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Cyber security

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a type of software that allows users to browse and access websites on the internet?

a)
Web browser
b)
Operating system
c)
Spreadsheet software
d)
Search engine
2.

Which of the following is a type of computer memory that is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off?

a)
RAM
b)
Cache
c)
EEPROM
d)
ROM
3.

Which of the following is a type of software that is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software?

a)
ransomware software
b)
spyware software
c)
antivirus software
d)
malware software
4.

Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software?

a)

Worm

b)
Spyware
c)
Ransomware
d)

Trojan horse

5.

Which of the following is a file system commonly used in Windows operating systems?

a)
EXT4
b)
HFS+
c)
NTFS
d)
FAT32
6.

Which command is used to change directory in a command-line interface?

a)
dir
b)
cd
c)
chdir
d)
move
7.

Which of the following is a type of software that allows users to create, edit, and manage databases?

a)
presentation software
b)
word processing software
c)
database management software
d)
spreadsheet management software
8.

You have fixed a printer problem and verified full functionality. What is the next step to take in the best practice methodology?

a)

Establish a theory of probable cause.

b)

Conduct internal or external research.

c)
Document the solution and troubleshooting steps
d)

Establish a theory of probable cause.

9.

You have discovered a fix for a broken laptop. Before implementing changes, what should you consider, according to the best practice methodology?

a)

The user’s budget

b)

Upgrade feasibility

c)

Corporate policies

d)

Company reputation

10.

You have implemented a solution that resolved an audio problem on a laptop computer. Following the best practice methodology, what is the next step to take?

a)

Document findings, actions, and outcomes

b)

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem

c)


Review system and application logs

d)

Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures.

11.

You are using the best practice methodology to troubleshoot a video problem. During which step should you question the obvious?

a)


Test the theory to determine cause

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Establish a theory of probable cause

d)

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem

12.

You are solving a problem with a desktop computer that was caused by human error. When is the appropriate time to implement preventive measures, according to the best practice methodology?

a)

When documenting findings, actions, and outcomes

b)

When testing the theory to determine cause

c)

When verifying full system functionality

d)

When questioning the user to identify user changes

13.

You are training a class of new technicians on troubleshooting motherboard issues. Which of the following are issues most likely caused by a failing CMOS battery? (Choose two.) 

a)

BIOS time and setting resets

b)

Intermittent device failure

c)

BSOD/pinwheel errors

d)


Attempts to boot to the incorrect device

14.

You turn on a laptop computer and the hard drive is not recognized. Where should you go to troubleshoot the issue?

a)

Boot sector manager

b)

S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics

c)

Windows Device Manager  

d)

BIOS/UEFI

15.

A system administrator has connected an external USB drive to a computer to transfer some documents. When booting the computer, the system tries to boot from the external drive and gives an error message. Which of the following would be the BEST way to prevent the USB 
drive from booting?

a)

Modify the BIOS to boot from the internal  hard drive

b)

Modify the boot order in Windows Disk  Management

c)

Rebuild the MBR on the external hard drive

d)

Disable the external drive in Device Manager

16.

When a user turns on their desktop computer, nothing appears on the screen. They hear three long beeps, followed by three short beeps and three long beeps. What should you do as a next step?

a)

Replace the motherboard

b)

Replace the RAM

c)

Replace the CPU

d)

Look up the beep code on the manufacturer’s website

17.

A field technician reports back that the computer they are troubleshooting has exposed distended capacitors. Which component has most likely failed?

a)

Power supply

b)

Motherboard

c)


CPU

d)

RAM

18.

A user pushes the power button on their desktop computer but nothing happens. They double-check that it is plugged in and that the wall outlet is working properly. Which components are most likely to cause this problem? (Choose two.

a)

Power supply

b)


Motherboard

c)

Power cord

d)

CPU

e)

RAM

19.

You turn on a desktop computer and it fails to boot. You hear a rhythmic ticking coming from inside the case. What is most likely the problem?

a)

Failed motherboard

b)

Failed CPU

c)

Failed hard drive

d)

Failed RAM

20.

When you turn on a desktop computer, you hear a loud squealing noise coming from inside the case. Which components are potential culprits for making the noise? (Choose all that apply.) 

a)

CPU fan

b)

HDD

c)

Power supply fan

d)

SSD

e)

CPU