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DC&M - Final Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes RAM?  

a)

A type of external storage device

b)

Permanent storage used for long-term data

c)

Volatile memory that stores data only while the computer is running

d)

Memory that retains data even when the power is off

2.

You have been asked to explain the difference between a local account and a Microsoft account. Which of these options best describes a Microsoft account?

a)

A Microsoft account is a cloud account

b)

A Microsoft account requires a VPN

c)

A Microsoft account works without the Internet

d)

A Microsoft account is a subscription-based account

3.

Where is the BIOS physically stored?

a)

On the hard drive

b)

On a dedicated chip located on the motherboard

c)

Inside the CPU

d)

In the Windows System32 folder

4.

True or False? A device driver is a small piece of software that allows the operating system to communicate with applications' software. 

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which type of storage device generally has the fastest data access speed? 

a)

SSD

b)

High-RPM HDD

c)

Tape Drive

d)

Low-latency HDD

6.

Which command displays your computer’s current IP configuration?

a)

netstat –ip

b)

ipconfig

c)

ip /list

d)

network-config –show

7.

Microsoft Word crashes. In which log file should you look to diagnose the issue?

a)

Word's Log File

b)

General System Log -> Word

c)

Event Viewer -> Application

d)

Event Viewer -> System

8.

Which Windows authentication technology can grant temporary administrative permissions to standard user accounts for the purpose of changing Windows settings or installing apps? 

a)

Microsoft Authenticator

b)

Azure Active Directory (AD)

c)

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

d)

User Account Control (UAC)

9.

In which areas of Windows will an administrator find the ability to repair or reinstall a desktop application? (Choose two)

a)

Control Panel

b)

Windows Update

c)

Start Menu

d)

Apps & Features

10.

A business working on contracts wants to store and possibly restore multiple versions of contract files. Which Windows feature allows one to backup multiple versions of files, with the flexibility of restoring a version backed up at a particular date and time?

a)

System Restore

b)

File Recovery

c)

File History

d)

Recycle Bin

11.

Which of the following is stored in the Windows Registry? 

a)

System configuration settings and application preferences

b)

The entire file system directory structure

c)

Encrypted copies of BIOS firmware

d)

All user-created documents

12.

True or False? Task Manager is a Windows tool that can show CPU, memory, disk, and network usage for running processes.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A mobile device is reset to its factory settings. Which type of wipe is taking place on this device?

a)

remote wipe

b)

business wipe

c)

data wipe

d)

full wipe

14.

You work for a computer support company that just acquired a contract to provide high-security services. You have been assigned to a team who will provide these services to the client and have given a smart card. What is the purpose of a smart card?

a)

Authentication

b)

To encrypt data

c)

To decrypt data

d)

Data storage

15.

You are reorganizing the drive on your computer. You move several files to a new folder located on the same partition. When you move the files to the new folder, what happens to their permissions?

a)

All permissions are lost

b)

The source and destination permissions are combined

c)

The destination folder permissions are inherited

d)

The permissions on the files are retained

16.

A technician is looking for a cable which supports both video and digital audio output and is used for gaming consoles. Which connection type supports both video and digital audio output?

a)

HDMI

b)

3.5mm AUDIO

c)

VGA

d)

DVI

17.

A company wants to ensure that non-essential files are purged after 90 days of being on a server, but essential files stay on the server for up to seven years. Which type of policy should the consulting firm build to define these and similar rules for accessing historical data?

a)

Retention policy

b)

AUP

c)

MOU

d)

Backup policy

18.

True or False? The Disk Management tool can change a drive letter

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False? The Disk Management tool can shrink a basic volume

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False? The Disk Management tool can create a restore point

a)

True

b)

False

21.

An employee travels between home and office with a laptop computer. He is on a wireless card. When he gets into the office, he cannot browse the Internet.

To troubleshoot he tries all of the following:

1. Check that his wi-fi connection is on

2. Ping the office router or gateway to see if the laptop can reach the local network

3. Check if he is connected to the correct local network

4.  Check for security or authentication issues
Ensure the office Wi-Fi requires a login or certificate, and that it has been correctly provided.  

5. Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /all to check if the laptop received an IP address from the office network.  

What is the correct order in which these troubleshooting steps should be performed in?  

a)

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

b)

1, 3, 5, 2, 4

c)

5, 2, 3, 4, 1

d)

2, 1, 3, 5, 4

22.

You need to share a folder and make sure you can limit the number of users connected to the folder to five users at a time. Which type of share should you set up?

a)

Basic

b)

Public

c)

Advanced

d)

Secure

23.

A real estate business is looking to implement a BYOD policy for personal mobile devices. Which type of system can help enforce that policy?

a)

SMB

b)

VPN

c)

MDM

d)

SIEM

24.

A student wants to update the ip address of his PC. Which command is he going to use?

a)

ipconfig /flush

b)

ipconfig /update

c)

ipconfig

d)

ipconfig /renew

25.

Indicate the attack being described: Data is stolen from a bank and encrypted. Money is then demanded for the bank to get back its data, decrypted.

a)

Phishing

b)

Ransomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Adware

26.

Indicate the attack being described: An email from what appears to be a bank tells a person an account problem needs to be solved and a link is provided to allow the person to enter username and password information into an illegitimate site.

a)

Phishing

b)

Ransomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Adware

27.

Indicate the attack being described: An employee receives a pop‑up on their screen saying "Your video player application needs an update". The employee installs the update, then the computer slows down considerably and it starts tracking collecting user's data.

a)

Adware

b)

Phishing

c)

Spyware

d)

Ransomware

28.

Indicate the attack being described: A user downloads a "free video converter" from an unverified website. After the download, a lot of ads pop-up on the screen and the user's browser is automatically redirected to unknown/undesired shopping websites and other fake offers.

a)

Spyware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Phishing

d)

Adware

29.

 

When files are shared from a cloud server, which types of entities are granted permissions to those files? (Choose two)

a)

Groups

b)

Domains

c)

Users

d)

Sites

30.

True or False: An installation can be done through a network share.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

True or False: The default time zone is the Pacific time zone.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

True or False: A Microsoft account is required for a Windows installation.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which virtual machine host is: “Microsoft-based cloud host for virtual machines” ?

a)

Azure

b)

Hyper – V

c)

AWS

34.

Which virtual machine host is: “Non-Microsoft-based cloud host for virtual machines” ?

a)

Hyper – V

b)

Azure

c)

AWS

35.

Which virtual machine host is: “Microsoft on-premises virtual machine host”

a)

AWS

b)

Hyper – V

c)

Azure

36.

What would be the best way to access a commonly used network folder from your desktop?

a)

You map it to one of your local network drive

b)

You navigate through the network to the shared folder every time when you need to access it

c)

You create a shortcut to that folder in your Start Menu

d)

You create a shortcut to that folder in your Documents folder

37.

A person wants to see text in a larger font but only as the person is reading that specific text. Which Accessibility feature should the person invoke to have this need fulfilled?  *

a)

Narrator

b)

Magnifier

c)

Text size

d)

Fonts

38.

Two employees have older Android devices enrolled with an MDM (Mobile Device Management) at the employees' workplace. These employees try to connect the device one day and get told the device is no longer compatible with the MDM. What has been done on the MDM to cause this message? (Choose two)

a)

The device has gone through a full wipe

b)

The device has gone through a remote wipe

c)

A policy has been defined

d)

The devices have been determined to be non-compliant

39.

When a file or folder is moved or copied from one partition to another, what happens to the permissions of that file or folder?

a)

The permissions from the source partition are retained with the file or folder

b)

The users and groups assigned to the resource in the source partition are copied to the new partition

c)

The permissions from the source partition remain with the file or folder

d)

The permissions inherit from the folder of the destination partition

40.

You are training a new technician to read and analyze results of an antimalware program scan on a network. What are clues that the network may be under a malware attack? (Choose two) 

a)

All network activity stops during the analysis period

b)

A file is replicated rapidly

c)

A flood of ping requests turn up on the activity report

d)

An increase in video packet transmissions occur during the analysis period

41.

True or False: For Group Policy, OU settings override domain settings

a)

True

b)

False

42.

True or False: Group Policy does not override a local system policy

a)

Ttrue

b)

False

43.

True or False: Group Policy provides central management of user and computer settings

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which definition describes this Microsoft Cloud Service? Teams

a)

A collaboration tool used for live chat, virtual meetings, and file sharing

b)

Accommodates high-workload applications, virtual machines, and access from a variety of platforms

c)

An intranet-based collaboration site to where files and folders can be stored and shared

45.

Which definition describes this Microsoft Cloud Service? Azure

a)

Accommodates high-workload applications, virtual machines, and access from a variety of platforms

b)

An intranet-based collaboration site to where files and folders can be stored and shared

c)

A collaboration tool used for live chat, virtual meetings, and file sharing

46.

Which definition describes this Microsoft Cloud Service? Sharepoint

a)

An intranet-based collaboration site to where files and folders can be stored and shared

b)

Accommodates high-workload applications, virtual machines, and access from a variety of platforms

c)

A collaboration tool used for live chat, virtual meetings, and file sharing

47.

A financial services company wants to test a new cloud-based data analytics platform from a software vendor. They are not ready to sign a full service contract yet, but they want a formal agreement to outline how the pilot program will work.

The two organizations sign a document stating that:

The software vendor will provide the company with access to the analytics platform for a 60-day trial.

The financial company’s IT department will test performance, security features, and integration with their existing systems.

Both parties agree to protect shared data, follow security standards, and avoid downtime during testing.

Neither side is obligated to purchase or sell anything after the trial.

What is this type of document called?

a)

AUP

b)

MOU

c)

SLA

d)

RTC

48.

Which is an example of multi-factor authentication? 

a)

Withdrawing money from an ATM using your card and PIN

b)

Logging into a network with a username and password

c)

Sending a text message to subscribe to special discount notifications

d)

Paying a bill over the telephone by providing your address and phone number

49.

In Windows 10, which folder is the default location for 64-bit app installations?

a)

Program Files

b)

App Data

c)

Program Files(x86)

d)

Program Files(64)

50.

True or False: The Windows Features area is part of the Control Panel

a)

True

b)

False

51.

True or False: In Control Panel you can configure your network adapter settings

a)

True

b)

False

52.

True or False: From Control Panel you can uninstall or change a program

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What are some benefits of using the Microsoft Store to get apps? (Choose two)

a)

You obtain apps that have been verified by Microsoft

b)

You obtain devices for Windows-based computers

c)

You can update Windows device drivers

d)

You can get both free and paid apps

54.

What are some network related information you can find with the command ipconfig /all but you cannot see if you only type ipconfig? (Choose two)

a)

the ip address of your computer

b)

the ip address of your wireless card

c)

the MAC address of your computer

d)

the ip address of your DHCP server

55.

A company’s IT department needs to back up its financial database every night. The IT manager decides to implement a backup strategy where:

On Sunday, a complete copy of the database is saved.

On Monday through Saturday, only the files that have changed since the last backup are saved.

Which types of backups strategies is the IT manager using?

a)

incremental and differential

b)

mirror and differential

c)

incremental and full

d)

differential and full

56.

True or False: The goal of UAC (User Account Control) is to elevate a guest user to a standard user level

a)

True

b)

False

57.

True or False: UAC (User Account Control) is used only when attempts are made to change Windows settings

a)

True

b)

False

58.

True or False: The default UAC (User Account Control) setting is to notify a user when apps try to make changes to a computer

a)

True

b)

False