WorksheetsCompTIA Practice
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
What are the two interfaces used for configuring input devices?
File Manager and the Settings app.
Control Panel and File Manager.
The Settings app and Control Panel.
The vendor's website and File Manager.
In terms of file systems, what benefits does exFAT provide over FAT and NTFS?
It has a larger maximum file size than its predecessors and can store file sizes up to 2TB.
It's developed for flash drives and has some of the same extended attributes as NTFS, but with less overhead.
It introduces a 64-bit addressing scheme, which allows for larger partitions than its predecessors.
It provides some additional attributes not provided before—for example, file-level security permissions.
Which best defines Access Control on a computing device?
Using a computer lock to physically secure the device to a permanent structure.
Installing mantraps and other physical security mechanism to prevent access.
Requiring biometric access to enter the facility where the device is located.
Controlling who has the ability to use the device, or information stored on the device.
Which best defines ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the process of completing the same task in a repetitive manner.
Ergonomics is the study of factors affecting the performance of people at work.
Ergonomics is the ability for the mind to process data as quickly as the computer.
Ergonomics is a strategy used to remain active when at work.
What do we call loss of strength of a wireless signal?
Long Term Evolution (LTE)
Interference
Attenuation
802.11b
Which of these is the name for a type of an add-on for a web browser?
USB
Plug-in
HDMI
Cookie
Select the one UNTRUE statement in regard to an expansion bus.
It's one of two kinds of bus in the PC system: the expansion bus and the system bus.
It carries four things: data, address information, a timing signal, and power.
It's also referred to as the Front Side Bus (FSB) or the local bus.
Its purpose is to provide the circuitry that connects the various microprocessors and other components on the motherboard.
Mobile devices detect the device's movement by using accelerometers and what other device?
Gyroscopes
Stethoscope
Oscilloscope
Bathyscope
When does a new creation become "copyrighted"?
Copyrights are put in place once the user files the appropriate paperwork.
Creations are copyrighted immediately upon creation.
Copyright is obtained by mailing something to yourself.
Copyright is granted when you create something similar to another creation.
What is the principle that grants users the rights necessary to perform their job and no more?
Accounting
Least privilege
Identification
Authorization
Which of these is NOT a form of a multitouch gesture?
Sliding
Tap
Swiping
Poke
Which of these is an access control?
Destruction
Accounting
Integrity
Snooping
How is data stored on a hard disk drive?
A layer of foil includes pits to represent digital data.
It is encoded magnetically on a platter that spins.
A layer of photosensitive dye is marked by a laser.
It is encoded magnetically on a small, light, fixed surface.
What is the purpose of Task Scheduler?
Task Scheduler is used to schedule tasks to run at a specific time.
Task Scheduler is used to open applications on demand.
Task Scheduler is used to exit an application that is not responding.
Task Scheduler is used to schedule appointments in the Outlook Calendar.
Which option is an example of an authentication lockout policy?
The device encrypts data.
The device deletes its data remotely.
The device locks automatically.
The device locks for a set period.
USB and thumb drives are examples of which type of storage device?
Hard drive
Flash memory
Optical drive
Solid state
Which of these is a Business Continuity concern?
Fault tolerance
Data restoration
Restoring access
Prioritization
With which method could an attacker use sniffing?
Impersonation
Destruction
Availability
Eavesdropping
Which is an example of a Human Interface Device (HID)?
A computer programmer uses a network connection to monitor transactions from an application.
An administrative assistant uses a printer to print a five-page report, formatted to print on both sides.
A customer uses a keyboard to enter a username and password into a shopping application.
A teenager uses a high-resolution monitor attached to a PC for viewing movies and music videos.
Which of the following would NOT be defined as an input device?
Printer
Keyboard
Mouse
Biometric Scanner
What would be considered a downside to producing digital products?
They make global distribution easier.
They are 100% safe from pirating.
They are quick to download.
They are easy to copy and steal.
Which of these is a Confidentiality concern, as defined in the "CIA Triad"?
Snooping
Destruction
Replay
Impersonation
Which of these is a protocol to allow a mail client to download message from a mail server?
HTTP
ARP
IMAP
HID
Which of these is a typical device hardening policy?
Disabling passwords
Patching
Using default passwords
Using virus software
What is the term that refers to operating a device by moving it around or using a camera in the device to recognize your hand movements?
EM64T
Device manager
Kinetics
App
What is the purpose of BIOS?
It is the firmware that drives the bootstrapping process.
It is the software that allocates memory to applications.
It is the hardware used to transfer data from the CPU to other components on the motherboard.
It is the instruction set of the CPU that decodes each instruction and decides whether to execute it or send it on.
A database administrator is looking to remove a table from a database using Data Definition Language (DDL) commands. Which of the following would achieve only this result?
CREATE
ALTER TABLE
DROP
UPDATE
You have been given the task of installing a new printer for a client. The printer is NOT a plug and play device. How would you proceed?
If the printer is not a plug and play device, it does not require a driver. Just plug in the printer and connect it to the computer to complete the installation.
Use a driver that has already been installed on the computer. A driver from any similar device should work.
Use the File Manager to write a new driver for the printer. Install the driver, then upload it to the Windows Update website.
Find and install the driver. Check first to see if it has been included with the printer. Otherwise, check the Windows Update website. If it isn't there, check the vendor's website.
How is open source code used by developers?
It is code used by developers that they have the rights to modify without requiring permission to meet their project needs.
It is unique code built from scratch by developers which must then be submitted and approved by a vendor prior to use in a live environment.
It is code used by developers that must be paid for prior to use, and has restrictions in place in regards to modification.
It is custom code modified by a developer to use in a project that is considered proprietary to a vendor and a license is required.
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a measurement of file size?
MicroByte
KiloByte
MegaByte
GigaByte
How does a search engine work?
A search engine usually works by compiling a database of information about web pages.
A search engine usually works by searching a web cache in real-time to get the most current results.
A search engine accesses a collection of web pages and downloads them to your computer for viewing.
A search engine usually works by compiling a group of web pages and bookmarking them in your local cache for quick access.
Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice for installing software?
Verify that the software is compatible with your operating system.
Verify the computer hardware meets the application's recommended system requirements.
Verify that you have a valid agreement or license to install and use the product.
Verify the software was created in the country which you live in.
What three elements are required for a computer to perform useful tasks?
The hardware, software, and the computer's user.
The computer, Central Processing unit (CPU), and Random Access Memory (RAM).
The Hardware, monitor, and printer.
A Mouse, keyboard, and the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Which of these is a NOT a "generation" of cellular Internet services?
EV-DO
GPRS/EDGE
HSPA+
ARP
How does Plug-and-Play Installation work?
A plug-and-play device can be plugged in and used immediately without requiring a device driver.
When a new device is plugged in, a script plays to instruct the user on the process of installing a device driver.
When a new device is plugged in, the user inserts/plays a CD on which drivers and instructions are provided.
When a user connects a new device, Windows identifies it and attempts to install a new device driver.
Which of these is a plain text file a website creates when you visit it?
Cookie
URL
UNC
Donut
Which of these is NOT a form of malware?
Spyware
Virus
Adware
Software
How can you modify your File Explorer options to allow you to view hidden files?
Use the View tab under the File Explorer Options applet.
Modify the properties of the File Explorer window by clicking on the Properties button.
Select the hidden files in the File Explorer window, right-click, and select view.
Use the Change Security and Maintenance Settings in the Control Panel.
Of the following tags, which does NOT belong to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)?
<!DOCTYPE>
<body>
<h7>
<p>
Which of these is a protocol used to upload and download files between clients and servers?
FTP
OCR
HFC
NFC
What is the main purpose of the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?
The computer performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) to check that monitor display settings are correct.
The computer performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure the printer powers up correctly.
The computer performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) to check that the main components work and then loads Windows.
The computer performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) to check that the computer is plugged in and receiving power.
The market for workstation operating systems is divided into three main sections. Which of the following is NOT one of those?
Network Operating System (NOS)
Enterprise Client
Mainframe OS
Home Client
When troubleshooting a computer for a specific issue, what information do you need when searching the internet for possible solutions?
You should obtain the serial number in order to find solutions related to your specific computer.
You should obtain the processor type in order to find solutions related to your specific computer.
You should obtain the manufacturer name in order to find solutions related to your specific computer.
You should obtain the computer model in order to find solutions related to your specific computer.
In the context of programming languages such as JAVA, what does the acronym OOP best represent?
Obsolete-Object Programming (OOP)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Ordered-Operational Programming (OOP)
Outside-Object Programming (OOP)
Which of the following best represents the way data moves through a computer system?
Processing, storage, input, and output.
Output, input, processing, and storage.
Processing, input, output, and storage.
Input, processing, output, and storage.
In the area of workplace surveillance, what is monitoring data communications and employee's behavior called?
Security assurance
Monitoring data
Physical monitoring
Eavesdropping/wiretapping
What are the two important components that can be increased to improve video?
Size of pixels and the number of colors.
Software and driver versions.
The number of pixels and the refresh speed.
Number of colors and bus size.
What is used to prove a program was created by a trustworthy software publisher?
Operating System (OS)
Digital certificate
Applications (or Apps)
Web Applications
Which of these is an Availability concern?
Destruction
Replay
Snooping
Impersonation
Which best defines throughput rate of a device at any given time?
The measurement of voltage being input into the power supply.
The measurement of information stored on an external hard drive.
The measurement of data transferred between computers over a network.
The maximum amount of data allowed to be transferred over a network.
When considering application interaction, an example of programmatic access can be best defined as what?
A software application that can interact with a database either using SQL commands or using SQL commands stored as procedures in the database.
Administrators might use an administrative tool, such as phpMyAdmin, to connect and sign in to an RDBMS
An application might use a database "in the background" without the user really being aware of its presence.
Providing a GUI for users to select actions to perform on the database, which then converts those selections to the SQL statements that will be executed.
Where does the Central Processing Unit (CPU) live in a computer?
On the hard disk.
On the motherboard.
On the network.
On the back of the computer.
Which of these is a Disaster Recovery concern?
Contingency Planning
Fault tolerance
Prioritization
Network Redundancy
You created a folder called MyFiles under the root in a Windows file system. How would that folder be identified?
C:/MyFiles
C:\root\Myfiles
C:\MyFiles
\MyFiles
Which best describes an Information Technology (IT) system?
When a system processes information and stores it.
When a system is activated and engaged by a user.
When a system processes, stores, and transfers information.
When a system utilized the TCP/IP model to transfer data across the network.
Of the following, which language is typically used with markup language?
C++
CSS
C#
COBOL
Which Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) has only striping with parity?
RAID 1
RAID 10
RAID 5
RAID 6
What is the physical address of a network interface called?
IP address
MAC address
URL address
Postal address
Which of these is NOT a social engineering attack?
Dumpster diving
Impersonation
Denial-of-service
Shoulder surfing
Which of these is an Integrity concern?
Man-in-the-middle
Social engineering
Wiretapping
Denial of service
What is the purpose of a NIC card?
It increases the speed of video streaming.
It allows the computer to connect to network.
It sends video signals to a display device.
It provides extra ports for peripherals.
Why would you virtualize an environment?
To increase hardware redundancy across multiple physical workstations.
To use hardware and software resources effectively, as well as potentially to save time and money.
To allow remote access through a virtual private network (VPN) for users.
To implement cloud storage on a system.
Which of the following enable you to create segments of code that you can reuse?
Neither procedures nor functions.
Procedures
Functions
Both procedures and functions.
Which of the following is an example of a compressed file format?
rtf
exe
zip
png
Which part of the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad deals with information storage?
Accessibility
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Why is RAM an example of a volatile storage device?
Ram is not enclosed in a protective case, and is more easily damaged than a hard drive.
Ram chips can easily be removed from the motherboard.
Data stored in RAM is only stored as long as there is a power source sending constant power to the chip.
Ram can easily be upgraded and replaced in most sizes and brands of computer systems.
In an application's properties, which tab is useful for troubleshooting as it will let you know whether you are running a version with the latest patches?
Security
Compatibility
Details
General
Select the best example of using dual monitors with multiple windows in Extended mode:
A sales rep uses a PowerPoint presentation at a meeting, with the keyboard, mouse, and one monitor facing him, and the second monitor facing a group of customers.
A programmer writes HTML code on one monitor and tests the web page changes in a browser on the other monitor.
An accountant uses both monitors side-by-side to stretch out one Excel spreadsheet so that it can be displayed in its entirety.
A football coach attaches a second, larger monitor to a laptop, so that the PC screen image can display on the larger monitor instead.
Software programs that let users do useful things with their computer, such as create and edit documents are known as what?
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Operating System (OS)
Applications (or Apps)
Device Drivers
In theory, it is possible to read the information in each table of a database manually. What tool can be used to view information more efficiently?
Data Persistence
Creation
Import
Queries
What functionality can turn off a mobile device's Wi-Fi without shutting off the device?
Airplane mode
Screen lock
Forget network
HPSA+
Which of the following is Task Manager commonly used for?
To close an application using the "X" in the upper-right corner of the application window.
To end an unresponsive process that cannot be closed from the application window itself.
To shut down the operating system before going home after work.
To launch a program because the icon is no longer on the desktop.
Which is NOT an example of a Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)?
Oracle Database
Microsoft Office Excel
Microsoft Office Access
MySQL
Select the one UNTRUE statement in regard to system memory.
RAM is random access memory and is non-volatile storage.
System memory is much faster than accessing data in a mass storage system, such as a hard disk.
If there isn't enough room in RAM, the memory space can be extended by using virtual memory.
Memory is the main storage space for programs and data when the computer is running.
What do we call an online network where instead of a central server, each client contributes resources to the network?
Peer-to-Peer
Smartsheet
FTP
Telnet
