A+ Practice #1

Which of the following is the best example of an input device?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains its data even when the power is turned off?

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache

• Virtual Memory

What is the purpose of the POST (Power-On Self-Test) during the boot process?

• To load the operating system

• To check for hardware issues

• To initialize the BIOS

• To configure the network settings

Which type of network cable is used to connect a computer to a router or switch?

• Coaxial

• Fiber optic

• Twisted pair

• HDMI

Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?

• 192.168.1.1

• 2001:db8::1

• 300.200.100.50

• fe80::1

Which of the following is the best way to protect against malware infections?

• Install antivirus software

• Disable the firewall

• Open email attachments from unknown senders

• Share passwords with coworkers

Which of the following is a symptom of a failing hard drive?

• Blue screen errors

• Loud clicking noises

• Slow performance

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a secure password?

• password

• 123456

• P@ssw0rd

• qwerty

Which type of port is used to connect an external hard drive to a computer?

• HDMI

• USB

• Ethernet

• VGA

Which of the following tools is used to test network connections?

• Multimeter

• Crimper

• Cable tester

• Loopback plug