CompTIA A+ Mid-Term 2024

A corporation requires a connection between two campus building that are 250 meters apart. The link must be able to carry traffic at 8 Gbps, at the very least. Which of the following cable combinations will meet these requirements? a. Coaxial cable with BNC connectors b. Cat6 STP cable with RJ-45 connectors c. 10GBase cable with either SC or LC connectors d. Cat5e UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors

10GBase cable with either SC or LC connectors

What is the maximum throughput speed of PCI Express Version 6.0 using 16 lanes? a. 16 GB/sec b. 32 GB/sec c. 63 GB/sec d. 126 GB/sec

126 GB/sec

Sharon believes the computer she is troubleshooting is having problems with the hard drive. She wants to test her theory and finds an older, known, good, SATA drive in the spare parts bin but notices the gold conductors in the SATA power connector are very distressed. Sharon also realizes that the spare drive also has a 4-pin power connector. What type of power connector will Sharon need to supply power to the hard drive? a. 4-pin P1 connector b. 4-pin Aux connector c. 4-pin Molex connector d. 4-pin 12 V connector

4-pin Molex connector

You are in the market for a used smartphone, but you want to ensure it you can use it as a hotspot. Which technology should it support? Select all that apply. a. 2G b. 3G c. 4G d. 5G

4G 5G

Gwen recently purchased a new video card, and after she installed it, she realized she did not have the correct connections and was not able to power the video card. What connector(s) should Gwen look for when purchasing a new power supply? (Select all that apply.) a. 8-pin PCI-E connector b. Molex connector c. 24 pin connector d. SATA connector e. P4 MB connector f. 6-pin PCI-E connector

8-pin PCI-E connector 6-pin PCI-E connector

Sarah needs to connect to a console port on an enterprise switch. Her laptop does not have the correct port. When she mentions this to her boss, he tells her that they have several older laptops in a closet with RS-232 ports. What type of connector does the laptop have? a. A 15 pin three row D-shaped connector b. A rectangle with a blue connection in the middle c. A 6 pin round connector that is purple d. A 9 pin two row D-shaped male connector

A 9 pin two row D-shaped male connector

Orlando's company is upgrading their networking equipment and gave him an older enterprise grade router. He wants to configure it using an old computer he found in his garage. What type of serial cable will most likely fit his old computer? a. A cable that will plug into the DB15 port b. A cable that will plug into the DB9 port c. A cable that will plug into the 6-Pin port d. A cable that will plug into the 25-Pin port

A cable that will plug into the DB9 port

Collette wants to stream a movie from her iPad to her Apple TV. What type of connection should she use? a. AirDrop b. CDMA c. RFID d. NFC

AirDrop

Oliver is replacing a processor that fits into an LGA1700 socket. The motherboard into which the processor is being installed must be compatible with what generation of processor and chipset? a. Alder Lake b. Rocket Lake c. Comet Lake d. Coffee Lake Refresh e. Coffee Lake

Alder Lake

Your friend has compiled a moderate collection of movies they have bought over the years. They all reside on a media server they assembled with remote access capabilities. They would like to have a physical copy of each movie on optical media for off-site storage. Most of the movies consume between 60 and 120 GB of storage. What type of optical storage media should they use to back up the movies? Select two. a. DVD-RW DL b. DVD+RW DL c. BD-RE DL d. BD-R TL e. BD-R QL

BD-R TL BD-R QL

You are asked to install an authentication system at a data center that requires both, a fingerprint scanner, and facial recognition for access. What type of authentication will you implement? a. Two-factor authentication b. Multifactor authentication c. Biometric authentication d. TouchID and FaceID

Biometric authentication

What is the most likely result of a correctly installed processor, but an incorrectly installed cooler? a. Powers on, stays on, but the system freezes and nothing else happens b. Boot process begins, but the system suddenly turns off after a short period c. You press the power button, but the system does not power on at all d. BIOS/UEFI setup does not recognize the processor correctly

Boot process begins, but the system suddenly turns off after a short period

You are reviewing new RAM to purchase for a gaming computer and find three different RAM modules that are the same except for their CL rating. The memory with which rating will work best? a. CL15 b. CL18 c. CL20 d. They will all perform at the same speed.

CL15

Which of the following devices are most commonly used to connect a LAN to an ISP for broadband services? (Select TWO.) a. Network interface card b. Cable modem c. Firewall d. DSL modem e. Dial-up modem

Cable modem DSL modem

You are troubleshooting a serious issue for a friend because their computer does not boot up properly. What method should be employed to ensure the user's data is protected? a. Use a professional data recovery service to copy the data to another storage media. b. Use Windows Explorer to copy the data to another storage media on the local system. c. Connect the drive to another computer and copy the data to another storage media. d. Ask the user if they backed up the data. If they say yes, you can proceed with caution.

Connect the drive to another computer and copy the data to another storage media.

You use a feature on a stand-alone wireless printer that allows you to configure it as a hotspot enabling nearby computers to connect to it. What limitation does this configuration pose? a. It exposes connected computers to internet attacks. b. Connected computers will not have internet access. c. Only one computer at a time can connect to the printer. d. Wireless printing will be too slow and hamper productivity.

Connected computers will not have internet access.

Bryson has contacted you because he needs to know what kind of data he can synchronize from his iPad to his PC. What can Bryson synchronize from his iPad to his PC? (Select all that apply.) a. Contacts b. Photos c. Music d. Notes e. Location Data f. Calendar

Contacts Photos Music Notes Calendar

A technician is working at a client's office after hours and needs two cables to finish the work but does not have immediate access to prebuilt cables. One cable needed is for a dial-up connection from the dial-up modem to the existing analog POTS jack on the wall. The other cable is for an Ethernet connection from the computer to the existing keystone jack on the wall. The technician has the necessary wire and connectors to make the cables. Which of the following tools will the technician use to make the cables and then verify that they both work properly? (Select THREE.) a. Crimper b. Toner probe c. Cable tester d. Cable stripper e. Punchdown tool f. Loopback plug

Crimper Cable tester Cable stripper

A client contacted you to request your help in researching and supplying the hardware necessary to implement a SOHO solution at his new home-based business. Which of the following SOHO router features will simplify IP address configuration on the private network for both wired and wireless clients? a. Multi-port switch b. FTP server c. DHCP server d. Firewall e. Wireless access point

DHCP server

A technician needs to service a laptop computer that is experiencing an intermittent problem with the display. Which of the following will be most effective at helping the technician complete the work in a timely and efficient manner? (Select two.) a. Backup the data immediately in case the problem is related to the hard drive. b. Document and label the location of the screws and cables before removing them. c. Compare the system board display connections with a properly functioning laptop. d. Organize and place all parts and screws and in one place. e. Charge the laptop battery pack so it is ready to return to the customer with a full charge.

Document and label the location of the screws and cables before removing them. Organize and place all parts and screws and in one place.

You are researching RAM for a computer you are building for a friend who will be using the system as a home office server for a small business. She wants the added protection so the computer will not crash due to a memory error. What type of RAM should you consider purchasing? a. Unbuffered b. Buffered c. ECC d. Registered

ECC

Dennis is on a road trip with his family. His children want to use their tablet to watch a movie online. What can Dennis do that will allow the children to watch a video on the Internet while in the car? a. Tether his phone to the tablet. b. Enable wireless sharing. c. Set the tablet to airplane mode. d. Enable a hotspot on his smartphone.

Enable a hotspot on his smartphone

Under certain conditions, you may hear a whine from the power supply when you first power up the system. However, if you hear a whine coming from the video card, how can you fix it? a. Ensure the 6-pin or 8-pin power cord is connected to the card. b. Upgrade the power supply to one that can deliver more power. c. Replace the video card; this is an indication of impending failure. d. Verify the video card is properly seated in the expansion slot.

Ensure the 6-pin or 8-pin power cord is connected to the card.

A small business notices they have been using about 40% more printer paper in the last 30 days compared to the previous 12 months. They ask you to investigate the matter. What/where will you check? a. Event Viewer b. Syslog server c. Hard drive in the printer d. Print queue

Event Viewer

A customer states that when she removes the printed pages from her laser printer output tray, the black ink smears all over her fingers. Which of the following is the most likely problem? a. Inked ribbon b. Fuser unit c. Primary corona d. Cleaning blade e. Erasure lamps

Fuser unit

Dakota uses a power supply tester to examine the power supply on a friend's desktop computer that is exhibiting problems. The tester measured a 7 V reading from the +12 V output. Which devices are most likely to be affected by this deficiency? Select two. a. Graphics cards b. USB Ports c. SATA Drives d. CPU e. Keyboard and mouse

Graphics cards SATA Drives

A user called to inform you that the laptop she purchased yesterday is malfunctioning and will not connect to her wireless network. You personally checked to verify that the wireless worked properly before the user left your office. The user states she rebooted the computer several times but the problem still persists. Which of the following is the first step you should take to assist the user in resolving this issue? a. Inform the user she will need to return the laptop so you can replace the internal Wi-Fi card and verify wireless functionality. b. Have the user press the appropriate function key combination to enable the wireless radio and then attempt to connect to the wireless network. c. Instruct the user on how to reseat the internal mini-PCIe wireless adapter and try to connect to the wireless network. d. Ask the user to turn on the laptop's airplane mode and attempt to reconnect to the wireless net

Have the user press the appropriate function key combination to enable the wireless radio and then attempt to connect to the wireless network.

Dumas, who has excellent mechanical aptitude, owns a computer with two hard drives. One drive is used for the operating system and the other drive is used for his personal files. He decides to install a third disk in a RAID 1 configuration to protect the disk with his files against data loss. He is not too concerned about data loss on the disk with the operating system because he could easily reinstall the OS, so that disk is not included in the RAID configuration. When he is done, he powers up his computer, no error messages are displayed, yet he is distraught because all his data is lost. Why would this happen? a. The new drive was smaller than the original drive so the data from the original did not fit. b. Since the new drive had no data, and RAID 1 mirrors data, it erased the data on the original. c. The RAID expansion card is not seated properly so the RAID drives are not being detected. d. He didn't bac

He didn't back up his data. When RAID is configured all data on participating drives is lost.

Terry is having a problem with his computer screen that connects to the onboard HDMI port. His computer does not have a video card, but he notices it supports the DisplayPort standard. He buys a monitor, connects it using the DisplayPort, but it does not work. What is the most likely cause of the problem? Select two. a. He needs to enable the DisplayPort connector via the BIOS/UEFI. b. He needs to disable the HDMI port because it is causing a conflict. c. The resolution of the monitor was set too high at the manufacturer. d. Terry forgot to power on the monitor, so it is not receiving power. e. The monitor is defective and will need to be exchanged for a new one.

He needs to enable the DisplayPort connector via the BIOS/UEFI. Terry forgot to power on the monitor, so it is not receiving the power.

Which statements are true, relative to RAID 0, and/or why would you implement it? Select two. a. Improves overall disk performance b. RAID 0 drives cost less than other RAID drives c. Prevent data loss in case of a drive failure d. RAID 0 provides an automatic disk backup e. RAID 0 requires at least two drives

Improves overall disk performance RAID 0 requires at least two drives

Mr. Sales knocks on your door and tries to sell you a faucet with the ability to notify you through your cell phone if it springs a leak. What technology enables this capability? a. PoE b. SDN c. IoT d. SCADA

IoT

Your computer has three drives in a RAID 5 configuration. One of the drives fails so you replace it right away. Immediately upon replacing the drive you notice that the overall performance seems to have been degraded. You research the issue and conclude that this is the expected behavior. How can you rationalize this behavior? a. You can't rationalize this behavior. It is a false statement. Performance should not be degraded. b. It takes time to rebuild the data on the new drive. During this time performance is degraded. c. When a RAID 5 drive fails, the data is temporarily written to pagefile.sys which is slower than RAID 5. d. The new drive was not detected so the system continues to use RAID 5, but in a degraded mode.

It takes time to rebuild the data on the new drive. During this time performance is degraded.

What type of processor memory is located on the processor chip (processor die)? a. Level 0 cache b. Level 1 cache c. Level 2 cache d. Level 3 cache

Level 1 cache

A coworker is asking for your advice on a problem with a computer that will not communicate on the network. While assisting the coworker, you suspect that the wired NIC may have failed. Which of the following will you recommend to your coworker as the best tool to diagnose this issue? a. Wi-Fi analyzer b. Loopback plug c. Punchdown tool d. Cable tester

Loopback plug

You buy a new hard disk drive and install the Linux operating system. You later decide you prefer the Windows operating system so you install it instead. Before you installed either one of the two operating systems, the hard drive had sector markings that allowed you to install the operating system of your choice. What facilitated this capability? a. Partitioning b. High-level formatting c. Sector provisioning d. Low-level formatting e. Boot sector

Low-level formatting

A mobile phone user in your company is experiencing dropped phone calls. While interviewing the user, you determine the problem started after she checked her email this morning. No other mobile devices in the organization are dropping calls. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the dropped calls? a. Cellular service is weak in the office building. b. Malware is interfering with the calls. c. The user is connected to an unauthorized Wi-Fi network. d. The user has exceeded the limit on her data plan.

Malware is interfering with the calls.

Today when Dylan turned on his computer, he noticed that the monitor was very dim. He could still see the desktop icon and text. He turned the brightness all the way up, but that did not correct the issue. Dylan also checked to make sure the Power Options brightness was not turned down, causing the screen to go dim. He connected a different monitor, and the screen was fine. What caused the screen to be very dim? a. Input connector on the monitor is faulty. b. Monitor's power connector. c. Monitor backlighting. d. Monitor has Power Save mode enabled.

Monitor backlighting.

A processor housing that contains more than one processor is referred to as what term? a. Multithreaded processor b. Multicore processor c. Multiprocessor platform d. Multihoused processor

Multicore processor

What is the general name of the processor feature that AMD calls HyperTransport? a. Multicore processing b. Multithreading c. Virtualization d. Multiprocessor platform

Multithreading

Jose calls you at the help desk because he is having a problem logging on to his laptop computer. After several unsuccessful attempts to enter his password, he asks you to reset the password because he must have forgotten it. You reset his password, and he types it, but again the computer rejects it. Jose assures you that he typed the correct username and password. You ask him what type of computer he is using, and he tells you a laptop. What might be the problem with Jose's computer? a. Keyboard is not working. b. OS is corrupt. c. Keyboard is in the wrong language. d. Num Lock key is on.

Num Lock key is on.

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. a. POST card b. OS diagnostic programs c. Power supply tester d. Multimeter

POST card

The help desk received a call from a user who cannot get any print jobs to print on the locally shared printer. While questioning the user, the technician determines that no users can send jobs to the printer, and the printer indicates it is "Offline." The technician instructs the user on how to place the printer in the "Online" mode, but it still does not print. Which of the following may resolve this issue? Select two. a. Power cycle the printer. b. Replace the printer cable. c. Delete and re-create the printer share. d. Replace the printer toner cartridge. e. Cancel jobs in the print queue and try again.

Power cycle the printer. Cancel jobs in the printer queue and try again.

Tianna, an administrative assistant, has noticed the print quality of her locally connected laser printer has been gradually declining. Sometimes the printing is wavy and other times it appears speckled. She is asked to urgently print 10 copies of a 15-page document for an important meeting because the copy machine is being serviced. Since she cannot risk generating poor quality printouts, she calls you at the help desk. What would you do first to try to fix the problem quickly? Select two. a. Print a self-test via the console on the printer. b. Remove the fuser unit and clean the fuser rollers. c. Replace the toner cartridge on the printer. d. Initiate the calibration sequence on the printer. e. Replace the stepper motor that moves the print head.

Print a self-test via the console on the printer. Replace the toner cartridge on the printer.

Lin is booting up his computer. Sometimes during the boot process, the computer will shut down, but more often than not it will reboot on its own or simply freeze. He thinks the problem could be due to an intermittent undervoltage problem with the power supply, so he uses a power supply tester. The test shows that the power supply is functioning properly. What should Lin check next in the troubleshooting process? a. Processor b. Motherboard c. RAM d. Hard drive

RAM

George is involved with a project at work. Over the last few weeks, he has noticed a gradual but significant degradation in performance when running his AutoCAD program. He calls the technician and asks him to check his computer. The technician tells George to reboot the computer and asks George how much RAM was detected. The amount of RAM reported is exactly as expected. What hardware could be causing this problem? Select two. a. RAM b. Processor c. Motherboard d. Video card e. CMOS battery

RAM Motherboard

You notice that your computer is running slow and decide to reboot the computer to see if that will fix the problem. During the reboot, you notice that the amount of RAM shown during the RAM count is not the same as it was the day before. What might cause this problem? a. CMOS battery is failing. b. RAM module has become unseated. c. CMOS RAM has become corrupt. d. System is overheating.

RAM module has become unseated.

Kwan, a fifth-grade teacher, has been learning about computers but does not know much about networking. He found a hub in the supply closet and decided to create a small network in his classroom consisting of a file/application server, 10 relatively new computers, and a printer. The students often complain that the computers are slow, but one student blames it on the network. What can Kwan do to eliminate complaints? a. Upgrade to more powerful PCs b. Replace the hub with a switch c. Upgrade to a better router d. Use NICs that support 1 Gbps

Replace the hub with a switch

Jenny is working on a laptop computer and notices that the computer is not running very fast. She looks and realizes that the laptop supports 8GB of RAM and that the computer is running only 4GB of RAM. Jenny would like to add four more gigabits of RAM. She opens the computer and finds that there is an open slot for RAM. She checks the other module and determines that the module has 204 pins. What module should Jenny order? a. SO-DIMM DDR b. SO-DIMM DDR2 c. SO-DIMM DDR3 d. SO-DIMM DDR4

SO-DIMM DDR3

Reyad is preparing for a hands-on Linux exam. He wants to practice in an isolated environment on his computer because he does not want his live system to be negatively affected. Which of the following should he implement? a. Cross-platform virtualization b. Application virtualization c. NIC virtualization d. Sandbox

Sandbox

What are two resources that may be useful in disassembling a laptop computer? a. Service manual b. Part brochures c. User manual d. Diagnostic software

Service Manual User Manual

Which two statements are true about 4-pin 12 V, 8-pin 12 V, 6-pin PCIe, and 8-pin PCIe connectors? a. The 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe connectors do not provide 12 volts of output. b. The 4-pin 12 V and 8-pin 12 V connectors provide auxiliary power to video cards. c. The 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe connectors provide auxiliary power to video cards. d. The 4-pin 12 V and 8-pin 12 V connectors provide auxiliary power to the CPU. e. The 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe connectors provide auxiliary power to the CPU.

The 4-pin 12 V and 8-pin 12 V connectors provide auxiliary power to video cards, The 4-pin 12 V and 8-pin 12 V connectors provide auxiliary power to the CPU.

Tomi buys a CPU from a computer store. The retail box references the amount of L1 cache in the list of features. What is it referring to? a. The maximum amount of memory the processor can access b. The memory in the CPU package, but not on the processor die c. The amount of memory residing directly on the processor die d. The memory between the CPU package and the DIMM slots

The amount of memory residing directly on the processor die

You want to setup a separate network at home that is accessible from the internet. You want it to be isolated from your personal network, so you lease an IPv6 address from the ISP. When you configure the interface IDs of the devices on the network, which bits in the IPv6 address will you be modifying? a. The first 48 bits of the IPv6 address b. The 16 bits following the first 48 c. The last 64 bits of the IPv6 address d. The last 32 bits of the IPv6 address

The first 48 bits of the IPv6 address

After Sandy and a friend troubleshoot her laptop they determine the LCD screen needs to be replaced. Sandy gets tired of waiting on her friend, who knows more about computers, and decides to do it herself by watching videos online. In the process, she accidentally breaks one of the two cables that wrap around the screen and connect to the mini-PCIe card inside the laptop. What is the impact of this mishap? a. The laptop LCD screen will not have power. b. The laptop webcam will not function. c. The laptop will lose its Wi-Fi capabilities. d. The laptop sound will no longer work.

The laptop will lose its Wi-Fi capabilities.

When selecting a processor to match system needs, what features should you NOT consider? a. Reviews of processors, including benchmarks and comparisons to other processors b. Processor's ability to multitask, the number of cores, and multithreading abilities and which programs can make use of the abilities c. Balancing the performance and power of the CPU with the entire system, including graphics adaptors and hard drives d. The latest and most powerful processor available because the performance benefit will far outweigh the cost

The latest and most powerful processor available because the performance benefit will far outweigh the cost

A user contacted the help desk to report that the laser printer in his department is wrinkling the paper when printed. The user checked the paper in the supply tray, and it is smooth and unwrinkled. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the wrinkled paper? (Select TWO.) a. The paper does not meet the requirements for the printer. b. The user is selecting the wrong driver for the printer. c. The paper is creased before it is installed in the printer. d. The pages being printed are using too much toner. e. The paper is damp when run through the printer.

The paper does not meet the requirements for the printer. The paper is damp when run through the printer.

Li, a helpdesk technician, is troubleshooting a system. Based on experience, Li has narrowed down the problem and believes it is related to either the motherboard, processor, or RAM. Which symptoms would have allowed Li to narrow down the problem? Select three. a. The system reports less memory than is installed. b. An error message says there is no operating system. c. The system begins to boot but then powers down. d. An error message is displayed while booting. e. A loud whining noise as the system is booting.

The system reports less memory than is installed. The system begins to boot but then powers down. An error message is displayed while booting.

Bayley wants to connect a new external hard drive to his Windows PC. He wants the fastest connection type available because he plans to edit video directly to and from the external hard drive. Which connection type should Bayley use to get the fastest connection possible? a. USB 3.0 b. eSATA v2 c. Lightning d. Thunderbolt 3

Thunderbolt 3

Kiran realizes her iPhone has no battery power. She needs to make an emergency call and starts charging it. When she turns around, her two-year-old grabs the phone and starts running into the kitchen. She chases him so he tries to hide it in the sink, but it lands in a pot full of water. What should Kiran do with the wet iPhone? a. Submerge the phone in a bag of rice b. Use a heat chamber or hair dryer c. Try charging the phone anyway d. Use compressed air to dry the iPhone

Try charging the phone anyway

You want to add another layer of security to your bank account so that when you log in with a username and password, it sends a pin to your phone. What must you configure to enable this functionality? a. Two-factor authentication b. Full device encryption c. Biometric authentication d. Fingerprint scanner

Two-factor authentication

Motherboards may contain which three of the following ports on the I/O panel? a. USB ports b. SATAe c. RJ-45 LAN port d. HDMI, DVI, and/or DisplayPort e. PCIe ports

USB ports RJ-45 LAN port HDMI, DVI, and/or DisplayPort

An employee informs the help desk the laptop they are using cannot update the login credentials when they plug it in to the company's wired network. Wireless connectivity is fine, but the login credentials cannot be updated using Wi-Fi. What is a possible action the help desk could take to troubleshoot the problem? a. Replace the network card b. Ping the loopback address c. Use a loopback plug d. Use a USB to RJ-45 dongle

Use a loopback plug

Your laptop at home is exhibiting intermittent problems and you suspect it could be related to power. How can you verify the power adapter is supplying the proper voltage? a. Replacing the old power adapter with a new one is a reasonable way of verifying it is delivering the right amount of voltage and power. b. Verify the electrical outlet is delivering power then plug in the power adapter. Connect the 24-pin P1 connect into a power supply tester. c. Use a multimeter. Place the black probe of the multimeter in the center of the DC connector and the red probe on the outside cylinder. d. Use a multimeter. Place the red probe of the multimeter in the center of the DC connector and the black probe on the outside cylinder.

Use a multimeter. Place the red probe of the multimeter in the center of the DC connector and the black probe on the outside cylinder.

Ibrahim is a computer teacher at a large high school with an 802.11n wireless network. They ask him to run a 1 Gbps Ethernet cable from a switch to a computer that happens to be 150 meters away. How should he best proceed? a. Forgo the Ethernet cable and use a wireless extender. b. Forgo the Ethernet cable and use a wireless access point. c. Use two 75-meter-long cables with a switch in between. d. Use one Ethernet cable that is 150 meters in length.

Use two 75-meter-long cables with a switch in between.

The security team in a mid-sized company wants to test drive encryption using an HSM. What are three possible ways of accomplishing this? a. Using HSM software b. Enable HSM in the TPM c. Using an expansion card d. Using an external USB device e. Using a network appliance

Using an expansion card Using an external USB device Using a network appliance

You bought a new inkjet printer based on positive reviews you read online along with a new set of four ink cartridges. You did not buy paper because you had an unopened ream of 16-pound paper. However, almost right away, you are not too pleased with the quality of the printouts. What would help improve the print quality rather quickly? a. Replacing the ink cartridges b. Replacing the printer c. Using high-quality paper d. Calibrating the printer

Using high-quality paper

Cirrus was hired to start a multimedia group at a major corporation. He has been asked to buy high-end equipment to ensure it will not be obsolete in three or four years. He buys a video camera capable of recording 8 MB/sec. What type of SD memory card should he use in the camera? a. C6 b. C10 c. V6 d. V10

V10

Abigail needs to move out of state to take care of her mother. She will need secure remote access to continue working as a cloud engineer. What type of connection does Abigail need to securely access the computing resources at her company? a. UTM b. Firewall c. WAP d. VPN

VPN

Ferran got a new cell phone. But every month he receives a data-usage limit notification even though he has not done anything unusual except use, install, and remove games and apps. What can he do to try to rectify the problem? a. Disable Wi-Fi capabilities to limit data usage. b. Install an app to monitor the amount of data used. c. Upgrade to a better plan that provides more data. d. Verify all apps that are not being used are closed.

Verify all apps that are not being used are closed.

After installing the processor and reassembling the computer, the system begins the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot. You turn everything off, unplug the power cord, press the power button to drain the power, and open the case. What should you do next? a. Verify the processor is securely seated and connected b. Verify the cooler is securely seated and connected c. Rotate the processor clockwise 90 degrees in the socket d. Remove the old power supply and install a new one

Verify the cooler is securely seated and connected

You just completed a contract setting up the network in a new 10-story office building for a commercial airline company. They are not happy with their VoIP service. You troubleshoot and determine you need to modify the QoS policies. Which type of traffic should have the highest priority? a. FTP b. Web c. Data d. Voice

Voice

James added a new video card and needs to get a power supply that will have enough power to run the new card. When researching the new power supply, what feature does James need to look for to make sure he has enough power to run his computer with the new video card? a. Form factor b. Wattage c. Dual voltage option d. 80 Plus Gold rating

Wattage

Dr. Everest, a professor at a university, is using custom software to visually demonstrate to his class the different techniques SSDs implement to help improve performance and reliability. Specifically, how the logical block addressing on a solid-state drive does not always address the same physical blocks, to distribute write operations more evenly. What should Dr. Everest call this specific portion of his presentation? a. Wear leveling b. SMART c. Trimming d. Data migration e. Magnetic defragmentation

Wear leveling

Your manager wants you to build a custom computer for a dedicated application. Which of the following is NOT a factor that needs to be considered? a. What operating system will be installed? b. How is the motherboard going to be used? c. What form factor does the motherboard use? d. What is the price of the motherboard?

What operating system will be installed?

Which statement best describe when you would need to use a Thunderbolt 3 port as opposed to a DisplayPort or an HDMI port? a. When you need to transmit a digital and analog video signal on the same port and cable b. When you need to transmit video, audio, data, and power on the same port and cable c. When the system is missing a DVI and/or VGA port to transmit video and audio signals d. When you do not have a DVI to VGA adapter to convert digital signals to an analog format

When you need to transmit video, audio, data, and power on the same port and cable

You have a desktop system with a 2.5 inch 500 GB SDD and a laptop with a 200 GB SDD. You want to replace the 500 GB SSD on the desktop with a larger SSD and use the 500 GB SSD in the laptop. All data has been backed up. What factors do you need to consider? a. An SSD with a form factor that fits a desktop will not fit in a laptop because they are different. b. You need to buy a desktop to laptop disk caddy to successfully install the SSD in the laptop. c. You can simply proceed to install the SDD from the desktop laptop directly in the laptop. d. The power and data interfaces are different on a laptop, so you need a special cable adapter.

You can simply proceed to install the SDD from the desktop laptop directly in the laptop.

You recently bought a new router, modem, and switch to create a wired network at home containing six computers. Beginning with the computers, how would you connect the devices to ensure the computers have internet access? a. computers, router, modem, switch b. computers, switch, router, modem c. computers, modem, switch, router d. computers, switch, modem, router

computers, switch, router, modem

When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on which two components? a. video card b. processor c. motherboard d. RAM e. case

processor motherboard

You are asked to add a resource record in the DNS namespace for a website your company wants to publish. Which of the following entries will you make? a. www.company.com IN A 209.165.200.5 14440 b. www.company.com 14440 209.165.200.5 A IN c. www.company.com A IN 14440 209.165.200.5 d. www.company.com 209.165.200.5 IN A 14440

www.company.com A IN 14440 209.165.200.5

Malai has a desktop computer at home that among other apps, is also running an older 32-bit video game. What type of processor does the computer most likely have? a. Itanium b. x86 c. Dual Mode d. x86-64

x86-64