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COMPTIA IT 1

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 57mins

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Class
Date
1.

You are helping a user with a website that doesn't want to load. Which of the following troubleshooting actions should be tried first to determine if the website itself has a problem?

a)

Disconnect and reconnect the network cable or USB adapter

b)

Open a different website

c)

Reinstall the web browser

d)

Contact the Internet service provider

2.

Your company has just patented a process it has no intention of producing. Which of the following describes what the company is doing?

a)

Enabling other companies to freely use the process

b)

Preventing other companies from using the process

c)

Becoming a patent troll

d)

Filing for a registered trademerk

3.

You are sitting in an airport terminal awaiting a connecting flight. A fellow passenger is playing "Angry Birds" but can't make a phone call. Which of the following should be checked first?

a)

Wireless

b)

Airplane Mode

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Power

4.

You are evaluating two laptop computers. One of them has a faster processor than the other. Which of the following is a correct statement about these computers?

a)

The computer with the faster processor has more RAM then the other one

b)

The processor has no effect on system performance

c)

There is not enough information to determine which computer will perform needed tasks faster

d)

The computer with the faster processor will perform all tasks faster

5.

You are creating a digital music (MP3) file from a music track on one of your CDs. Which of the following settings is best if you want to create a high-quality file?

a)

320Kbps compression

b)

Any setting will work because quality is based on the original track, not the MP3 compression settings

c)

64Kbps compression

d)

32-bit compression

6.

You are examining a computer you want to buy. It needs to have at least two USB ports with a transfer rate of 5Gbps. It has two USB 2.0 ports with a transfer rate of 5Gbps. It has two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and one USB 3.1 Gen 2 port. Does this computer meet the requirements?

a)

Yes, there are three ports that are fast enough

b)

Yes, all five ports are fast enough

c)

No, none of these ports are fast enough

d)

No, only the USB 3.1 Gen 2 port is fast enough

7.

You need to send a 15MB text and image document created in Microsoft Word to a client. Their email service can only accept 10MB files. Which of the following will create a file the other user can review most easily?

a)

Save the file in Rich Text Format and find out if the client can open the file

b)

Edit the file into two or more smaller files and email each seperately

c)

Save the file as a series of JPG screen captures

d)

Save the file as a high-quality PDF

8.

Which of the following accurately lists measurements in order from largest to smallest?

a)

Megabyte, kilobyte, petabyte

b)

Petabyte, gigabyte, megabyte

c)

Gigabyte, kilobyte, megabyte

d)

Petabyte, kilobyte, megabyte

9.

A processor clock cycle consists of which of the following?

a)

Space between each pulse

b)

Rising and falling edges of pulse

c)

Two pulses and space between the pulses

d)

Pulse and rest

10.

Select the correct pairing of binary measurements and size in bytes

a)

1GB=1,000,000,000

b)

1MB= 1,000,000

c)

1MB= 1,048,576

d)

1KB=1,048,576

11.

Which of the following is a correct statement about processor type and memory size?

a)

A 64-bit processor can manage up to 232 of RAM

b)

A 64-bit processor can manage up to 64GB of RAM

c)

A 32-bit processor can manage up to 4GB of RAM

d)

A 32-bit processor can manage up to 32MB of RAM

12.

You are using Windows to determine the amount of space left on a hard disk. Which of the following statements is accurate about how Windows displays the capacity?

a)

Windows displays binary MB or GB and bytes

b)

Windows reports only binary MB or GB capacity, you must calculate the bytes manually

c)

Windows uses a pie chart to display capacity

d)

You must calculate the binary MB or GB capacity manually from the bytes listed

13.

Reviewing operating system and application update logs is part of which troubleshooting step?

a)

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects

b)

Implement the solution or escalate as necessary

c)

Identify the problem

d)

Establish a theory of probable cause

14.

Setting up staff training to avoid phishing and social engineering is an example of which of the following?

a)

testing the theory

b)

preventive measures

c)

establishing a plan of action

d)

identifying the problem

15.

Resetting the CMOS is not an example of troubleshooting which of the following components?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Power

d)

Motherboard

16.

Which of the following components uses TCP/IP configuration settings?

a)

Storage

b)

RAM

c)

Network adapter

d)

Display

17.

How can you capture a BIOS/UEFI/firmware setup screen?

a)

Press the PrintScreen key

b)

Use Alt+C keys

c)

Use your smartphone's camera

d)

Use a screen snipping program

18.

The scanner driver is an example of which of the following?

a)

Subsystem

b)

Software

c)

Hardware

d)

Firmware

19.

You are preparing to test an internal SATA hard drive. Which of the following is not part of the storage subsystem?

a)

BIOS/firmware settings

b)

SATA cable

c)

Power connector

d)

USB port

20.

Identify symptoms is part of which step?

a)

Step 6: Implement the solution or escalate

b)

Step 2: Research knowledge base/Internet

c)

Step 1: Identify the problem

d)

Step 4: Test the thoery

21.

Select the correct order for these steps:

a. Test the theory

b. Research knowledge base/ Internet

c. Identify the problem

d. Document findings

a)

d, a, c, b

b)

d, c, b, a

c)

a, b, c, d

d)

c, b, a, d

22.

A speed monitoring cable is used by which of the following subsystems?

a)

Storage

b)

Display

c)

Power

d)

Cooling

23.

In the process of repairing a "dead" computer, you wind up swapping the power supply, the RAM, and the video card, in that order, keeping each of the replacement parts connected as you swapped the next one. The computer now works. Which of the following is a correct statement of what happened?

a)

We don't know if the power supply and the RAM are defective

b)

The RAM was the problem

c)

All of the replaced parts were defective

d)

The power supply was the problem

24.

If the theory is confirmed (confirmed root cause), you should determine the next steps to resolve the problem. What should you do if he theory is not confirmed?

a)

Question users

b)

EStablish a new theory or escalate

c)

Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures

d)

Duplicate the problem, if possible

25.

You are applying the troubleshooting methodology steps in order to fix a user's laser printer that won't print. While establishing a theory of probable cause, what should you do first?

a)

Change the toner cartridge

b)

Approach multiple problems individually

c)

Question the obvious

d)

Duplicate the problem, if possible

26.

What are the first and last steps of the troubleshooting methodology?

a)

Establish a theory of probable cause and implement the solution or escal;te s necessary

b)

Research knowledge base/Internet, if applicable, and verify full system functionality

c)

Identify the problem and document findings/lessons learned, actions, and outcomes

d)

Test the theory to determine the cause and establish a plan of action

27.

You are attempting to identify an operating system application-related problem for a user. Where would be a great place to gather information from?

a)

The network log

b)

The users Pictures folder

c)

A second-tier help desk support technician

d)

The operating system application log

28.

The user is attempting to open a picture and sees an error message instead. When you have the user open another picture in the same folder, the picture opens normally. Which of the following is most likely the cause?

a)

App failure

b)

Hardware p[roblem

c)

Picture file corrupted

d)

Firmware problem

29.

You select three copies of the second page of a document for printing. You are preparing to perform which task?

a)

Output

b)

Processing

c)

Input

d)

Storage

30.

Which of the following best expresses the relationship of data and information?

a)

Data is the source of information

b)

Data is the same as information

c)

Data and information are not related

d)

Information must be gathered to create data

31.

In the process of turning data into information, which of the following comes first?

a)

Gather data

b)

Make decisions influenced by the data

c)

Ignore data that conflicts with your feelings

d)

Analyze data

32.

Your company has applied for a service mark on a service name. Which of the following marks would be used initially and after the service mark is registered?

a)

(R)

b)

TM (R)

c)

SM (R)

d)

SM (c)

33.

Which of the following describes what copyleft does?

a)

Copyleft allows an open source app to be modified, but prevents the modified version from being modified by others

b)

Copyleft negates a copyright

c)

Copyleft discourages the adaptation of open source software

d)

Copyleft allows an open source app and its modified versions to be modified freely by other

34.

Company ABC is suing Company XYZ for patent infringement. If company ABC's patents don't really apply to Company XYZ's product, what is Company ABC doing?

a)

Being a patent king

b)

Being a patent troll

c)

Being a trademark violator

d)

Being a copyright infringer

35.

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects what data correlation does?

a)

Determining how one factor causes another factor

b)

Determining the statistical relationship between two types of data

c)

Deciding that two types of data are identical

d)

Determining that both types of data are caused by a third type of data

36.

You receive a memo about a recent report labeled "too much, MEGO". WHich of the following is the best explanation of what needs to be fixed?

a)

Make report longer

b)

Add more background detail

c)

Add pie charts

d)

Reduce background detail

37.

Your company has trademarked "We make sprockets as easy as 1-2-3" for its sprocket business. When the company starts selling sprockets in a different state, the legal department discovers that another business is using the same trademark. Which of the following might best help preserve your company's investment in the trademark?

a)

Sue the other company

b)

Try to register the trademark

c)

Change the trademark into a service mark

d)

Abandon the trademark

38.

Your company has decided to switch from physical distribution of its commercial software to using digital distribution via download. You discover a large company has downloaded your software and figured out how to install the software and make it run without paying for it. Which of the following should your company do?

a)

Check to see if the software patent covers downloadable software

b)

Make sure the download site has a proper trademark

c)

Take legal action for copyright infringement

d)

Nothing. Downloadable software is always free

39.

Your supervisor has asked you to generate a document from data that will provide useful information and lead to a data-driven decision. WHat is this called?

a)

Microsoft Word analysis

b)

Database mining

c)

Meaningful reporting

d)

Data correlation

40.

Which of the following represents a statistical relationship between two type of data?

a)

Data extrapolation

b)

Intellectual data property (IDP)

c)

Data correlation

d)

Data capture and collection

41.

Which of the following is a legal right used to prevent unauthorized parties from copying an invention?

a)

Patent

b)

End-user license agreement (EULA)

c)

Service mark

d)

Registered trademark

42.

What are inventions, writings, art, photography, computer programs, and other creations of the min considered?

a)

Copyright of the thinkers (ColT)

b)

Digital products

c)

Intellectual property

d)

PII

43.

Which of the following best describes digital security?

a)

Information that is stored electronically and can be retrieved or transmitted in a private fashion through cryptographic functions

b)

Encrypted data that has been unencrypted , interpreted, and processed to become meaningful for a particular question, situation, lor requirement

c)

Processes, methods, and attitudes leading to protecting data, information, processes, and personal information held by an organization

d)

Being safe and comfortable in a controlled environment

44.

You have recently developed a new video game and believe it will be the next huge hit. You want to call it "Fortnite: Two-weeks to victory!" Where would you check to see if this name is already taken and if you can even juse this title?

a)

The Intellectual Property Office

b)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

c)

The Library of Congress

d)

Epic Games, Inc.

45.

Which of the following is equal to 1024 bytes?

a)

MB

b)

Bit

c)

GB

d)

KB

46.

To calculate the number of binary MB in a decimal number, which of the following formulas should be used?

a)

Divide the value by 1,000,000

b)

Multiply the value by 1024

c)

Multiply the value by 1,048,576

d)

Divide the value by 1,048,576

47.

What is the approximate size in binary GB of a DVD+R disc that holds about 4.7 billion bytes?

a)

4.37

b)

3.48

c)

8.34

d)

4.7

48.

Choose the largest value from the following list.

a)

0.78GB

b)

1500KB

c)

1,000,000,000 bytes

d)

950MB

49.

Choose the largest unit of measure from the following list.

a)

PB

b)

GB

c)

MB

d)

TB

50.

Clock speed measures which of the following?

a)

Device throughput

b)

Data transfer rate

c)

Processor cycles per second

d)

Memory throughput

51.

Which of the following is the slowest clock rate?

a)

4Gz

b)

4770MHz

c)

2.7GHz

d)

2500MHz

52.

Which of the following is a correct statement about clock speed and CPU performance?

a)

Any processor with a faster clock speed than another performs tasks more quickly

b)

A processor's clock speed is controlled by the real time clock chip on the motherboard

c)

A processor's clock speed is one of the factors determining CPU performance

d)

Internal design has no effect on CPU performance

53.

Which of the following orders would you use at the Boolean Hamburger stand if ou want to get a burger with pickle and ketchup but no mustard or onions?

a)

Burger AND mustard OR onions NOT ketchup OR pickle

b)

Burger AND pickle NOT ketchup OR mustard OR onions

c)

Burger AND ketchup AND pickle NOT mustard NOT onions

d)

Burger AND pickle AND ketchup OR mustard OR onions

54.

Which data type refers to a single character or a single-character variable?

a)

Boolean

b)

Numbers

c)

Strings

d)

Char

55.

Which type of logic is used to determine if a circuit is charged or on (1) or not charged or off (0)?

a)

Integers

b)

Floats

c)

Boolean

d)

Strings

56.

Which of the following can be expressed using powers of ten or powers of two?

a)

Char

b)

Boolean

c)

Floats

d)

Strings

57.

What are numbers with floating-point decimals that contain more then seven digits and up to 15 digits total known as?

a)

Boolean algebra

b)

Double or double-precision

c)

64-bit single precision

d)

Logic gate

58.

Which of the following activities is not considered an input?

a)

Typing

b)

Scanning

c)

Printing

d)

Recording

59.

When a file is changed, saving the file is an example of which activity?

a)

Processing

b)

Input

c)

Output

d)

Storage

60.

A GPU helps to process information you see onscreen. What other activity does it do?

a)

No other activity

b)

Input

c)

Storage

d)

Output

61.

When the user edits a photo, this is an example of which of the following?

a)

Output

b)

Stsorage

c)

Input

d)

Processing

62.

Where are the changes to a file located before the changes are saved?

a)

CPU

b)

Storage

c)

RAM

d)

GPU

63.

A sound card is an example of which type of device?

a)

I/O

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Processing

64.

You have taken pictures with your digital camera. When you transfer them to your computer directly from your camera, you camera is being used as which of the following types of devices?

a)

Storage

b)

Processing

c)

Output

d)

Input

65.

An all-in-one unit contains a printer and scanner. When printing, the unit is an output device. When scanning the unit is which of the following?

a)

Processing

b)

Output

c)

Input

d)

Storage

66.

Which of the following devices is an I/O device?

a)

Projector

b)

Scanner

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Multifunction device

67.

The location of a file is referred to as which of the following?

a)

Output

b)

Storage

c)

Processing

d)

Input

68.

Connecting a microphone to a sound card prepares it to perform which of the following activities?

a)

Storage

b)

Input

c)

Output

d)

Processing

69.

A network adapter is an example of which type of device?

a)

Storage

b)

I/O

c)

Input

d)

Processing

70.

As you use a barcode reader to checkin new products, you are performing which of the following?

a)

Storage

b)

Processing

c)

Input

d)

Output

71.

The microphone/line-in jacks on a sound card are input devices. The speaker jacks are examples of which of the following?

a)

Output

b)

Storage

c)

I/O

d)

Processing

72.

From the digital camera's perspective, a USB port is an output device. When you connect the USB cable from the camera to transfer pictures to your computer, the USB port on your computer is what type of device?

a)

Processing

b)

Input

c)

Storage

d)

Output

73.

A flash drive performs all but one of the following functions during use. Which one?

a)

Storage

b)

Input

c)

Output

d)

Processing

74.

Some multifunction devices have built-in flash card readers. When you insert a memory card and the contents of the card are transferred to your PC, this is an example of which of the following?

a)

Storage

b)

Input

c)

Processing

d)

Output

75.

You are using a video editor to add slow-motion effects to a video. Which of the following tasks i being performed?

a)

Output

b)

Storage

c)

Input

d)

Processing

76.

You are viewing a 3D rendering on a projector. Which of the following components performed the rendering?

a)

SSD

b)

Projector

c)

GPU

d)

Printer