3.4.5 Practice Questions, midski 2.0

Multimode

- Data transfers through the core using *more* than one light ray - Cable lengths are limited in distance - At distance of under 2km, delivers data rates up to 1 Gbps

When you turn on your workstation, you immediately hear a grinding noise coming from inside the computer case. Which of the following are the MOST likely causes of this noise?

- Dust buildup that needs to be cleaned. - An uneven case surface that causes fan blade and motor noise.

Single Mode

- The core diameter is around 10 microns - Cable lengths can extend a great distance - At distance up to 3km, delivers data rates up to 10 Gbps

Match each cloud computing definition on the left with the appropriate characteristic on the right. Each characteristic may be used once, more than once, or not at all. 1. Provides resources to a single organization. 2. Combines public, private, and community cloud resources from different service providers. 3. Designed to be shared by several organizations. 4. Provides computing resources that are accessible to the general public. 5. Keeps an organization's data separate and secure from any other organization using the same service provider. a. Private cloud b. Public cloud c. Community cloud d. Hybrid cloud e. Private cloud

1. e. 2. d. 3. c. 4. b. 5. a.

Match each virtualization component on the left with the appropriate description on the right. Each type of component may be used once, more than once, or not at all. 1. Provides the hardware necessary to create a virtualized environment. 2. A thin layer of software that resides between the virtual machine and hardware. 3. A software implementation of a computer. 4. A file created to store data. 5. Allows virtual machines to interact with hardware. a. Hypervisor b. Virtual hard disk c. Virtual machine d. Hypervisor e. Host machine

1. e. 2. d. 3. c. 4. b. 5. a.

Based on the back view of the network rack below, match each component on the left to the label displayed on the network rack image. A B C D E Ethernet router Ethernet switch Ethernet patch panel Fiber patch panel Server

A - Ethernet router B - Ethernet switch C - Ethernet patch panel D - Fiber patch panel E - Server

A clicking noise in your computer has now evolved into a grinding noise. In addition, you are beginning to see frequent error messages while running software, and your computer occasionally freezes. What is the MOST likely cause of these issues? Answer

A failing hard drive

After working without problems for a couple years, your computer has begun to lock up. You suspect that it is a thermal issue but you can't find any component that is not functioning correctly. You have not replaced the CPU or installed any new devices. The CPU cooling fan and the power supply fan are working properly. The lock-ups are happening with increasing frequency. Which of the following is a common condition that might explain these symptoms? A. An accumulation of dust has gradually built up B. The power supply has been switched to the wrong voltage setting C. The BIOS has never been flashed and has gotten more and more out of date D. The internal temperature sensor is beginning to malfunction intermittently

A. An accumulation of dust has gradually built up.

Since it has no moving parts, a CPU will usually work properly for several years. Which of the following is a common factor that might cause a CPU to fail prematurely? A. Electrostatis discharge (ESD) B. High CPU usage C. Electromagnetic interference D. Unsupported memory modules E. Magnetic field

A. Electrostatis discharge (ESD)

You have just upgraded the CPU on your computer. You consulted the motherboard documentation to make sure the CPU is compatible with the motherboard. However, when you turned the system on, it locks up shortly after startup. While troubleshooting this issue, which of the following are the BEST steps to try first? (select two.) A. Make sure the CPU seated properly, oriented properly and locked into the socket B. Make sure the power cord is plugged in and the power supply switch is in the On positions C. Test the power supply using a multimeter D. Look for something that could be causing the new CPU the CPU to overheat E. Replace the CMOS battery

A. Make sure the CPU seated properly, oriented properly and locked into the socket D. Look for something that could be causing the new CPU the CPU to overheat

Lately your computer is spontaneously shutting down after only a few minutes of use. What is the most likely cause? (select two) A. The heat sink and fan were not installed correctly B. The power connector for the fan was not connected to the motherboard C. The CPU is not supported by the BIOS D. Someone unplugged the computer without performing a proper shutdown first E. The CPU is bad

A. The heat sink and fan were not installed correctly B. The power connector for the fan was not connected to the motherboard

A few of your employees have complaint that their computers sometimes shut down spontaneously. You have noticed that employee all work in a part of the building where the air condition does not adequately cool the room. These employee also use CPU-intensive programs. You suspect that the spontaneous shutdowns are caused by overheating. Which of the following is the SIMPLEST way to monitor the temperature of the computer's CPU? A. Viewing the temperature from within the BIOS B. Placing a thermostat on the PC at the warmest location C. Placing a thermostat on the CPU D. Touching the PCs with your hand or fingers.

A. Viewing the temperature from within the BIOS

You have just finished upgrading the CPU in your desktop system. After running the system for about 15 minutes, the system spontaneously shuts down. To BEST troubleshoot this issue, which of the following steps would you perform first? (select two.) A. Check the power supply voltage switch B. Check the CPU fan power C. Check the thermal shutdown threshold in the BIOS D. Remove any unnecessary components and run the system E. Replace the power supply

B. Check the CPU fan power C. Check the thermal shutdown threshold in the BIOS

Zoey has brought her computer in for servicing. When she dropped off her computer, she mentioned that her computer will sometimes spontaneously reboot and freezes occasionally. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause? A. Bad network card B. Overheated CPU C. Failed UPS D. Failing Drive

B. Overheated CPU

You work at a computer repair store. You just upgraded processor (CPU) in a customer's Windows-based computer. The customer purchased the latest AMD Phenom II, and you installed it in the computer. When you power the computer on, you only see a blank screen Which of the following is MOST likely causing the computer displaying a blank screen? A. The heat sink and fan were not installed correctly B. The CPU is not supported by the BIOS C. Someone unplugged the computer without performing a proper shutdown first. D. The CPU is bad E. The power connector for the fan was not connected to the motherboard

B. The CPU is not supported by the BIOS D. The CPU is bad

While running a graphics editing program on your Windows workstation, a screen suddenly pops up with an error message warning. You note the error message, but the only way to continue working is to reboot your system. What is this type of error screen called?

BSoD

To improve system performance, you have configured a motherboard to run with a higher multiplier than what the CPU is specified to use. Since doing this, the system has become unstable and crashes frequently. To restore system stability, which of the following should be completed? A. Replace the CMOS battery to make sure the real-time clock has the correct time. B. Make sure the switch on the power supply is set to the correct voltage. C. Back off on the overclocking settings until the system runs in a stable manner D. Make sure the BIOS firmware supports the overclocking settings you're using

C. Back off on the overclocking settings until the system runs in a stable manner

Steve, a computer technician, received a helpdesk ticket for a computer that will not start. When Steve powered the computer on, there was on long and two short beeps. Which of the following programs is reporting this error condition? A. ESP B. CMOS C. POST D. initramfs

C. POST

When booting your workstation, you hear a series of audible beeps, and the system locks up. What is the FIRST step you should take when troubleshooting this issue?

Check the motherboard documentation for POST errors.

What type of cable configuration is shown and what is it used for?

Crossover Cable. Used to connect computers directly to one another for networking

Your system crashes at various times, sometimes on startup, sometimes when running a software application, sometime when a certain group of applications is running. You suspect a malfunctioning CPU but none of the common issues seem to be present. You have not configured overclocking. There is no overheating. The CPU is seated correctly and locked into its socket. What can you do to definitively determine if the CPU is causing the system crashes? A. Downgrade to a CPU that has fewer cores and is less demanding on your system resources? B. Throttle the processor to reduce the operating frequency and minimize power consumption C. Switch to a comparable CPU from a different manufacturer D. Replace the suspect CPU with a known good CPU of the same make and model

D. Replace the suspect CPU with a known good CPU of the same make and model

What is another name for virtual machines?

Guest operating systems

Drag each computer function on the left with its associated hardware component on the right. (Each option may be used more than once.) Options: Long term storage Output Input Processing Hardware Component: Hard disk Printer Keyboard CPU Speakers RAM DVD-RW Microphone

Hard disk - Long term storage Printer - Output Keyboard - Input CPU - Processing Speakers - Output RAM - Processing DVD-RW - Long term storage Microphone - Input

Which pin on the power supply connector connects to the power good wire on the motherboard in order to indicate an appropriate action for the motherboard if the power disappears, quickly reappears, or does not appear at all?

Pin 8

While performing data entry on your Windows 11 laptop, your screen suddenly goes black. What can you do immediately to troubleshoot the issue without losing any data that you have entered?

Press the Windows key + P four times

An employee calls to complain that their computer is behaving erratically. Some days, it functions correctly, and other days, it crashes frequently. Sometimes, the system won't boot at all. You open the system case and notice the following: - Two of the mounting screws are missing from the system hard disk drive. - The system uses memory modules from several different manufacturers with mismatched capacities. - Several capacitors on the motherboard are bulging and have a brown liquid oozing from them. - The chassis fan on the front of the case is oriented to blow air into the system. What should you do?

Replace the motherboard.

When playing videos games or watching movies on your workstation, the screen sometimes freezes and displays strange colors. You suspect that your video card is causing the issues. What is the BEST solution to resolve your display issues?

Replace the video card.

After arriving at work, you turn on your computer to begin your day. Instantly, you see smoke and smell a strange odor coming from the computer. Which of the following would be the MOST important action to take first?

Shut off the system immediately.

When you try to boot your computer, it hangs after POST. When you access the UEFI setup program, you see that the date is several years behind, and the time is set to 12:01 a.m. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this behavior?

The motherboard battery has failed.

Greater resistance to interference

What is a major benefit of STP over UTP?

Category 5 & 5e UTP

What type of cabling can be used for an Ethernet 100Base-T (100 Mbps) network?

RJ-45

Which connector is used with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable?

RJ-11

Which kind of connector do you use to connect a modem to a standard telephone line?

Fiber Optic

Which network type uses light pulses to transmit data?

Greater cable distances without a repeater & Immunity to EMI

Which of the following are advantages of using fiber optic cabling for a network, as opposed to other types of cabling?

It has a conductor made from copper in the center of the cable. It uses two concentric metallic conductors.

Which of the following are characteristics of coaxial network cable?

The work area has a lot of electromagnetic interference (EMI)

Which of the following situations is more likely to justify the investment in Category 6a cable instead of Category 6?

The work area has a lot of electromagnetic interference.

Which of the following situations is more likely to justify the investment in Category 6a cable instead of Category 6?

Plenum

You are installing network cable in the air space between the ceiling and the roof of a building. Which type of cabling should you use?

F-type

You have just signed up for a broadband home Internet service the uses coaxial cable. Which connector type will you most likely use?

Which of the following accurately describes a hypervisor? (Select two.) a. Allows virtual machines to interact directly with the hardware. b. Controls the number of virtual machines a host can accommodate. c. A layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system and the hardware. d. Manages access to software programs on the host. e. Allocates the storage space for a virtual machine.

a. Allows virtual machines to interact directly with the hardware. c. A layer of software that resides between the virtual operating system and the hardware.

What are the benefits of installing integration services (IS) on a Hyper-V Windows virtual machine? (Select two.) a. Dramatically improves performance by installing Hyper-V aware drivers. b. Lets you increase the amount of RAM used by the virtual machine. c. Lets you select a NIC if you have configured an external virtual network. d. Makes it possible to decrease the virtual machine storage space. e. Lets you cut and paste between the virtual machine and host.

a. Dramatically improves performance by installing Hyper-V aware drivers. e. Lets you cut and paste between the virtual machine and host.

Which of the following should you always do to avoid damage when you prepare to install a CPU? (Select two.) a. Ensure that the CPU and motherboard socket type match. b. Make sure that the memory (RAM) modules are seated properly. c. Run a benchmark test. d. Use anti-static protection. e. Adjust the motherboard bus, processor, and memory settings.

a. Ensure that the CPU and motherboard socket type match. d. Use anti-static protection.

You are assembling components in a network rack and need a device that connects three network segments. Which of the following devices will meet your networking needs? a. Ethernet router b. Ethernet patch panel c. Ethernet switch d. Wireless controller

a. Ethernet router

Your company currently has an on-premises cloud solution that provides services to its employees. However, the company would like to begin offering some services to the public from the cloud. Which of the following cloud computing solutions would BEST meet your company's new cloud computing requirements? a. Hybrid cloud b. Public cloud c. Community cloud d. Private cloud

a. Hybrid cloud

You are an IT administrator for a large company that is doing very well in their business endeavors. As a result, the company is hiring new employees on a regular basis. In addition to your normal workload, you have been asked to install and configure the new employees' computers with a Windows operating system and the applications that your company uses to do their business. To make this process easier, you only give new employees the choice of one of two laptops. Which of the following installation types would be the BEST use of your time in this scenario? a. Image deployment b. Clean installation c. Recovery partition d. Upgrade

a. Image deployment

You need to install Windows 11 on a new computer system that uses a SATA SSD device to store data. Which of the following is the BEST method for installing Windows 11 on this system? a. Install Windows the same way you would install a system that uses a standard hard disk drive. b. Set the SATA configuration in the UEFI firmware to RAID. c. Load the drivers for the SSD device during the initial phase of the Windows installation. d. Add a standard hard disk to the system and install Windows on the disk instead of the SSD device.

a. Install Windows the same way you would install a system that uses a standard hard disk drive.

Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure are some of the most widely used cloud storage solutions for enterprises. Which of the following factors prompt companies to take advantage of cloud storage? (Select two.) a. Need to bring costs down b. Need for software to manage enterprise applications c. Growing demand for storage d. Need for a platform to develop applications e. Need for a storage provider to manage access control

a. Need to bring costs down c. Growing demand for storage

You are an IT administrator for your company. You have been tasked with installing 300 copies of Windows 11. You need to finish this task as quickly and efficiently as possible. Which of the following boot methods would be the BEST method for installing Windows under these circumstances? a. PXE b. Solid-state/flash drives c. USB d. DVD

a. PXE

You have just upgraded your motherboard. Several weeks later, you suddenly start having issues with accessing Windows features on your computer. Which of the following will BEST resolve this issue? a. Reactivate your copy of Windows. b. Perform a Startup Repair from the Advanced Startup Options menu. c. Disable your antivirus software. d. Boot into Safe Mode and revert to a prior restore point.

a. Reactivate your copy of Windows.

Your computer has a single core processor installed. The motherboard supports processors with up to four cores. You want to upgrade your computer to a quad-core system. Which of the following is part of the configuration steps? a. Replace the existing processor with one that has four cores. b. Add a second processor that matches the speed of the first processor. c. Remove the terminating resistor from slots where the new processor is located. d. Configure the system to use dual-channel memory.

a. Replace the existing processor with one that has four cores.

Which of the following cloud computing solutions delivers software applications to a client either over the internet or on a local area network? a. SaaS b. DaaS c. IaaS d. PaaS

a. SaaS

Which of the following is the biggest advantage of 64-bit processors over 32-bit processors? a. The ability to use over 4 GB of memory. b. The ability to run multiple applications at the same time. c. Support for hyper-threading. d. Use of the IA-32 instruction set.

a. The ability to use over 4 GB of memory.

You want to create a virtualization environment that runs directly on the host machine's hardware to manage the virtual machines. Which of the following virtualization types should you use? a. Type 1 hypervisor b. VDI c. Container virtualization d. Type 2 hypervisor

a. Type 1 hypervisor

In which of the following situations would you use a custom/clean installation? (Select two.) a. You want to preserve the existing operating system. b. You want to repair Registry entries and working files. c. You want to verify system compatibility. d. You want to upgrade while preserving data and settings. e. You want to install a new build over the current installation. f. There is no operating system installed on the computer.

a. You want to preserve the existing operating system. f. There is no operating system installed on the computer.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a CPU socket? a. A CPU socket allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted in the computer. b. A CPU socket is a single connector between a microprocessor and the motherboard. c. A CPU socket allows the connection of external devices, such as the monitor, speakers, keyboard, and mouse. d. A CPU socket expands a computer's functionality, much like a video card, network card, or sound card.

b. A CPU socket is a single connector between a microprocessor and the motherboard.

You have just received a frantic call from a customer. She informs you that after turning her computer on, she received the following error: The SMART hard disk check has detected an imminent failure. Which of the following is the best FIRST step to take? a. Run a reliable defragmentation tool. b. Back up all important data and files. c. Correct the bad areas on the drive using chkdsk. d. Run a hard drive test to verify the hard disk's condition. (It may be a false error.)

b. Back up all important data and files.

You have been tasked with designing a workstation to run over 20 applications virtually that all use the same operating system. You want to: (1) Minimize the amount of space required for each virtual application. (2) Make sure each application starts quickly (within a few seconds). What virtualization type will BEST meet your application computing requirements? a. Type 2 hypervisor b. Container virtualization c. Virtual desktop interface (VDI) d. Type 1 hypervisor

b. Container virtualization

You are in the process of preparing to install Windows 11 on your Windows 10 computer. Which of the following pre-installation steps is critical to complete (not optional) if you are performing a clean installation? a. Obtain hardware drivers b. Create a system image c. Verify software compatibility d. Back up existing data

b. Create a system image

You have a workstation running Windows 10 Home. However, you want to install Windows 11 Professional as a separate instance in order to boot into either operating system. Which of the following installation types will meet your needs? a. Repair Installation b. Custom/clean Installation c. In-place Installation d. Upgrade Installation

b. Custom/clean Installation

You were recently hired by a small startup company. The company is in a small office and has several remote employees. You have been asked to find a business service that would accommodate the company's current size but would also be able to scale as the company grows. The service needs to provide adequate storage as well as additional computing power. Which cloud service model would BEST fit these requirements? a. PaaS b. IaaS c. DaaS d. SaaS

b. IaaS

Your supervisor recently purchased 100 desktop computer systems and 100 new Windows 11 licenses for your organization's accounting department. She received a single Windows 11 installation disc with the licenses. Which of the following would be the BEST installation methods to use? (Select two.) a. Copy the installation media to 10 flash drives and install 10 systems at a time. b. Install one system and image it to the other systems. c. Use a network installation. d. Burn 50 copies of the installation disc and install 50 systems at a time. e. Use the installation disk to install Window on each system individually.

b. Install one system and image it to the other systems. c. Use a network installation.

Upon reviewing the specifications for a motherboard, you find that the motherboard uses a 1155 CPU socket. Which of the following manufacturers' CPUs can you use for this motherboard? a. IBM b. Intel c. Cyrix d. AMD

b. Intel

What does the term cloud mean when referring to cloud computing? a. It is the name of an operating system that anyone can use to design, build, and provide cloud services. b. It is a metaphor for the internet based on the basic cloud drawing used to represent a telephone network. c. It is a metaphor for a data storage service with an ever-growing capacity, like storm clouds. d. It refers to the virtual hardware that cloud computing is built on.

b. It is a metaphor for the internet based on the basic cloud drawing used to represent a telephone network.

Which statements are true of processor caches? (Select two.) a. A processor with L2 cache performs better than a processor with L3 cache (all else being equal). b. L3 is shared between all cores. c. L1 is the largest type of cache. d. L1 is typically unique to a processor core. e. L3 cache is typically on the motherboard.

b. L3 is shared between all cores. d. L1 is typically unique to a processor core.

You begin the installation process and discover that you need to load additional drivers to support your storage controller so that Windows can write to that disc. What should you do? a. Remove all drivers and restart. b. Load the necessary drivers from a USB drive. c. Insert or connect to the installation media and boot from that media. d. Allow Windows to find the necessary drivers.

b. Load the necessary drivers from a USB drive.

Which of the following are considered computer hardware? (Select two.) a. Operating System b. Motherboard c. Microsoft Office d. Drivers e. Printer

b. Motherboard e. Printer

The processor you have just purchased has a series of pins in an array on the underside of the processor package. You notice that the pins insert into corresponding receptacles within the processor socket on the motherboard. Which type of socket is this processor configured to use? a. Ball grid array (BGA) b. Pin grid array (PGA) c. Land grid array (LGA) d. Zero insertion force (ZIF)

b. Pin grid array (PGA)

A company has subscribed to a cloud service that offers cloud applications and storage space. Through acquisition, the number of company employees quickly doubled. The cloud service vendor was able to add cloud services for these additional employees without requiring hardware changes. Which of the following cloud concepts does this represent? a. On-demand b. Rapid elasticity c. Measured service d. Resource pooling

b. Rapid elasticity

You have been using the same computer for several years. To improve performance, you decide to upgrade the processor. You check the motherboard documentation and purchase the fastest processor that is supported by the motherboard. However, when you try to start the computer, it beeps regularly, and nothing is displayed on the screen. Which of the following actions will MOST likely resolve this issue? (Select two.) a. Replace the CPU with a new one. b. Reinstall the old processor in the motherboard. c. Press F8 while booting the computer. d. Replace the motherboard. e. Flash the UEFI firmware.

b. Reinstall the old processor in the motherboard. e. Flash the UEFI firmware.

Your company cloud service currently provides data storage, processing, and network connectivity that hosts several services and applications used by your employees. You want to transition to a cloud service that provides many of these services and applications natively without the IT department needing to constantly maintain and update the services and applications. In addition, the IT department wants to make sure that the cloud service provides employees with resources that are segregated from other employees. Which of the following cloud service solutions meets these requirements? a. PaaS with a simple multi-tenancy implementation. b. SaaS with a simple multi-tenancy implementation. c. SaaS with a fine-grain multi-tenancy implementation. d. PaaS with a fine-grain multi-tenancy implementation.

b. SaaS with a simple multi-tenancy implementation.

You want to create a virtual machine environment in which you can develop and test new software. Which virtualization benefit BEST describes the testing environment that you want to implement? a. Cross-platform virtualization b. Sandbox c. Hypervisor d. Hardware virtualization

b. Sandbox

Which of the following are considered input devices? (Select three.) a. RAM b. Scanner c. Microphone d. Keyboard e. Monitor f. Printer

b. Scanner c. Microphone d. Keyboard

Which of the following factors significantly determine the number of virtual machines that a host can accommodate? (Select two.) a. The VHD file you want to use. b. The components installed on host machine. c. The number of software applications installed on the host machine. d. What has been allocated by the network manager. e. Installation of integration services (IS) on the virtual machine.

b. The components installed on host machine. d. What has been allocated by the network manager.

Your local area experiences brownouts or blackouts during frequent electrical storms. Which of the following components could you add to your network rack to help protect your servers from brownouts or blackouts? a. Ethernet switch b. UPS c. Patch panel d. Wireless controller

b. UPS

You have overclocked the processor on your workstation to run at a higher speed. Now the workstation is overheating, and you are concerned that the processor might become damaged. Which of the following is the BEST solution to this issue? a. Adjust the motherboard bus, processor, and memory settings. b. Upgrade the workstation cooling devices. c. Run a benchmark test. d. Reset the clock time back to its original setting.

b. Upgrade the workstation cooling devices.

As the network engineer for a large financial institution, you have been given the responsibility to provide a new financial desktop to the financial advisors in all company branch offices. The requirements for the software desktop include: (1) It must be a virtualization solution. (2) It must be hosted in the cloud by a third party. (3) It must run on a tablet. Which of the following virtualization types BEST meets your desktop software requirements? a. Type 1 hypervisor b. VDI c. Type 2 hypervisor d. Container virtualization

b. VDI

You want to upgrade your Windows 10 Professional computer to Windows 11 Professional. You begin by checking the hardware and discover that it has 2 GB of RAM, a 2.0 GHz dual-core processor, a 256 GB solid-state drive, and a video adapter with 128 MB of RAM and DirectX 12 support. You want to install the 64-bit version of Windows 11. What should you do? a. Upgrade to a processor with at least four cores. b. Install a larger solid-state drive or hard drive. c. Add more memory. d. Upgrade the video adapter. e. Upgrade to a faster processor.

c. Add more memory.

You are in the process of preparing to install Windows 11 Professional on your Windows 10 laptop. You have already verified that your laptop hardware is compatible with a Windows 11 installation. Which of the following pre-installation steps should you perform next? a. Plug your laptop into an uninterruptible power source. b. Upgrade your laptop's RAM. c. Back up existing data. d. Run Disk Cleanup on the hard drive.

c. Back up existing data.

You have a computer with a 64-bit dual-core processor that runs the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Professional edition. You would like to upgrade to the 64-bit version of Windows 11 Home. You want to perform the upgrade with the least amount of effort possible. Which of the following installation methods do you need to perform? a. Windows 10 Installation Assistant installation b. Repair installation c. Clean installation d. In-place upgrade

c. Clean installation

Which of the following BEST describes a community cloud implementation? a. Designed to be used by a single organization. b. Designed to be accessed by the general public. c. Designed to be shared by several organizations. d. Designed to be a combination of public and private cloud resources.

c. Designed to be shared by several organizations.

You recently purchased a copy of Windows 11 from a retail store. The system that you want to install Windows on does not have an optical drive. What is the BEST option for installing Windows in this scenario? a. Install the system over the network from a Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server. b. Install Windows on a system that has an optical drive and then create a disk image and copy it to the system that you originally wanted to install Windows on. c. Download an ISO copy of the installation files to a USB flash drive. d. Perform a reset installation.

c. Download an ISO copy of the installation files to a USB flash drive.

After upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on your laptop, everything seems to be going well until you start running a graphics editing program that you have used for years. The program keeps locking up after a few minutes. Which of the following pre-installation steps would have helped to resolve this issue? a. Verify that your system (drive space, memory, and so on) is compatible with Windows 11. b. Create a system image. c. Ensure that your software is compatible with Windows 11. d. Gather third-party installation media and drivers.

c. Ensure that your software is compatible with Windows 11.

You are in the process of setting up an Ethernet network for a new building at your company's headquarters. You need to connect the wires from the different Ethernet office wall plates to your network rack. Which of the following components on the network rack should you use to connect the wires from the office wall plates? a. UPS b. Ethernet switch c. Ethernet patch panel d. Ethernet router

c. Ethernet patch panel

You have just purchased a new Windows 11 computer for creating and editing animations. You install a new high-end video adapter to handle the animation creation requirements. However, when compiling and running the animations, the computer seems sluggish, and the compilation takes longer than expected. Which of the following would be the BEST first step to resolve this issue? a. Update the animation software to the latest version. b. Add more RAM to your computer to improve performance. c. Install the adapter driver from the manufacturer instead of using the Windows driver. d. Purchase and install a video adapter with more onboard memory.

c. Install the adapter driver from the manufacturer instead of using the Windows driver.

You have a computer with a dual-core 64-bit processor that uses the x86-x64 instruction set. You want to install the 32-bit application on the computer. Which of the following BEST describes the action that you should perform? a. Replace the processor with a 32-bit processor. b. Edit the BIOS and configure the processor to run in 32-bit mode. c. Install the application normally. d. Install the 32-bit compatibility drivers during installation.

c. Install the application normally.

Which of the following BEST describes the Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud computing service model? a. PaaS stores and provides data from a centralized location without the need for local collection and storage. b. PaaS delivers infrastructure to the client, such as processing, storage, networks, and virtualized environments. c. PaaS delivers everything a developer needs to build an application on the existing cloud infrastructure. d. PaaS delivers software applications to the client either over the internet or on a local area network.

c. PaaS delivers everything a developer needs to build an application on the existing cloud infrastructure.

Which computer function takes data through a series of procedures as defined by a set of instructions? a. Networking b. Storage c. Processing d. Output

c. Processing

While creating a virtual machine, you decide to set it up to use an external network. What else do you need to do to enable the eternal network configuration? a. Make sure that you are using a Type 1 hypervisor. b. Set the RAM on the virtual machine to match the host. c. Select a NIC using the virtual switch manager. d. Configure the virtual machine to use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

c. Select a NIC using the virtual switch manager.

You have a workstation running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 Professional that you would like to upgrade to Windows 11 Professional. You want to preserve the existing data, settings, and applications. Which of the following would be the BEST installation methods to use to install Windows 11? a. In-place b. Custom/clean c. Upgrade d. Repair

c. Upgrade

You are about to begin an upgrade of a Windows 10 workstation to Windows 11. What should you do before beginning? (Select two.) a. Install all the applications that will be used on the new system. b. Repartition and reformat the hard drive. c. Verify that the computer meets the minimum requirements. d. Remove all peripherals and expansion boards. e. Create a system backup of the hard drive.

c. Verify that the computer meets the minimum requirements. e. Create a system backup of the hard drive.

The router below provides several ports for connecting two or more network segments or subnets. The port circled in red is a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) connector. Which type of network can connect to this port? a. DHCP b. Wireless network c. WAN d. LAN

c. WAN

You want to install Windows from optical media on a mirrored RAID disk array. You run the motherboard disk configuration utility and create the RAID 1 array. Then you configure the system to boot from the Windows installation optical media. The Windows installation starts, but does not detect the RAID array. Which of the following will MOST likely allow the RAID array to be detected? a. In the UEFI configuration, configure the boot order to boot from the hard drive instead of the optical drive. b. In the UEFI configuration, set the SATA mode to IDE. c. In the UEFI configuration, set the SATA mode to AHCI. d .During the installation, browse to and select the appropriate drivers for your RAID controller when prompted.

d .During the installation, browse to and select the appropriate drivers for your RAID controller when prompted.

While trying to start your Windows 11 system, you see the following error message: Could not read from the selected boot disk. Check boot path and disk hardware. Which of the following will MOST likely fix the problem? a. Boot into the recovery console and run the fixmbr command on the boot volume. b. Boot into Safe Mode and restore to a restore point. c. Boot into the recovery console and run the bootcfg /rebuild command. d. Boot into the recovery environment and run the bootrec /rebuildbcd command. e. Boot into the recovery console and copy the NTLDR file to the boot volume.

d. Boot into the recovery environment and run the bootrec /rebuildbcd command.

You want to keep an existing operating system installed on a system and deploy Windows as a separate instance on the same device, creating a multiple-boot configuration. Which installation type should you use? a. Upgrade installation b. Repair installation c. In-place installation d. Clean installation

d. Clean installation

Which of the following tasks are part of configuring the user environment after you successfully install a Windows system? (Select two.) a. Activate your Windows system. b. Install and configure your firewall. c. Configure Windows Update. d. Configure accessibility options. e. Add or remove apps and folders from the Start menu.

d. Configure accessibility options. e. Add or remove apps and folders from the Start menu.

Lately, you hear a clicking noise when reading or writing data from the hard disk. What is the MOST likely cause of the clicking? a. Failed UPS b. Bad memory c. Overheated CPU d. Failing hard drive

d. Failing hard drive

Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-processor system? a. Shared L2 cache. b. Multiple cores on the same die. c. Ability to use over 4 GB of memory. d. Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard.

d. Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard.

You need to replace a broken monitor on a desktop system. You decide to replace it with a spare monitor that wasn't being used. Even though the monitor is made by a different manufacturer than the desktop computer, it still works with the computer. Which computer design concept makes it possible? a. Firmware b. Plug and play c. Computerization d. Standardization

d. Standardization

Where do you install the heat sink and fan once you insert the CPU into the motherboard socket? a. You install the heat sink on top of the CPU and the fan to the side of the CPU. b. You install the fan on top of the CPU and the heat sink to the side of the CPU. c. You install both to the side of the CPU. d. You install both on top of the CPU.

d. You install both on top of the CPU.