IT Fundamentals Certification Practice Test #1

Which of the following is a common characteristic of open source software?

• Update cycles are dictated by the manufacturer

• Modifications to core functionalities are made by the manufacturer

• Can only run on certain manufacturer processors

• Can be fully modified by the user

Which of the following printers requires a special type of paper in order to print?

• Impact

• Thermal

• Inkjet

• Laser

A user working on a laptop notices the cursor frequently moves to random locations in a document while typing. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to help resolve this issue?

• Ask tech support for help.

• Reboot the laptop.

• Turn off the touchpad.

• Reconnect the mouse.

A users operating system is set to automatically update as updates are released. However, last weeks updates failed to download. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to install the updates?

• Run a virus scan to remove viruses.

• Reinstall the operating system.

• Change the automatic update schedule.

• Manually download the updates.

Which of the following will allow the easiest and fastest way to share a single file between two modern smartphones without joining the same Wi-Fi network?

• Micro SD card

• Bluetooth

• USB connection

• Infrared

An employee’s new computer came with a free 30-day trial version of antivirus software. The employees company provides enterprise antivirus software from a different vendor. Which of the following should the employee do in order to use a full version of antivirus software?

• Enter the company product key for the enterprise antivirus software, enabling the full version.

• Uninstall the trial version antivirus software and install the company version.

• Verify Internet connectivity and run online virus scanning software.

• Update the trial antivirus software to the latest version.

Multiple laptops that contain confidential data are stolen from a company. Which of the following is a likely policy change resulting from this incident?

• Enabling full disk encryption

• Requiring screensaver password

• Disabling Bluetooth adapters

• Adding multi-factor authentication

A user is configuring a SOHO wireless router. The user should change the routers default administrator password for which of the following reasons?

• To prevent improper data transmission encryption

• To prevent unauthorized configuration changes

• To prevent social engineering attacks

• To increase wireless signal strength

An attacker cracks a user's password for all social media, email, and bank accounts. The user needs to change the passwords for all these accounts. Which of the following should the user do in the future to prevent this from happening?

• Disable unused browser toolbars.

• Clear the browser cache.

• Avoid credential reuse.

• Delete tracking cookies.

After installing the OS on a workstation, a technician notices that everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. Which of the following will the technician need to adjust to resolve this issue?

• Color depth

• Orientation

• DPI settings

• Resolution