CompTIA IT Fundamentals Practice Exam

What is software that is delivered over the Internet through a web browser called?

• Online-only software

• Web applications

• Temporary software

• Shareable software

Which of the following components is NOT required to create a network?

• Computer systems

• Network interfaces

• Network media

• Wireless adapter

A value that's used to identify a record from a linked table is called a ________________.

• Foreign Key

• Borrowed Key

• Primary Key

• Linked Key

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

• Network Attached Storage

• Hypervisor Type 1

• Solid State Drive

• An Embedded OS

A user is unable to read their computer files. A pop-up explains that the files have been encrypted and gives instructions on how to purchase a decryption key. Which of the following BEST describes this malware?

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Social engineering

How many bits are in a single byte?

• 12

• 4

• 4

• 8

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

• Device Drivers

• Operating System

• Utility Software

• Firmware

A network administrator wants to change the frequency of their wireless network to allow more channels that do not interfere with each other. Which of the following frequencies or protocols would accomplish this?

• 5 GHz

• 802.11g

• 802.11b

• 2.4 GHz