CompTIA IT Fundamentals Practice Questions

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Which of the following is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off? CPU, SSD, Hard drive, System memory

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System memory

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Which method of patching allows for vendor controlled updates, reduced user interaction, and increased security of the operating system or application? Options: Upgrading on a periodic basis, Frequent patching, Automatic updates, Patching scheduled daily

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Automatic updates

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Which of the following security threats would the use of cable locks reduce?
Shoulder surfing, Phishing, Hardware theft, Dumpster diving

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Hardware theft

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Which of the following is a reason why password complexity is a best practice? It makes passwords harder to crack., It encourages users to write down passwords so they are not forgotten., It forces users to develop typing skills., It discourages users from using the same password with different accounts.

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It makes passwords harder to crack.

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A user receives an email containing a link. When they hover the mouse over the link, the actual URL does not match the text in the body of the email and appears to be a string of random characters. What is the BEST course of action?

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Delete the email without clicking on the link.

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Which of the following components serves as temporary storage for computer operations? System board, Central processing unit, Random access memory, Expansion card

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Random access memory

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The extension .rtf is an example of which of the following file types? Document, Executable, Audio, Spreadsheet

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Document

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Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation? Cable and lock device securely attached to a solid object.

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Cable and lock device securely attached to a solid object.

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After installing a new software application, a user notices that the application launches in demo mode. What needs to be done to fully activate the software package?

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Enter a product or license key.

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How could a user prevent a breach of sensitive information found on another user's laptop after plugging into the corporate network?

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Disable file and print sharing on the laptop.