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IT Fundamentals Topic 2

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off?

a)

CPU

b)

SSD

c)

Hard drive

d)

System memory

2.

A user needs to establish an initial password for an email account. Which of the following is the BEST example of a complex password?

a)

01#iWant!2686612338

b)

iWantobeaCosmonau#

c)

01c234n56789v9876x21

d)

012iWanttobe210

3.

A printer is migrated between offices. All the wires are connected properly, but the new workstation cannot find the printer. Which of the following should the technician install?

a)

OS

b)

Updates

c)

Drivers

d)

Application

4.

Which of the following are core peripherals needed to use a desktop PC? (Select THREE).

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Mouse

d)

Speakers

e)

Printer

5.

Which of the following devices transmits and receives printed images over a telephone line?

a)

Monitor

b)

Fax

c)

Scanner

d)

Webcam

6.

Which of the following applications would a user employ to write a business letter?

a)

Spreadsheet software

b)

Word processor

c)

Desktop publishing

d)

Presentation software

7.

Which of the following is the primary goal in performing a backup verification?

a)

Ensure backup data can be correctly restored

b)

Prove the media has sufficient space for the data

c)

Configure frequency of backups

d)

Adhere to legal backup storage requirements

8.

Which of the following ports can be used to connect an external hard drive to a computer?

(Select TWO).

a)

MIDI

b)

PS/2

c)

eSATA

d)

RJ-11

e)

USB

9.

When setting up a new desktop, which of the following should be performed FIRST?

a)

Configure user accounts

b)

Plug in cables

c)

Install security software

d)

Configure wireless network settings

10.

A user has just removed a new desktop PC from the box and has plugged in several new peripheral devices. During which of the following steps will the plug and play peripheral devices be installed on the new PC?

a)

Installing security software

b)

Powering on for the first time

c)

Booting the operating system

d)

Adding additional user accounts

11.

Which of the following file types is used to consolidate a group of files?

a)

.rtf

b)

.m3u

c)

.avi

d)

.rar

12.

Which of the following is the BEST reason to change a wireless router’s default SSID?

a)

To make it easier to identify in a location with several routers.

b)

To make the network feel more personal.

c)

To make it more difficult to join.

d)

To make the network secure.

13.

Which of the following CPU cooling types is BEST in a dusty environment?

a)

Liquid cooling

b)

Open case

c)

Case fan

d)

Heat sink fan

14.

Which of the following storage methods provides the HIGHEST redundancy and availability?

a)

Cloud-based storage

b)

Storage Area Network

c)

Locally attached storage

d)

Network Attached Storage

15.

Which of the following application types is MOST often used for doing a mail merge?

a)

PDF software

b)

Word processor

c)

Presentation software

d)

Personal information manager

16.

Which of the following commands is used to view the contents of a file?

a)

Save

b)

Open

c)

Copy

d)

Move

17.

Which of the following security threats is classified as license theft?

a)

Entering the neighbor’s software key

b)

Using software to reveal a password

c)

Searching through the trash for passwords

d)

Watching what a user types on screen

18.

Which of the following allows for hands-free operation of a wireless device?

a)

Encryption

b)

Wireless passwor

c)

Bluetooth pairing

d)

Internet connectivity

19.

Joe, a user, reports that his neck and back are hurting after being at his desk for the whole day. Which of the following are the possible causes of the problem? (Select TWO).

a)

The keyboard is not ergonomic

b)

The monitor does not have a screen protector.

c)

The monitor height is not adjusted to Joe's needs.

d)

Joe is not using a wrist rest with the keyboard

e)

The chair is not properly adjusted to Joe's needs.

20.

Which of the following connectors supports both high definition video and audio?

a)

S-video

b)

Component

c)

HDMI

d)

DVI

21.

Which of the following software is used to reduce the size of a file or folder?

a)

Desktop publishing

b)

Basic database

c)

Compression

d)

Anti-malware

22.

What is an example of a compressed file?

a)

.avi

b)

.30c

c)

.cmp

d)

.7z

e)

.zipped

23.

A user is accessing an online bank account for the first time via an Internet browser. Which of the following should the user check? (Select TWO).

a)

HTTPS before the URL

b)

Exclamation point on the status bar

c)

Lock symbol in the address bar

d)

HTTP before the URL

e)

Skull/crossbones symbol in the corner

24.

A technician just installed a new computer. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage the cables?

a)

Line the cables up neatly and wrap them together with cable ties.

b)

Leave the cables loose to prevent interference between wires.

c)

Nail the cables to the wall.

d)

Tuck the cables neatly underneath the carpet.

25.

An end-user has 16GB of RAM installed on a computer system. Which of the following describes why the OS only uses a maximum of 4GB of RAM?

a)

The operating system is 16-bit.

b)

The computer has corrupted RAM.

c)

The computer has a defective motherboard.

d)

The operating system is 32-bit.

e)

The computer has a virus.

26.

Which of the following are examples of video connectors? (Select TWO).

a)

VGA

b)

Serial

c)

HDMI

d)

eSATA

e)

PS/2

27.

A user purchases a new desktop computer and requires assistance setting it up. Which of the following describes the BEST resource the user should reference?

a)

Technical community group

b)

Local retail store technical support

c)

Internet search engine

d)

Manufacturer documentation

28.

Joe, a user, is setting up a new computer and wants to minimize the risk of a malicious software infection over the network. Which of the following should be configured on the new computer? (Select THREE).

a)

Password policies

b)

Multiple user accounts

c)

Software firewall

d)

Operating system updates

e)

Anti-malware software

29.

(Curve Ball) - Which of the following is used with a touch screen to increase accuracy?

a)

Touchpad

b)

Stylus pen

c)

Joystick

d)

Trackball

30.

Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation?

a)

Shred any sensitive information to prior to disposal.

b)

Avoid storing passwords near the computer.

c)

Practice good awareness skills when entering passwords/PINs.

d)

Cable and lock device securely attached to a solid object.

31.

A technician has added an external hard drive to a personal computer. The hard drive is powered on, but the computer does not see the new hard disk. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the technician should check?

a)

The power cable

b)

The OS version for compatibility

c)

The hard drive firmware revision

d)

The data cable

32.

(Curve Ball) - A user reports an inability to access the Internet on a new SOHO router. On further investigation, a technician notices that the wireless network is not visible. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

a)

SSID broadcast is disabled

b)

Wireless password has changed

c)

Firmware update is required

d)

WPA2 is enabled

33.

(Curve Ball) - When setting up a new computer, where does a user change the date and time?

a)

Peripheral configuration

b)

Localization settings

c)

Screen resolution

d)

eSATA settings

34.

(Curve Ball) - Which of the following would be the MOST efficient way to transport an original file from one location on a local hard drive to a different location on the same hard drive without creating duplicates?

a)

Rename

b)

Cut

c)

Move

d)

Save

e)

Copy

35.

(Curve Ball) - A home user wants to share files between two different computers. The user wants the files to be available to either computer, regardless of whether either computer is turned on. Which of the following is the BEST storage method?

a)

USB storage

b)

Internal storage

c)

Direct attached storage

d)

Network attached storage