RAM, BD-RE
What two optical disc drive standards allow for rewritable discs?
DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
What two optical disc drive standards support writing discs with a total capacity of 8.5GB?
UDF
What type of file system is used by Blu-ray discs?
exFAT
What type of file system is used by SDXC memory cards?
Volume
When a partition is formatted with a file and assigned a letter drive it is called _______?
In UEFI/BIOS setup
When implementing RAID on a motherboard, where do you enable the feature?
Which of the following statements regarding working inside a laptop computer is true? (1pts) When upgrading a laptop, you should use components that are the same brand as the laptop, or use only recommended components. If an internal component needs replacing, you should always replace the component rather than disable it. Repairing a laptop is always more cost effective than buying a new one. The LCD screen of a laptop is never considered to be a field replaceable unit.
When upgrading a laptop, you should use components that are the same brand as the laptop, or use only recommended components.
When is it okay to touch the inside of a computer that is turned on? (1pts) When using a multimeter to measure voltage output When a qualified electrician is present When disassembling the computer When reassembling the computer
When using a multimeter to measure voltage output
RAID 1
Which RAID level mirrors one hard drive with a second drive so that the same data is written to both drives?
RAID 5
Which RAID level stripes data across multiple drives to improve performance and also provides fault tolerance?
B & C
Which features are available in Windows 7 Home Premium? A. backup to network b. Scheduled backups c.windows media center d. join a domain
Public Network
Which network location option means the Network Discovery is turned off and you cannot join a homegroup or domain.
MicroSD, also the same size as MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC
Which type of flash memory card is currently the smallest type of card?
Windows 7 profesional
Which windows 7 edition is intended for Business users and allows purchase of multiple site licenses.
100BaseT purpose Transmit +/-
White/green, green White/orange, orange
100BaseT purpose Receive +/-
White/orange, white/green orange, green
Programs and Features Window
Window listing the programs installed on a computer where you can uninstall, change, or repair the programs.
What editions of Windows can enable Windows XP mode?
Windows 7 Pro, Home, Ultimate
What Windows 7 64-bit version editions could be installed on a computer that has 16 GB of RAM? (Choose all that apply.) Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium
What detects horizontal movement but not tilt on a phone?
accelerometer
Whats the best way to ensure something has most updated drivers?
accept option to download drivers and new packages
A red x is displayed on WiFi adapter what does this mean?
adapter is disabled
A computer is running slow and a 150 GB drive is only installed on the computer what should be done?
add identical and config for RAID-0
contains a list of OS commands that are executed as a group
batch file
Which statement is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case? (1pts) be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver remove loose jewelry don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on
be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors
100BaseT purpose Gigabit ethernet
blue, white/blue, white/brown, and brown
A computer keeps getting bsod what is the first step to fix?
boot from last good config
If using a dual or multiboot configuration, what screen appears during the boot sequence? OS select BIOS screen boot loader menu Multi-Windows Login screen Secure Boot OS page
boot loader menu
What replace NTLDR file?
bootmgr
cable internet
broadband technology that uses cable TV lines and is always connected
RG-59
used for TV
Which setting can be configured via the BIOS screen? Windows driver status set desktop bakcground screen saver timeout value change the boot sequence
change the boot sequence
MAN
city or campus internet
What type of installation should you perform if you want to install a 64-bit version of Windows on a computer that already has a 32-bit OS installed? clean install dual boot in-place upgrade standard
clean install
Preboot eXecution Environment/ PXE
contained in the BIOS code on the motherboard. It searches for a server on the network to provide a bootable operating system.
What devices could be paired over bluetooth? docking station credit card readers memory/micro SD card headsets speakers game pads
credit card readers headsets speakers game pads
RG-6
used for TV uses F connector
straight-through cable
used to connect a computer to a switch or other network device
When upgrading from cellphone to smart phone what should be considered?
data plans screen size apps
bridge
device that is between two segments of a network and manages the network traffic
What attack best describes one involve passwords and encryption?
dictionary attacks
What command can be used to remove partitions and convert a drive to GPT? fdisk bootrec diskpart gptconv
diskpart
If you wish to install a new OS without disturbing the old one so that you can boot to either OS, what type of boot setup should you create? dual cross controlled selective
dual
What feature on android would secure the data?
encryption
How to ensure probe requests arent sent by a laptop?
ensure connect when network not broadcasting is cleared
What is the first step when a fire starts?
evacuate the building
the overall structure an OS uses to name, store, and organize files on a volume
file system
Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term? firmware package blob instruction set
firmware
What is a possible remedy if your system hangs at odd times or during the boot? install new CMOS RAM remove the TPM chip flash the BIOS format the hard disk
flash the BIOS
Law enforcement agencies sometimes use what type of data to reconstruct a person's travels? accelerometer tethering geotracking geospotting
geotracking
Whats not a security measure for mobile devices?
geotracking
T568A
green pair connect to pins 1 and 2 whilst the orange is connected to pins 3 and 6 and blue is on pins 4 and 5 and brown uses 7 and 8
DSL (Digital Sub Line)
group of broadband technologies that covers a wide range of speeds. DSL uses ordinary copper phone lines and a range of frequencies
Where is MBR stored
hard disk
What would happen if a phone playing music was brought into a sauna but then stopped playing music soon after?
iPhone overheated
What should be done prior to upgrading to a windows 7 from vista?
install latest service pack
How to properly ensure that a computer receives a new ip address?
ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew
What does "plenum" rating tell about the cable?
it will not produce toxic gas when burnt
What are two names for the database that holds digital signatures provided by OS manufacturers, such as Microsoft and Red Hat? key-exchange Key key-enrollment Key key-registration Key key-authority Key
key-exchange Key key-enrollment Key
WAN
large geographical wireless network
What does the D:\MYDOCS\FILECHK.* /S command do?
locates all files in MYDOCS with the name FILECHK
A member has lost their phone it had remote wipe and passcode locks, what should be done?
login to iCloud and remote wipe the device
As a technician who frequently observes electrostatic discharge damage, you have become concerned about the presence of contributing factors in your work area. Which environmental condition is most likely to cause ESD?
low humidity
What be used to lengthen battery time on a iPhone?
low power mode
What most likely is to harm the data on a SATA hdd and backup tapes?
magnets
What can REGSVR32 be used for?
missing dll files
What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices? loopback plug POST card multimeter cable tester
multimeter
What diagnoses problems with NetBIOS name resolution?
nbtstat
What is the fastest method to start spooler service on a computer?
net start spooler
What verifies entries on a DNS server?
nslookup
T568B
orange uses pins 1 and 2 and green uses pins 3 and 6 and blue uses pins 4 and 5 and brown uses 7 and 8
How would one ensure no unauthorized user is on a WPA access point?
periodical site surveys
PAN
personal devices communicating in short range
What cant be claimed from a lot of old parts?
phosphorus from a CRT monitor with a broken screen
What is the second step in opening the case of a working computer? (1pts) power down the system and unplug it back up important data open the case cover press and hold down the power button for a moment
power down the system and unplug it
crossover cable
used to connect two like devices such as hub to hub or computer to computer
Whats the best way to provide authentication for a small business?
usernames and strong passwords
Which of the following represents a method for accessing the BIOS setup program? -boot Windows and go to Control Panel -set a motherboard jumper and start the computer -press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS POST -boot to the BIOS setup floppy disk
press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS POST
Why would tethering internet from phone to devices be good practice?
prevent data leaking
What important information is needed if you are installing an OEM version of Windows 7? installation code receipt of purchase OEM license product key
product key
Data is sent using UDP method some collisions occur what will happen as a result?
protocol will drop the lost packets the application will transmit the packets
punchdown tool
punch indiv wires into RJ-45 jacks
a server automatically installs a new image or OS upgrade to a computer when a user is not likely to be sitting at it
push automation
What should you do first if a memory card slot is not functioning?
reboot
For some brand-name computers, the hard drive contains a partition that can be used to reinstall Windows. What is the name for this partition? reinstall partition recovery partition restore partition rebuild partition
recovery partition
What is in jeopardy when shutting down a computer incorrectly alot?
registry
A computer boots as usual but the screen remains black what should be done?
replace monitor
Why would one use SFC?
repopulates the dllcache folder
Whats the term for sharing cloud services with multiple subs?
resource pooling
What can fix a driver issue when last known good config doesnt work?
restart into safemode, perform driver rollback
How would a program be ran with higher permissions?
right-click and run as admin, right-click cmd> run as admin> enter command for program> right-click>properties>compat tab> run as admin
SOHO typically comes with many functions which can be:
router, switch, WAP, firewall, and Ftp server
Which statement is incorrect about routers?
routing occurs at OSI layer 4 (transport)
What commands are used by the USMT software? (Choose all that apply.) imagecopy scanstate loadstate imagestate
scanstate loadstate
What component of UEFI helps to prevent malware from hijacking a system during or before the operating system load? Execute Disable Bit Secure Boot UEFI Defender Bootlocker
secure boot
A major update release on Windows is referred to by what term? system release update pack security release service pack
service pack
What is used to change motherboard settings, finds a boot device, and contains instructions for running essential hardware before an OS is started? kernel device driver setup UEFI/BIOS system drive
setup UEFI/BIOS
A user was hacked at a coffee shop what attack most likely happened?
shoulder surfing
What attack involves examining someones computer to steal info?
shoulder surfing
LAN
small local area network
a copy of an entire hard drive that includes the Windows OS, drivers, and applications that are standard to all the computers that might use that copy
standard image
What should you do with a angry customer?
stay calm
What should you do if you want to be able locate your laptop in the event of loss or theft and give it a command through the Internet to lock it or delete data? -set a BIOS No Access password -subscribe to LoJack for Laptops -enable a GPS module in the BIOS -install a high-power WiFi card
subscribe to LoJack for Laptops
What two different passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access? supervisor password e-mail password screen saver password user password
supervisor password user password
What process is it when data is uploaded to desktop computer?
synchronization
contains instructions for running essential hardware devices before an operating system is started
system BIOS
a device dedicated to timing activities on the motherboard system clock
system clock
What tool should be used to setup a scheduled restore point creation?
task scheduler
What are two different ways by which a laptop could utilize the cellular network connection of a mobile device? proxy store and forward tethering hotspot
tethering hotspot
What has occurred if you see the message "Chassis Intruded! System has halted." the next time you start your computer? -the disk has failed -Windows has not been activated -the case has been opened -the keyboard has been unplugged
the case has been opened
What can be done to not allow personal info to be given through browser on internet explorer?
turn on smartscreen filter
toner probe
two-part kit used to find cables in walls of buildings
an installation that does not require a technician to respond to prompts by the setup program
unattended installation
What should be done first when display isnt showing on a laptop?
use fn key to toggle internal video adapter
How does one access system recovery on Win 7 computer?
use install disc