COMPTIA Part 2 Test

What kind of wireless connectivity is Bluetooth best suited for? a. Sending and receiving phone calls b. connecting to a wireless headset c. connecting to the internet d. connecting to a computer in a nearby building

B. Connecting to a wireless headset

Where can you see what applications are installed in Ubuntu Linux? a. Apps list b. Dash pane c. Dock Windows Store

B. Dash pane sows installed applications in Linux.

Which of these is the flow of static electricity? a. EMI b. ESD c. AC d. DC

B. ESD is short for Electrostatic discharge , the flow of static electricity. EMI is electromagnetic interference, a magnetic field that can cause problems to nearby data. AC is alternating current, the power from a wall outlet. DC is directing current, the power used by computer components.

Which file property makes search faster for content within files? a. Archive b. Indexed c. Compressed d. Encrypted

B. Indexed, allows a file's content to be indexed.

Which of these is an open source operating system? a. Windows b. Linux c. iOS d. MacOS

B. Linux. Windows, iOS and macOS are commercial operating system.

Which of these is a graphic format? a. PNG b. PPTX c. AVI d. TAR

A. PNG is a graphic format PPTX is a PowerPoint data file AVI is a video file TAR is a compressed archive file

Connecting a Bluetooth peripheral to a smartphone is known as? a. Pairing b. WiFi c. 4G d. NFC

A. Pairing

How do you select multiple noncontinuous file in a file listing? a. CTLR-click b. SHIFT-click c. Double-click d. Right-click

A. CTRL-click

If you have a PC with a 32-bit CPU, which operating system will run on it? a. 32-bit only b. both 32-bit and 64-bit c. Neither 32-bit nor 64-bit d. 64-bit only

A. 32-bit hardware will only run on 32-bit operating system.

which of these passcodes is more secure? a. Six-digit alphanumeric b. Six-digit number c. four-digit number d. All equally secure

A. Alphanumeric passcode is most difficult to guess and therefore more secure.

Where in Windows 8.1 can you browse installed application? a. Apps list b. Dash pane c. Dock d. Windows Store

A. Apps list

CTRL-V is an example of what? a. Hotkeys b. System keys c. Function keys d. Launch keys

A. CTRL-V is an example of a Hotkey, also called a keyboard shortcut. Function keys are the keys across the top of the keyboard that begins with F, as in F1 and F2. There are no such thing as system keys or launch keys.

What action opens a date file for editing in the application associated with it's extension? a. Double-click b. Right-click c. CTRL-click d. SHIFT-click

A. Double-click a data file to open it.

What Feature in Windows 10 is equivalent to Finder in macOS? a. File Explorer b. Control Panel c. Start screen d. Start menu

A. File Explorer in Windows is like Finder in macOS. Control Panel changes systems settings. The Start menu helps you run programs in Windows 10. The Start screen is like the start menu except it's in Windows 8.1.

How can you remove a Windows desktop application? a. From the Control Panel b. From the Store App c. From the Start menu/Start screen d. from the Dock

A. From the Control Panel

Which of these is a productivity application? a. Microsoft Excel b. Candy Crush c. Windows Firewall d. Spotify

A. Microsoft Excel is a productivity application, used for spreadsheet creation

Where in the Control Panel can you remove unwanted applications? a. Programs b. Ergonomics c. Setup d. Start menu

A. Programs, in Control Panel to uninstall application

What should you install before you download and install additional software on a new PC? a. Security software b. Nothing c. Updates to other applications d. Drivers for hardware devices

A. Security software, should be installed before downloading anything else.

Which of these is an accessibility option for people who have limited mobility? a. Speech recognition b. High-contrast color scheme c. Magnifier d. Windows flashing or blinking when a sound is played.

A. Speech recognition can help someone who has trouble typing or using a mouse. The magnifier and high-contrast color schemes would help someone with vision limitations. Windows flashing or blinking when a sound is played would be useful for someone with limited or no hearing.

What component protects against occasional electrical spikes? a. Surge suppressor b. Motherboard c. Hard disk drive d. printer

A. Surge suppressor, can protect against power surges and spikes.

What is the root directory? a. The top-level storage location on a volume b. The folder containing the system files c. The folder containing the book file d. the folder containing the signed-in user's personal file

A. The root directory is the top-level location on a volume.

In File Explorer, from which tab can you select a different view? a. View b. Share c. Details d. Home

A. View Change the view on the View tab.

Which of these is an on/off flag for a file? a. Size b. Archive c. Date modified d. Date created

B. Archive is an on/off flag (attribute)

In which environment would a desktop computer be safest and operate the best? a. Inside a small, tight sealed cabinet b. In a clean room with a powerful air condition running c. on the balcony at a tropical beachfront condo d. on a TV tray in a living room.

B. A computer would operate very well in a clean room (no dust) with a powerful air conditioner (cold).

CTRL-V is a keyboard shortcut in Windows for what activity? a. Copy b. Paste c. Cut d. Delete

B. Paste

which of these is a type of Windows user account? a. Kid b. Standard c. Supervisor d. Normal

B. Standard, is one of Windows user account types.

What app does an iPhone use to synchronize music and videos from a computer? a. iMusic b. iTune c. Google Play d. doubleTwist

B. iTune

How far should a user's face be from a monitor screen fro most comfortable viewing? a. 10 to 12 inches b. 12 to 16 inches c. 16 to 24 inches d. 24 to 32 inches

C. 16 to 24 is the optimal distance

What is the defining feature of a commercial OS? a. Open source b. Free c. Not free d. Public domain

C. A commercial OS is not free. Open source and public domain operating systems are free.

A______________ is a pointer that refers to a file. a. Launcher b. Taskbar c. Shortcut d. GUI

C. A shortcut is a pointer that refers to a file. Launcher is the taskbar/Dock equivalent in Linux (Unity). The taskbar is the bar along the bottom of the screen in Windows. A GUI is a graphical user interface.

Which key combination switches between open application in Windows an Linux (Unity)? a. F1 b. ALT-F4 c. ALT-TAB d. WINDOWS-PRINT SCREEN

C. ALT-TAB switches between F1 opens Help in Windows. ALT-F4 closes the active application in Windows. WINDOWS-PRINT SCREEN takes a screen capture in Windows.

What can you find out about an application by choosing Help | About? a. Most recent data file used b. Supported extensions c. Application version number d. Windows version

C. Application version number

Which of these terms is not associated with kinetics? a. Magnetometer b. Gyroscope c. Barometer d. Accelerometer

C. Barometer is not a kinetics term

Which of these is a correctly written file path? a. C:>Books/Mike\birthdays.txt b. C:/Books/Mike/birthdays.txt c. C:\Books\Mike\birthdays.txt d. C:\\Books\Mike\birthdays.txt

C. C:\Books\Mike\birthdays.txt

3G, 4G, and LTE are all kinds of what kind of wireless communication? a. WiFi b. Bluetooth c. Cellular d. NFC

C. Cellular communication

What kind of cable is most often used to connect a PC to a broadband modem? a. VGA b. DVI c. Ethernet d. RJ-11

C. Ethernet cable is used to connect to a broadband modem or router.

How do you install a Modern app in Windows 8.1 or 10? a. From the Control Panel b. From a downloaded executable file c. From the Store app d. From the Start menu/screen

C. From the Store app

Which OS configuration uses data labels to control resource access? a. Services b. Schedule tasks c. Mandatory access control d. EULA

C. Mandatory access control (MAC) uses data labels to enforce policies that dictate resource access. Services are programs started by the OS and not the end user. Scheduled tasks run programs on a schedule basis, normally for OS maintenance purposes. The end-user license agreement (EULA) is a commercial software license agreement.

What is the gesture where you touch the surface with two fingers spread apart and then drag them closer together? a. Rotate b. Tap c. Pinch d. Spread

C. Pinch

Which of these is a collaboration application? a. TurboTax b. Microsoft Word c. SharePoint d. Symantec Endpoint Protection

C. SharePoint, is a collaboration application

Which of these is not one of the five functions of an operating system? A. Monitors system health and functionality. b. Provides an environment for software to function. c. Coordinates the activities of hardware components. d. Sends and receives e-mail messages.

D. An operating system does not send and receive e-mail messages; that is the function of a mail application. All other items listed are functions of an operating system.

Where in Windows can you access the configuration settings for hardware devices like mice and printer? a. File Explorer b. EMI c. Start menu d. Control Panel

D. Control Panel, to configure hardware devices.

What is the purpose of an application patch? a. Adding new features b. Removing the application c. Upgrading to a new version d. Correcting a problem

D. Correcting a problem

What is the file management tool in macOS? a. File Explorer b. Dock c. Launcher d. Finder

D. Finder is the macOS file file management utility

Which of these is not a protocol for sending or receiving e-mail? a. IMAP b. SMTP c. POP3 d. NFC

D. NFC, Near Field Communications

How is screen orientation determined, if it is not locked? a. The user sets it once, and it never changes b. Orientation hardware button c. Orientation command d. Physical orientation of the device

D. Physical orientation of the device

Which of these is a compression format? a. WAV b. TXT c. XLS d. RAR

D. RAR is a compression format, WAV is an audio format TXT is a text file format XLS is a spreadsheet format

The name of a WiFi access point is its? a. POP b. IMAP c. NFC d. SSID

D. Service set ID (SSID)

The Dock on a Mac is equivalent to what feature of a Windows 8.1 desktop? a. Start button. b. Notification area c. Launcher d. Taskbar

D. The Dock in a MacOS is like the Taskbar in Windows 8.1 The Start button opens the Start screen. The Launcher is the Dock equivalent in Linux (Unity). The notification area is the right most section of the taskbar, where icons appear for background programs.

Which utility in macOS backs up user files automatically? a. Backup b. File Explorer c. File History d. Time Machine

D. Time Machine, backs up user files automatically in macOS.

Which device can help correct power sags? a. Power supply b. Power strip c. Surge suppressor d. UPS

D. UPS combines a power conditioner, battery backup, and surge suppressor.