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Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins
Printing a file so that the paper must be held sideways to read it is known as ___________printing.
diagonal
portrait
landscape
sunrise
Alex isnt sure if his spreadsheet will fit onto one page. Which print option he use to see how many pages are needed to print his spreadsheet?
Quick Print
Print Preview
Fast Print
To quickly print a document, which keystrokes shortcut should be used?
Alt+F4
Alt+Tab
Crtl+Esc
Crtl+P
Transfering or synchronizing data betwen a PC and a smartphone can be done with a cable or with a/an
Stylus
Wireless Connection
Touch Sensitive pad
Optical Keyboard
A/An______is an address for a web page or other resource on the Internet.
FTP
HTTP
URL
ARP
Create backup files and upload them offsite because
duplicate copies of files are needed when there is more than one computer system in an organization
data on storage devices might be destroyed because of natural disasters, hardware failure, or human error
different operating systems require multiple copies of the same file
different users might require access to the same data at the same time
The use of all caps in an email message is commonly understood as
important
laziness
humorous
shouting
Which of the following best describes the use of emoticons in a business email?
Emoticons should never be used in a business email
Emoticons should only be used sparingly in business emails
Emoticons should only be used in communications with your boss to show how ypu truly feel about a subject
Emoticons should be used without limit in business emails
While taking with coworkers about how expensive software is, someone suggests that the software could be downloaded from a file sharing site. The appropriate response is to
give everyone the link to the file sharing site
make a copy, but only for one person
share copies with friends as well as coworkers
state that pirated software is illegal
The greatest risk to a company when downloading pirated copies of software is
Power Supply problems
Memory Errors
Increased Profits
malware/virus infections
The best source to obtain up-to-date device drivers is usually
from the enclosed CD
manufacturer’s website
search engines
motherboard CD
Using peer-to peer software to download music and videos complies with the acceptable use policy if the
supervisor authorizes the download on company computers
peer -to peer administrator authorizes downloads
owner of the copyrighted material authorizes downloads
owner of the copyrighted material cannot be contacted
It is important that air flow be maintained in order to
prevent a power surge
reduce energy use
reduce noise
avoid overheating
This type of monitor uses a cold cathode fluorescent lamp(CCFL) as a backlightfor the display
LED
CRT
LCD
Plasma
The fastest hardrive interface below is
SCSI
EIDE
SATA
PATA
A device initiates a request with the CPU through
A DMA
An IRQ
polling
An MMU
Processor speed is the speed at which the processor
accesses the memory cache
operates external memory
accesses RAM
operates internally
This type of touchscreen monitor is preferred in restaurants, factories, and hospitals due to its high resistance to contaminants and the ability to be used while wearing gloves.
surface acoustice wave
capacitive
resistive
infrared grid
A card containing two RJ-11 connectors is a/an
USB expansion card
internal modem
network card
soundcard
When repairing a computer it is important to replace all covers and knock outs to
increase electromagnetic interference
prevent loss of voltage
maintain proper air flow
improve NIC performance
To use multi-core processor, the existing system board
can have the BIOS upgraded to match the processor type
must always be replaced
must have the correct socket type and BIOS version
must support every processor type
One difference between RAM and ROM is
the secondary storage medium each requries
that RAM is accessed randomly and ROM is not
that RAM is volatile and ROM is non-volatile
that ROM is volatile and RAM is non-volatile
Which of the following displays require the least amount of power to operate
LED
Plasma
CRT
LCD
An example of an adapter card that accesses the Cloud is
Video Card
NIC
Sound Card
RAID Adapter
A multi-core processor functions as
a CPU with 2 seperate cores, only one capable of accessing the system bus
a CPU with 2 seperate cores, each capable of accessing the system bus
multiple processors on the system board
a taller CPU with two processors stacked
A user wants to increase his or her frames per second for gaming. Which of these is best to install.
an upgraded CPU
two video cards
SSD drive
more system memory
What is a type of random access memory that is on or close to the CPU, and faster to access than regular RAM?
flash
BIOS
cache
CMOS
A customer wants to upgrade memory in his or her laptop. What type of memory is typically used?
RIMM
EDO-RAM
SO-DIMM
DIMM
Memory chips are used in ____storage devices to read and write data.
magnetic
solid State
optical
external
What devices is best used to remove excess heat from some ICs inside the computer?
Passive Heat Sink
Integrated
Thermostat
fan
cooler
sets
What is the leading cause of overheating in home computers?
Too much
RAM
Incorrect
Powersupply
dust and pet hair
lack of surge
protection
When attached some devices can draw power from the ____port.
HDMI
USB
Serial
Parallel
A/An_____ storage device uses a laser beam to read and write data.
External
Solid State
Optical
Magnetic
Logic circuits in a CPU are made of
Clock Cycles
Transistors
Microprocessor
Registers
User Ids, passwords, and access rights are all considered part of
Logical Security
User Accounting
Personal Information
Login Requirements
A touch screen monitor that uses a distortion in it’s electrostatic field to determine where a user has touched the screen is called a
Surface acoustic wave monitor
Resistive Monitor
CRT Monitor
Capacitive Monitor
The main purpose of a NIC is to ____ on the network
provide control of internet usage
transmit and receive data
create user names
identify the server
Before powering on a newly built computer it is most important to confirm that the____is plugged in.
hard drive
case fan
CPU cooling fan
optical drive
A common upgrade for onboard stereo sound is to add
a sub woofer
bigger speakers
more memory
a 5.1 sound card
A feature that allows certain hardware to directly access the system memory and bypasses the CPU is
DMA
IRQ
ATX
PCI
A user tells the technician that her machine locks up intermittently. What is the most likely issue?
inoperable NIC
dust and pet hair
inadequate power supply
Loose case pan
A/An ____is the best device for preventing damage from electrical spikes.
Surge Suppressor
High power magnet
extension cord
ground fault interrupter
A laptop will not stay on unless the power plug is held in a certain position. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
system lacks a UPS connection
failing AC adapter
loose DC connector
faulty CMOS battery
Verifying critical Windows settings and cleaning up the hard drive should be done at least ____to keep the computer performiong well.
once a day
once a month
once every 6 months
once a year
To share a local printer using Windows, ____ must be installed.
Post Script
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing
Remote Assistance
To protect a user’s computer during a lightning storm, the best device a user can install is a/an
UPS
Power Strip
Line Conditioner
Generator
When installing a new CPU, the technician should apply _____to assist in heat dissipation.
silver paint
insulation
thermal paste
adhesive
Step two in the troubleshooting process is
establish theory of probable cause
establish plan of action to resolve problem
test the theory
document the outcome
When working with a customer’s computer, one of the first thing to be done is to
format hard drive
backup user data and settings
inspect all cables
run diagnostics software
A laptop screen appears to be off. After closer inspection, the tech notices that the screen is just dim. After trying to increase the brightness, the problem persists. What part may need to be replaced?
polarized bulb
battery
AC adapter
backlight
A user’s laptop has a built-in wireless NIC and cannot see the network. The first course of action to take on the laptop would be to check
If the wireless is turned on
If the wireless adapter is disabled
If the correct IP is used
If the BIOS is corrupt
When checking Device Manager on a laptop, the technician notices an issue with a device labled Human interface Device. Which of the following is most likely having an issue?
touch pad
LCD Display
flash drive
Wireless NIC
A good preventive maintenance plan should include a current backup of important files documents, registry and
Operating
System Files
RAM Access
Owners Manual
Temp Files
The final step a tech takes when troubleshooting a user’s problem is
gather info
test theories
document the solution
develop an action plan
A printer prints a page with the output of “@#$^*!^%%^*^@$846&$” the tech should
replace the fuser
replace the toner cartridge
update or replace the driver
A small piece of computer program code that replaces or updates a part of the softwre already installed is a
Security Suite
Software Patch
Web Applet
Custom Installation
If the computer recognizes a new USB device but cannot use it, typically there is a problem with the
device driver
operating system
antivirus program
device manager
A laser printout with text that can be easily rubbed off is the result of which device failing?
fuser
corona wire
cleaning blade
toner cassette
After updating the driver for a video card, the monitor no longer displays a resolution greater than 800 by 600. What should be done first in troubleshooting?
Turn the monitor off for 30 secs and turn it back on.
roll back the driver to the previously installed version
Upgrade the monitor to a more compatible version
Check to see the video cable is properly connected
A repeating black line on printed pages is an indicator of
a damaged corona wire
a damaged drum
low toner
a bad fuser
A user complains about the office inkjet printer not printing all of the colors. What is the most likely problem?
the fusers are not working
the ink cartridges need to be replaced
the printer drivers are not installed correctly
Windows print spooler service is disabled
A customer brings a system into the help desk for a second visit. The technician notices that the time and date are incorrect again. After scanning the system for any viruses or malware the system is uncontaminated. The technician should replace the
date analyzer
internal clock
CMOS battery
System board
What is the first step in the trouble shooting process for solving a user’s problem when printing to a print server?
document the problem
print a test page
identify the symptoms
reinstall the print drivers
While installing an SATA hard drive the technician notices the hard drive is not recognizing when accessing BIOS setup. Which of the following should be done next?
Check the CMOS jumper for proper placement
verify the BIOS autodetection is enabled
restart the machine and re-enter the BIOS to see if it recognizes the drive
verify the memory modules are seated correctly
An impact printer is printing dim or incompletet characters. After replacing the ink ribbon, the problem persists. What is the most likely problem?
misfiring solenoids in the printhead
the print server is misconfigured
the printer needs more memory
the print head is misaligned
The customer complains the desktop icons are too large. The technician should
change the screen resolution
replace the power inverter
change the refresh rate
update display driver
When using a laptop the best way to conserve battery life is to
increase the brightness of the display
use the Power saver option in Power Management
use the Optimized performance option in Power Management
always keep the laptop plugged in
A technician has determined that a video problem is hardware- related. The system does not have a separate video card. The most likely source of the problem is the
power supply
sound card
motherboard
network card
What can a technician do in order to prevent paper jams in a laser printer?
fan the paper out so that sheets do not stick together
load the paper tray so that it is no more than half full
unplug the printer then plug it back in
replace the developer
A newly installed ink cartridge on an inkjet printer will not print. The technician should first check if the
fuser has not had time to heat up
wrong paper is being used
printer drivers need to be updated
nozzel cover might still be in place
To install multiple Windows OS versions on a computer, always
format the hard drive as FAT16
install the most current version first
install the oldest version first
install multiple hard drives
The active partition on a harddirve tells the
tech how to resize the partition
tech how to create an extended partition
BIOS where to look for the bootable operating system
harddrive to ignore any other partitions during bootup
Scandisk indentifies, tracks and tries to fix
spyware and malwre infections
errors in the MBR
Errors in the tracks
Errors in RAM
How can a user initiate a Windows 10 command interface
cmd
command
tracert
ipconfig
When navigating the file system and running applications within an operating system, use either a graphical user interface (GUI) or a
client server access (CSA)
command line interface (CLI)
Graphical icon interface (GI)
Video streaming application (VSA)
During bootup, which sequence must a technician follow to get to the recovery options in windows 7?
F2, then choose safe mode
F8, then choose safe mode with networking
F2, then choose safe mode with networking
F8, then choose repair your computer
Which of the following represents the location of the Linux root partition?
#
/
\
c:\
Directories that are nested within other directories are referred to as _____ directories
sub
transient
child
secondary
BIOS is a type of
firmware
malware
Battery
CPU
To troubleshoot problems with older programs on windows 7 computers, a technician can run them in
DOS shell
compatibility mode
safe mode
troubleshooting
In windows, what could a technician do to find a list of services that start when a system boots up?
look at the first tab of the system properties
look in the documents and settings folder
check in the windows /system32 folder
run the msconfig system configuration utility
When prompted, choose____to install a new OS on a computer without losing all the files and data
upgrade
format the hard drive
clean install
repair
What is the best way to cold boot a PC?
Pull out the AC power cord while the PC is running then plug it back in
shut down the PC wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power switch
switch on power and immediately press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del then immediately press the reset button
In windows which of the following would a tech use to check the version of an installed driver?
automatic updates
add or remove programs
device manager
security center
What should a technician do if he or she notices a computer starting to act erratically after installing an update for windows 10?
uninstall the update
upgrade to windows 11
run task manager and terminate the update
reinstall the OS
Which of the following is a graphic user interface (GUI) used by linux
Ubuntu
Asterisk
Gnome
IOS
In a command line interface, the ___indicates that the computer is waiting for a user response.
prompt
password
menu
submenu
Which of the following the folders contains the kernel and firmware for a Linux computer
/b/
c
aaa
/boot
Which command would allow a user to log in as the root user from a Linux command line interface (CLI)?
root
admin
su-
login
Which of the following is the correct path for the Public folder on a windows 7 computer?
c:/windows/public
c:\program files\public
c:\users\public
c:\public
Which of the following windows utilities can be used to terminate a non-responsive program?
task manager
system restore
control panel
programs and features
At a command prompt, which utility scans a hard drive for problems with the file system and also for bad sectors.
chkdsk
msconfig
regedit
taskman
If a technician wants to display detailed information about significant issues on a windows computer they can open
task manager
event viewer
registry
performance monitor
Which of the following operating systems is considered open source?
UNIX
windows 10
OS X
LINUX
Which user account in LINUX is the same as the administrator account in Windows?
root
supervisor
admin
guest
A windows desktop would be considered which type of interface?
DSI
CUI
graphic user interface (GUI)
Command Line Inteface (CLI)
The primary function of the BIOS is to
detect viruses
initialize component hardware
access the registry
load a printer drive
Formatting the hard drive and installing a new operating system, is considered a/an
administrative install
upgrade
controlled install
clean install
Which of the following is an example of a NOS?
Windows 7
Windows 2008 R2
Windows 11
Windows 10
Which of the following commands will allow the technician to view a computer’s registry?
system32
view registry
regedit
windows reg
Where does a technician go to remove an installed program on a Windows 7 computer?
start control panel system and security uninstall a program
start control panel programs uninstall a program
command prompt uninstall program “program name”
desktop recycle bin empty
IP to MAC address mappings are derived fron a/an _______maintained on each device.
POP account
ARP cache
host file
mailing list
Use bluetooth technology for connecting
a wired accessories
802.11 devices
wireless accessories
EIA/TIA devices
A device that allows wireless connection to a WLAN is calles a/an
CSU/DSU
access point
switch
repeater
A user running DSL from home cannot get on the internet. After checking the cables, the user runs the IPCONFIG command and finds that no address is assigned. What should be done next?
connect the computer directly to the phone jack
apply the latest security updates
check the voltage coming into the computer
check that the modem is turned on
A user on a PC sends a request to the server(remote system), and the server then processes the request and sends the answer back to the user. This is an example of a
client/server
fourth generation language
peer to peer architecture
third generation language
What is the most appropriate first course of action when an end user calls to complain when 3 unsuccessful attempts to log on to the network
tell the user the account will have to be reset
Escalate the problem to a supervisor
Ask the user if anyone else is having trouble logging in
yell the user to restart the computer and retry to log in
What is the most appropriate first course of action when an end user calls to complain when 3 unsuccessful attempts to log on to the network
tell the user the account will have to be reset
Escalate the problem to a supervisor
Ask the user if anyone else is having trouble logging in
yell the user to restart the computer and retry to log in
A critical component to effective teamwork
mirroring
arrogance
role playing
preparation
After replacing the power supply in a customers computer, the tech notices that the onboard NIC card is not functioning. What is the first course of action that should be taken.
Call the customer and tell him that the NIC is not functioning and ask him if he would want it fixed
Call the customer and tell him it will cost extra to fix the NIC
Do nothing. The NIC has nothing to do with the power supply.
Fix the problem and tell him when he picks up the computer
When a tech encounters aproblem that he cant solve, consulting a team member that is at a higher level is called
expediting
escalating
elevating
extrapolating
If a user with a problem suggests a solution that is definitely wrong, the tech should
politely suggest the correct answer as an alternate
leave and let the customer fix the problem himself
argue with the customer about the solution
tell the user to try his solution
Teamwork is essential to customer service because
reaching solutions to problems happen quicker
staff meetings generate more discussion among the group
working in teams generates more profit
working together uses each persons talents
A type of virus that copies itself repeatedly using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network is called
trojan
worm
payload
boot sector virus
The group where users are included for backward compatibility and possess limited admin privilege's is
backup operators
admins
clients
power users
Select the most secure passwords from the list below
93NIghKl
qwerty
078uhBU*38
habaconn68
Installing a copy of your friends Microsoft office on another computer using his key is called
cost effective
software piracy
acceptable behavior
file sharing
An unintended result of posting personal information on social media site can lead to
crahing your browser
identity theft
pop-ups
more friend requests
In order to funtion properly on a website HTTPS requires
symmetric key
security token
digital certificate
secure password
A network tech is charged with making the wireless network more secure.The network admin wants people passing the building from seeing the wireless network. The tech should
enable wpa
enable SSID broadcast
disable SSID broadcast
disable WEP
Once a user purchases software with a single-use license, the user may
allow a friend to copy the software on to another computer
copy the software to the network to be distributed
allow a family member to copy the software
copy the software to another disk for backup
Antivirus programs specifically target computer viruses. A virus is a small piece of software that
rarely harms a computer
is always easy to remove
may enter computers from unpatched vulnerabilities
is blocked as long as the virus protection is turned on
Attempting to gather personal information about an individual by interaction on a social media site is an example of
social engineering
phishing
identity theft
cyber stalking
Which account should be disabled for network resource security?
every user account
guest account
backup operator account
super-admin account
Which of the following is intended to correct OS problems, and addresses security vulnerabilities
product activation
signature update
spyware definition
service packs
Which of the following best helps protect computers fro OS flaws
UPS and surge suppressors
drivers and applications
freeware and shareware
patches and updates
Rouge anti-spyware
loads with the users permission and must be run in admin mode
should be used with rouge anti-virus software to protect the computer
falsely reports the presence of spyware to direct the user to purchase the product
is created by software engineers to protect clients from spyware
A malicous program thta presents itself as a legitimate program is a
virus
worm
spam
trojan
A firewall can be best described as a
a system or group of systems that enforces an access control policy between 2 networks
a system or group of systems that scans an enviromentfor viruses, spyware, and spam
a physical wall
a physical wall that protects the data center
When visiting a social media site, a malware or virus infection may result from
clicking a embedded link
updating a profile
opening a private message
uploading pictures
Users are experiencing long delays in reaching a particular site. To investigate the problem, the computer tech decides to check for delays caused by any intermediary routers. What program should a tech run?
tracert
ipconfig
netbios
netstat
While using Windows the BSOD (blue screen of death) generated because of a ?
global page function
memory module error
generic page fault
bad video card
When asked to troubleshoot a network printer that is no longer printing, the tech starts by examining all cables and verifying that they are all attached. The IP settings seem correct. The tech is able to ping the networks gateway but not the printers IP addres. Which of the following would most likely cause the problem?
the printer needs a new maintenance kit
the computer is not enabled in the computers BIOS
the printers NIC is faulty
the printers memory is full
A physical network topology is best described as
a set of rules that govern communication
a network type that prevents collisions of data packets
a method for filtering network traffic to reduce the chance of bottle necks.
b. a network type that prevents collisions of data packets
the arrangement of network hardware nodes nad media within a network structure.
the arrangement of network hardware nodes and media within a network structure.
ipconfig
nslookup
netstat
tcp config
Fiber optic cables allows______ waves to propagate down its length from end to end.
electrical
radio
light
sonic
A tech just installed a new computer system for a new employee. The new employee is able to access work grouped computers but not the internet. What is most likely the problem?
the cable between the workstation and the switch is bad.
the wins configuration is incorrect
the gateway address is incorrect
the NICs MAC address is incorrect
Peer to peer networks
allow workstations to share and access resources without a dedicated server
do not share resources
are remotely administered
are optimized for sharing resources from a single computer with many users
Which command is used to measure the roundtrip time for packets sent from the local host to a destination computer across an IP network?
trace route
ipconfig
netstat
ping
A remote wireless access point receives its electrical power using PoE. What best describes PoE.
power over ethernet
panel over ethernet
power over electrical
performance over electrical
The host number in an IP address designates
a node on the network
which hosts the device can communicate with
which subnet is being addresses
the network to which the host belongs
To use a printer that is attached to the network with its own NIC. Configure the
serial port
TCP/IP port
MAC port
USB port
A remote terminal server system has the ability to provide computing resources to
campus to campus only
station to station only
an exclusive stand alone switch
virtually anywhere in the world
A company adding a new office that is located 2000 feet away from the main office should install_____ cables
thinnet
STP
UTP
multi mode fiber
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