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CompTIA A+ U10

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement is a best practice for file sharing in remote access programs?

a)

Make files freely available to anyone on request.

b)

Accept requests from Windows systems only.

c)

Accept requests only from known contacts.

d)

Shares files on open networks for quick transfers.

2.

Freya is setting up a remote desktop network for a remote team. Which of these statements correctly describes proper security best practice for implementing a remote desktop?

a)

The RDP server should offer server access to all users.

b)

The RDP server should be set up with user privilege levels.

c)

The server should provide access to Telnet users.

d)

The server should take control of all remote terminals.

3.

Priyanka is setting up TeamViewer to enable a remote user, Ivan, to connect with the host computer on which she is logged in. She has created a unique ID for access to the system, and she shares it with Ivan.


Which of these statements is correct?

a)

Any user of Microsoft Windows can connect to the host.

b)

Only Ivan can use the unique ID to connect to the host.

c)

Anyone with the unique ID can connect to the host.

d)

Only Linux users with the unique ID can connect to the host.

e)

Any Linux or Microsoft Windows user can connect to the host.

4.

Which of these statements is true of PuTTY?

a)

It is rarely used and is generally insecure due to lack of authentication.

b)

It is a proprietary terminal emulation program used by a few organizations.

c)

It is not suitable for Microsoft Windows operating systems and networks.

d)

It is used as a popular client program for SSH, Serial, Rlogin, and Telnet protocols.

e)

It is a security software used by specialists for debugging networks.

5.

Lenny is experiencing some issue with his laptop with Windows 10. He wants to get help from remote assistance. Which of these statements is true regarding remote assistance?

a)

Lenny’s operating system has this feature enabled by default.

b)

Lenny’s operating system has this feature disabled by default.

c)

Lenny’s system needs plug-ins to use this feature.

d)

The technician cannot access Lenny’s system using this feature.

e)

The technician can access Lenny’s system and interact with it.

6.

Kim has inserted a DVD in her system, but the system is failing to detect it. Kim feels that this is a software issue, and the problem lies in the driver.


She uses 1.________ to verify that the driver is properly installed and notices 2._____________ indicating that there is a problem with the device.

a)

1. Device Manager & 2. a downward arrow

b)

1. Device Manager & 2. a yellow exclamation mark

c)

1. Driver Manager & 2. a downward arrow

d)

1. Command Prompt & 2. a red exclamation mark

e)

1. Command Prompt & 2. a downward arrow

7.

1.____________ is also referred to as System Configuration. This troubleshooting tool can be used to configure 2.______________.

a)

1. REGEDIT & 2. faulty drivers

b)

1. MSCONFIG & 2. operating systems

c)

1. MSCONFIG & 2. programs and services

d)

1. REGSVR32 & 2. operating systems

e)

1. REGSVR32 & 2. faulty drivers

8.

Alicia is a system administrator. She wants information regarding every relevant event in a particular system. What files should she view?

a)

log files

b)

system files

c)

corrupt files

d)

diagnostic files

e)

boot files

9.

Jason’s system is continuously loop rebooting to a BSOD. Which least destructive method he can choose to troubleshoot this issue?

a)

Reset the option in the Advanced Boot Options Menu.

b)

Reset to factory settings.

c)

Install a new driver.

d)

Reset the setting in the Control Panel.

e)

Install a new operating system.

10.

Match the characteristics with appropriate terms.


basic input/output system

a)

the first program that runs in your

system when it is turned on

b)

keeps the operating system running

smoothly by scanning the file system

for missing or corrupt system files

c)

created in your system to record

every relevant event in your system,

whether good or bad

11.

Match the characteristics with appropriate terms.


System File Checker

a)

the first program that runs in your

system when it is turned on

b)

keeps the operating system running

smoothly by scanning the file system

for missing or corrupt system files

c)

created in your system to record

every relevant event in your system,

whether good or bad

12.

Match the characteristics with appropriate terms.


Event Viewer

a)

the first program that runs in your

system when it is turned on

b)

keeps the operating system running

smoothly by scanning the file system

for missing or corrupt system files

c)

created in your system to record

every relevant event in your system,

whether good or bad

13.

Match the security tools to their troubleshooting functions.


Task Manager

a)

delete infected files using text commands

b)

troubleshoot a slow processor

c)

examine error log file

14.

Match the security tools to their troubleshooting functions.


Event Viewer

a)

delete infected files using text commands

b)

troubleshoot a slow processor

c)

examine error log file

15.

Match the security tools to their troubleshooting functions.


Terminal Windows

a)

delete infected files using text commands

b)

troubleshoot a slow processor

c)

examine error log file

16.

Sort the given causes for slow running of a computer based on whether they are malware or nonmalware related.


Malware-Related Causes

a)

high memory consumption

b)

high processor use

c)

slow processor

d)

outdated driver

17.

Sort the given causes for slow running of a computer based on whether they are malware or nonmalware related.


Nonmalware Causes

a)

high memory consumption

b)

high processor use

c)

slow processor

d)

outdated driver

18.

Read the statements below and choose the correct inference.

A: Sherlock disables the wireless connectivity on his computer.

B: Sherlock disables the system restore of files on his computer.

C: Sherlock uses antimalware software without updating to the latest version.

a)

Statements A, B, and C are all correct.

b)

Statements A and B are correct and C is incorrect.

c)

Statement A and C are correct and B is incorrect.

d)

Statements A, B, and C are all incorrect.

e)

Statement A is correct and B and C are incorrect.

19.

Aaron does a system restore to remove the malware infection on his computer, but is unsuccessful in removing the malware.


What could be a potential cause for this issue?

a)

Restore should have been done more than once.

b)

A USB should have been used to do a system restore.

c)

System restore was not done in safe mode.

d)

The malware may have been hidden in restore files.

e)

The entire Windows OS should have been reset.

20.

Isiah was surprised to hear his sister say that she received an email from him about an investment plan. Isiah is alarmed because he knows he didn’t send the email.


What should Isiah do about this issue?

a)

He should change his Internet provider.

b)

He should change his email password immediately.

c)

He should wait to see if more of his contacts receive such messages.

d)

He should use safe mode with networking in the future.

e)

He should uninstall his antimalware software.

21.

Robert wants to design a touchscreen interface for a smart fridge. The interface should work using a soft fingertip. He also wants to add another interface that will only work with a stylus.

What technology should Robert use for each screen?


Robert should use a(n) 1._________ touchscreen interface to work with a soft fingertip. For the stylus-activated screen, he should use a(n) 2._________ touchscreen interface.

a)

1. electric & 2. resistive

b)

1. capacitative & 2. LED

c)

1. OLED & 2. digitizer

d)

1. capacitive & 2. resistive

e)

1. electric & 2. LED

22.

Which type of reset only clears data from the RAM?


A (a)   reset clears data from the RAM of a mobile device.

23.

What should you do in case a hacker gets access to your email account?

a)

Change the password of all accounts connected to your device.

b)

Delete all accounts connected to your device.

c)

Perform a soft reset of your device to ensure that all of your apps shut down.

d)

Perform a hard reset of your device to ensure that your RAM clears.

e)

Close all wireless connections on your device.

24.

Allie is trying to set up her laptop to play a video on a large screen. What keyboard shortcut should she use to enable an extended screen?

a)

Win + P

b)

Win + K

c)

Win + F1

d)

Win + S

e)

Win + X

25.

Match the security tool to its definition.


Wi-Fi analyzer

a)

checks network security vulnerabilities on your device

b)

checks cellular signal strength across a network

c)

checks the apps on your device for security vulnerabilities

26.

Match the security tool to its definition.


cell tower analyzer

a)

checks network security vulnerabilities on your device

b)

checks cellular signal strength across a network

c)

checks the apps on your device for security vulnerabilities

27.

Match the security tool to its definition.


app scanner

a)

checks network security vulnerabilities on your device

b)

checks cellular signal strength across a network

c)

checks the apps on your device for security vulnerabilities