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WorksheetsITF+ Study Quiz 1
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins
Which of the following is primarily a confidentiality concern?
Eavesdropping
Impersonating
Destructing
Altering
A software developer develops a software program and writes a document with step-by-step instructions on how to use the software. The developer wants to ensure no other person or company will publish this document for public use. Which of the following should the developer use to BEST protect the document?
Patent
Trademark
Watermark
Copyright
Which of the following database concepts would MOST likely use a CSV file?
Data querying
Data reports
Data importing
Data persistence
A help desk technician encounters an issue and wants to find out if a colleague has encountered the same issue before. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
Check Knowledge Base.
Search local logs.
Research possible theories.
Question users.
Which of the following BEST describes the practice of providing user credentials when logging onto the network?
Output
Storage
Input
Processing
Which of the following allows wireless devices to communicate to a wired network?
Modem
Switch
Firewall
Access point
Which of the following computing devices would be used to provide a centralized means to distribute services to a group of clients and usually possesses a role on a LAN?
Laptop
Workstation
Mobile phone
Server
Which of the following describes something in a database that refers to the unique identifier in the parent table?
Attribute
Constraint
Foreign key
Schema
For which of the following is a relational database management system MOST commonly used?
Building flowcharts
Storing information
Generating reports
Creating diagrams
Which of the following BEST describes an application running on a typical operating system?
Process
Thread
Function
Task
The broadcast signal from a recently installed wireless access point is not as strong as expected. Which of the following actions would BEST improve the signal strength?
Update from 802.11b to 802.11g
Ensure sources of EMI are removed
Enable WPA2-Enterprise
Use WiFi Protected Setup
Which of the following troubleshooting steps is the technician using by browsing to the same site?
Establish a plan of action
Gather information
Duplicate the problem
Find the root cause
Which of the following should the user do to correct an issue where a wireless printer operation could not be completed?
Ensure both devices are connected to the LAN
Enable task scheduling
Reset the proxy settings to their default values
Review the fault tolerance configurations
Which relational database construct ensures valid values are entered for a column?
Schema
Permissions
Constraint
Column
What should be set up on a laptop to ensure personal and confidential information cannot be accessed if the laptop is stolen?
Encryption
Compression
Permissions
Auditing
What is a systems administrator using if they manage storage, network, and virtual machines with a program that interacts directly with hardware?
A storage area network
An embedded OS
Network attached storage
A Type 1 hypervisor
Which of the following is a compiled language?
Perl
JScript
Java
PowerShell
Which of the following actions is the FINAL step in the standard troubleshooting methodology?
Document the solution and cause
Create a new theory of cause
Research the problem online
Implement preventive measures
Which of the following is a value that uniquely identifies a database record?
Foreign key
Public key
Primary key
Private key
A systems administrator wants to return results for a time range within a database. Which of the following commands should the administrator use?
SELECT
INSERT
DELETE
UPDATE
Which of the following statements BEST describes binary?
A. A notational system used to represent an 'on' or 'off' state
B. A notational system used to represent media access control
C. A notational system used to represent Internet protocol addressing
D. A notational system used to represent a storage unit of measurement
Joe, a developer, is writing a program in which he needs to store a number that changes over the duration of the program's run. Which of the following would Joe MOST likely use to accomplish this?
A. Loop
B. Variable
C. Constant
D. Function
An end user's computer has been failing to open its word processing software. An IT technician successfully solves the problem. Which of the following best describes the technician's NEXT step?
A. Restart the computer.
B. Contact other users.
C. Disconnect the peripherals.
D. Document the findings.
Which of the following concepts is an example of providing a scan of their retinas by new applicants in case of any future legal questions regarding who applied for the position?
Non-repudiation
Authentication
Integrity
Accounting
What is an advantage of installing an application to the cloud?
Data is not stored locally.
Support is not required.
Service is not required.
Internet access is not required.
When setting up a server that is accessible from both the company network and the Internet, which factor is MOST important to determine before allowing employees to access the server remotely?
The quality of the computer used to connect
A security method of allowing connections
The employees' home ISP speeds
The geographical location of the employees
A program needs to choose between apples, oranges, or bananas based on an input. Which of the following programming constructs is BEST to use?
Variable
If
Datatype
Comment
A UPS provides protection against:
denial of service
replay attack
power outages
wiretapping
A company executive wants to watch company training videos from a DVD. Which of the following components would accomplish this task?
Optical drive
Hard drive
Solid-state drive
USB memory
A technician is troubleshooting a problem. The technician tests the theory and determines the theory is confirmed. Which of the following should be the technician's NEXT step?
Implement the solution.
Document lessons learned.
Establish a plan of action.
Verify full system functionality.
Given the following pseudocode: program Breakfast weekday = ["Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday"] weekend = ["Saturday", "Sunday"] if today == Wednesday output "Bacon and eggs" else if today == Friday output "Oatmeal" else if today in weekend output "Waffles" else output "Pancakes" If the Breakfast program ran on Sunday, which of the following would be the output?
Oatmeal
Bacon and eggs
Waffles
Pancakes
A desktop administrator just connected a printer to a workstation, but the workstation does not recognize the printer. Which of the following does the workstation MOST likely need for the printer to function?
Permission
Ink cartridge
USB cable
Driver
Which of the following BEST describes a kilobyte?
A kilobyte is a measurement of storage (e.g., 100KB).
A kilobyte is a measurement of throughput (e.g.,100kbps).
A kilobyte is a measurement of power (e.g., 100kW).
A kilobyte is a measurement of processor speed (e.g., 2.4KHz).
Which of the following security concerns is a threat to confidentiality?
Replay attack
Denial of service
Service outage
Dumpster diving
Which of the following software license models allows a developer to modify the original code and release its own version of the application?
Proprietary software
Commercial software
Open source software
Cross-platform software
Which of the following are the basic computing operations?
Input, process, output, and feedback
Input, output, storage, and feedback
Input, process, and output
Input, process, output, and storage
Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?
Contact list
Movie theater locations
Directions to doctor's office
Store inventory
An administrator grants a user permission to access data in a database. Which of the following actions was performed?
Data correlation
Data manipulation
Data collection
Data definition
An employee is asked to create a report on a student information system. The employee uses spreadsheet software and connects to a remote database to retrieve data for the report. Which of the following application architectures has the employee used?
Standalone application
Client-Server application
Web application
Cloud application
Ann is having trouble getting her IP-based security camera to work after a power outage caused by a storm. The camera has an LED light that indicates it has power. What is the most likely problem?
The power outage caused the camera to stop working.
Ann has a compatibility issue with the camera.
A firmware update needs to be applied to the camera.
Ann's internet connection and wireless router are still down.
A programmer needs to store output in a place that can be accessed as quickly as possible. The data does not need to remain persistent. Which of the following is the BEST option for storing the data?
Flat file
Memory
Relational database
Solid state drive
Which of the following intellectual property concepts BEST represents a legally protected slogan of a business?
Contract
Patent
Copyright
Trademark
Which of the following is a wireless communication that requires devices to be within 6in of each other to transfer information?
Infrared
NFC
Bluetooth
WiFi
Which of the following business continuity concepts is the best example of fault tolerance?
Data restoration
Redundant power
Disaster recovery
Restoring access
Which of the following is an advantage of a flat file?
Variety of data
Scalability
Portability
Multiple concurrent users
An application is hosted on a local network. Which of the following descriptions is correct?
LAN access is required.
The application exists locally.
Files are saved in the cloud.
Internet access is required.
Which of the following storage types uses platters to store data?
Hard drive
Solid-state drive
Optical drive
Flash drive
When a user inserts a USB flash drive into a computer for the first time and sees a message on the screen indicating the device is being set up, which device configuration type is most likely occurring?
Driver installation
Plug-and-play
IP-based
Web-based
Given the information in Table A and Table B, which statement is descriptive of both tables?
The database uses a flat file structure.
The database uses SQL.
The data most likely exists within a relational database.
The data is corrupted and is being shown as two sets.
Which of the following is an example of utilizing a personalized code for continuous personal access to a software product?
Site licensing
Open-source licensing
Product key licensing
Single-use licensing
Which of the following best explains the reason for password expiration?
To disable unused user IDs
To invalidate any compromised passwords
To discourage writing down passwords
To enforce new password complexity rules
Which of the following interfaces would provide the best visual performance?
VGA
HDMI
DVI
USB-C
A user is selecting software to use to prepare handouts for a presentation. The user would like the information to be easy to format and printer friendly. Which of the following software types should the user select?
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Text editor
Visual diagramming
Which of the following is the slowest processing speed?
2.6GHz
5000Kbps
3.4MHz
4Mbps
What is the most likely cause of a new device being installed on a wired network that can be accessed via the LAN but not remotely?
Firewall settings
Improper switch configuration
Incorrect IP address
Misconfigured access point
In the event of an online retailer experiencing an outage due to the server receiving more requests than it could handle, which term best describes this scenario?
Hardware failure
Denial of service
On-path attack
Social engineering
Which device is most likely causing security log messages about an unidentified device being plugged into a USB port several hours a day but never found plugged in when checked?
Mobile phone
Mouse
Scanner
External hard drive
Which of the following file types has an RTF extension?
Audio
Executable
Document
Spreadsheet
A user wants to minimize the risk of identity theft when making a purchase from the internet on a non-private computer. Which of the following browser options will most likely address this need?
Clearing browser cache
Script blocker extension
Private browsing
Use of a proxy server
Which of the following file extensions is used for a consolidated group of files?
.bat
.avi
.rar
.rtf
Which of the following is required to view videos stored on a DVD?
Solid-state drive
Flash drive
Hard drive
Optical drive
