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Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 39mins
A senior manager of a regional office branch needs a payroll report of all staff, to calculate next year's budget. Which program is NOT useful for that?
Accounting software
Project management software
Database software
Spreadsheet software
Which of the following is least likely to pose a substantial risks to an organization,
such as a system intrusion?
Employees using permitted software and services as outlined in the handbook
Employees using social networking
Employees using personally owned devices in the workplace
Employees file sharing on P2P networks
Which USB (Universal Serial Bus) version first introduced a SuperSpeed mode?
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.1
What type of graphic device cable sends video and data?
Thunderbolt
Radio Frequency ID (RFID) is a means of tagging and tracking objects using specially-encoded tags. What is a peer-to-peer version of RFID?
NIC
NID
NFC
NAS
A user needs to back up a 6 GB (GigaByte) video file from a Windows desktop to a new 64 GB flash drive. An error message warns that the file cannot copy over to the flash drive, due to file size limitations. What does the user need to do?
Reformat the flash drive into HFS.
Reformat the flash drive into NTFS.
Reformat the flash drive into Ext4.
Reformat the flash drive into FAT32.
What problem is Windows' UAC (User Account Control) designed to solve?
Inadequate account authentication
Too many guest accounts
Too many administrative accounts
Elevated privileges
What is NOT one of the features of an application virtualization software such as Citrix XenApp, which installs on a network server instead of individual workstations?
The application can be used on multiple operating systems without being developed as a cross-platform application.
Users can use the application without a network connection.
The data can be made more secure.
The data files are easier to back up.
Which file system allows a file with the name "Encyclopedia:Volume 1.txt"?
HFS+
Ext4
NTFS
FAT32
Which backup storage type best helps mitigate against critical data loss in the risk of fire or theft?
Test restore
System backup
Locally attached storage
Cloud-based storage backup
A home network needs its second printer set as the default printer. The computer runs Windows 10 version 1809. Which page contains the relevant options to complete the setup?
Device Drivers
Devices and Printers
Device Manager
Settings/Devices
A program is a sequence of what?
Flow charts
Attributes
Functions
Instructions
What is the advantage of using DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) over fiber optic in a SOHO
(Small Office Home Office)?
DSL supports faster uplink speeds.
DSL supports faster downlink speeds.
DSL cables perform better over long distances.
DSL is more easily available to individual homes.
A systems administrator is installing a new wireless access point (AP). During installation, the administrator should make sure to complete which of the following?
Change the default password.
Change the SSID to something that helps identify the administrator.
Enable all services on the wireless AP.
Store a hardcopy of a complex password of at least 12 characters.
If one part of the network fails, what should the networking team do to keep the rest of the network operational?
Be convincing or establish trust.
Implement solutions to prevent masquerading.
Focus on the integrity of the data.
Implement network cabling to allow for multiple paths between servers.
Why is scalability an important consideration when choosing to use a database instead of a flat file?
Nonscalable systems have strict limits for the amount of data they can support.
Nonscalable systems have strict limits for the number of users they can support.
Nonscalable systems can only exchange data with other nonscalable systems.
Nonscalable systems increase their costs at the same rate as the number of users that they support.
Which of the following is NOT true about critical data when configuring file backups?
Critical data does not always store in files within a user or shared folder.
Critical data can store within a settings file located within a database.
Replication allows critical data backup, which protects from accidental deletion of a record.
Critical data might include Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
A student is replacing an old computer with a new one, with the help of an external hard drive to transfer the contents of the old computer. The external hard drive arrives with an enclosure. What is the purpose of the enclosure?
The enclosure converts the external hard drive into internal.
The enclosure provides ports to connect the drive to the computer.
The enclosure protects the fragile drive from water damage.
The enclosure converts a 2.5" portable drive into the 3.5" desktop standard.
How is business software different from productivity software?
Business software is for managers and executives, and productivity software is for general office staff.
Business software is for conducting business meetings, and productivity software is for increasing productivity.
Business software is for business owners, and productivity software is for employees.
Business software is for a particular process, and productivity software is for general office functions.
When a general language performs scripting, what does it call on as part of the code?
Query statements
Markup instructions
System commands
Machine code
How much storage does a character data type use?
4 bytes
1 bit
1 byte
8 bytes
For enterprise networks with very large amounts of data to backup, which is best to implement?
Use of personally owned devices
Tape drives
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network
Cloud storage only
Convert the decimal number 42 into binary notation.
101010
11111
100011
1000001
What type of process is the Windows Task Scheduler?
Batch file
Application
Service
Cron job
Which of the following encrypts data at rest?
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
A transport encryption protocol
File-level encryption
A workstation experiences slowdowns while running Microsoft Word. The program does not respond to attempts to close it, therefore the user executes the Task Manager utility to quit the program. What does this fall under?
Disk management
Service management
Process management
Device management
Why do laptops use a heat spreader instead of heatsinks in their cooling system?
Heatsinks are bulky objects with a lot of height.
Heatsinks are too expensive and reserved for high-end systems.
Heatsinks require a lot of extra electricity to run.
Heatsinks are filled with liquid and not conducive to laptop mobility.
What type of programming language has the fastest execution time?
Markup
Scripting
Scripted
Compiled
What is the last step in CompTIA's troubleshooting model?
Verify full system functionality.
Implement preventive measures.
Document lessons learned, actions, and outcomes.
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.
Arrange the Step by Step CompTIA Troubleshooting
Identify the Problem
Establish a Theory of probable cause
Test the theory to determine the cause
Establish a plan to resolve the problem and implement the solution
Verify System Functionality and implement the solution
A user installs VirtualBox on a Linux OS (Operating System). Which class of hypervisor is it?
Type I, because the Linux OS is installed directly on the computer
Type II, because Linux provides the resources for the virtual environment
Type I, because VirtualBox manages the virtual machine environment
Type II, because VirtualBox is a software application within a host operating system
Which of the following is the best example of variety of data in a database?
A string field with data in multiple languages
A table with a string, number, and date fields
A table with a tinyint, integer, float, and decimal fields
A number field with values from -999,999,999,999 to 999,999,999,999
Which of the following will NOT help a network administrator avoid service unavailability due to one or more disks failing?
Fault tolerance
Network redundancy
Contingency plan
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
An attacker successfully connects to an open wireless access point, and proceeds to monitor and capture the plain text traffic on the network. Which of the following integrity concerns does this describe?
A replay attack
A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack
An impersonation attack
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack
What type of database uses a schema?
Relational
Semi-structured
Key/value pair
Document
What is an advantage of the float data type compared to the integer data type?
The float data type consumes less storage.
The float data type is a more natural way of expressing numbers in computing systems.
The float data type is not limited to whole numbers.
The float data type requires less processing time for arithmetic operations.
What type of language is the most difficult to follow?
Compiled
Markup
Assembly
Query
What is the difference between the address length of IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) and IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6)?
IPv4 addresses are 4 bits, and IPv6 addresses are 8 bits.
IPv4 addresses are 32 bits, and IPv6 addresses are 64 bits.
IPv4 addresses are 32 bits, and IPv6 addresses are 128 bits.
IPv4 addresses are 4 bits, and IPv6 addresses are 6 bits.
An attacker taps into a wired network to intercept unencrypted wireless transmissions. Which of the following is a type of confidentiality concern that describes this activity?
Eavesdropping
Social engineering
Snooping
Impersonation
An attacker installs bot malware on multiple machines and launches a coordinated attack against a web service. What type of availability concern does this describe?
Power outage
A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
Hardware failure
A Denial of Service (DoS)
What is the bandwidth available to the memory controller, in MBps (megabytes per second), if the SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) bus is running at 200 MHz (megahertz)?
800 MBps
1600 MBps
6400 MBps
100 MBps
Which is a true statement about a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)?
GPU works with the CPU to handle complex high-resolution images.
Computers used primarily for gaming require a GPU in place of a CPU.
GPU uses analog signals.
GPU must be on its own graphics card.
A website visitor realizes that an important notification is not showing because the browser has a pop-up blocker. What's the best thing to do?
Disable the pop-up blocker.
Add an exception for this website.
Use a different browser.
Avoid visiting this website.
What type of software is Google Drive?
Productivity software
Business software
Collaboration software
Networking software
What do the instructions in this pseudocode do?
declare Animal(9) as String
For i = 0 to 9
If i > 5 Then
Animal(i) = "dog"
Else
Animal(i) = "cat"
End If
Next
Set the first 5 elements of the array Animal to "dog", and the rest to "cat".
Set the first 6 elements of the array Animal to "cat", and the rest to "dog".
Set the first 5 elements of the array Animal to "cat", and the rest to "dog".
Set the first 6 elements of the array Animal to "dog", and the rest to "cat".
What is the easiest way to install a standard mouse, and configure it to use basic settings?
Get the disk with a special driver.
Use the Mouse app on the smartphone.
Use Control Panel/Settings.
Download online driver from the manufacturer.
Which wireless Internet service does a computer use when it connects by tethering?
Wi-Fi
Satellite
Radio frequency
Cellular radio
Which of the following types of collaboration software is least sensitive to latency?
Document sharing
A web application contains a form, which users fill out. What is the most likely use for this form?
To create a flat file for each user
To manually input data into a database
To create a database
To import data from a flat file into a database
What is the advantage of DAS (Direct Attached Storage) over NAS (Network Attached Storage)?
DAS is easier to upgrade.
DAS is more convenient when using multiple devices.
DAS is less expensive.
DAS provides more flexibility to the user.
When does this pseudocode execute the print command?
If i == 0 AND i != 0 Then
print "Yes"
End If
What is the maximum transfer rate for the Firewire standard which uses 6-pin "alpha" connectors and cabling?
What type of access control and technology helps ensure non-repudiation, and tracks what users are doing on the network?
Implicit deny
Least privilege
Accounting; logs
Authorization access
What is a true statement about permissions in a database which uses SQL (Structured Query Language)?
The owner of a database object has complete control over that object.
Which statement holds true about a desktop/workstation when comparing it to a server?
Servers use the same type of components as a desktop.
An essential part of troubleshooting is to establish a plan of action to eliminate the root cause without destabilizing some other part of the system. What needs to be in the plan of action?
Steps required to implement the solution
What does this pseudocode declare?
declare MinutesPerHour as Number = 60
A constant value that never changes.
What's a true statement about the assembly language?
Only specialists use assembly code.
Which of the following helps protect against dangerous unsolicited email file attachment threats?
Using anti-malware
A Customer object has a field called EmailAddress. Other programs need to have frequent access to this field. What is the best way to set up this field?
As an attribute of the Customer object
As its own object
As a property of the Customer object
What should a user do before installing a driver from a third-party website?
Which device is likely to use ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
What is the correct SQL (Structured Query Language) command to read information from a table?
What is the difference between DropBox and OneDrive?
What is an example of a cloud hosted application?
Why do companies pay for a software license subscription plan instead of a less expensive one-time purchase?
What is the basic unit of computer data?
What is an example of "processing" in a computer system?
Data is written to memory and manipulated by the CPU.
What is a key difference between copyright and a patent?
Which of the following represents the largest amount of storage capacity?
petabyte (PB)
Which of these practices is unsecure as your security becomes dependent on other organizations' security measures?
Reusing across sites
The information layer of data analytics requires software to perform which function?
Data correlation
Which of the following uses MHz (Megahertz) to measure their speed?
Older PC bus interfaces
Convert the binary number 1000010 into decimal notation.
Which notation is a more efficient method to express large numbers?
Hexadecimal
