Final Exam
The name of a process usually ends with what file extension? Select one: a. ".jpg" b. ".exe" c. ".doc" d. ".msc"
".exe"
Which of these is not a valid Microsoft Office file extension? Select one: a. ".docx" b. ".pptx" c. ".gif" d. ".doc"
"gif"
What switch to the Linux cp command allows it to copy multiple folders and files? Select one: a. -l b. -R c. -f d. -m
-R
Which string displayed using the ls -l command in a Linux terminal indicates that group permissions are set to read and modify? Select one: a. -rm-rm-r-- b. -rw-rw-r-- c. -rwxr--rw- d. -rmxrm-rm-
-rw-rw-r--
If you use the _______________ switch, ping continuously sends ping packets until you stop it with the break command. Select one: a. -t b. -l c. -c d. /c
-t
The vast majority of users will go with a(n) _______________ panel with a(n) _______________ backlight. Select one: a. TN, direct LED b. CCFL, direct LED c. VA, direct LED d. IPS, edge LCD
. IPS, edge LCD
A Windows command switch is expressed by using which character? Select one: a. - b. : c. \ d. /
/
What character represents the root of a Linux file system? Select one: a. \ b. > c. & d. /
/
Which of these characters gives you all possible switches for a Windows command? Select one: a. /? b. /H c. /S d. /P
/?
Marketed as and now generally accepted as a true 4G technology, LTE networks feature theoretical speeds of up to ______________ download and 100 Mbps upload? Select one: a. 75 Mbps b. 150 Mbps c. 500 Mbps d. 1 Gbps
1 Gbps
The minimum recommended CPU requirements for a Windows 64-bit thick client are _______________. Select one: a. 1 gigahertz (GHz) processor b. 2 GHz processor c. 4 cores d. an Intel or AMD processor
1 gigahertz (GHz) processor
What is the maximum SATA device cable length? Select one: a. 18 inches b. 1 meter c. 2 meters d. 3 meters
1 meter
What is the maximum distance of a Class 3 Bluetooth device? Select one: a. 100 meters b. 10 meters c. 1 meter d. 5 meters
1 meter
The highest capacity DVD versions store roughly _______________ of data. Select one: a. 8 GB b. 16 GB c. 24 GB d. 32 GB
16 GB
By default, what is the maximum partition size NTFS supports on a dynamic disk? Select one: a. 2 TB b. 16 TB c. 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes d. 16 exabytes
16 TB
By default, what is the maximum partition size NTFS supports on a dynamic disk? Select one: a. 2 TB b. 16 TB c. 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes d. 16 exabytes
16 TB
What is the common ratio for laptops today? Select one: a. 4:3 b. 16:9 c. 16:11 d. 4:4
16:9
Which aspect ratio is used in widescreen monitors? Select one: a. 4:3 b. 3:4 c. 10:16 d. 16:9
16:9
How wide are all equipment racks? Select one: a. 16 inches b. 19 inches c. 20 inches d. 24 inches
19 inches
In the IPv6 address 2001::3210:800:200C:CF:1234, how many groups of four zeros does the "::" notation represent? Select one: a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 1
2
What is the default Pass Count with Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool? Select one: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
2
What is the gain from a typical WAP? Select one: a. 1 dB b. 2 dB c. 10 dB d. 12 dB
2 dB
What is the maximum eSATA device cable length? Select one: a. 18 inches b. 1 meters c. 2 meters d. 3 meters
2 meters
At what frequency range do the 802.11b- and 802.11g-based wireless technologies operate? Select one: a. 2.4 GHz b. 3.4 GHz c. 4.4 GHz d. 5.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
What frequencies does 802.11n use? Select one: a. 2.4 and 5 GHz b. 11 and 54 MHz c. 5 and 24 GHz d. 2.4 and 11 MHz
2.4 and 5 GHz
What port numbers are used by FTP? Select one: a. 443 and 444 b. 20 and 21 c. 23 and 25 d. 80 and 110
20 and 21
To create realistic movement, the 3-D world must refresh at least _______________ times per second. Select one: a. 10 b. 16 c. 24 d. 32
24
What port number is used by SMTP? Select one: a. 23 b. 25 c. 110 d. 144
25
Under the class system, what was the default subnet mask of Class C addresses? Select one: a. 255.0.0.0 b. 255.255.0.0 c. 255.255.255.0 d. 255.255.255.255
255.255.255.0
Most current laptops use what kind of DDR4 SO-DIMMs? Select one: a. 144-pin b. 200-pin c. 204-pin d. 260-pin
260-pin
At what speed does the SATA 2.0 specification perform? Select one: a. 1.5 GBPS b. 2.0 GBPS c. 3.0 GBPS d. 6.0 GBPS
3.0 GBps
What size audio port do laptops have? Select one: a. 2.5-mm b. 3-mm c. 3.5-mm d. 2-mm
3.5-mm
What is the correct humidity range for computer equipment? Select one: a. 0-20 percent b. 10-20 percent c. 30-40 percent d. 60-80 percent
30-40 percent
Average LCD panels are around _______________, which most monitor authorities consider excellent brightness. Select one: a. 100 kHz b. 100 bits c. 300 pixels d. 300 nits
300 nits
How many bits are in an IPv4 address? Select one: a. 32 b. 64 c. 16 d. 128
32
What is the storage capacity of a Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) card? Select one: a. 4 MB to 4 GB b. 4 GB to 32 GB c. 32 GB to 2 TB d. 128 MB to 2 GB
32 GB to 2 TB
An 8×4×32× CD-RW drive reads at a speed of _______________. Select one: a. 4× b. 8× c. 24× d. 32×
32x
What is the maximum capacity for data transfer between infrared devices? Select one: a. 1 Mbps b. 2 Mbps c. 3 Mbps d. 4 Mbps
4 Mbps
How many bits does WEP encryption use to scramble data packets? Select one: a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
40
Thunderbolt 3 offers throughput up to _______________ Gbps at half the power consumption of Thunderbolt 2. Select one: a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
40
How many host IDs does a /20 network support? Select one: a. 1,048,574 (220 - 2) b. 65,536 (216) c. 4094 (212 - 2) d. 64 (26)
4094 (212 - 2)
What port number is used by HTTPS? Select one: a. 43 b. 143 c. 443 d. 343
443
How long is a MAC address? Select one: a. 16 bits b. 32 bits c. 48 bits d. 64 bits
48 bits
What is the maximum data transfer speed that USB 2.0 can handle? Select one: a. 5 Mbps b. 5 Gbps c. 480 Mbps d. 480 Gbps
480 Mbps
A device that goes into a 7-inch space is called a _______________. Select one: a. crimper b. boot c. punchdown block d. 4U
4U
At what frequency range does the 802.11a-based wireless technology operate? Select one: a. 7 GHz b. 5 GHz c. 3 GHz d. 1 GHz
5 GHz
What is the maximum data transfer speed that USB 3.0 can handle? Select one: a. 1.5 Gbps b. 5 Gbps c. 10 Mbps d. 10 Gbps
5 Gbps
What is the maximum cable length allowed by USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specifications? Select one: a. 1.5 meters b. 3 meters c. 5 meters d. 10 meters
5 meters
How much data can a dual-layer Blu-ray disc store? Select one: a. 16 GB b. 25 GB c. 50 GB d. 80 GB
50 GB
What is the speed at which the 802.11g wireless technology transfers data? Select one: a. 11 Mbps b. 20 Mbps c. 54 Mbps d. 64 Mbps
54 Mbps
Most fiber Ethernet networks use _______________ multimode fiber optic cable. Select one: a. RJ-11 b. RG-58 c. AWG 22-26 d. 62.5/125
62.5/125
The CD-RW format essentially takes CD-media to the functional equivalent of a(n) _______________flash-media drive. Select one: a. 650-MB b. 700-MB c. 850-MB d. 4.37 GB
650-MB
Under the class system, how many host IDs were available in a Class B network? Select one: a. 254 (28 - 2) b. 65534 (216 - 2) c. 1024 (210) d. 127 (27 - 1)
65534 (216 - 2)
Batteries should be charged to at least how much when in storage? Select one: a. 70-80 percent b. 10-20 percent c. 80-100 percent d. 0-10 percent
70-80 percent
Which wireless networking standard supports data throughput of up to 11 Mbps? Select one: a. 802.11a b. 802.11b c. 802.11c d. 802.11g
802.11b
Which wildcard character replaces a single character in the command-line interface? Select one: a. ~ b. % c. + d. ?
?
Which character in a password is most helpful in defeating common word hacks? Select one: a. @ b. 3 c. X d. w
@
What is the successor to APM and specifies global and sleeping power states? Select one: a. ACPI b. SMM c. Energy Star d. Li-Ion
ACPI
Which standard or protocol represents a security improvement in WPA2 over WEP and WPA? Select one: a. EAP b. IrDA c. AES d. TCP/IP
AES
Which organization established the UTP cable categories? Select one: a. CompTIA b. Microsoft c. ANSI/TIA d. Cisco
ANSI/TIA
What do 3-D game programs use to send standard video commands to the device driver? Select one: a. AGIs b. AKIs c. APIs d. ARIs
APIs
The Hewlett-Packard system for controlling printers is _______________. Select one: a. PCL b. PostScript c. ASCII d. Unicode
ASCII
What is another term for thin film transistor (TFT) technology? Select one: a. Active matrix b. Dual scan matrix c. Dual-scan passive matrix d. Passive matrix
Active matrix
What wireless network mode can quickly be used to share files and printers without a WAP? Select one: a. Ad hoc b. Infrastructure c. Multiple access d. WAN
Ad hoc
Which tab in Task Manager can be used to stop an application? Select one: a. Applications b. Services c. Processes d. Performance
Applications
What is one major risk of editing the Registry? Select one: a. Malware infecting the computer b. Applications not starting up c. Applications being uninstalled d. E-mails being sent unintentionally
Applications not starting up
How is the Registry organized? Select one: a. As a tree structure b. As a flat structure c. As a relational structure d. As a peer structure
As a tree structure
Which type of PC is more likely to require a very high-end sound interface? Select one: a. Graphics workstation b. Virtualization workstation c. Audio editing workstation d. Thin client
Audio editing workstation
Which type of PC is more likely to require a very high-end sound interface? Select one: a. Graphics workstation b. Virtualization workstation c. Audio editing workstation d. Thin client
Audio editing workstation
Which type of PC utilizes specialized input devices, referred to as control surfaces, that mimic the look and feel of older, analog mixing consoles? Select one: a. Virtualization workstation b. Audio editing workstation c. Graphics workstation d. Home-theater PC
Audio editing workstation
How does a computer determine who can or should access it, and once accessed, what that user can do? Select one: a. Decryption b. Authentication c. Encryption d. Transparency
Authentication
What process determines what a legitimate user can and cannot do on a system? Select one: a. Accessibility b. Authorization c. Permission propagation d. Inheritance
Authorization
IPv4 addresses in the range 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 represent which feature? Select one: a. Domain Name Service b. Dynamic Host Control Protocol c. Automatic Private IP Addressing d. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Automatic Private IP Addressing
What type of problem does the error message "No Boot Device Present" indicate? Select one: a. The boot file is missing or corrupted. b. The hard drive containing the operating system has died. c. The FAT has been corrupted. d. The active partition has failed.
B. The hard drive containing the operating system has died.
What term refers to the maximum speed at which data can be transferred? Select one: a. Bandwidth b. Redundancy c. Amplitude d. Velocity
Bandwidth
What tool is offered by Windows Ultimate and Enterprise editions to encrypt entire hard drives? Select one: a. NTFS b. BitLocker c. TPMs d. TrueCrypt
BitLocker
A Windows stop error is better known as the _______________. Select one: a. Windows Recovery Screen b. Windows Panic Screen c. Black Screen of Death d. . Blue Screen of Death
Blue Screen of Death
What wireless technology is often used to connect headsets to smartphones? Select one: a. WPA-Enterprise b. WPA-PSK c. AES d. Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Which file contains information about the various operating systems installed on the system? Select one: a. Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file b. Ntoskrnl.exe c. Task Manager d. Winload.exe
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file
Which file is the Windows Boot Manager? Select one: a. Ntldr b. Ntoskrnl.exe c. Bootmgr d. Bootload.exe
Bootmgr
What incoming frame type do routers automatically destroy by design? Select one: a. Unicast b. Broadcast c. Multicast d. Semicast
Broadcast
How are dots put onto the surface of paper from a direct thermal printer? Select one: a. Through spraying b. By etching c. Through embedding d. By burning
By burning
How is the amount of CPU time used by a process measured in Task Manager? Select one: a. By priority b. In seconds c. By percentage d. In kilobytes
By percentage
In Windows, hard drive partitions are usually start with the letter _______________. Select one: a. A: b. B: c. C: d. D:
C:
What is the default primary partition for Windows? Select one: a. A: b. B: c. C: d. F:
C:
DVD-ROM is the DVD-equivalent of the standard _______________ data format. Select one: a. CD-RAM b. CD-ROM c. CD-RW d. CD-R
CD-ROM
The dye-sublimation printing technique is an example of what method of color printing? Select one: a. PPM b. RGB c. CMYK d. LEDS
CMYK
What method do wireless networks use to determine if other nodes are currently broadcasting? Select one: a. CSMA/CD b. CSMA/CA c. Dipole antennae d. MIMO
CSMA/CA
Which Cat level supports 10-Gbps networks at 100-meter segments and provides shielding for individual wire pairs reducing crosstalk and noise problems? Select one: a. Cat 5e b. Cat 6a c. Cat 6e d. Cat 7
Cat 7
What enables you to connect to the Internet through a network-aware smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device? Select one: a. 802.11b b. 802.11n c. MAC filtering d. Cellular wireless network
Cellular wireless network
A user account with the ___________ permission can give or take away permissions for other accounts.
Change
What WAP settings should be adjusted in an environment with overlapping Wi-Fi signals? Select one: a. Channel and frequency b. SSID and MAC filtering c. Default user name and password d. Encryption protocols
Channel and frequency
What is another term for a snapshot? Select one: a. Checkpoint b. Backup c. Rollback d. File
Checkpoint
What is the name of Google's Linux-based computer? Select one: a. Chromebook b. GoogleBook c. Google Computer d. Linuxbook
Chromebook
What should you do if your dot-matrix printer output is covered with dots and small smudges? Select one: a. Replace the drum. b. Clean the platen. c. Clean the printhead. d. Replace the cartridge.
Clean the platen
Sally is a member of multiple groups. A file has been granted different permissions to these different groups. What is Sally's effective permission? Select one: a. Combined permissions of all groups b. Full Control c. Most restrictive permissions of all groups d. No permission until explicitly granter
Combined permissions of all groups
What tool is provided in Windows to facilitate sharing data objects between applications and computers? Select one: a. The Registry b. TCP/IP c. Component Services d. ODBC
Component Services
You don't have to count on the automatic creation of restore points. You can open System Restore at any time and simply select _______________. Select one: a. Set restore point b. Create a restore point c. Trigger restore point d. Enable restore point
Create a restore point
What hexadecimal value is represented by the binary value 1101? Select one: a. B b. C c. D d. E
D
What protocol uses port numbers 67 and 68? Select one: a. DHCP b. DNS c. HTTP d. FTP
DHCP
What service automatically assigns IP addresses? Select one: a. DNS b. DHCP c. HTTP d. TCP/IP
DHCP
With most ISPs, a(n) ______________ server will provide your computer with the proper TCP/IP information. Select one: a. SMTP b. WWW c. Telnet d. DHCP
DHCP
An application particularly relies on which type of files? Select one: a. EXE b. DLL c. NFO d. CTD
DLL
Many computers can share a smaller pool of routable IP addresses with _______________. Select one: a. DNAT b. IMAP4 c. Port 80 d. Remote Desktop
DNAT
What service translates easily remembered names such as google.com to IP addresses? Select one: a. DHCP b. TCP/IP c. HTTP d. DNS
DNS
______________ connections to ISPs use a standard telephone line with special equipment on each end to create always-on Internet connections at speeds much greater than dial-up. Select one: a. FTTN b. ISDN c. DSL d. Broadband cable
DSL
Which kind of entries point OBDC to a database and are created and managed by the user through the Data Source Administrator? Select one: a. DNS b. DSN c. DHCP d. DCOM
DSN
Which type of DVD media has a storage capacity of 7.95 GB? Select one: a. DVD-5 b. DVD-9 c. DVD-10 d. DVD-18
DVD-9
Which DVI connector accepts either a DVI-D or DVI-A connection? Select one: a. DVI-I b. DVI-DI c. DVI-A d. DVI-B
DVI-I
Which key value data type is limited to exactly 32 bits? Select one: a. QWORD b. DWORD c. Binary d. String
DWORD
What is the address of the "LAN" side of a router called? Select one: a. Static IP address b. IPv4 address c. Default gateway d. Dynamic address
Default gateway
What term refers to a laptop that features a massive screen, a full size keyboard, an optical drive (or maybe two), and plenty of hard drive space? Select one: a. Netbook b. Chromebook c. Notebook d. Desktop Replacement
Desktop Replacement
What Control Panel applet is used to manage printers and faxes in Windows 7/8/8.1? Select one: a. Devices and Printers b. Hardware c. Printers and Faxes d. Printers and Hardware
Devices and Printers
The Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) sends telephone transmissions across what type of lines? Select one: a. Analog b. Digital c. Integrated d. Steel
Digital
What type of signal does a computer use to communicate? Select one: a. Analog b. Digital c. Encrypted d. Wave
Digital
What is the standard straight-wire omnidirectional wireless antenna called? Select one: a. Omnipole b. Unipole c. Dipole d. Bipole
Dipole
What is another name for a folder? Select one: a. Directory b. Program c. System d. Tree
Directory
The labels on the tab buttons on the Driver tab of the Windows Device are Driver Details, Update Driver, Roll Back Driver, Uninstall, and ______________. Select one: a. Install b. Enable c. Disable d. Driver Status
Disable
Which setting in Windows 7's Compatibility tab disables all display features such as Aero? Select one: a. Disable advanced features b. Disable display scaling on high DPI settings c. Disable desktop composition d. Disable Aero desktop
Disable desktop composition
What tool identifies files that can be deleted to gain more hard drive space? Select one: a. System Restore b. Disk Restore c. Disk Defragmenter d. Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup
Which term refers to the mirroring technique in which each drive has its own controller? Select one: a. Disk duplexing b. Disk striping c. Disk striping with parity d. Super-disk mirroring
Disk duplexing
What tool can you use in Windows to configure and manage hard drives and RAID levels? Select one: a. FDISK b. Disk Management c. AHCI d. Device Manager
Disk management
What kind of printer uses a grid of tiny pins, also known as printwires, to strike an inked printer ribbon and produce images on paper? Select one: a. Dot-matrix b. Inkjet c. Laser d. Thermal
Dot-matrix
What are 9-pin dot-matrix printers generically called? Select one: a. Economy quality b. Near-letter quality c. Draft quality d. Letter quality
Draft qualiyu
Which standard or protocol provides a security improvement that WPA addresses over WEP? Select one: a. EAP b. IrDA c. SWAP d. TCP/IP
EAP
What is a wireless service area that has been extended by adding more WAPs? Select one: a. EWAP b. SID c. BSS d. EBSS
EBSS
What must you normally accept when installing a Windows operating system? Select one: a. Default settings b. Slow response time c. A plethora of GUIs d. An End User License Agreement (EULA)
EULA
What must you normally accept when installing a Windows operating system? Select one: a. Default settings b. Slow response time c. A plethora of GUIs d. An End User License Agreement (EULA)
EULA
Which automatic startup option should you choose when you require a default video driver to troubleshoot a video problem? Select one: a. Last Known Good Configuration b. Enable Low-Resolution Mode c. Safe Mode d. Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Low-Resolution Mode
What techniques provide the only true way to protect your data from access by any other user? Select one: a. Regular backups b. Authorization c. Encryption d. Authentication
Encryption
Digital Equipment, Intel, and Xerox invented the first network in the mid-1970s and created what eventually became _______________. Select one: a. Ethernet b. NetBEUI c. TCP/IP d. NetBIOS
Ethernet
What tool in the Windows operating system is used to monitor various log files? Select one: a. Device Manager b. Drivers c. Event Viewer d. System Restore
Event Viewer
Which key in the Windows command-line interface brings back the previous command, one letter at a time? Select one: a. F1 b. F3 c. F10 d. F12
F1
What key is pressed during boot-up to boot directly into Safe Mode? Select one: a. F1 b. F3 c. F5 d. F8
F5
What key is pressed during boot-up to access the Advanced Startup Options menu? Select one: a. F1 b. F3 c. F5 d. F8
F8
Which code indicates that a sector in the hard drive is bad? Select one: a. 0000FFFF b. 0000FFF7 c. 00000007 d. 00000000
FFF7
What service runs from the provider straight to a home or office, using fiber the whole way? Select one: a. FTTP b. FTP c. SFTP d. FTTN
FTTP
How many root keys are in the Registry? Select one: a. Four b. Five c. Six d. Seven
Five
How many binary characters are represented by one hexadecimal character? Select one: a. Two b. Four c. Eight d. Ten
Four
What special key on a laptop enables a user to switch features on and off, such as wireless networking, cellular networking, and Bluetooth? Select one: a. Function (FN) b. Control (CTRL) c. Alternate (ALT) d. Spacebar (SP)
Function (FN)
Which VMware product is used on macOS? Select one: a. ESX b. Virtual PC c. Fusion d. Hyper-V
Fusion
What newer type of drive partitioning overcomes the limits of MBR drives? Select one: a. Dynamic disks b. GPT c. MBR2 d. LBA
GPT
What type of access is granted if you log on to a computer remotely as administrator with no password? Select one: a. Administrator b. Standard user c. Power user d. Guest
Guest
Some projectors use a connection technology called _______________ that enables long-range connectivity for uncompressed HD video and audio over Cat 5a or Cat 6 network cables. Select one: a. Thunderbolt 1 b. HDBaseT c. USB Type-C d. MiniDisplayPort
HDBaseT
What digital ports support a second monitor on many laptops? Select one: a. HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI b. USB and VGA c. Tiny-HDMI and DVI d. Lightningbolt, VGA, and DVI
HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI
Which Registry root key defines the standard class objects used by Windows? Select one: a. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG b. HKEY_USERS c. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT d. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Which Registry root key root key defines which option is being used currently, assuming that more than one is specified in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE? Select one: a. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG b. HKEY_USERS c. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT d. HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
Which Registry root key contains all the data for a system's non-user-specific configurations? Select one: a. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG b. HKEY_USERS c. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT d. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
What special type of "suspend" occurs when critical configuration information is written to the hard drive? Select one: a. Enabled b. Standby c. Soft power d. Hibernation
Hibernation
What are Registry files called? Select one: a. Hives b. Nodes c. DSNs d. Leafs
Hives
Which device makes all computers share a given bandwidth? Select one: a. Switch b. Hub c. Router d. DNS server
Hub
Every Tier 1 and Tier 2 provider leases connections to the Internet to companies called ______________. Select one: a. Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) b. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) c. Internet service providers (ISPs) d. World Wide Web (WWW)
Internet service providers (ISPs)
If you hear a hissing sound coming from the LCD, which component is most likely about to fail? Select one: a. Battery b. Yoke c. Vacuum tube d. Inverter
Inverter
Which LCD components are powered by a high-voltage electrical circuit that can give you a nasty shock? Select one: a. CCFL frontlights b. Convergers c. Low-voltage b-nodes d. Inverters
Inverter
Which Linux command lists the contents of a directory? Select one: a. dir b. ls c. list d. mv
Is
During the laser printer process, after the erase lamp exposes the entire surface of the photosensitive drum to light, what happens to the photosensitive coating? Select one: a. It becomes bright. b. It becomes electrically charged. c. It becomes conductive. d. It becomes nonconductive.
It becomes conductive
What is a popular VMM in the Linux world? Select one: a. Hyper-V b. Parallels c. Fusion d. KVM
KVM
Which current authentication method is typically used over a LAN? Select one: a. CHAP b. Kerberos c. MS-CHAP d. PAP
Kerberos
What is the Linux version of a Windows stop error? Select one: a. BSoD b. OS error c. Red alert d. Kernel panic
Kernel panic
What term describes a group of networked computers that are typically located no more than a few hundred meters apart at most? Select one: a. LAN b. Homegroup c. Domain d. Workgroup
LAN
What type of screen does a portable device use? Select one: a. CRT b. LCD c. LED d. Plasma
LCD
Which protocol enables operating systems and applications to access directories? Select one: a. SNMP b. SAMBA c. SMB d. LDAP
LDAP
Which automatic startup option should you choose when Windows' startup fails immediately after installing a new driver but before you have logged on again? Select one: a. Last Known Good Configuration b. Enable Low-Resolution Mode c. Safe Mode with Networking d. Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration
What term refers to the amount of time a packet takes to get to its destination? Select one: a. Latency b. Handshaking c. TTL d. PTS
Latency
Which operating system, when added as a virtual machine, requires a separate, licensed copy? Select one: a. Microsoft Windows b. Ubuntu Linux c. FreeDOS d. OpenBSD
Microsoft Windows
What device turns digital data into an analog signal for sending it over the telephone line, and then turns it back into digital data when it reaches the other end of the connection? Select one: a. Modem b. Server c. Telephone d. Terminal
Modem
Which NTFS permission for a folder is defined as enabling you to read, write, and delete both files and subfolders? Select one: a. Full Control b. Modify c. List Folder Contents d. Read
Modify
Which term specifies a type of nonvolatile flash memory that current SSD devices use to retain data when power is turned off or disconnected? Select one: a. ATAPI-6 b. ATA-7 c. AHCI d. NAND
NAND
Authorization for Windows' files and folders is controlled by the _______________ file system, which assigns permissions to users and groups. Select one: a. command line b. encrypting c. NTFS d. administrative
NTFS
What is the primary tool Windows uses for providing authorization? Select one: a. NTFS b. Shared folders c. Local Security Policy d. Parental Controls
NTFS
Which file system enables a user to adjust the cluster size? Select one: a. FAT16 b. FAT32 c. FAT64 d. NTFS
NTFS
Where is the location for an omni-directional antenna in your home or office? Select one: a. On the roof b. Adjacent to the outside wall c. Near the center d. In a basement
Near the center
What is another name for the Service Set Identifier parameter? Select one: a. Network address b. Network name c. Network path d. Network protocol
Network name
In Windows 7, which UAC notification level is the default setting? Select one: a. Always notify b. Notify me only when programs try to make changes c. Notify me only when programs try to make changes (do not dim my desktop) d. Never notify
Notify me only when programs try to make changes
What key might be turned on if you're getting numbers when you're expecting to get letters? Select one: a. Caps Lock b. Keyboard switch c. Num Lock d. Function
Num Lock
What coding standard allows programmers to write databases and applications to locate and access a database without worrying about the application or operating system in use? Select one: a. ODBC b. Component Services c. Java d. Microsoft .NET
ODBC
_______________ screens use organic compounds between the glass layers that light up when given an electrical charge, which means they require no backlight at all. Select one: a. TFT b. DLP c. OLED d. CCFL
OLED
A counter tracks specific information about a(n) ________________. Select one: a. Object b. Task c. Tool d. User
Object
How many physical lines does the Basic Rate Interface (BRI) setup use? Select one: a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
One
By default, who has complete control over a folder or file? Select one: a. Owner b. Administrator c. All users d. Power users
Owner
What type of wireless network is very small and designed for "quick-and-dirty" jobs? Select one: a. PAN b. WAN c. LAN d. MAN
PAN
Ancient laptops might have what type of drive? Select one: a. SSD b. SSHD c. SATA d. PATA
PATA
What fast expansion card standard was developed to replace PCI and AGP? Select one: a. LCD b. DirectX c. PCIe d. DVI
PCIe
_______________ are a part of the frame. Select one: a. Hosts b. Packets c. Datagrams d. Protocols
Packets
What process needs to be undertaken to enable Bluetooth devices to create a secure connection? Select one: a. Pairing b. Duplicating c. Searching d. Finding
Pairing
What is a virtualization product that works on macOS? Select one: a. Virtual PC b. Parallels Desktop c. KVM d. Hyper-V
Parallels Desktop
What can be typed in the Windows Search bar to open the Windows performance tool? Select one: a. Perfmon.mmc b. Monitor.mmc c. Perform.msc d. Perfmon.msc
Perfmon.mmc
Which tab in the Task Manager shows information about CPU usage, available physical memory, and the size of the disk cache? Select one: a. Performance b. Networking c. User d. Services
Performance
Which Windows 7 tool gives you an overview of how a PC has behaved over time, showing important events such as application or OS crashes? Select one: a. Performance console b. Reliability and Performance Monitor c. System Monitor d. Performance Monitor
Performance Monitor
What is the act of trying to get people to give their user names, passwords, or other security information by pretending to be someone else electronically? Select one: a. Phishing b. Dumpster diving c. System crashing d. Tailgating
Phishing
Which feature allows you to plug a single Ethernet cable into the WAP to provide both power and a network connection? Select one: a. PoE b. SID c. ESSI d. PoW
PoE
What is one way to start Task Manager? Select one: a. Press ctrl-alt-delete and select Task Manager. b. Press ctrl-alt-enter and select Task Manager. c. Press ctrl-shift-delete and select Task Manager. d. Press ctrl-shift-f1 and select Task Manager.
Press ctrl-alt-delete and select Task Manager.
Which tab shows you every running process on your computer? Select one: a. Applications b. Services c. Processes d. Performance
Processes
Which group would make the most use of the features in graphics workstations? Select one: a. Gamers b. Professional photographers c. Video editors d. Sound technicians
Professional photographers
Which software enables multiple connections to the Internet to go through one protected computer? Select one: a. Firewall b. Mail server c. Network d. Proxy server
Proxy server
Which key value data type is limited to exactly 64 bits? Select one: a. QWORD b. DWORD c. Binary d. String
QWORD
Your router can use a feature called _______________ to prioritize access to network resources. This feature enables you to ensure certain users, applications, or services are prioritized. Select one: a. Network Address Translation (NAT) b. Quality of Service (QoS) c. Internet Message Access Protocol version 4 (IMAP4) d. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Quality of Service (QoS)
As a minimum, what technology can be an inexpensive redundant storage option for thick clients? Select one: a. RAID 6 b. RAID 5 c. RAID 1 d. RAID 0
RAID 1
Disk mirroring/duplexing is also known as _______________. Select one: a. RAID 0 b. RAID 1 c. RAID 2 d. RAID 3
RAID 1
Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions can create a mirror set with two drives for data redundancy, which is also known as _______________. Select one: a. RAID 0 b. RAID 1 c. RAID 5 d. RAID 6
RAID 1
Which type of dynamic disk requires three or more dynamic disks with equal-sized unallocated spaces? Select one: a. Simple b. Stripped c. RAID 5 d. Mirrored
RAID 5
Apart from hardware virtualization support, the second concern is _______________. Select one: a. RAM b. Network bandwidth and driver c. CPU d. Hard disk space and router
RAM
Like any other processor, a graphics processor needs _______________. Select one: a. RAM b. GPUs c. AGP buses d. HDMI connectors
RAM
What is the most important hardware component in virtualization? Select one: a. RAM b. Disk storage c. Video d. Sound
RAM
What should be added to a laser printer to resolve a memory overflow problem? Select one: a. RET b. RIP c. ROM d. RAM
RAM
What kind of chip is used by a laser printer to translate the raster image sent to the printer into commands for the laser? Select one: a. RAM b. RIP c. ROM d. UART
RIP
Which connector connects your telephone to the telephone jack in the wall of your house? Select one: a. RJ-45 b. RJ-11 c. RG-58 d. AWG 22-26
RJ-11
What feature is usually not included on hybrids, Ultrabooks, and other smaller portables? Select one: a. USB b. RJ-45 c. 802.11n d. Bluetooth
RJ-45
Which connector is typically used in Ethernet? Select one: a. RJ-45 b. RJ-11 c. RG-58 d. AWG 22-26
RJ-45
Which unit measures hard drive spindle speed? Select one: a. Revolutions per minute (RPM) b. Bytes per second (BPS) c. Reads per second (RPS) d. Writes per second (WPS)
RPM
Which command is a full-featured command-line Registry editor? Select one: a. Regedt32 b. Regsrv32 c. Reg d. Regedit
Reg
Which command can modify the Registry by adding (or registering) dynamic link library (DLL) files as command components? Select one: a. Regedit b. Reg c. Regsvr32 d. Regedt32
Regsvr32
What is the easiest fix for a missing DLL error? Select one: a. Use Task Manager to close the program. b. Refresh the PC. c. Restart the PC. d. Reinstall the program.
Reinstall the program.
What term describes the process of cleaning up after a virus infection? Select one: a. Remnants b. Remediation c. Quarantine d. Declassification
Remediation
What allows you to give anyone control of your desktop through an e-mail invitation? Select one: a. Secure Shell b. SMTP c. Proxy d. Remote Assistance
Remote Assistance
Which option nukes your system—all apps, programs, user files, user settings—and presents a fresh installation of Windows? Select one: a. Refresh your PC b. Reset your PC c. Restart your PC d. Repair your PC
Reset your PC
The System Restore tool in Windows enables you to create a _______________, which is a snapshot of the computer's configuration at a specific point in time. Select one: a. Time Snapshot b. Image c. Configuration Status d. Restore Point
Restore Point
A user has a credit card-sized card used to prove her identity with a PIN. What is this card called? Select one: a. Authorization card b. Biometric card c. Smart card d. Task card
Smart card
What allows a user to log into a computer with a card and PIN number? Select one: a. Expansion slot b. Memory card reader c. Smart card reader d. Smart port
Smart card reader
What process involves using or manipulating people inside the networking environment to gain access to that network from the outside? Select one: a. Internal virus b. Inside attack c. Hacking d. Social engineering
Social engineering
What tool is used to end programs that do not shut down normally? Select one: a. Control Panel b. Device Manager c. Event Viewer d. Task Manager
Task Manager
Which tool enables you to see all applications or programs currently running or to close an application that has stopped working? Select one: a. System Monitor b. Event Viewer c. System Configuration d. Task Manager
Task Manager
The term virtual desktop commonly refers to the multiple desktop environments you can access in modern operating systems, such as clicking the _______________ in Windows 10 and going to a second desktop. Select one: a. Task View icon b. Device Manager c. Control Panel d. Start button
Task View Icon
What command enables you to view running processes on a local or remote system? Select one: a. Taskview b. Control Panel c. Tasklist d. Services
Tasklist
Which tool transfers data via analog signals? Select one: a. Connector b. ISP c. Modem d. Telephone wire
Telephone wire
After entering IPCONFIG at a command prompt, you notice you are using an IP address in the 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 address range. What is most likely explanation for being assigned one of these addresses? Select one: a. The DHCP server is down. b. IPv6 addresses have run out. c. The DNS server is down. d. IPv4 addresses have run out.
The DHCP server is down.
What is stored in the \%SystemRoot%\System32\config folder? Select one: a. Boot files b. The Registry c. Group policies d. System files
The Registry
An unpopular, but necessary, security feature introduced in Windows Vista was _______________. Select one: a. NTFS b. UAC c. EFS d. WAC
UAC
What is the connectionless, unreliable data transfer protocol within the TCP/IP suite? Select one: a. TCP b. HTTP c. UDP d. HTML
UDP
What ports does the Service Location Protocol (SLP) use? Select one: a. UDP and TCP port 423 b. UDP and TCP port 427 c. UDP and TCP port 430 d. UDP and TCP port 435
UDP and TCP port 427
What is gradually replacing portable-specific expansion slots? Select one: a. FireWire b. PS/2 c. IEEE 1284 d. USB
USB
Most printers, scanner, and multifunction devices connect to a computer via a(n) _______________. Select one: a. proxy server b. FireWire port c. Ethernet cable d. USB port
USB port
What cable type do Ethernet networks typically use? Select one: a. Unlocked twisted pair (UTP) b. Solid twisted pair (STP) c. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) d. Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Which tab in the Task Manager would you use to find out what programs are running under a certain user's account? Select one: a. Services b. Performance c. Networking d. User
User
What two sets of data does every folder and file on an NTFS partition list? Select one: a. User and group access and level of access b. Read and Execute permissions c. NTFS and FAT permissions d. Encryption and decryption attributes
User and group access and level of access
What company makes ESXi? Select one: a. Microsoft b. Red Hat c. Oracle d. VMware
VMWare
Which company was one of the earliest to make hypervisors, and arguably the one that put PC virtualization on the map? Select one: a. Solaris b. Microsoft c. VMware d. Amazon
VMWare
What company makes ESXi? Select one: a. Microsoft b. Red Hat c. Oracle d. VMware
VMware
Which of these virtualization products is a commercial product (i.e., not free)? Select one: a. KVM b. VMware Fusion c. Hyper-V d. VirtualBox
VMware Fusion
Which of these virtualization products is a commercial product (i.e., not free)? Select one: a. KVM b. VMware Fusion c. Hyper-V d. VirtualBox
VMware Fusion
What WPA/WPA2 encryption version uses a RADIUS server for secure authentication? Select one: a. WPA/WPA2-PSK b. SSIDv3 c. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise d. SSIDv4
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
Which standard has a security flaw that allows a hacker to guess an eight-digit code? Select one: a. WPA b. WEP c. WPS d. WPA2
WPS
When a thermal printhead passes over the film ribbon, what melts onto the paper? Select one: a. Wax b. Toner c. Dye d. Ink
Wax
Which servers provide Web sites you access by using the HTTP protocol on port 80? Select one: a. File b. Mail c. Network d. Web
Web
Hyper-V is a part of which distribution? Select one: a. macOS b. Windows 7 c. Windows 10 d. Linux
Windows 7
The Action Center is found in which version of Windows? Select one: a. Windows XP b. Windows 10 c. Windows 7/8/8.1 d. Windows Server 2008
Windows 7/8/8.1
What should you open up to troubleshoot a suspected hardware problem? Select one: a. BIOS b. Windows Device Manager c. Windows update d. Task Manager
Windows Device Manager
When using dynamic disks, which version of Windows can create RAID 5 volumes? Select one: a. Windows 7 Professional b. Windows Enterprise c. Windows Server d. Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Server
Your system can automatically contact Microsoft's Web sites and download critical updates through ________________. Select one: a. Windows Update b. Control Panel c. Service Pack d. Driver Release
Windows Update
What should you check first when troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues? Select one: a. Wireless configuration utility b. Wireless NIC link light c. Encryption settings d. Dipole gain
Wireless NIC link light
The file's _______________ indicates what type of program uses the data by looking at the _______________. Select one: a. partition; extension b. extension; location c. privileges; association d. association; extension
association; extension
Refresh/Restore is a Windows installation method that _______________. Select one: a. reinstalls an OS b. attempts to fix errors in an OS c. refreshes the screen during installation d. restores an OS to original factory status
attempts to fix errors in an OS
Refresh/Restore is a Windows installation method that _______________. Select one: a. reinstalls an OS b. attempts to fix errors in an OS c. refreshes the screen during installation d. restores an OS to original factory status
attempts to fix errors in an OS
When configuring controllers, if the controllers are enabled and the drive is properly connected, the drive should appear in CMOS through a process called _______________. Select one: a. autoboot b. SMARTscan c. HDdetect d. autodetection
autodetection
If you insert a software disc or USB drive, which file does Windows look for automatically? Select one: a. startup.inf b. setup.exe c. autorun.inf d. bootmgr
autorun.inf
To install application software in Windows, the system looks for the special file called __________ and automatically runs the programs in that file. Select one: a. autorun.txt b. instll.txt c. autoinstall.inf d. autorun.inf
autorun.inf
Which ATA revision introduced Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)? Select one: a. ATA-2 b. ATA-3 c. ATA-6 d. ATA-7
b. ATA-3
Use _______________ to load minimal, generic and trusted drivers for troubleshooting purposes. Select one: a. original boot configuration b. safe mode c. privileged mode d. system preferences
safe mode
Opening a command line and running _______________ provides access to a utility called Local Security Policy. Select one: a. rwx.msc b. ls -l c. dir /p d. secpol.msc
secpol.msc
In a laser printer, the _______________ uses friction to isolate a single sheet from any others that were picked up. Select one: a. duplexing assembly b. separation pad c. transfer roller d. gearbox
separation pad
When combined together, accumulated patches are called _______________. Select one: a. a Windows update b. hotfixes c. a service packs d. updates
service packs
When combined together, accumulated patches are called _______________. Select one: a. a Windows update b. hotfixes c. a service packs d. updates
service packs
Virtual environments are stored as _______________. Select one: a. a set of links b. processes in RAM c. a set of files d. snapshots
set of files
How many wires are in the SATA interface? Select one: a. Four b. Eight c. Seven d. Eighty
seven
Which Windows command will power down a local or remote computer? Select one: a. restart b. poweroff c. shutdown d. reboot
shutdown
Which Windows command will power down a local or remote computer? Select one: a. restart b. poweroff c. shutdown d. reboot
shutdown
A(n) _______________ volume is similar to a primary partition, but in fact, is not a primary partition. Select one: a. mirrored b. simple c. spanned d. striped
simple
Virtualization occurs when a ________________ running specialized software creates environments within unique single files that _______________ other computers. Select one: a. single computer; manage b. database; manage c. single computer; replicate d. database; replicate
single computer, replicate
Network technologies that use laser light use __________ fiber optic cabling.
single-mode
A point-in-time backup of a virtual machine is called a _______________. Select one: a. full backup b. differential backup c. snapshot d. system status
snapshot
An intrusion prevention system will _______________. Select one: a. only prevent network intrusion b. prevent intrusion and also stop attacks as they are occurring c. prevent network intrusion by shutting down your computer d. provide batch warnings, but not operate real-time
prevent intrusion and also stop attacks as they are occurring
_______________ partitions are designed to support bootable operating systems. Select one: a. Basic b. Dynamic c. Extended d. Primary
primary
Assuming a printer is in good working order and online, what should you check next if nothing prints? Select one: a. Calibration b. Port settings c. Printer emulation d. Print spooler
print spooler
Processes are usually referred to by their _______________. Select one: a. globally unique identifier (GUID) b. service name c. executable name d. process identifier (PID)
process identifier (PID)
The command-line interface tells a user that it's ready to receive commands by displaying a specific set of characters called a(n) _______________. Select one: a. command b. key c. prompt d. signal
prompt
What Linux command displays the current working directory? Select one: a. pwd b. workdir c. dir d. ls
pwd
_______________ technology is commonly used in desktop and laptop hard drives, memory cards, cameras, USB thumb drives, and other handheld devices. Select one: a. Terminal b. Magnetic c. Solid-state d. Copper
solid-state
Laser printers are particularly effective for printing _______________. Select one: a. spot color b. full-color images c. complex images d. 256-bit color
spot color
What type of power connector do all PATA drives use? Select one: a. Mini b. Standard Molex c. P1 d. Sub
standard molex
Which component of a video workstation is important due to the large size of video files? Select one: a. Storage b. GPU c. Power supply fan d. Video card
storage
Why did CD-ROM makers invent the ISO-9660 file system? Select one: a. FAT and NTFS formats failed on CD-ROM media. b. CD-ROM makers wanted non-PC devices to read CDs. c. The royalties required by Microsoft and Apple were becoming prohibitive. d. CD-ROM makers wanted to collect royalties with the ISO technology.
b. CD-ROM makers wanted non-PC devices to read CDs.
Which term describes the difference between the darkest and lightest spots that the monitor can display? Select one: a. Brightness formation b. Contrast ratio c. Depth perception d. Pixilation
b. Contrast ratio
The proprietary _______________ technology from Texas Instruments uses a single processor and an array of tiny mirrors to project a front-view image. Select one: a. Brightness Formation b. Digital Light Processing (DLP) c. Edge LED Backlighting d. Direct LED Backlighting
b. Digital Light Processing (DLP)
What is a hidden partition that contains a restorable copy of an installed OS? Select one: a. Swap partition b. Factory recovery partition c. Simple volume d. Dynamic volume
b. Factory recovery partition
Early LCD backlights use _______________ technology, popular for its low power use, even brightness, and long life. a. bright light b. cold cathode fluorescent lamp c. pixels d. solar bulbs
b. cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Tier 1 providers own long-distance, high-speed fiber-optic networks called ______________. Select one: a. backbones b. connectors c. root servers d. telephones
backbones
VMware's ESXi is an example of a(n) _______________. Select one: a. operating system b. virtual machine c. bare-metal hypervisor d. sandbox
bare-metal hypervisor
Windows can create partitions using the _______________ disk. Select one: a. basic b. extended c. volume d. system
basic
Windows can create partitions using the _______________ disk. Select one: a. basic b. extended c. volume d. system
basic
Phone lines have a speed based on a unit called a ______________, which is one cycle per second. Select one: a. baud b. byte c. digit d. flux
baud
A MAC address is a(n) _______________ number. Select one: a. binary b. segmented c. randomized d. inverse
binary
A good patch cable should include a _______________. Select one: a. boot b. clip c. buckle d. clasp
boot
NetBoot is a tool that allows one to _______________. Select one: a. boot any computer over a network b. boot a macOS machine remotely c. dual-boot Windows and macOS d. disable network access during booting
boot a macOS machine remotely
What are the two critical boot files that risk corruption in Windows? Select one: a. bootmgr and bcd b. bootmgr and boot.ini c. bcd and mbr d. boot.ini and fixboot
bootmgr and bcd
Which command provides a detailed query about drives and volumes? Select one: a. reset b. initiate c. bootrec d. fsinfo
bootmgr and bcd
Which command rebuilds the boot sector for the active system partition? Select one: a. bootrec /fixmbr b. bootrec /scanos c. bootrec /fixboot d. bootrec /rebuildmbr
bootrec /fixboot
A LAN is almost always a _______________. Select one: a. homegroup b. broadcast domain c. workgroup d. bridge
broadcast domain
Which component of a video workstation is important due to the large size of video files? Select one: a. Storage b. GPU c. Power supply fan d. Video card
storage
A color LCD screen is composed of a large number of tiny liquid crystal molecules, called _______________, arranged in rows and columns between polarizing filters. Select one: a. dots b. backlights c. inverters d. sub-pixels
sub-pixels
A folder inside another folder is called a(n) _______________. Select one: a. root folder b. root file c. subfolder d. sub-system
subfolder
In Ethernet networks, a central box, called the______________, provides a common point of connection for network devices.
switch
Wireless access points can act as ____________and Internet routers.
switches
To change a basic disk to dynamic, right-click the drive icon and select _______________. Select one: a. Format as Dynamic b. Partition as Dynamic c. Convert to Dynamic Disk d. New Volume
c. Convert to Dynamic Disk
What type of battery will often go unnoticed and the symptoms it creates may be hard to identify? Select one: a. Swollen b. Hot c. Dead d. Cool
swollen
Which term is a type of controller that has chips with its own processor and memory? Select one: a. CMOS Northbridge controller b. BIOS controller c. Hardware RAID intelligent controllers d. Software RAID virtual controllers
c. Hardware RAID intelligent controllers
Which term is a type of controller that has chips with its own processor and memory? Select one: a. CMOS Northbridge controller b. BIOS controller c. Hardware RAID intelligent controllers d. Software RAID virtual controllers
c. Hardware RAID intelligent controllers
The Disk Management program in Windows Server versions can configure drives for _______________, and it works with PATA or SATA. Select one: a. RAID 0+1 b. RAID 0 or 10 c. RAID 0, 1, or 5 d. RAID 5 or RAID 10
c. RAID 0, 1, or 5
What type of USB ports and connectors are used for interfacing with a PC? Select one: a. Macro ports and micro connectors b. Micro ports and macro connectors c. USB A ports and connectors d. USB B ports and connectors
c. USB A ports and connectors
Less expensive SSDs typically implement less reliable _______________ memory technology in place of the more efficient _______________ technology to cut costs. Select one: a. dual-level cell (DLC), single-level cell (SLC) b. single-level cell (SLC), dual-level cell (DLC) c. multi-level cell (MLC), single-level cell (SLC) d. single-level cell (SLC), multi-level cell (MLC)
c. multi-level cell (MLC), single-level cell (SLC)
What tool is used to verify that all the individual wires are properly connected and in the correct location in a cable? Select one: a. RJ-45 crimper b. Volt meter c. Wire snips d. Cable tester
cable tester
During installation, one may decide to go with the default drivers because they _______________. Select one: a. will always work b. can be upgraded later c. must be used initially d. are available at no cost
can be upgraded later
Which command will allow you to go up a single directory level at a time? Select one: a. cd SPACE b. cd \ c. cd .. d. cd ENTER
cd ..
Which Windows command always navigates the command-line interface back to the root directory? Select one: a. cd .. b. cd \ c. cd / d. cd \..
cd \
A common SATA numbering method uses the term _______________ for each controller. Select one: a. pins b. channels c. lanes d. banks
channels
Which Linux command enables you to change the owner and the group with which a file or folder is associated? Select one: a. mount b. chmod c. crontab d. chown
chown
A named group of functions that defines what you can do with an object is called a ________________. Select one: a. hive b. counter c. class object d. performance object
class object
Installing an operating system onto a hard drive with no previous OS installed is known as a(n) _______________. Select one: a. clean install b. upgrade Install c. multiboot install d. new install
clean install
If you are using an administrator account during a software installation and you get prompted by the UAC, you should _______________. Select one: a. immediately stop the installation b. click Continue and finish the installation c. restart the installation d. change to a user account
click Continue and finish the installation
What term refers a large number of networked, virtualized servers combined with a powerful front end? Select one: a. Search engine b. Virtual machine c. Operating system d. Cloud computing
cloud computing
What term identifies how many colors can be displayed on a screen? Select one: a. Color depth b. Pixels c. Megahertz d. Nits
color depth
A text-based user interface, in which users type in instructions at a prompt, is also known as a _______________ interface. Select one: a. command-line b. graphical user c. mouse-enabled d. Windows-based
command-line
To change a basic disk to dynamic, right-click the drive icon and select _______________. Select one: a. Format as Dynamic b. Partition as Dynamic c. Convert to Dynamic Disk d. New Volume
convert to dynamic disk
To boot from a network installation, if there is no Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), _______________. Select one: a. create boot media that forces booting from network location b. use a different installation disk c. enter BIOS System SetUp and enable PXE d. find a server with a PXE
create boot media that forces booting from network location
To boot from a network installation, if there is no Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), _______________. Select one: a. create boot media that forces booting from network location b. use a different installation disk c. enter BIOS System SetUp and enable PXE d. find a server with a PXE
create boot media that forces booting from network location
Every 3-D game stores a number of image files called _______________. Select one: a. dots b. pixels c. signals d. textures
d textures
Higher-end monitors are capable of _______________ color, meaning the monitor can display _______________ color variations per channel. Select one: a. 8-bit, 256 b. 10-bit, 1024 c. 24-bit, 16.7 million d. 30-bit, over 1 billion
d. 30-bit, over 1 billion
_______________ is considered to be a good contrast ratio. Select one: a. 50:1 b. 100:1 c. 250:1 d. 450:1
d. 450:1
What should be used to clean LCD monitors? Select one: a. Liquid window cleaner b. Ammonia wipes c. Windshield washer liquid d. Antistatic monitor wipes
d. Antistatic monitor wipes
Which LCD component sends power to backlights that need AC electricity? Select one: a. Active matrix b. TFT c. GDDR5 d. Inverter
d. Inverter
To create a mount point, right-click on an unallocated section of a drive and choose _______________. Select one: a. Allocate Mount Point b. Create Mount Point c. New Mount Point d. New Simple Volume
d. New Simple Volume
Which SATA variety runs up to 16 GBPS? Select one: a. SATA 1.0 b. SATA 2.0 c. SATA 3.0 d. SATA 3.2
d. SATA 3.2
Which drive technology rules the roost the server market? Select one: a. Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) b. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) c. Redundant array of independent (or inexpensive) disks (RAID) d. Small computer system interface (SCSI)
d. Small computer system interface (SCSI)
Which command shows the contents of the current directory in Windows? Select one: a. dir b. directory c. list d. show
dir
The standard copy/move commands can work on only one _______________ at a time. Select one: a. directory b. file c. program d. prompt
directory
What Windows tool finds additional space on a hard drive? Select one: a. Convert b. Defrag c. Disk Cleanup d. Disk Management
disk cleanup
What Windows tool finds additional space on a hard drive? Select one: a. Convert b. Defrag c. Disk Cleanup d. Disk Management
disk cleanup
Which term refers to the mirroring technique in which each drive has its own controller? Select one: a. Disk duplexing b. Disk striping c. Disk striping with parity d. Super-disk mirroring
disk duplexing
What Windows tool partitions a drive? Select one: a. Disk Management b. Disk Administrator c. FDISK d. Optimize Drives
disk management
A(n) _______________ is a network organization that centralizes user accounts, passwords, and access to resources. Select one: a. router b. home folder c. organizational unit d. domain
domain
What kind of printer is used with multipart forms such as those with point of sale machines? Select one: a. Dot-matrix b. Daisy-wheel c. Inkjet d. Color
dot-matrix
How is laser printer resolution measured? Select one: a. Color per inch b. Dots per inch c. Pixels per inch d. Bits per inch
dots per inch
To start an application manually in Windows, you should _______________. Select one: a. right-click on the application icon b. double-click on the disc icon in Explorer of File Explorer c. initiate an update of the application d. reboot Windows and start the system in protected mode
double-click on the disc icon in Explorer of File Explorer
You are printing from a dot-matrix printer and notice that the characters look chopped off at the top. What should you try adjusting? Select one: a. Toner b. Driver c. Cartridge d. Drum
driver
Which of these tools is considered a Web application? Select one: a. Microsoft Word b. Linux c. VirtualBox d. DropBox
dropbox?
A hacker who goes through the garbage looking for information is engaging in _______________. Select one: a. dumpster diving b. infiltration c. garbage scanning d. data destruction
dumpster diving
Printers can use _______________, which enable the printer to automatically print on both sides of the paper. Select one: a. bidirectional assemblies b. document feeders c. duplex assemblies d. fuser assemblies
duplex assemblies
A strong password is at least _______________ characters long and contains letters, numbers, and punctuation symbols. Select one: a. six b. eight c. 10 d. 256
eight
In older Windows versions, the filename was restricted to _______________ characters. Select one: a. two b. six c. eight d. ten
eight
Software or hardware that converts the commands to and from the host machine into an entirely different platform is known as a(n) ________________. Select one: a. hypervisor b. virtual machine manager c. supervisor d. emulator
emulator
What Windows 8 graphical utility finds bad clusters? Select one: a. Disk Utility b. Disk Defragmenter c. Error checking d. ScanDisk
error checking
A password _______________ policy forces users to select a new password periodically. Select one: a. permissions b. disabling c. expiration d. anti-hack
expiration
To make dynamic volume bigger, right-click the volume and choose _______________. Select one: a. Span Volume b. Convert to bigger c. Expand Volume d. Extend Volume
extend volume
The part of a filename following the period (.) is called the _______________. Select one: a. Extension b. Designation c. Folder d. Command
extension
What is a hidden partition that contains a restorable copy of an installed OS? Select one: a. Swap partition b. Factory recovery partition c. Simple volume d. Dynamic volume
factory recovery partition
What is the primary performance consideration for a home server PC that streams media? Select one: a. High-end graphics b. Theater-quality sound c. Security settings d. Fast network connection
fast network connection
What is the primary performance consideration for a home server PC that streams media? Select one: a. High-end graphics b. Theater-quality sound c. Security settings d. Fast network connection
fast network connection
The essential CPU requirement for a gaming PC is a(n) _______________. Select one: a. fast, multicore processor b. 1 GHz processor c. 2GHz processor d. Intel or AMD processor
fast, multicore
System Protection falls under the category of _______________ software. Select one: a. file recovery b. system recovery c. restore point d. backup
file recovery
Which command repairs the master boot record, boot sector, or BCD store? Select one: a. bootrec b. fixboot c. fixmbr d. scanos
fixboot
If you move a dynamic disk from one computer to another, how will this drive be displayed in Disk Manager? Select one: a. Failed b. Formatting c. Unallocated d. Foreign drive
foreign drive
1000BaseT needs all _______________ pairs of wires in CAT 5e and higher cables. Select one: a. two b. three c. four d. five
four
All basic hard drive partition tables support up to _______________ partitions. Select one: a. one b. two c. four d. six
four
How many notification levels of UAC did Microsoft include in Windows 7? Select one: a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
four
On USB 1.1 and 2.0 cables, the A and B ports and connectors use _______________ pins. Select one: a. four b. five c. six d. nine
four
What is the minimum number of drives needed to implement RAID 6? Select one: a. Two b. Three c. Four d. Five
four
When using primary partitions, how many drive letters are possible on a single MBR disk? Select one: a. One b. Four c. Five d. Twenty-six
four
Data is moved from one PC to another in discrete chunks called _______________. Select one: a. messages b. bursts c. segments d. frames
frames
In a laser printer, the pressure roller and heated roller are used to _______________. Select one: a. melt the toner to the paper b. fuse the toner to the paper c. burn the toner to the paper d. apply the toner to the paper
fuse the toner to the paper
What does a multitouch touchpad allow a user to do? Select one: a. Single-click b. Double-click c. Gesture d. Point
gesture
Windows administration allows a certain level of access for a file or folder to be assigned to a(n) ____________________ rather than just a single user account. Select one: a. network b. directory c. group d. owner
group
What is another term for a virtual machine? Select one: a. Host b. Guest c. Emulator d. Environment
guest
Intel's VT-x and AMD's AMD-V are examples of _______________. Select one: a. virtual network interfaces b. virtual memory pagers c. floating point hardware d. hardware virtualization support
hardware virtualization support
The _______________ format is shorthand for representing strings of ones and zeros. Select one: a. alphanumeric b. hexadecimal c. exponential d. matrix
hexadecimal
Windows uses a _______________ to organize the contents in drives. Select one: a. folder system b. hierarchical directory tree c. stacked sequential structure d. linear table
hierarchical directory tree
A physical system that runs specialized virtualization software is called a(n) ________________. Select one: a. host b. hypervisor c. guest d. operating system
host
A _______________ is most often a device with a tablet form factor that is designed to integrate with a detachable keyboard. Select one: a. gaming laptop b. hybrid laptop/tablet c. 2-in-1 d. Chromebook
hybrid laptop/tablet
What is the Linux/macOS equivalent of ipconfig? Select one: a. ipconfig b. ifconfig c. netconfig d. config
ifconfig
A type of installation that is very popular for re-creating standard configurations is a(n) _______________. Select one: a. image deployment b. remote network installation c. scripted installation d. autoboot
image deployment
What kind of printer creates an image on paper by physically striking an ink ribbon against the paper's surface? Select one: a. Laser b. Dot-matrix c. Thermal d. Impact
impact
Microsoft often uses the term _______________ to define an upgrade installation. Select one: a. repair installation b. local upgrade c. on-site upgrade d. in-place upgrade
in-place?
What element is heated by tiny resistors or electroconductive plates at the end of each tube in an inkjet printer? Select one: a. Ink b. Toner c. Toner powder d. Nozzle
ink
A hardware firewall _______________. Select one: a. uses replicated hardware for security b. inspects incoming packets individually c. uses hardware to recover form effects of viruses d. disconnects hardware from the Internet
inspects incoming packets individually
The purpose of Windows Update is to allow users to easily ________________. Select one: a. install important or recommended updates b. update drivers c. update virus signatures d. download viruses
install important or recommended updates
What command displays a computer's network settings? Select one: a. ping b. tracert c. ipconfig d. net
ipconfig
What should be entered at a command prompt to view all of a user's TCP/IP settings? Select one: a. ipconfig/renew b. ipconfig c. ipconfig/all d. ipconfig/release
ipconfig/all
In addition to a fast CPU and a lot of RAM and storage, a graphics workstation requires a _______________. Select one: a. large, high-quality monitor b. sound card c. fast network d. video editing software
large, high-quality monitor
Because both CD-R and CD-RW drives require a powerful _______________, making a drive that could burn CD-Rs and CD-RWs became a simple process, and plain CD-R drives disappeared almost overnight. Select one: a. disk b. driver c. laser d. light
laser
In a laser printer, what component is used to write a positive image on the surface of the drum? Select one: a. Toner b. Marker c. Laser d. Head
laser
Network technologies that use _______________ light use single-mode fiber optic cabling. Select one: a. blue b. fluorescent c. laser d. incandescent
laser
What kind of printer relies on a photoconductive process? Select one: a. Dot-matrix b. Inkjet c. Laser d. Thermal
laser
What do laptops often come with to indicate that the webcam is on? Select one: a. Light b. Microphone c. Trackpad d. Voice activation
light
A pixel that is stuck on pure white is known as a(n) _______________ pixel. Select one: a. burned-out b. burned-in c. lit d. stuck
lit
Time Machine in macOS creates full system backups that are known as _______________. Select one: a. restore points b. images c. local snapshots d. system copies
local snapshots
A _______________ is the amount of light given off by a light source from a certain angle that is perceived by the human eye. Select one: a. lumen b. pixel c. throw d. nit
lumen
Boot Camp is an installation tool that permits a choice between _______________. Select one: a. macOS and Windows b. clean and upgrade installations c. optical drive and hard drive boot d. Windows and Linux
macOS and Windows
What Linux command describes the syntax and options of a specific command? Select one: a. help b. ls c. man d. xcopy
man
The _______________ takes control of the boot process from the system BIOS. Select one: a. boot sector b. CMOS c. MBR d. POST
mbr
Which command is used to create a new directory in Windows? Select one: a. newdir b. md\ c. md d. mfolder
md
In addition to file sharing and print sharing, a home server PC's basic roles include _______________. Select one: a. media streaming b. virtualization c. video editing d. audio editing
media streaming
Z-Wave and Zigbe use a _______________ networking topology to facilitate communication in homes, yet both also have hubs that act as the network interconnect. Select one: a. star b. mesh c. ring d. tree
mesh
CDs store data by using _______________ pits burned into a glass master CD with a powerful laser. Select one: a. bubble b. synthetic c. wave d. microscopic
microscopic
What Linux command is used to create a new directory? Select one: a. newdir b. mkdir c. make d. dir
mkdir
An entire physical drive can be added to another drive as a folder by creating a _______________. Select one: a. mount point b. simple volume c. spanned volume d. striped volume
mount point
An entire physical drive can be added to another drive as a folder by creating a _______________. Select one: a. mount point b. simple volume c. spanned volume d. striped volume
mount point
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mount point
What separates a filename and its extension? Select one: a. Colon b. Comma c. Hyphen d. Period
period
At the end of the laser printing process, what is cleaned? Select one: a. Toner b. Laser head c. Photosensitive drum d. Power unit
photosensitive drum
The toner in a laser printer is a fine powder. This powder is made up of plastic particles bonded to _______________ particles. Select one: a. nickel b. polyester c. aluminum d. pigment
pigment
Toner particles are composed mostly of _______________, which allows them to be melted to the page. Select one: a. carbon b. power c. plastic d. Teflon
plastic
The secret to understanding the most common type of LCD panels is to understand the concept of the _______________ of light. Select one: a. length b. polarity c. reflectiveness d. color
polarity
A(n) _______________ supplies one of the most critical aspects of docking stations, but in a smaller, more portable format: support for connectors that thelaptop lacks. Select one: a. Ethernet adaptor b. RS-232 serial port c. USB optical drive d. port replicator
port replicator
What important benefit of virtualization provides significant cost savings in utility usage? Select one: a. Hardware expansion b. Power savings c. Network security d. System security
power savings?
Laser printers usually use a laser as the light source because of their _______________. Select one: a. intensity b. brightness c. precision d. cost-effectiveness
precision
Using Cloud-based features, you can easily expand the number of servers, even spread them out geographically, with just a click of the switch. This ability is called _______________. Select one: a. virtual expansion b. rapid elasticity c. rapid expansion d. on-demand scalability
rapid elasticity
A laser printer creates an image of dots and holds it in memory before printing it. What is this image of dots called? Select one: a. Raster image b. Laser image c. Vector image d. High-resolution image
raster image
Which command deletes a directory in Windows? Select one: a. deldir b. delfile c. delroot d. rd
rd
Many system builders add a small, hidden partition to the primary hard drive containing an image of the factory-fresh version of Windows. This is called a _______________. Select one: a. swap file b. recovery partition c. boot file d. backup disk
recovery partition
The go-to command to open up the Registry editor is ________________. Select one: a. taskmgr b. registryedit.exe c. regedit d. winload.exe
regedit
What characteristic of a monitor is calculated by multiplying the number of horizontal pixels and the number of vertical pixels? Select one: a. Brightness b. Color c. Size d. Resolution
resolution
Network people call anything that one computer might share with another a _______________. Select one: a. segment b. datagram c. resource d. frame
resource
Consolidating a system's physical and time resources is known as ________________. Select one: a. machine managing b. resource pooling c. emulating d. snapshotting
resource pooling
By default, Windows creates a ___________ every time new software is installed. Select one: a. boot disk b. device driver c. license d. restore point
restore point
Which Windows command will copy encrypted files? Select one: a. copy b. robocopy c. xcopy d. move
robocopy
On a Linux system it is considered bad manners to create files and folders in the _______________ directory. Select one: a. tree b. root c. home d. users
root
A file not within a subfolder is said to be in the _______________. Select one: a. current directory b. disk folder c. root directory d. window
root directory
is the process by which routers sort frames and send them along to the proper LAN.
routing
What three letters are used in a Linux terminal to indicated permissions associated with a file or folder? Select one: a. omc b. rwx c. awk d. lsp
rwx
At what speed does the SATA 1.0 specification perform? Select one: a. 1.0 GBPS b. 1.5 GBPS c. 2.0 GBPS d. 2.5 GBPS
1.5 GBPS
What is the default number of days for Windows to back up the registry? Select one: a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 30
10
There are close to _______________ different Ethernet fiber optic cabling standards. Select one: a. 20 b. 50 c. 100 d. 250
100
What is the general cable distance limit of an Ethernet segment? Select one: a. 300 yards b. 100 meters c. One mile d. 1000 meters
100 meters
How do you represent the hexadecimal value A in binary? Select one: a. 1110 b. 1011 c. 1100 d. 1010
1010
What port number is used by POP3? Select one: a. 23 b. 25 c. 110 d. 143
110
How many devices can a single USB host controller theoretically support? Select one: a. 63 b. 127 c. 255 d. 256
127
How many bits are in an IPv6 address? Select one: a. 32 b. 64 c. 48 d. 128
128
What is the storage capacity of a DVD-18 DVD-ROM? Select one: a. 4.37 GB b. 7.95 GB c. 8.74 GB d. 15.90 GB
15.90 GB
What is the theoretical maximum range of the 802.11a wireless networking standard? Select one: a. 150 feet b. 200 feet c. 250 feet d. 300 feet
150 feet
All Web browsers use the _______________. Select one: a. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) b. Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) c. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) d. Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
What is another term for FireWire? Select one: a. eSATA b. CDFS c. IEEE 1394 d. Thunderbolt
IEEE 1394
What identifies a machine on a network? Select one: a. Default gateway b. DNS c. IP address d. Subnet mask
IP address
What type of panels will be found on higher-grade portables? Select one: a. TN b. IPS c. Plasma d. OLED
IPS
Microsoft's encryption method of choice for a WAN is _______________. Select one: a. CHAP b. Kerberos c. MS-CHAP d. IPsec
IPsec
Which printer transfers data to the printer one character or one line at a time? Select one: a. Impact b. Laser c. Dye-sublimation d. Thermal
Impact
Which type of LCD monitor offers the best color? Select one: a. Twisted nematic b. in-plane switching c. vertical alignment d. edge LED backlighting
In-plane switching
What does the abbreviation IaaS stand for? Select one: a. Infrastructure as a service b. Inspection and analysis system c. Input and actuate service d. Inspect, analyze, aggregate, select
Infrastructure as a service
What process is described as a file or folder automatically getting all the NTFS permissions of the parent folder? Select one: a. Inheritance b. Traversal c. NTFS propagation d. Permission sharing
Inheritance
What kind of printers tend to have problems with ink drying out inside the nozzles when the printer is not used for a period? Select one: a. Color b. Laser c. Inkjet d. Dot-matrix
Inkjet
What type of printer works by ejecting ink through tiny tubes? Select one: a. Laser b. Inkjet c. Dot-matrix d. Impact
Inkjet
Which batteries cannot be used as replacement batteries in other systems? Select one: a. Li-Ion b. Ni-Cd c. Ni-MH d. Ni-Ion
Li-Ion
Which battery has a downside of exploding if overcharged or punctured? Select one: a. Li-Ion b. Ni-Cd c. Ni-Li d. Ni-MH
Li-ion
A Workgroup shares folders over the network. What does a Homegroup share? Select one: a. Passwords b. Users c. Libraries d. Files
Libraries
The IPv6 address FE80::12C7:388B:CF:7114 represents what type of address? Select one: a. Static b. Link-local c. Global d. Temporary
Link-local
To lock down security settings on an individual system on a network, what would you use? Select one: a. Group Policy b. Local Security Policy c. Account Lockout Policy d. Password Policy
Local Security Policy
On every Windows system, each record in an encrypted database of user names and passwords is called a(n) _______________. Select one: a. Group account b. Single account c. Specialized account d. Local user account
Local user account
Which device is used to perform a loopback test on a NIC? Select one: a. Crossover cable b. Link light c. Ephemeral port tester d. Loopback plug
Loopback plug
Most WAPs support filtering, in which data packets that do not contain the appropriate address are rejected. What kind of address is filtered? Select one: a. MAC b. SSID c. WEP d. WPA
MAC
All network interfaces cards (NICs) have a(n) _______________ "burned" into them. Select one: a. domain name b. DNS name c. IP address d. MAC address
MAC address
What method enables you to limit access to your wireless network based on the physical, hard-wired address of the units' wireless NIC? Select one: a. OFDM b. MAC address filtering c. SSID broadcasting d. NTFS Permissions
MAC address filtering
Both wired and wireless networks can use _______________ or port security to enable you to blacklist or whitelist devices. Select one: a. MAC filtering b. port filtering c. two-factor authentication d. software authentication
MAC filtering
What 802.11n feature increases its range and speed? Select one: a. MIMO b. CSMA/CA c. SSID d. WPA-PSK
MIMO
The ______________ is a shell program in Windows that holds individual utilities called snap-ins, designed for administration and troubleshooting. Select one: a. UAC b. cron scripting tool c. System Information tool d. MMC
MMC
What common file extension refers to the Fraunhoffer MPEG-1 Layer 3 codec? Select one: a. MOV b. MIDI c. WAV d. MP3
MP3
Together, what are viruses, Trojans, and worms called? Select one: a. Encrypted software b. Open source software c. Malware d. Spyware
Malware
Where should you look for firmware updates on older WAPs? Select one: a. CMOS b. Device Manager c. Windows update d. Manufacturer's Web site
Manufacturer's Web site
What is it called when the system and all the components except for the real-time clock are powered down? Select one: a. Soft power-off mode b. Sleep or Standby mode c. Mechanical off mode d. Hibernation mode
Mechanical off mode
What feature allows you to import a new or backup subkey? Select one: a. Add b. Merge c. Create d. Redo
Merge
How are Libraries folders displayed in Windows File Explorer? Select one: a. Simply open File Explorer; they display automatically. b. Navigate to the folder C:\Users\MyLibraries. c. Right-click in the navigation section and click Show Libraries. d. Double click on Favorites and click Show Libraries in the dialog box.
Right-click in the navigation section and click Show Libraries.
What component connects LANs into a WAN? Select one: a. Hub b. Router c. Modem d. Repeater
Router
What device connects a LAN's switch to the next network? Select one: a. Router b. Transceiver c. MAUS d. Gateway
Router
Which SATA variety runs at 6 GBPS? Select one: a. SATA 2.0 b. SATA 1.0 c. SATA 3.0 d. SATA 6.0
SATA 3.0
Which version of SATA ties capable drives directly into the PCI Express bus on motherboards? Select one: a. SATA 1.0 b. SATA 2.0 c. SATA 3.0 d. SATAe
SATAe
Which protocol is nothing more than FTP running through an SSH tunnel? Select one: a. SFTP b. FTPS c. SSHT d. SNMP
SFTP
What is the most common VoIP application protocol? Select one: a. SSH b. SIP c. SSL d. SFTP
SIP
What hard drive technology typically implements a 2.5-inch, mSATA, or M.2 form factor? Select one: a. SSD b. PATA c. SCSI d. SATA
SSD
Changing the default _____________ for a WAP is the first step in setting up a new wireless network.
SSID
Which mode is identical to Safe mode but provides network support as well? Select one: a. Enable Boot Logging b. Safe Mode c. Safe Mode with Command Prompt d. Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Networking
Which high-speed Internet technology uses line-of-sight? Select one: a. ISDN b. Satellite c. GSM d. LTE
Satellite
What can be typed in the Windows Search to open the Services Control Panel applet? Select one: a. Regserv.mmc b. Perfmon.msc c. Service.mmc d. Services.msc
Services.msc
You are installing two PATA drives. How should you set the jumpers? Select one: a. Set one to master and the other to slave. b. Set one to primary and the other to secondary. c. Set one to first and the other to second. d. Set one to master and the other stand-alone.
Set one to master and the other to slave.
What technology is used in laptop video cards to reduce cost? Select one: a. USB memory b. Dual video cards c. Shared memory d. Dual processors
Shared memory
What type of cabling is rarely seen in networking implementations? Select one: a. Cat 6 b. Cat 5 c. Unshielded twisted pair d. Shielded twisted pair
Shielded twisted pair
What activity involves simply observing someone's screen or keyboard to get information, often passwords? Select one: a. Shoulder surfing b. Tailgating c. Dumpster diving d. Phishing
Shoulder surfing
What is the first step in choosing an optimal location for an access point? Select one: a. Software upgrades b. Market research c. Site survey d. Interference control
Site survey
What device is used to scan the chip embedded in devices such as ID badges? Select one: a. Smart card reader b. FireWire controller c. USB bridge d. USB reader
Smart Card Reader
What topology does Ethernet use? Select one: a. Loop b. Star bus c. Bus d. Star-Ring
Star bus
A common way to access the command-line interface in Windows is through the _______________. Select one: a. Registry b. Library c. Terminal Box d. Start Menu
Start Menu
What is used to make a patch cable? Select one: a. Solid cables b. Stranded cables c. Loose cables d. Half-duplex cables
Stranded cables
Which key value data type can be used for any form of data? Select one: a. QWORD b. DWORD c. Binary d. String
String
What device typically connects broadcast domains? Select one: a. Domain controller b. DNS server c. Switch d. Router
Switch
Which user name is associated with a process started by Windows? Select one: a. Administrator b. Windows c. System d. The logged in user
System
Which tool can you use to temporarily prevent programs from autoloading? Select one: a. System Configuration b. Task Manager c. Performance Monitor d. Event Viewer
System Configuration
Which tool enables you to check and replace a number of critical files, including the important DLL cache? Select one: a. System File Checker b. System Configuration utility c. Recovery Console d. Windows Recovery Environment
System File Checker
What is one important reason to implement virtualization? Select one: a. Online access b. Resource duplication c. System management d. Hardware installation
System Management
What must be enabled for the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to function? Select one: a. Automatic Restore Points b. Recovery Console c. System Protection d. Windows Recovery Environment
System Protection
What is another term for primary rate interface (PRI) ISDN lines? Select one: a. T1 b. T3 c. Fiber-optic d. Telephone lines
T1
What tool provides the basic software structure for communication on the Internet? Select one: a. Chat b. TCP/IP c. Telnet d. Ethernet
TCP/IP
Which protocol do Internet games employ to send information using ports reserved by the game? Select one: a. FTP b. TCP/IP c. SMTP d. Telnet
TCP/IP
What display type uses twisted nematic (TN) technology? Select one: a. TFT b. CRT c. Plasma d. LED
TFT?
Which protocol does WPA use to provide a new encryption key for every sent packet? Select one: a. SSH b. WEP c. SSL d. TKIP
TKIP
Most Web sites today use _______________ to encrypt connections. Select one: a. TLS b. IPS c. DLP d. PAP
TLS
What chip on the motherboard validates on boot that you still have the same operating system installed and that the computer was not hacked by some malevolent program? Select one: a. southbridge b. TPM c. GPU d. northbridge
TPM
What does BitLocker require on a motherboard to validate on boot that a Windows computer has not been changed? Select one: a. EFS b. IPC$ c. Core i7 d. TPM
TPM
Which utility shows the route that a packet takes to get to its destination? Select one: a. IPCONFIG b. NSLOOKUP c. Ping d. TRACERT
TRACERT
Which NTFS permission allows an account to seize control of a file or folder owned by another account? Select one: a. File permissions b. Take Ownership permission c. Folder permissions d. Change permission
Take Ownership permission
What is the one-stop place for anything you need to do with applications, processes, or services? Select one: a. Program Manager b. Task Manager c. Administrative Tools d. Services Manager
Task Manager
What happens to a file or folder permission if it is copied within an NTFS partition? Select one: a. The original retains permissions, and the copy inherits permissions from the new location. b. Both original and copy retain permissions of the original location. c. Both original and copy inherit permissions from the new location. d. The original inherits permissions from the new location, and the copy retains permissions.
The original retains permissions, and the copy inherits permissions from the new location.
External optical drives often use USB or _______________ connections. Select one: a. DVI-I b. Mini DIN c. Thunderbolt d. VGA
Thunderbolt
What instrument measures the impedance of a cable? Select one: a. Oscilloscope b. Toner c. Time-domain reflectometer d. Voltmeter
Time-domain reflectometer
What is a common reason to edit this Registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run? Select one: a. To change the Windows boot options b. To reset a password c. To change the Windows Product Key d. To delete autostarting programs
To delete autostarting programs
Which component emits a sound when it receives an electrical signal along the wire at a certain frequency? Select one: a. Tone generator b. Time-domain reflectometer c. Multimeter d. Tone probe
Tone probe
Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and Command Prompt are found in which tab of the System Configuration tab? Select one: a. Startup b. Boot c. Services d. Tools
Tools
Which device invented at IBM has a pencil eraser-sized joystick at the center of the keyboard? Select one: a. Touchpad b. TouchStick c. Trackball d. TrackPoint
Trackpoint
What is a software program that looks like one thing (such as a utility or a game) but is actually doing something else (such as modifying CMOS settings)? Select one: a. Spyware b. Trojan c. Virus d. Worm
Trojan
What is the single biggest problem with uninstalling software? Select one: a. Trying to uninstall without administrator privileges b. Not registering the correct DLL files c. Using the wrong file permissions d. Encountering various driver issues
Trying to uninstall without administrator privileges
What term refers to encrypted tunnels that create private networks through the Internet? Select one: a. NATs b. Emulated terminals c. VPNs d. PPTPs
VPNs
Which type of PC combines the requirements of a graphics workstation and an audio workstation? Select one: a. Home-theater PC b. Virtualization workstation c. Video editing workstation d. Gaming PC
Video editing workstation
The options in the Advanced tab on the Performance Options dialog box in Windows are Processor scheduling and _______________. Select one: a. Disk cache b. RAM c. USB d. Virtual memory
Virtual memory
Which hypervisor runs in Windows, macOS, and Linux hosts? Select one: a. KVM b. Hyper-V c. VirtualBox d. VMware Fusion
VirtualBox
What allows you to make voice calls over a computer network? Select one: a. Satellites b. Tunneling c. Encryption d. VoIP
VoIP
What feature enables you to copy a file that is in use? Select one: a. Volume Shadow Copy Service b. System Restore c. Recovery Console d. Windows Recovery Environment
Volume Shadow Copy Service
What centrally connects wireless network nodes in the same way that a hub connects wired Ethernet PCs? Select one: a. EAP b. WAP c. WEP d. WPA
WAP
What is a complete program that travels from machine to machine through computer networks and has the capability to cause malicious problems? Select one: a. Spyware b. Trojan c. Virus d. Worm
Worm
What is one of the advantages of Software as a Service? Select one: a. You can use it free of charge. b. You do not have to install the software. c. Your data is secure in the cloud. d. You do not need a powerful computer with a modern operating system.
You can use it free of charge
In the Windows command-line syntax, a directory is referred to by which character(s)? Select one: a. / b. \ c. : d. ..
\
What causes an unwanted mark (dark ghosting) to appear on printed pages? Select one: a. A damaged laser b. A damaged toner c. A damaged head d. A damaged drum
a damaged drum
What is the maximum PATA device cable length? Select one: a. 18 inches b. 1 meters c. 2 meters d. 3 meters
a. 18 inches
What are the two Blu-ray Disc writable formats? Select one: a. BD-R and BD-RE b. BD-ROM and BD-RW c. BD-R and BD-RW d. BD-RW and BD-RE
a. BD-R and BD-RE
What Windows tool partitions a drive? Select one: a. Disk Management b. Disk Administrator c. FDISK d. Optimize Drives
a. Disk Management
_______________ (without parity) means spreading the data among multiple (at least two) drives. Select one: a. Disk striping b. Disk mirroring c. Disk duplexing d. Parity
a. Disk striping
You are installing two PATA drives. How should you set the jumpers? Select one: a. Set one to master and the other to slave. b. Set one to primary and the other to secondary. c. Set one to first and the other to second. d. Set one to master and the other stand-alone.
a. Set one to master and the other to slave.
In a laser printer, what must be done to the drum to make it receptive to new images? Select one: a. It must be sterilized and decontaminated. b. It must be grounded and fully discharged. c. It must be charged with a uniform positive charge. d. It must be charged with a uniform negative charge.
a?
Physical security, authentication, users and groups, and security policies are all aspects of _______________. Select one: a. access control b. environmental controls c. database management d. network locks
access control
To clean up the Registry in Windows, you should ______________. Select one: a. acquire the right third-party tool b. run Registry Cleanup c. configure Windows Update d. restart your computer
acquire the right third-party tool
Created automatically by Windows, _______________ give local administrators access to resources whether they log on locally or remotely. Select one: a. administrative shares b. simple file sharing c. shared folders d. public folders
administrative shares
An MBR has four different operating systems installed. What is this setup called? Select one: a. Dual-boot b. Integrated c. MBR-enabled d. Multiboot
multiboot
During a(n) _______________ installation, the new operating system can be installed into a different subdirectory on a different drive, leaving the old operating system intact and usable. Select one: a. automated b. clean c. multiboot d. upgrade
multiboot
Windows runs many processes simultaneously, a feature known as ______________. Select one: a. multiprocessing b. multitasking c. parallel processing d. serial processing
multitasking
What command allows you to quickly view a network? Select one: a. net b. tracert c. ipconfig d. ping
net
What command would you use to map a share to a drive letter on a computer? Select one: a. net use b. net view c. net unc d. net share
net use
As more and more computing devices move into the home environment, there's a need for a centralized storage space, called a _______________. Select one: a. network attached storage device b. server station c. RAID drive d. gigabit NIC
network attached storage device
Both clients and servers need ____________ that define or label the machine on the network.
network interface controllers (NICs)
How many extended partitions can be created in a hard drive? Select one: a. One b. Two c. Five d. Six
one
How many master boot records can exist on an MBR disk? Select one: a. One b. Four c. One per drive letter d. One per primary partition
one
How many partitions can be active at any given point in time? Select one: a. One b. Two c. Three d. Five
one
One nit is equivalent to _______________. Select one: a. ten candelas/m2 b. one candela/m c. one candela/m2 d. one lumen/m2
one candela/m2
When you create a new file or folder on an NTFS partition, you become the ____________________ of that file or folder. Select one: a. administrator b. developer c. owner d. editor
owner
What needs to be vacuumed or replaced periodically in a laser printer? Select one: a. Ozone filter b. Drum c. Toner cartridge d. Powder
ozone filter
What Windows function is similar to a swap partition in Linux/Unix systems? Select one: a. Page file b. Recovery partition c. Hidden partition d. Reassembled file
page file
In Windows, each _______________ is assigned a drive letter from C: to Z:. Select one: a. cylinder b. file c. sector d. partition
partition
The _______________ stores the location of the operating system boot files. Select one: a. boot sector b. MBR c. partition table d. partition boot sector
partition boot sector
What unique key is known only by the system and the person with whom the key is associated? Select one: a. token b. user name c. user ID d. password
password
A(n) _______________ is a fix for a single problem within an operating system. Select one: a. driver b. patch c. service pack d. update
patch
A(n) _______________ is a fix for a single problem within an operating system. Select one: a. driver b. patch c. service pack d. update
patch
You connect a workstation to the wall outlet with a _______________. Select one: a. repeater b. hub c. patch cable d. router
patch cable
The exact location of a file is called its _______________. Select one: a. file b. folder c. path d. root
path
Cloud file storage services, like Dropbox and Box allow people to move to the cloud for some of their storage needs. These services include _______________ with their desktop versions, so that you can easily have the same version of every file in multiple places (desktop, laptop, online). Select one: a. hypervisors b. on-demand apps c. synchronization apps d. resource pooling
synchronization apps
What does the primary corona wire charge? Select one: a. The fuser assembly b. The paper c. The toner d. The drum
the drum
The installation error message "RAID Array Not Detected" could indicate _______________. Select one: a. that the RAID array needs configuring b. that the drives are not properly formatted c. the lack of the proper driver for the hard drive d. the lack of support for RAID by the operating system
the lack of the proper driver for the hard drive
A single-purpose system, such a point-of-sale machine (cash register), is an example of what type of computer? Select one: a. Thick client b. Thin client c. Workstation d. Server
thin client
Which type of system is designed to handle only very basic applications that require a minimum amount of hardware? Select one: a. Video workstation b. Virtualization workstation c. Thick client d. Thin client
thin client
What is the minimum number of drives needed to implement RAID 5? Select one: a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
three
The fuser assembly in a laser printer is almost always separate from the _______________. Select one: a. laser head b. gearbox c. drum d. toner cartridge
toner cartridge
Which laptop-pointing device is most commonly used today? Select one: a. Trackball b. TouchStick c. Touchpad d. TrackPoint
touchpad
What is a feature of the 2-in-1 laptop? Select one: a. Touchscreen b. Optical drive c. USB ports d. Battery life
touchscreen
What is the Linux/macOS equivalent of tracert? Select one: a. ipconfig b. traceroute c. tracert d. telnet
traceroute
In laser printers, what component applies a positive charge to the paper, drawing the negatively charged toner particles to the paper? Select one: a. Transfer corona b. Turning gears c. Laser d. Toner
transfer corona
What charges the paper in a laser printer? Select one: a. Primary corona b. Transfer corona c. Fuser assembly d. Laser
transfer corona
Actions or schedules that start a program are called _______________ in Task Scheduler. Select one: a. triggers b. actions c. conditions d. criteria
triggers
How many PATA drives—including hard drives, optical drives, and tape drives—can be connected to a single ATA controller? Select one: a. One b. Two c. Four d. Six
two
How many tiny read/write heads service each platter in a traditional hard disk drive (HDD)? Select one: a. Two b. Three c. Five d. Eight
two
The 10BaseT and 100BaseT standards require _______________ pairs of wires. Select one: a. two b. three c. four d. five
two
Typically, how long are patch cables? Select one: a. One to two feet b. Two to three feet c. Two to five feet d. Four to six-feet
two to five feet
What is the Windows installation option that inherits all previous settings, hardware, and applications? Select one: a. automated b. clean c. multiboot d. upgrade
upgrade
Which term refers to a unique combination of a user name and an associated password? Select one: a. user authorization b. user account c. user authentication d. user identity
user account
How are MAC addresses represented? Select one: a. Using 32 binary digits b. Using 12 hexadecimal characters c. As an IP address d. As a DNS name
using 12 hexadecimal characters
The term sublimation means to cause something to change from a solid into a _______________ form and then back into a solid. Select one: a. vapor b. viscous c. liquid d. crystal
vapor
A true 3-D object is composed of a group of points called _______________. Select one: a. pixels b. dimensions c. triodes d. vertices
vertices
_______________ makes Office applications available for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Select one: a. IaaS b. Metered service c. Measured service d. Virtual application streaming
virtual application streaming
What technology enables you to run more than one operating system at the same time on a single computer? Select one: a. Boot integration b. Simulation c. Emulation d. Virtualization
virtualization
RJ-45 is visibly much _______________ than RJ-11. Select one: a. thinner b. wider c. longer d. shorter
wider
What Windows command can be used to copy entire directories, including subdirectories? Select one: a. xcompact b. xcomp c. xcmd d. xcopy
xcopy
How many failures can RAID 0 withstand and remain functional? Select one: a. Zero b. One c. Two d. Up to three
zero
Which symbol is called a pipe? Select one: a. / b. \ c. - d. |
|
In macOS and Linux, what is the shorthand character that represents a user's home directory? Select one: a. / b. \ c. ~ d. @
~
