TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro Chapter 4: Section Quizzes 4.2.13 -> 4.4.17

On a Linux system which directory contains applications and files used by users? (4.4.17)

/usr

Which component gets things running until the operating system takes over? (4.3.18)

BIOS

Drag the system component on the left to the device or program that fits with the system component. (4.3.18) Utility Software Device drivers Firmware Backup software Printer Camera Television Games console Antivirus software Disk cleaner Video card

Backup software (Firmware) Printer (Device drivers) Camera (Firmware) Television (Firmware) Games console (Firmware) Antivirus software (Utility Software) Disk cleaner (Utility Software) Video card (Device drivers)

You recently purchased a new sound card and installed it in a free PCI slot in your computer. You plug in your old speakers, but you don't get any sound. You have checked all cable connections, and they are secure. You have also ensured that the speaker volume is appropriately adjusted and isn't muted. Which of the following BEST describes the next step you should perform? (4.3.18)

Check the vendor's website for an updated driver.

Which operating system function has a steeper learning curve and can potentially break the system without careful use of its operations? (4.2.13)

Command line interface (CLI)

Joe, a bookkeeper, works in a cubicle environment and is often called away from his desk. Joe doesn't want to sign out of his computer each time he leaves. Which of the following are the BEST solutions for securing Joe's workstation? (Select two). (4.2.13)

Configure the screen lock to be applied after a short period of non-use. Configure the screen saver to require a password.

As a member of the help desk administration team, you've been assigned to update the driver for the network adapter that is installed on most of the machines in your department. You have a copy of the latest driver on a USB flash drive. Which Windows utility will allow you to manually update this new driver? (4.3.18)

Device Manager

Which kind of system software tells the computer how to communicate with peripherals, such as a printer or scanner? (4.3.18)

Device drivers

Carrol purchased a new printer and attached it to her workstation with a USB cable. The printer is powered on, but the computer does not recognize the printer. Which of the following should Carrol do next to be able to send print jobs to the printer? (4.3.18)

Install the latest printer driver

If you select a file on your desktop and delete it, what happens to the file? (4.4.17)

It is moved to the Recycle bin.

What type of file system is NTFS? (4.4.17)

Journaling

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system? (4.2.13)

Microsoft

Alex, a system administrator, wants to grant NTFS permissions to a user so they can view and change files but not change permissions. Which of the following permissions should be used? (4.4.17)

Modify

Which category of system software provides a platform for application software to run on? (4.3.18)

Operating System

In most operating systems, what is a running application called? (4.2.13)

Process

While browsing the Internet on a Windows 10 workstation, the Internet Explorer browser window hangs and stops responding. Which Task Manager tab would you use to end Internet Explorer? (Select two.) (4.2.13)

Processes Details

Which permission option lets a user view files but not change them? (4.4.17)

Read

A user was working on a spreadsheet when the application became unresponsive. After waiting several minutes, the application is still unresponsive. Which of the following is the BEST action for the user to take? (4.2.13)

Use Task Manager to end task

Disk cleaners, antivirus software, backup tools, and file compressors are which kind of system software? (4.3.18)

Utility Software

You need to test a version of macOS but only have a Windows computer. What technology could you use? (4.3.18)

Virtualization

Which of the following operating systems require a file extension to execute a program? (4.4.17)

Windows

Every Windows system has a database that stores setting changes such as switching the home page of your web browser. What is this called? (4.2.13)

Windows Registry

Which of the following commands is used to navigate to different folders in Command Prompt? (4.4.17)

cd

Mary needs to rename her report.txt file to final_report.txt. Which command will allow her to do this? (4.4.17)

ren report.txt final_report.txt

Which of the following describes the firmware in gaming consoles, TVs, and smart cars? (4.2.13)

Embedded OS

Designations at the end of file names such as .docx and .html are called _____________. (4.4.17)

File extensions

Which kind of system software is preinstalled on electronic products like blenders, automobiles, and televisions? (4.3.18)

Firmware

You are using a program that can run multiple operating systems and manage hardware and storage. What are you most likely using? (4.2.13)

Hypervisor Type 1

On Windows, which application lets you add accounts, change passwords, manage power consumption, and personalize your computer's environment? (4.2.13)

Settings

In Windows PowerShell, which key can be used to autocomplete a command? (4.4.17)

Tab