CompTIA IT Fundamentals Practice

Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or file somewhere else on the same computer?

• Shortcut

• URL

• Attachment

• FTP

Which of the following operating systems is MOST likely to be found on a desktop where its primary functions include professional video and audio editing?

• Chrome OS

• Windows 7 Home

• Mac OS X

• iOS

A technician is trying to access a users files and is unable to open any folder or file. Which of the following BEST describes the situation?

• The folders contain older versions of the files.

• The files are corrupted.

• The technician needs to change the file attributes.

• The technician does not have permissions.

A user has a username and password to log onto a banking website. The user would like to keep access to the account as secure as possible.

Which of the following security practices should the user follow? (Select TWO).

• Use only public computers to access the website

• Create a complex password

• Write the password down

• Use the original password

Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting and storing an operating system?

• Blu-Ray disc

• 7200RPM HDD

• SSD

• DVD-RW

An RoHS label on hardware indicates which of the following?

• The hardware produces EMI when used.

• The hardware is certified to be energy efficient.

• The hardware provides battery backup for power outages.

• The hardware needs to be properly disposed.

Which of the following settings will a user configure as part of the initial operating system setup wizard? (Select TWO).

• Backup schedule

• Accessibility options

• Multiple user accounts

• Time zone

• Computer name

After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times. Which of the following should be done NEXT?

• The application has to be registered to the user.

• The application must be upgraded to a 64-bit version.

• The application must be activated.

• The application needs to be reinstalled.

Which of the following should be performed after a backup has been completed?

• Delete the backup

• Verify the backup

• Save the backup

• Schedule the backup

Which of the following connections provide data with the MOST secure protection from

interception?

• Wired

• WiFi

• IR

• Cellular