ITF+ Exam 1

An employee uses a password to log in to a company computer. Which of the following authentication methods did the employee use to gain access to the network?

• Single-factor

• Single sign-on

• Permissions

• Multifactor

Answer explanation

The employee used a password to log in, which is a single-factor authentication method requiring only one form of verification.

Which of the following OS types is MOST likely to be used by a public cloud service provider?

• Hypervisor

• Embedded

• Workstation

• Mobile

Answer explanation

A public cloud service provider would most likely use a Hypervisor OS type to manage virtual machines efficiently and securely.

Which of the following internet service types would MOST likely be utilized by a large data center?

• Fiber

• Satellite

• DSL

• Cable

Answer explanation

A large data center would most likely utilize Fiber internet service due to its high speed, reliability, and capacity to handle large amounts of data efficiently.

When users access a company’s website from home, they are prompted to log in with a username and password. However, when in the office they are not prompted to log in and instead are able to access the website directly. Which of the following is this the BEST example of?

• Single sign-on

• Multifactor authentication

• Hardware token

• Non-repudiation

Answer explanation

This is the BEST example of Single sign-on as users can access the website without multiple logins in different locations.

A user has incorrectly typed in a password four times and has been warned the account will be locked after two more attempts. Which of the following will MOST likely resolve the current situation?

• Password reset process

• Password expiration

• Password reuse

• Password manager

Answer explanation

To resolve the current situation of the account being locked due to incorrect password attempts, the most likely solution is to go through the password reset process.

A faulty WAP was replaced recently. Users are now able to connect to the new WAP, but their connections are very slow and are dropping. Which of the following is the BEST action for a technician to perform?

• Change the channel.

• Change the WAP password.

• Change the encryption type.

• Change the SSID.

Answer explanation

Changing the channel is the best action to reduce interference and improve connection speed and stability.

Which of following numbering systems is base-10?

• Decimal

• Octal

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

Answer explanation

Decimal is the base-10 numbering system. Octal, Binary, and Hexadecimal are not base-10 numbering systems.

A technician is deploying a new application that runs on thin clients with no local storage on the user's device. The thin client cannot make a VPN connection to the company data center. Which of the following application types would MOST likely fulfill this requirement?

• Cloud-hosted

• Locally installed

• Local network-hosted

• Three-tier

Answer explanation

Cloud-hosted applications are suitable for thin clients with no local storage and inability to make VPN connections.

Which of the following Windows 10 components allows a user to view and manage files stored on a computer’s storage system?

• File Explorer

• File Manager

• Control Panel

• Program Manager

Answer explanation

File Explorer is the Windows 10 component that allows a user to view and manage files stored on a computer's storage system.

Which of the following is the BEST reason to use password complexity requirements?

• For stronger access control

• To discourage reuse

• As a legal requirement

• To meet customer requirements

Answer explanation

For stronger access control is the BEST reason to use password complexity requirements as it enhances security measures.