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Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
Windows comes with web server software, but it is not installed by default. How would you install this software?
Use the Turn Windows features on or off dialog from Programs and Features.
Use App Installer feature in Programs and Features tab to uninstall and then reinstall the web server software.
Use the Repair option inherent in Programs and Features to automatically run the web server feature.
Use the Server Software tab in Programs and Features to install the web server.
In order to obtain support on a currently installed application, the software vendor wants to know the application's product ID. How would you locate this information?
Look in the Warranty information packet.
Usually via the Help > About menu.
Open the System Settings menu.
Search manufacturer's website.
What type of software would you use to configure a server by connecting to it over the network?
System restore
Wireless input device
Collaboration software
Remote desktop
Why might one of your first tasks on receiving a new computer be to remove software applications?
The computer may already have a virus pre-installed that you do not want.
The computer may be bundled with pre-installed software that you do not want.
The computer may have spyware bundled in that will watch every action that do on your computer.
The computer may not have enough storage left to run any of the software applications.
What is the difference between freeware and open source software?
Open source applications are those that may be downloaded from the Internet and used without restriction.
Open source means that the software is intended for purchase to meet commercial needs.
Open source is provided on a trial basis and users commonly have to purchase the full version after the trial period has passed.
Open source means that the programming code used to design the software is publicly available.
Following installation of a program written for an older version of Windows, you receive an alert that it might not have installed correctly. What feature could you use to make the program run correctly?
Use the Repair option inherent in most programs to automatically fix this issue.
The program's Details tab to use settings for the latest version with the latest patches.
Use the uninstall/reinstall feature that should fix any compatibility issues you may have.
Use the program's Compatibility tab to use settings for the older Windows version.
What compatibility information should you confirm before installing a software application?
That it works with the version of the operating system that you have, and that your computer meets the system (hardware) requirements.
That you read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and agree to the terms of the license agreement.
That you select the "repair" option if the software program has stopped working properly.
That you review the advanced options and select specific feature sets.
Why would Windows prompt you to enter a password if you try to install a software application?
Installing an application requires the use of the application's setup files which may require specific user privileges to access.
Installing an application requires administrator privileges and is an action protected by User Account Control
Installing an application requires a second level of verification. An administrator verifies a standard user and a second administrator can verify the first one.
Installing an application requires that you have exited other applications so that the antivirus software can be disabled.
What is an interpreted programming language?
Interpreted languages represent machine code in human-readable text and are typically specific to a particular hardware architecture.
Interpreted languages do not need to be compiled and are designed to retrieve specific records from a data set.
Interpreted languages do not need to be compiled because the code gets converted to machine code at runtime.
Interpreted languages organize data through structured nested tags and are rendered by a web browser.
In a program, what does a loop do?
A loop is a container that can be used as a term to reference multiple values or elements.
A loop accesses a program element, such as a stored value, class, method, or interface.
A loop performs one or more instructions until a condition is met.
Loops grow or shrink in size as elements are added or removed.
What shows the structure of code without using the specific syntax of any one language?
Pseudocode
Variables
Functions
Conditional statements
What is the advantage of a server-hosted application, in terms of data storage?
If data is stored on the server and not on the local workstation, it will be available to the user if a network device fails.
If data is stored on the server and not on the local workstation, it is easier to apply access controls and to back it up.
If data is stored on the server and not on the local workstation, it will be available during power outages.
If data is stored on a local network storage device and not on specific workstations, different users will not be able to access the intormation.
What is the best way to install a web application on your computer?
You do not install a web application on your computer. You access it through your browser.
Go to the vendor's website and have them mail it to you and install it when the disk arrives.
Download it from the browser and install it on the computer.
Call in an IT specialist to come install it for you.
What is the difference between a procedure and a function?
A procedure does something, while a function does something and then returns a value to the main program.
A function does something, while a procedure does something and then returns a value to the main program.
A procedure is a container that can grow or shrink in size during program execution as elements are added or removed, while a function cannot be resized.
A function is a container that can grow or shrink in size during program execution as elements are added or removed, while a procedure cannot be resized.
What type of disk has the greatest capacity?
DVD that is dual layer and single sided
DVD that is dual layer and double sided
DVD that is single layer and single sided
Blu-ray that is a single layer
What sort of device would you need to transfer data from a "Memory Stick"?
Memory card reader / multi-card reader.
A keyboard
A wireless adapter
A microphone and headset
You have a motherboard that is designed for Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) memory that works at a bus speed of 533 MHz. You have some DDR3 memory modules that also work at a bus speed of 533 MHz. Are the modules compatible with the motherboard?
DDR3 modules cannot be used in DDR2 slots.
DDR3 modules can be used in DDR2 slots.
DDR2 and DDR3 are packaged in DIMMs and can be used in any slots.
DDR2 and DDR3 are both packaged in SO-DIMMs and can be used in any slots.
Why can't you use memory modules designed for a desktop computer in a laptop?
Desktops use a different voltage level and it is unsafe to use DIMMs in a SO-DIMM slot because of overheating.
You should be able to swap them because laptops and desktops both use the same type of DIMM Memory cards.
The functionality of laptop and desktop memory are different enough so that one cannot be used in the other.
Laptops use a smaller form factor called SO-DIMM while desktops use DIMMs.
What sort of device could you use to expand the storage capacity of a smartphone?
A flash memory card
An extra battery
An SSD
A SIM card
A hard drive is rated at 10,000 rpm. What is the significance of this statistic?
A measurement of the capacity of the drive
A measurement of the speed of the drive
A measurement of the composition of the drive's platters
A measurement of the access time for information on the drive
Your computer has 4 SATA ports. How many hard drives can be installed?
Two drives
Eight drives
Four drives
Zero drives
What type of connector would you NOT use for an external hard drive to connect to a Windows PC?
USB
Firewire
eSATA
RGB
What view options could you use to show files of a particular type sorted by date?
Group the files by category, then sort by date.
Group the files by date, then sort by file type.
Group the files by file type, then sort by date.
Group the files by file type, then sort by category.
If you have made changes to a file and want to keep both the original file and the modified version, what command should you use?
Share
Save
Save As.
Export
What kind of data would you expect to find in a file with a TIFF extension?
This is a text format.
This is a video format.
This is a sound format.
This is an image file format.
How is a Windows library different from a folder?
A library acts as a virtual folder by displaying the contents of multiple folders, which could be located on different drives.
A library is the user's private folder containing subfolders for different types of files like documents, music, and pictures.
A folder acts as a virtual library by displaying the contents of multiple libraries, which could be located on different drives.
A library and a folder are virtually the same thing.
Why should you be more careful about deleting files from a USB flash drive than from the main hard drive?
The files from the flash drive get recycled to the Windows recycle bin, making for easy recovery at a later time.
The files from the main hard drive will not be recycled, so retrieving them if you change your mind will be very difficult.
The files from a flash drive will not be recycled, so retrieving them if you change your mind will be very difficult.
The files from the main hard drive get flagged for deletion but remain until the next Windows Update cycle.
What is the file path to the Documents folder for a user named "David", assuming Windows is installed to a hard disk with a single partition using the default settings?
c:\Users\David\Documents
d:\Users\David\Documents
C:\Windows\DAVID\Documents
D:\Windows\David\Documents
What default installation folders contain system and application files that should not normally be deleted or modified manually?
The Downloads folder
The Windows and Program Files folders.
The Temp folder
The Desktop folder
What type of software is an ODF file associated with?
Video conferencing software
Word processing software
Email client software
Database software
What type of file system must be used for the partition where Windows 10 is installed?
The NTFS file system
The FAT-32 files system
The ext file system
The HFS+ file system
What is a zip file?
A file archive containing other files in a compressed format.
A Windows installer file used to install and uninstall software applications.
A container file format designed to deliver Flash Video.
An image file format most widely used for photographic pictures.
In Windows, do letter-labeled "drives" correspond exactly to physical disks?
Not in the case of hard disks, which can be configured with multiple partitions, each of which can be assigned a drive letter.
Only in the case of hard disks, which are usually allocated letter "c."
Not in the case of optical drives, which can be configured with multiple partitions, each of which can be assigned a drive letter.
Only in the case of hard disks, which are usually allocated the letter "a."
What is the purpose of an operating system?
To manage computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.
To provide entertainment for the user
To make the computer run faster
To control the temperature of the computer
Which of the following is an example of a network protocol?
HTTP
TCP/IP
HTML
JPEG
What is the primary function of data storage and management?
Analyze and interpret data
Delete and erase data
Encrypt and secure data
Store, organize, and retrieve data.
Which programming language is commonly used for software development?
HTML
Java
Python
C++
What is the main goal of cybersecurity?
Prevent viruses and malware from infecting computer systems
Ensure the privacy of personal information
Protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Maximize the speed and efficiency of computer networks
Which operating system is developed by Apple Inc.?
MacOS
Windows
Linux
Andriod
What is the purpose of a router in a network?
The purpose of a router in a network is to forward data packets between computer networks.
The purpose of a router in a network is to encrypt data packets between computer networks.
The purpose of a router in a network is to amplify data packets between computer networks.
The purpose of a router in a network is to block data packets between computer networks.
Which of the following is a type of data storage device?
hard drive
monitor
keyboard
flash drive
Which programming language is used for database management?
Python
SQL
Java
C++
What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?
The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to monitor network traffic and collect data for analysis.
The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to encrypt all data transmitted over a network.
The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to block all incoming and outgoing network traffic.
The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network while allowing legitimate communication.
Which operating system is open-source?
Linux
iOS
Windows
macOS
What is the function of a switch in a network?
The function of a switch in a network is to block data packets from being transmitted between devices.
The function of a switch in a network is to amplify the signal strength of data packets.
The function of a switch in a network is to encrypt data packets before transmitting them between devices.
The function of a switch in a network is to connect devices on a LAN and forward data packets between them.
Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
OneDrive
FlashDrive
HardDrive
SolidStateDrive
Which programming language is used for web development?
HTML
C++
Java
English
What is the purpose of antivirus software?
To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software.
To protect the computer from physical damage.
To optimize the computer's performance.
To provide free software updates.
How could you access a network folder called DATA on a network server called TOWER1 using the Explorer address bar?
It is not possible to access a network folder from the address bar.
Enter the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path.
Enter the web address.
Enter the IP address.
What type of connection would a NAS device NOT be able to use?
A wired Ethernet port
Twisted pair (RJ-11)
Wi-Fi
LAN port on a SOHO router
Which version or edition of Windows can be used to share files with other users?
Any version or edition
Enterprise versions only
Versions and editions after Windows 7
Any non-server edition
Which admin tool or screen would you use to configure a Windows computer to join a domain?
The System applet in Control Panel
Administrative Tools in Control Panel
Select Settings and choose Remote Desktop
Select Settings and then Network and Internet
You have made a backup of system data using a removable hard disk. Time and security are of great importance. What should you do next?
Store the disk in a secure, off-site location.
Delete the original, since the backup is current.
Complete the restore procedure.
Make a copy of the disk on the cloud.
What does a hard disk connected to a computer via a USB port describe?
Network printer sharing
Network attached storage
Direct attached storage
Cloud-based storage
Which protocol would be best used to provide encrypted file downloads directly from a web server?
HTTP
HTTPS
FTP
P2P
What type of gesture is typically used for zooming on a touchscreen?
Slide
Pinch
Tap-and-hold
Swipe
What is the result of putting a phone in "airplane mode?"
The phone is shut down.
Wireless features are disabled.
The volume is muted.
GPS is connected to the airplane's system.
Which feature allows data to be removed from a device if it is lost or stolen?
Lockout policy
Remote wipe
Screen lock
Encryption
How can a smartphone join a Wi-Fi network if the SSID is not being broadcast?
Enter the network name manually, as with a computer.
Use a generic SSID.
It is not possible.
Use the Forget Network command to bypass the network.
What is the purpose of an accelerometer, as fitted in a mobile device?
It is the software interface for speech recognition.
It is one of the components that detects how the user is moving the device around.
It is the component that detects a fingerprint to unlock the screen.
It is a software component that provides faster access to applications.
Which of the following is NOT a method that a malicious person can use to masquerade as someone else when using email or Instant Messaging?
Overwhelm the server with a Denial of Service (DoS)
Stealing a user's login information
Using an unattended computer that is still logged in
Using malware such as a Trojan
What security concern is snooping most affected by?
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Authentication
In considering availability concerns, what use might a lockable faceplate on a server-class computer be?
It may prevent a natural disaster from damaging the hardware and corrupting the data.
It may prevent the computer or server from overheating and shutting down.
It may prevent a hacker from obtaining remote unauthorized network access.
It may prevent the user from switching the machine on/off or accessing removable drives and ports.
Which specific attack uses a botnet to threaten availability?
Replay
Power outage
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
What type of access mechanism is MOST vulnerable to a replay attack?
Use of multi-factor authentication
Use of a complex password
Use of a token generated by software
Use of biometrics
What impact is presented when users reveal their passwords to technical support staff?
It exposes the passwords to brute-force attacks from malicious hackers.
It provides technical support staff with access to the user's personal files stored on the network.
It exposes users to social engineering attacks that try to gather login credentials for malicious use.
It prevents the user from needing to change a password following the password history component of the policy.
What are the three main areas where redundancy should be provisioned?
Circuits, power generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs)
RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Data, network links, and power
Authentication, authorization, and accounting
Why is prioritization a critical task for disaster recovery?
Integrity of the data will need to be checked before access is re-enabled.
Services may have dependencies that make restoring them in the wrong order futile.
System demand will need to be monitored after rebuilding to verify stability.
Network cabling should be designed to allow for multiple paths between the various servers.
