Comptia Module One Review
Which system object provides the functionality for a hardware component? A directory A device driver A program A document
A device driver The functionality of hardware components is provided through device driver files. A device driver is typically written by the manufacturer for specific hardware. Some devices utilize generic driver files created by the operating system vendor.
What is the registry and how does it distinguish Windows and Linux? The registry sets tasks to run at a particular time. Linux uses the cron utility to run tasks at a particular time. The registry is a utility that allows the user to shut down processes. Linux uses a command-line tool to kill a process. The registry is a snap-in to check which services are running and to start and stop each service. Linux does not use snap-ins. The registry is a database of configuration settings supporting the
The registry is a database of configuration settings supporting the Windows OS. Linux uses individual text files to store settings. The registry is a database of configuration settings supporting the Windows Operating System. The Registry Editor (regedit) is a means of directly editing this database. In contrast, Linux uses individual text files to store settings.
What function of an operating system is performed by the "shell"? Interface between a host computer and a guest operating system. Interface between the applications and the hardware. Interface between the hardware and the firmware. Interface between the user and the computer.
Interface between the user and the computer. The "shell" provides an interface between the user and the computer. Early operating systems for PCs utilized command-line interfaces or simple menu systems. Modern computers utilize a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a command-line interface.
Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the Windows 10 versions available? Windows 10 Enterprise is similar to the Pro edition but designed for licensing by small businesses. Windows 10 Pro comes with extra networking and management features. Windows 10 Home is designed for domestic consumers. Windows 10 Education/Pro Education is for schools and colleges.
Windows 10 Enterprise is similar to the Pro edition but designed for licensing by small businesses. Windows 10 Enterprise/Windows 10 Enterprise (Long Term Servicing Channel) is similar to the Pro edition, but it is designed for licensing by large businesses.
What is a Command Line Interface (CLI)? The Command Line Interface allows the user to schedule tasks to run at a particular time. The Command Line Interface allows the user to format mass storage devices using a GUI. A Command Line Interface allows the user to interact with the OS using typed commands or scripts rather than a GUI. The Command Line Interface prevents access to administrative functions without administrative privileges.
A Command Line Interface allows the user to interact with the OS using typed commands or scripts rather than a GUI. The CLI is the Command Line Interface and it allows users to interface with the operating system without using a Graphical User Interface (GUI). It is not recommended for use by a standard user.
What type of computer is best suited for using in a job where you have to make notes and be able to move around easily? Desktop computer with an electronic stylus. A server that is mounted on a cart for easier mobility. A tablet or smartphone or possibly a hybrid laptop/tablet. Gaming console with voice-activated commands.
A tablet or smartphone or possibly a hybrid laptop/tablet. The best computer suited for a job where you take notes and move around a lot is a tablet or smartphone. Furthermore, they are good for keeping you connected to all your favorite social networks. A smartphone will enable you to use Internet search engines on the move, shop at online stores, and bring all the latest news and sports into your hand.
What systems use a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory? Desktops only Servers only All types of computers Laptops only
All types of computers A Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory are used by all types of computers including servers, desktops, and laptops. The CPU retrieves each instruction or data file from memory and processes it.
The Task Scheduler allows you to run a process automatically in Windows. What is a widely-used Linux equivalent? Taskkill Cron Vi Nano
Cron Linux uses cron to do task scheduling. It typically automates system maintenance or administration though its general-purpose nature makes it useful for things like downloading files from the Internet and downloading email at regular intervals.
What key combination can you use to force the browser to ignore any locally cached files when refreshing a page? Ctrl++ Crtl+Alt+Del Ctrl+F5 Alt+F4
Ctrl+F5 When browsing the web, holding Ctrl and pressing F5 instructs the browser to perform a refresh but to ignore the locally cached files. This forces the browser to retrieve the newest copy of the website from the web server.
What factors should you consider when positioning input and output devices? Ensure that there is proper lighting on your desk to illuminate the screen. Ensure that there is enough room on your desk to stack them on top of each other. Ensure that the monitor is located at the edge of the desk to maximize work area. Ensure that they can be used without exerting strain, especially on the arms / wrists and back / neck.
Ensure that they can be used without exerting strain, especially on the arms / wrists and back / neck. You should consider how you position input and output devices to ensure that they are ergonomically safe for you to use. That means that they don't cause strain to your body. You should also avoid trip hazards.
What is an example of open source operating systems? BIOS and UEFI firmware Windows and MacOS Embedded operating systems Linux, Chromium, or Android
Linux, Chromium, or Android Linux, Chromium, or Android are examples of open source operating systems. Generally, open source refers to a computer program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design. Open source code is typically a collaborative effort where programmers improve upon the source code and share the changes within the community so that other members can help improve it further.
You are using the mouse to access a file located on a network server. There are currently no mapped drives. What should be your first step? Open the search dialog box and type the name of the file you are looking for. Open the This PC object from Explorer and locate the server hosting the file. Open the Quick Access object from Explorer and locate the server hosting the file. Open the Network object from Explorer and locate the server hosting the file.
Open the Network object from Explorer and locate the server hosting the file. Your first step to open a file located on a network server is to open the Network object from Explorer and locate the server (computer) the file is hosted on.
Your colleague has to run many applications at the same time and finds it difficult to know which icon to choose when switching between them. What alternative method could you suggest? Place all the application shortcuts within a favorites folder for quick access. Press Alt+Tab - this shows previews of the window and allows the user to quickly switch between windows. Upload documents to the cloud and use a cloud interface to switch between them. Press "CTL-ALT-DEL" - task manager will show him a
Press Alt+Tab - this shows previews of the window and allows the user to quickly switch between windows. Pressing Alt+Tab will show previews of the window and allow a user to quickly switch between them. Windows can also show previews of the window contents when pointing at the taskbar icon.
What is the technical term for a web address? Hyperlink (HL) Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Address bar Website name
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the technical term for a web address; however, Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) is now preferred in web standards documentation. Despite web standards, URL is more widely known and used.
Which method does a technician use to configure and improve a system's memory usage? Users do not configure any of the system memory setup because the OS handles all system memory activities. Use of virtual memory or a pagefile, where disk space is used to supplement system RAM. Use of general system memory, where a percentage of memory can be allocated to specific applications. Use of mass storage, where disks can be partitioned to separate OS files from user files.
Use of virtual memory or a pagefile, where disk space is used to supplement system RAM. Pagefile is also known as the swap file, or virtual memory file. It's a file that Windows uses as Virtual Memory. Virtual Memory is disk space Windows uses when it runs out of physical memory, or RAM.
You have to sign in to Windows - does it matter if the CAPS LOCK light on the keyboard is activated? Windows usernames and passwords are converted to upper case, so the CAPS LOCK does not affect login. Windows usernames are not case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK does not affect login. Windows passwords are case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK may prevent successful login. Windows passwords are not case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK key is ignored during login.
Windows passwords are case sensitive, so the CAPS LOCK may prevent successful login. Windows passwords are case sensitive, therefore, having the CAPS LOCK enabled on the keyboard does matter. The CAPS LOCK key has the same effect as holding the SHIFT key down while typing the password. This results in all upper-case letters.
What type of computer is most likely to need peripheral devices? Smartphone Laptop Desktop Server
Desktop Desktop computers are more likely to need peripheral devices. The peripheral devices would be used to manage specific input and output processes (like printing) when necessary. Another way to look at peripheral devices is that they are dependent on the computer system. For example, most printers can't do much on their own, and they only become functional when connected to a computer system.
You have to open a word processing application, but you cannot see an icon on the desktop. What should you do? Look for the shortcut in Start Menu or Start Screen. Right-click on the desktop, go to view, and change the icon size to large. Double click the Blue E or Orange Fox in your taskbar, and search for the icon on the internet. Look for the shortcut in the C: drive of the computer.
Look for the shortcut in Start Menu or Start Screen. Not all programs add shortcuts on the Desktop. If you want to open a word processing application when the icon isn't on the desktop, then the best place to look is for a shortcut in the Start Menu or Start Screen.
What IoT device may contain a "black box" that is able to record event data? Environmental controls Home appliances Window curtains Smart Vehicle
Smart Vehicle Many modern vehicles use a substantial amount of electronics and are Internet-connected. Some vehicles are fitted with a "black box," or event data recorder, that can log the car's telemetry (acceleration, braking, and position).
Which of these statements is true regarding a standard user and their password? Standard users must get permission from the administrator to change a password. Standard users can change their own password but cannot change anyone else's password. Once a standard user sets their first password they cannot change or modify it. Password management is automatically controlled in the BIOS.
Standard users can change their own password but cannot change anyone else's password. Ordinary users have the ability to change their password whenever they want. Just go to system settings, then sign in options-- and click the change tab under password.
What protection feature in Windows is designed to prevent a script or software from making unauthorized changes to the OS configuration? Graphical User Interface (GUI) User Account Control (UAC) Default account types Password options
User Account Control (UAC) User Account Control (UAC) is the protection feature in windows that prevents scripts or other software from performing administrative tasks without authorization. Using UAC, the user must input their credentials or click through an authorization prompt before configuration changes can be made.
What should you do before attempting to set up a new computer system? Verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will be safe. Verify that the computer is concealed within a desk compartment and out of sight. Verify that the computer cables are loose and free of any bindings. Verify that the placement maximizes space even if the keyboard is in an awkward place.
Verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will be safe. Before setting up a new computer, you should verify that the environment is suitable and that the installation will not cause electrical or trip hazards. Additionally, the installation needs to be healthy to use with sufficient ergonomic considerations.
What two things are configured on a disk to make storage space on the disk available to the Windows OS? The disk must have a recovery file and configure the backup settings to point to that file. The disk must have 6 GB of RAM configured and the system should automatically allocate a matching pagefile. The disk must contain at least one partition, typically allocated a drive letter, and the partition must be formatted with a suitable file system. The GUID Partition Table (GPT) needs to be config
The disk must contain at least one partition, typically allocated a drive letter, and the partition must be formatted with a suitable file system. A disk must have at least one partition for the OS to use it. Also, each partition must be formatted with a file system so that the OS can read and write files to the drive. The disk refers to management of physical disks, not system memory (RAM). Therefore, the amount of RAM and the virtual memory configuration (pagefile) is not related to storage space on a disk.
Your colleague is using a laptop and you notice that he laboriously clicks the external mouse repeatedly to scroll through the document you are co-editing. Which feature could he use to be more productive? The zoom function to zoom out so that each click scrolls through more pages The Ctrl + Arrow Keys to move through a document word by word instead of letter by letter The trackpad on the laptop since it is designed for easy scrolling The mouse scroll-wheel on the external mouse to maneuver the
The mouse scroll-wheel on the external mouse to maneuver the scroll bar The mouse scroll wheel and the scroll button on the scroll bar makes browsing through many pages easier than repeatedly clicking the mouse. Your colleague might not know these capabilities exist.
When setting up a desktop computer, what factor should you consider when deciding on the location of the system case? You need to find a dry and warm place where a cover can protect the unit from dust. You need to find the best location on the floor so that the system unit has accessible drives and USB ports. You need to check the proximity of the refrigerator to ensure that it is close enough. You need to consider the position of power outlet(s) and peripheral devices as well as air flow around
You need to consider the position of power outlet(s) and peripheral devices as well as air flow around the system unit. When setting up a workstation, it is important to keep wires away from walkways. Therefore, consider the location of power outlets and network connections It is imperative that the system unit be kept off the ground. Dirt and other particles will cause issues. Plus, it would not be good to mop around.
Why might you use the Services snap-in to manage background processes rather than Task Manager? The Task Manager allows you to modify which user or system account the service runs as but the Services snap-in has restart functionality. The Service snap-in tool allows you to start and stop services, but the Task Manager will also allow you to configure service properties. Task Manager allows you to start and stop services but the Services snap-in also allows you to configure service properties. Th
Task Manager allows you to start and stop services but the Services snap-in also allows you to configure service properties. The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) provides a framework for building management consoles. The Service snap-in allows you to configure service properties as well as start and stop services. The Task Manager allows only the starting, stopping, or restarting of services.
Which is a true statement regarding whether or not laptops make good servers? Their size and weight make them perfect for a server rack, and this allows for better cooling. There are limited options for expansion, and its components are not practical for network-wide use cases. Their redundancy makes them reliable, particularly during power outages. Their mobility allows for more flexibility in where you store the server.
There are limited options for expansion, and its components are not practical for network-wide use cases. Laptops have limited options to expanding resources and storage, and therefore cannot compare to the performance of a full rack server, for example. A laptop is also not meant to run nonstop for long periods such as months or years. Overheating and battery life will be problematic.
What term is used to describe terminating a process that is not responding to user input? This is often called "killing" the process. This is often called "exterminate" the process. This is called "choking" the process. This is called "process abort."
This is often called "killing" the process. The term used to describe terminating a process that is not responding to user input is "killing" the process. Kill causes an abnormal process termination and should be used only when necessary as data may be lost when closing applications this way.
Why is a smartphone NOT a good tool for writing a report? They have great user interfaces that enable you to write quickly. Touchscreen or mini keyboards are not optimized for writing lots of text. They have large displays with excellent resolution. Their size makes them easy to place in ergonomic positions.
Touchscreen or mini keyboards are not optimized for writing lots of text. Smartphones do not make good tools for writing reports because their touchscreens or mini keyboards are not large enough to write large text files on, so they are not optimized for writing lots of text.
What type of computing device(s) is macOS designed for installation on? Servers and network storage Smartphones and tablets Feature phones Workstations and laptops
Workstations and laptops MacOS is designed for installation on workstations and laptops. MacOS is the operating system developed by Apple and used on all Apple workstation and laptop products.
