QUESTION NO: 63
Please refer to the attached graphic. Which of the following is the MAXIMUM amount of supported
machines in the pictured setup?
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QUESTION NO: 64
A technician receives a request to build a machine and install a 64-bit operating system. Which of
the following processors would the technician use in this system?
A. Pentium 4
B. Athlon XP
C. Celeron
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QUESTION NO: 65
Which of the following is the key combination to resolve an inverted display?
A. Windows Key + ALT + U
B. CTR + ALT + Down arrow
C. SHIFT+ HOME + PG UP
D. CTR + TAB + Enter |
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QUESTION NO: 66
Which of the following network types allows for high speed data communication and is the MOST difficult to splice into?
A. Cable
B. DSL
C. Satellite
D. Fiber |
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QUESTION NO: 67
Which of the following provides the BEST transfer speed for a HDD?
A. SATA
B. IEEE 1394
C. EIDE
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QUESTION NO: 68
A technician turns on the computer and a blue screen appears on the monitor with an error code.
Which of the following is the BEST place for the technician to find out what this error code means?
A. Hardware manufacturer's website
B. Third party websites
C. OS manufacturer’s website
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QUESTION NO: 69
Which of the following is commonly used to create a LAN in a home network? (Select TWO)
A. Switch
B. Satellite
C. DSL
D. Dial-up
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QUESTION NO: 70
A technician has had several support requests for one PC. The technician has reseated the PCI
cards and replaced the hard drive in the PC located in a school cafeteria kitchen. PCs located in
the business office or the classrooms have not had this issue.
Which of the following is MOST likely causing this PC s issue?
A. Faulty RAM
B. 240 volt Kitchen outlets
C. Power Brownouts
D. Excessive Heat |
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QUESTION NO: 71
A technician inserts a Windows OS install disk into the CD-ROM to upgrade the OS on a computer
but after several restarts, the computer does not boot from the disk. Which of the following MOST
likely needs to be configured?
A. BIOS settings
B. Network Configuration
C. Repair Options
D. Wake On LAN settings |
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QUESTION NO: 72
A laptop with an external USB hard drive and an external monitor is not booting from the internal
hard drive. Power has been verified and the battery is fully charged „ but the laptop appears to be
stopping after POST. Which of the following will help troubleshoot the cause of this problem?
A. Format the external USB hard drive.
B. Turn off the external monitor
C. Disconnect the external devices.
D. Remove and reseat the laptop battery |
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QUESTION NO: 73
Which of the following Internet connections has the HIGHEST latency?
A. Cable
B. Satellite
C. DSL
D. Dial-up |
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QUESTION NO: 74
A customer reports the optical drive is no longer responding. Which of the following questions
should be asked FIRST?
A. "Did you log in with an administrator account?"
B. "Have you been to any inappropriate websites?"
C. "What have you changed since the optical drive worked properly?"
D. "What has changed since the optical drive worked properly?" |
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QUESTION NO: 75
A technician installs a new graphics card in a computer and upon booting up nothing happens.
The technician puts the old graphics card back into the computer and the computer boots up
normally. Which of the following would be the BEST source of information to solve the problem?
(Select TWO).
A. Chat room discussion online
B. Installation manual
C. Ask another technician
D. Manufacturer’s website
E. OS forum online |
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QUESTION NO: 76
Which of the following is the MINIMUM memory requirement for installing Windows Vista Home
Basic?
A. 1GB
B. 128MB
C. 256MB
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QUESTION NO: 77
Which of the following should be The FIRST step in troubleshooting a problem?
A. Establish a theory of probable cause
B. Establish a plan of action
C. Verify full system functionality
D. Identify the problem |
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QUESTION NO: 78
A technician installs an additional hard drive controller. Which of the following processes will
MOST likely prevent errors?
A. 1) Apply System Updates
2) Update the BIOS
3) Install the card
4) Install the driver
5) Upgrade the Card Firmware
B. Install the card
2) Update the BIOS
3) Upgrade the Card Firmware
4) Install the driver
5) Apply System Updates
C. 1) Apply System Updates
2) Install the driver
3) Install the card
4) Upgrade the Card Firmware
5) Update the BIOS
D. 1) Update the BIOS
2) Install the driver
3) Install the card
4) Upgrade the Card Firmware
5) Apply System Updates
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QUESTION NO: 79
A company printer is used to print payroll checks on paper forms with carbon backing. Which of
the following is the BEST type of printer for this scenario?
A. Laser
B. Impact
C. Inkjet
D. Thermal |
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QUESTION NO: 80
Which of the following types of security concepts describe securing ports and protocols on a
system?
A. Disk Encryption
B. Data classification
C. Social Engineering
D. Software Firewall |
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QUESTION NO: 81
Which of the following connectors uses the main board ATX connector type?
A. Centro nix
B. 20/24 pin
C. BNC
D. Molex |
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QUESTION NO: 82
Which of the following helps protect important confidential information from being publicly
disclosed?
A. Hard drive wiping
B. Social Engineering
C. Classification
D. RAS server |
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QUESTION NO: 83
Which of the following devices is used to move frames between a source and destination based
on a MAC address?
A. Repeater
B. Hub
C. Router
D. Switch |
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QUESTION NO: 84
Which of the following methods is the correct use of a KVM switch?
A. To connect multiple monitors to one computer.
B. To connect multiple computers to one set user interface.
C. To connect multiple computers to each other.
D. To connect multiple keyboards to one computer. |
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QUESTION NO: 85
While accessing the Internet in an external environment (i.e. while traveling), a Windows 7 firewall
should be set to which of the following?
A. Block incoming and outgoing connections.
B. Turned off or disabled.
C. Block outgoing connections.
D. Block incoming connections. |
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QUESTION NO: 86
Which of the following network cable types is MOST often used in environments where physical
security of the data is the top priority?
A. UTP
B. Coaxial
C. Fiber optic
D. STP |
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QUESTION NO: 87
The most important customer a technician has is:
A. The customer standing right in front of them.
B. The customer who owes the company the most money.
C. The customer calling on the phone.
D. The customer they have an appointment with in an hour. |
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QUESTION NO: 88
Of the ports below which of the following is the standard HTTP port?
A. 25
B. 80
C. 110
D. 443 |
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QUESTION NO: 89
Which key combination allows the choice of Task Manager or the computer to be locked in
Windows XP Professional?
A. Shift+ F5
B. Ctrl + Alt+ T
C. Ctrl + Alt + Esc
D. Ctrl + Alt+ Del |
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QUESTION NO: 90
A technician just finished installing a new printer on an end user’s computer. Which of the
following will enable the technician to see the test page option for the pnnter1?
A. Right-click on the printer and select Properties
B. Double click on the printer icon
C. Right-click on the printer and select Set as Default
D. Right-click on the printer and select Open |
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QUESTION NO: 91
Which of the following processors would provide the BEST performance?
A. Pentium 4 with Hyper-Threading
B. Pentium Core 2 Duo
C. Single-Core Athlon64
D. 64-bit Core 2 Quad |
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QUESTION NO: 92
If a technician is getting frustrated during a support call, which of the following could the technician
employ to avoid irritating the customer?
A. End the call quickly, even if a solution has not been found.
B. Ask the caller to call back in a while.
C. Put the caller on hold briefly and take a deep breath,
D. Pass the caller to another support representative. |
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QUESTION NO: 93
In Windows XP, which of the following locations allows the mouse pointer to snap to the default
button in a window?
A. Start>Settings>ControlPanel>System>Hardware
B. Start>Settings>ControlPanel>Display>Appearance
C. Start>Settings>ControlPanel>Mouse>PointerOptions
D. Start>Settings>ControlPanel>Mouse>Pointers |
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QUESTION NO: 94
Which of the following are advantages of using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol? (Select
TWO).
A. IP addresses can be managed from a central point
B. Computers can automatically get new addressing when moved to a different network segment
C. Media Access Control addresses can be changed automatically
D. The network speed can automatically adjust based on the type of traffic being generated
E. The HOSTS file on the computer can be validated for proper entries |
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QUESTION NO: 95
Which of the following MUST be configured to turn a computer on remotely with a network packet?
A. Sleep timers
B. Hibernate
C. Standby
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QUESTION NO: 96
Which of the following should be completed NEXT, after testing the theory of probable cause?
A. Verify full system functionality
B. Implement preventative measures
C. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem
D. Implement the solution to the problem |
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QUESTION NO: 97
A user states that whenever they try to launch a certain installed application, they hear unusual
whirring/clicking sounds from their machine and the application never loads. Which of the following
components would a technician MOST likely need to replace?
A. Hard Disk Drive
B. Optical Drive
C. Power Supply Unit
D. Case Fan |
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QUESTION NO: 98
Which of the following voltages is MOST commonly associated with DIMMS?
A. +3.3V
B. +5V
C. -12V
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QUESTION NO: 99
Which of the following wireless standards has the potential for having the MOST bandwidth?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 100
Which of the following adapter types uses a 7-pin cable to transmit video signals?
A. RGB
B. DVI
C. HDMI
D. S-Video |
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QUESTION NO: 101
Which of the following BEST describes a hub?
A. Determines the best route to transmit data
B. Inspects traffic and accepts or declines transmission
C. Broadcasts data to specific network devices
D. Broadcasts data to all network devices |
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QUESTION NO: 102
A user has purchased a laptop that has no means to charge the battery. Which of the following
would the user MOST likely purchase?
A. USB cable
B. AC adapter
C. PCMCIA card
D. Replacement battery |
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QUESTION NO: 103
The contrast ratio for an LCD monitor is BEST defined as the ratio between:
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A. display resolution and brightness
B. power consumption and output intensity
C. power savings of a comparable CRT monitor and the LCD
D. the darkest and lightest displayed output |
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QUESTION NO: 104
A user plugs in a new USB barcode reader and the computer recognizes it, but the reader is
unable to work property. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?
A. Software drivers need to be updated
B. OS software needs to be updated
C. Too many USB devices are plugged in
D. Bad USB cable |
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QUESTION NO: 105
Which of the following describes the random access memory limitations with Vista 64-bit operating
system?
A. 2GB
B. 4GB
C. 8GB
D. 128GB |
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QUESTION NO: 106
A frustrated customer has called about their computer that is not functioning correctly. Which of the following is the BEST question to ask the user?
A. "Can you avoid using the PC that crashed?"
B. "What was the last thing that occurred before the PC had problems?"
C. "What were you doing before the PC went down?"
D. "What was the last thing you did before the PC crashed?" |
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QUESTION NO: 107
A technician is trying to install a previous-generation expansion card into their new laptop.
However, the card refuses to fit into the expansion slot. Which of the following is MOST likely the
reason?
A. The card needs to have the compatibility jumpers set before it can be installed into the system.
B. The card is a PCI Express card and the laptop supports PCMCIA.
C. The expansion slot needs to be enabled in the BIOS first.
D. The card is a PCMCIA card and the laptop supports PCI Express cards. |
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QUESTION NO: 108
Which of the following utilities would a technician use to determine network utilization?
A. Start Menu
B. My Network Places
C. Administrative Tools
D. Task Manager |
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QUESTION NO: 109
A technician needs to upgrade the memory in a laptop. Which of the following memory types
would be the correct type?
A. RIMM
B. DDR RAM
C. SDRAM
D. SODIMM |
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QUESTION NO: 110
An end user reports that they cannot access any of the features of a particular printer. Which of
the following is the MOST likely cause?
A. The document the user is printing is not formatted properly.
B. The user has the wrong cable type connected to the printer.
C. The printer is in a low power mode.
D. The user has the wrong driver installed for the printer. |
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QUESTION NO: 111
Which of the following ports is the default for HTTP?
A. 21
B. 25
C. 80
D. 110 |
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QUESTION NO: 112
A user reports that print jobs sent to a local printer are printing out as blank pieces of paper. Which
of the following steps should the technician perform FIRST on the printer to determine the cause?
A. Stop and restart the print spooler
B. Reload the printer drivers
C. Print an internal test page
D. Replace the printer cable |
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QUESTION NO: 113
Which of the following describes the number of processors supported in Windows XP Professional
32-bit edition?
A. One
B. 2
C. 3
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QUESTION NO: 114
Which of the following steps would be performed FIRST to install a fresh copy of Windows 7
Professional on a new hard drive?
A. Format the partition
B. Load any RAID or SATA drivers needed
C. Partition the drive
D. Configure Windows settings |
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QUESTION NO: 115
Which of the following connectors is commonly used on a shielded twisted pair cable?
A. BNC
B. RJ-45
C. F
D. HDMI |
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QUESTION NO: 116
Which of the following display ports sends video output over pure digital signal?
A. VGA and HDMI
B. S-Video and DVI
C. HDMI and DVI
D. VGA and DVI |
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QUESTION NO: 117
Which of the following devices is the MOST appropriate to limit network broadcasts, segment
logical address ranges, and interconnect different physical media?
A. Router
B. Switch
C. Firewall
D. Hub |
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QUESTION NO: 118
Which of the following is a feature of a Docking station?
A. Provides additional connectivity options
B. Expands the laptop memory
C. Provides a built in tape drive
D. Provides power surge protection |
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QUESTION NO: 119
Which of the following utilities would be used to configure energy saving measures when a laptop
switches to battery power?
A. MSTSC
B. ACPI
C. GDI
D. MSCONFIG |
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QUESTION NO: 120
Which of the following keys is pressed lo enter the Windows boot options after POST?
A. F1
B. F8
C. F10
D. F12 |
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QUESTION NO: 121
Which of the following would BEST provide cooling to a processor?
A. Case fan
B. Heal sink
C. Liquid cooling system
D. CPU fan |
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QUESTION NO: 122
Which of the following tools can be used for system maintenance and troubleshooting?
A. Automated System Recovery
B. Disk Probe
C. Last Known Good Configuration
D. Recovery Console |
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QUESTION NO: 123
Which of the following motherboard components quality can be measured using DPI?
A. PS/2 port
B. Audio interface
C. Display adapter
D. IEEE 1394 port |
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QUESTION NO: 124
Which of the following is the PRIMARY difference between a Celeron and a Pentium chip?
A. A Celeron chip has a higher performance index than a similar speed Pentium chip
B. A Celeron chip is more expensive than a similar speed Pentium chip.
C. A Celeron chip has less cache than a similar speed Pentium chip
D. A Celeron chip has built-in extra features such as wireless support. |
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QUESTION NO: 125
The help desk technician receives a call from an irate user who is using profanity and yelling at the
technician. To BEST defuse the situation, the technician should:
A. Hang up and let the caller calm down for a while.
B. Speak louder and use profanity to mimic the users tone.
C. Converse with the user in a soft voice and low tone.
D. Place the caller back in the queue and answer another call. |
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QUESTION NO: 126
Which of the following are correct sequences to install a keyboard layout in Windows 7? (Select
TWO).
A. Start > Control Panel > Region & Languages > Keyboards & Languages
B. Right click > Personalize > ease of access center > make the keyboard easier to use
C. Start > Control Panel > Display
D. Start > Control Panel > Clock Languages & Region>personalization
E. Start > Control Panel > Clock languages & region > Change Keyboards & other input methods
> change Keyboard
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QUESTION NO: 127
Which of the following network types uses telephone lines as its ONLY medium for connectivity?
A. DSL
B. Cellular
C. Fiber
D. Satellite |
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QUESTION NO: 128
An email i s received from the user’s bank. It is asking for the user to reply with their account
number and access code to verify their identity. Which of the following attack types does this
describe?
A. Phishing
B. Rootkit
C. Hoax
D. Adware |
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QUESTION NO: 129
A customer reports that when their computer is turned on. the screen is blank with some gray text
and a flashing cursor. The customer also says that there are numbers counting upward when the
computer beeps and freezes. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this problem?
A. The hard drive has no MBR
B. Computer has faulty memory
C. The operating system is corrupted
D. Network login account expired |
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QUESTION NO: 130
A user recently purchased a new wireless 802.11n router and noticed that the wireless signal
strength on the laptop is poor and only connects at 11Mbps even with default settings. The user
moved the laptop next to the WAP and is still experiencing the same issue. Which of the following
is MOST likely the cause?
A. The laptop is connecting to the incorrect wireless network
B. The router1 s wireless card drivers are faulty.
C. The cable modem is faulty
D. The wireless antennas on the router need to be replaced. |
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QUESTION NO: 131
A user reports that at times the display on their monitor gets shaky and wavy. Which of the
following describes a possible reason that this occurs?
A. The refresh rate of the monitor was set too high causing the video card to become over-utilized.
B. The resolution on the monitor was set too high and caused the display to become unstable.
C. The user was visiting websites that were not approved by the company and were blocked.
D. The user has a portable heater plugged into the same circuit causing electrical interference. |
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QUESTION NO: 132
A technician is installing BitLocker in Microsoft Vista, but the operating system gives an error
stating the computer does not support BitLocker. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?
A. Windows Vista does not support BitLocker
B. TPM is disabled in the BIOS
C. The hard drive does not support BitLocker
D. Insufficient memory to support BitLocker |
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QUESTION NO: 133
Which of the following is an alternate HTTP port that can be used commonly in business
environments?
A. 180
B. 255
C. 443
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QUESTION NO: 134
A user contacts the helpdesk about a problem connecting to the Internet. Which of the following
troubleshooting steps should the helpdesk technician perform FIRST?
A. Document the problem and resolution for future reference.
B. Have the user go to an Internet site to verify connectivity issues.
C. Determine a plan of action to resolve the Internet problem.
D. Ask a question about the local ISP equipment being serviced lately |
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QUESTION NO: 135
Which of the following represents a valid APIPA address?
A. 10.22.51.194
B. 169.254.13.237
C. 172.40.0.155
D. 192.168.3.7 |
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QUESTION NO: 136
A technician is installing a motherboard that has a 24-pin connector from the power supply to the
motherboard. Which of the following devices are the additional four pins used?
A. Extra drives
B. The processor
C. Extra RAM
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QUESTION NO: 137
Active heat sinks incorporate which of the following into their design?
A. Gas
B. Water
C. Fans
D. Grease |
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QUESTION NO: 138
A laptop with an integrated 802.11b/g card is unable to connect to any wireless networks. The
laptop was previously able to connect to wireless networks. Which of the following is MOST likely
the cause of this issue?
A. The wireless card is disabled in BIOS.
B. The wireless card drivers are not installed.
C. The wireless hardware switch is turned off.
D. The wireless card firmware requires an update |
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QUESTION NO: 139
Which of the following ports would a technician enable ECP?
A. USB
B. LPR
C. COM
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QUESTION NO: 140
When trying to secure a password against a brute force attack, which of the following is the MOST important attribute?
A. Upper and lower case characters
B. Length
C. Complexity
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QUESTION NO: 141
A technician determines that a SCSI card needs an update to its embedded code. This is
commonly referred to as updating the:
A. driver
B. operating system
C. system
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QUESTION NO: 142
Which of the following describes how many toner cartridges are in a monochrome laser printer?
A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
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QUESTION NO: 143
APIPA addressing uses which of the following network classes?
A. A
B. B
C. C
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QUESTION NO: 144
Which of the following is the BEST reason why VoIP should not be used with satellite Internet?
A. Difficulty in installation
B. High latency
C. Bandwidth limitations
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QUESTION NO: 145
When installing a printer shared from a Windows print server, an error is received that the 64-bit
driver is not available. Which of the following is the NEXT step the technician should take?
A. Download the 64-bit driver from the manufacturer's website.
B. Use a 64-bit driver on the server from the same manufacturer.
C. Use Windows Update to locate the proper driver.
D. Use the 32-bit driver loaded on the server. |
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QUESTION NO: 146
All of the following Windows editions have the aero theme EXCEPT: (Select TWO).
A. Windows Vista Home
B. Windows 7 Professional
C. Windows XP Professional
D. Windows 7 Starter
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QUESTION NO: 147
A technician has a laptop that is booting but nothing appears on the LCD. Which of the following
should the technician press to make video transfer to the external monitor?
A. Function keys
B. Alt-insert keys
C. Power button
D. Control and escape keys |
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QUESTION NO: 148
Which of the following cables consists of only two twisted pairs of copper wires?
A. Coaxial
B. Fiber
C. POTS line
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QUESTION NO: 149
A laser printer is received for repair work with a description of failing to pick up paper during prints,
even with a full paper tray. Which of the following is the cause of such an occurrence?
A. The automatic document feeder is faulty and needs replacing
B. The rollers are dirty and need to be cleaned
C. The incorrect print driver is installed
D. The drum is dirty and needs to be cleaned |
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QUESTION NO: 150
A customer brings in a desktop PC that runs fine for an hour and then shuts down. Which of the
following should be checked FIRST?
A. Power supply voltages
B. Hard disk drive
C. CD-ROM drive
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QUESTION NO: 151
Which of the following printer technologies provides the LOWEST cost per page?
A. Laser
B. Dot matrix
C. Dye-sublimation
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QUESTION NO: 152
A technician prints a test page from the printer" s front panel and the printer consistently print one
page of data across two pages of paper. Which of the following is the cause of the problem?
A. The fuser is not functioning
B. The printer driver needs to be updated
C. The paper tray media type is not set up
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QUESTION NO: 153
Raising the voltage or multiplier of a CPU is known as:
A. Over clocking.
B. Hype threading.
C. Turbo-boost.
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QUESTION NO: 154
A networking device that sends packets to all connections is a:
A. gateway
B. hub
C. switch
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QUESTION NO: 155
A user reports that the battery in their Windows 7 laptop is constantly low on power. Which of the
following should a technician suggest to help the user conserve laptop battery power?
A. Have the user run the laptop using the battery until all the power is depleted, and then recharge
the battery.
B. Have the user remove the battery and run the notebook using the electrical cord only.
C. Configure the laptop power options to restore power usage when the laptop is unattended.
D. Configure the laptop power option to power saver plan. |
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QUESTION NO: 156
A network extension needs to be run 50 meters (164 feet) across a machine shop. The path will
take the extension near a number of fluorescent light fixtures and a large electric motor. Which of
the following cable types would be BEST suited for this environment?
A. Fiber
B. UTPCat3
C. STPCat5
D. Coaxial |
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QUESTION NO: 157
Which of the following are the default libraries in the Windows 7 OS?
A. Documents, Media. Pictures, Programs, and Videos
B. Files, Music, Pictures, Online, and Videos
C. Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos
D. Files, Media, Programs, and Online |
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QUESTION NO: 158
Which of the following wireless networking standards operates at only 5GHz?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 159
Which of the following cables uses an ST connector by default?
A. CAT5e
B. Fiber
C. CAT5
D. CAT6 |
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QUESTION NO: 160
A laser printer can be connected to all of the following devices EXCEPT a / an:
A. power conditioner
B. UPS
C. power strip
D. surge protector |
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QUESTION NO: 161
Which of the following commands slops all network adapter connections, and allows the IP
addresses to be used elsewhere?
A. ipconfig /flushdns
B. ipconfig /renew
C. ipconfig/restart
D. ipconfig/release |
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QUESTION NO: 162
USB 2.0 has a MAXIMUM transmission speed of:
A. 54Mbps
B. 128Mbps
C. 480Mbps
D. 800Mbps |
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QUESTION NO: 163
While at lunch, a user states that emails were sent from their computer to fellow co-workers
without the user1 s knowledge. Which of the following recommendations should the technician
make to the user to prevent this in the future?
A. Turn on the out of office feature in the email client software
B. Enable the Screensaver feature
C. Unplug the network cable
D. Use the operating system's lock feature |
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QUESTION NO: 164
Which of the following is the MAIN advantage of choosing a 64-bit (x64) operating system over a
32-bit (x86) operating system?
A. The ability to use software based data execution prevention (DEP)
B. The ability to run multiple 16-bit programs in separate memory spaces
C. The ability to use unsigned drivers
D. The ability to access more than 4GB of RAM |
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QUESTION NO: 165
Which of the following RAID levels uses striping across three or more disks with parity?
A. RAID 1
B. RAID 3
C. RAID 5
D. RAID 10
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QUESTION NO: 166
A customer reports that while attempting to print a document it seems to queue up fine, but the printer does not print the job. Which of the following may be the cause? A. Outdated or corrupt print driver. B. The application used to create the document is incompatible with the printer. C. A print job is waiting in the print queue. D. Printer configuration is incorrect. |
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QUESTION NO: 167
A print job fails to leave the queue. Which of the following services may need to be restarted?
A. Printer Driver
B. Windows Spool Service
C. Print Spooler
D. NIC driver |
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QUESTION NO: 168
A technicians company prints forms on multi-layer carbonless copy paper. When asked to replace
the printer, which of the following printing technologies will allow the technician to continue to use
the companys copy paper?
A. Transfer
B. Dot Matrix
C. Thermal
D. Laser |
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QUESTION NO: 169
A customers computer crashes consistently when a specific application is launched. The
technician has looked at the computer and confirmed the cause of the crash. Which of the
following is the NEXT troubleshooting step the technician should take?
A. Verify full system functionality.
B. Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.
C. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.
D. Question the user and identify changes the user has made to the system. |
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QUESTION NO: 170
Which of the following programs can be scheduled to delete unwanted compressed old files?
A. Disk Management
B. Check Disk
C. Disk Cleanup
D. Disk Defragmenter |
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QUESTION NO: 171
Which of the following chipsets is responsible for controlling the data flow between a PATA optical
drive and the processor?
A. Northbridge
B. BIOS
C. Southbridge
D. DMA controller |
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QUESTION NO: 172
A KVM will allow the user to:
A. prevent unauthorized users from removing devices from a computer.
B. network multiple computers to gain optimum use of system resources.
C. connect multiple computers to save on resources.
D. allow multiple users the ability to share a single computer. |
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QUESTION NO: 173
Which of the following bus slots is in a laptop?
A. AGP
B. PCMCIA
C. PCI
D. AMR |
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QUESTION NO: 174
A technician is called to a school lab to fix a computer. The computer worked fine the day before,
but now does not power on. The computer is plugged into a power strip with another computer.
The other computer works fine. Which of the following could be the problem? (Select TWO).
A. The power strip is overloaded.
B. The monitor is unplugged.
C. The power cable is unplugged from the computer.
D. The power strip is unplugged.
E. The voltage switch on the computer is set incorrectly. |
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QUESTION NO: 175
The FASTEST cache in a computer is:
A. L1.
B. L2.
C. L3.
D. L4. |
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QUESTION NO: 176
Which of the following uses pair authentication to provide a wireless connection between two
devices?
A. 802.11n
B. Bluetooth
C. Infrared
D. Cellular |
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QUESTION NO: 177
Which of the following should a technician be cautious of when removing a fuser from a printer
that has been recently operational?
A. The fuser being fragile
B. The fuser being wet
C. The fuser being hot
D. The fuser containing toner |
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QUESTION NO: 178
Which of the following will help dissipate heat through the heat sink when upgrading a CPU?
A. Case fan
B. Thermal compound
C. Motherboard riser
D. Power supply |
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QUESTION NO: 179
Which of the following would accommodate the installation of an upgraded video card? (Select
TWO).
A. AGP
B. VGA
C. DVI
D. SCSI
E. PCIe |
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QUESTION NO: 180
A technician has replaced a memory stick in a computer. After the operating system starts to boot,
the computer displays a BSOD. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
A. The chipset firmware needs to be updated
B. The motherboard has failed
C. The hard drive has failed
D. The memory is not seated properly |
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QUESTION NO: 181
Which of the following is the MOST secure form of wireless security?
A. WPA2
B. MAC filtering
C. SSID
D. WEP |
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QUESTION NO: 182
The process of a virus or worm copying itself, then propagating to multiple systems is known as:
A. repudiation
B. replication
C. duplication
D. redundancy |
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QUESTION NO: 183
Which of the following is a user replaceable memory in a computer system?
A. SRAM
B. CMOS
C. ROM
D. DRAM |
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QUESTION NO: 184
Computers should NEVER be placed on which of the following materials?
A. Carpet
B. Wood
C. Tile
D. Plastic |
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QUESTION NO: 185
A user needs to transfer numerous personal financial documents from an existing hard drive to a
new hard drive. Which of the following should the technician perform?
A. Copy all data over without viewing them
B. Review all data and write down important account numbers in case information is lost
C. Remove all financial documents since they are confidential
D. Print out all personal financial documents in case information is deleted |
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QUESTION NO: 186
Which of the following BEST describes a situation that would require STP cable?
A. Installation in an area with low EMI
B. Installation in an area with high EMI
C. Installation in an air handling space
D. Installation is an area with high humidity |
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QUESTION NO: 187
Which of the following connectors is MOST commonly used for POTS lines?
A. BNC
B. SC
C. RJ-11
D. RJ-45 |
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QUESTION NO: 188
Which of the following is the difference between a Cellular WAN and a WLAN card?
A. A WLAN card generally has a range of 6 miles (9.7 kilometers), while a Cellular WAN card is
limited in range to 1200 feet (365 meters).
B. A Cellular WAN card will work on most public Wireless Access Points, while a WLAN card is
more proprietary.
C. A Cellular WAN card requires subscription to a cellular provider, while a WLAN card can work
without provider payment.
D. A WLAN card is usually an external card, while a Cellular WAN card is usually an internal card. |
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QUESTION NO: 189
A technician has rebooted a PC, and the machine has paused on a black screen with a white
blinking underscore on the top left of the screen. Which of the following is the MOST likely
problem?
A. PC is running in Safe Mode
B. Boot order
C. Recovery Console is running
D. BIOS update in process |
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QUESTION NO: 190
SCSI uses which of the following connector types?
A. DB-25
B. DB-9
C. RJ-45
D. RJ-11 |
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QUESTION NO: 191
Which of the following devices would MOST likely require a serial adapter to be installed on a
modern PC?
A. External modem
B. TV tuner
C. Mouse
D. Keyboard |
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QUESTION NO: 192
An end user reports that their laptop cannot access the wireless network. The user had access to
the network yesterday, before taking the laptop out of the office. Which of the following is the
MOST likely reason for the connection problem?
A. The wireless network is down.
B. The user turned the wireless switch off.
C. The battery needs to be charged.
D. The wireless antenna has become disconnected. |
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QUESTION NO: 193
A technician would like to rebuild the MBR without reinstalling Windows. Which of the following
recovery options would be used to build a new MBR?
A. Recovery Console
B. System Restore
C. Automated System Recovery
D. Emergency Repair Disk |
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QUESTION NO: 194
A technician notices that there are two appointments scheduled for the same time. Which of the
following should the technician do to resolve the issue?
A. Call one of the clients and apologize, then reschedule
B. Do not go to the second scheduled appointment
C. Email each client for rescheduling
D. Go to the first scheduled appointment then after completion go to the next |
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QUESTION NO: 195
Which of the following wireless technology standards can operate at either 2.4GHz or 5GHz
frequencies?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 196
Which of the following protocols are commonly used for Windows Remote Desktop?
A. NTP
B. PPTP
C. RDP
D. LDAP |
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QUESTION NO: 197
Which of the following ports does the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol use?
A. 21
B. 25
C. 80
D. 443 |
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QUESTION NO: 198
Which of the following log files references Windows specific errors?
A. Archive Logs
B. Application Logs
C. Security Logs
D. System Logs |
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QUESTION NO: 199
Which of the following is a function of the PS/2 port?
A. Connection of a gaming controller
B. Connection of a keyboard or mouse
C. Connection of a biometric device
D. Connection of an external optical drive |
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QUESTION NO: 200
The PING command can be used to determine which of the following? (Select TWO).
A. If there is connection to a specified IP address
B. The gateway address of a currently logged on user
C. The response time of the connection to a specific IP address
D. The amount of hops it takes to reach destination computer
E. The active connections to a computer |
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QUESTION NO: 201
Which of the following would a technician enable on a router to allow specific devices to connect to
the Internet?
A. DHCP
B. MAC filtering
C. DNS
D. SSID |
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QUESTION NO: 202
A technician has been taken to a users desk to resolve a problem. The users desk is covered with
papers and it is obvious to the technician that these papers are of a confidential nature. Which of
the following is the BEST course of action?
A. Put the confidential papers in a neat pile at the side of the desk.
B. Ask the user to clear the desk of the confidential papers.
C. Work around the papers to resolve the problem.
D. Refuse to work until the user has cleared the desk. |
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QUESTION NO: 203
Which of the following is the NEXT step in the troubleshooting theory after identifying the problem?
A. Establish a theory of probable cause
B. Test the theory
C. Implement preventative measures
D. Establish a plan of action |
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QUESTION NO: 204
Which of the following is the number of devices that can be daisy-chained to an IEEE 1394 port?
A. 7
B. 15
C. 63
D. 127 |
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QUESTION NO: 205
A customer reports that their computer is displaying operating system not found while booting. The
technician confirms that the computer booted fine the previous day and that no devices were
added. The technician also confirms that no software changes were made to the system from the
previous day. Which of the following is the problem?
A. The network cable is unplugged.
B. A diskette was placed in the disk drive.
C. The keyboard is unplugged.
D. The system has been infected with spyware. |
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QUESTION NO: 206
Which of the following are digital audio-only formats? (Select TWO).
A. AAC
B. WMV
C. WMA
D. AVI
E. DES |
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QUESTION NO: 207
Which of the following wireless technology standards can operate at a MAXIMUM of 54Mbps?
(Select TWO).
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11k
E. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 208
After verifying full system functionality, which of the following should a technician do NEXT when
troubleshooting a problem?
A. Establish a theory of probable cause.
B. Identify user changes to the computer.
C. Move on to the next issue that requires troubleshooting.
D. Document findings, actions, and outcomes. |
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QUESTION NO: 209
A user notices that the battery light on the laptop is flashing when the laptop is on a docking
station. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?
A. Reseat in the docking station
B. Reinstall the operating system
C. Remove and reseat the battery
D. Replace the laptop battery |
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QUESTION NO: 210
Which of the following explains a yellow exclamation point next to a device in the Device
Manager?
A. A driver was installed but was not digitally signed.
B. A usable driver could not be installed for this device.
C. The device is operable, but not at full capacity.
D. The device is built-in and not upgradable. |
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QUESTION NO: 211
Corrupt Windows XP system files are keeping a PC from booting. Which of the following is the
BEST option to resolve this issue?
A. Automated System Recovery
B. Emergency Repair Disk
C. Recovery Console
D. NT Repair Disk |
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QUESTION NO: 212
Which of the following occurs by default when a file is copied from a CD-ROM to a folder on an
NTFS partition?
A. The file inherits the permissions of the folder it is copied to.
B. The CD structure is indexed and the index is stored in the folder.
C. The file is copied with the Read Only attribute.
D. A shortcut is created on the drive pointing to the CD file. |
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QUESTION NO: 213
Which of the following BEST describes attempts to guess a password by trying possible
combination of letters, numbers, and symbols?
A. Social engineering
B. Phreaking
C. Brute force
D. War driving |
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QUESTION NO: 214
A new video card requires a 600 watt power supply. The power supply should have how many
pins on the main cable?
A. 12
B. 20
C. 24
D. 26 |
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QUESTION NO: 215
Which of the following controls the connections between the processor and the AGP slot on a
motherboard?
A. Memory
B. Chipset
C. Power supply
D. System bus |
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QUESTION NO: 216
When a user was installing a new program, the computer suddenly restarted. Now when the
computer starts, it gets partially through the boot process, then reboots. Which of the following is
the QUICKEST method to get the computer running without losing any of the users data?
A. Reinstall the OS
B. Perform a factory restore
C. Boot into Safe Mode and perform Windows Restore
D. Boot using Last Known Good Configuration |
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QUESTION NO: 217
A user has a docking station at work, but now wants to take their laptop home. Which of the
following features would a technician use to allow this?
A. Remote Access
B. Hardware Profiles
C. Advanced Power Management
D. Device Manager |
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QUESTION NO: 218
A user reports that they walked away from their laptop for 30 minutes and when they came back
the screen was very dim. The user tried moving the mouse and increasing the brightness setting,
but neither worked. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
A. Plug in an external monitor to test the video card.
B. Run a check disk scan to verify there is no corruption.
C. Check if the laptop is now on battery power.
D. Have the LCD screen replaced with a known good screen. |
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QUESTION NO: 219
Which of the following connectors is used for musical equipment?
A. HDMI
B. MIDI
C. PS/2
D. DVI |
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QUESTION NO: 220
A customer states their computer was fine until yesterday when they heard a pop noise and the
computer stopped working. Which of the following components should the technician test FIRST?
A. Main system board
B. Processor
C. Hard disk drive
D. Power supply |
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QUESTION NO: 221
Which of the following is the MINIMUM available hard drive space requirement for installing
Windows XP Professional?
A. 1GB
B. 1.5GB
C. 2GB
D. 2.5 GB |
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QUESTION NO: 222
Which of the following BEST explains the concept of hyperthreading?
A. Allows two program threads to be stored in memory simultaneously
B. Allows one program thread to be processed by more than one processor simultaneously
C. Allows two program threads to be processed by a single processor simultaneously
D. Allows one program thread to be stored in memory faster than another program thread |
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QUESTION NO: 223
Which of the following utilities can be used to view the start-up programs?
A. REGEDIT
B. IPCONFIG
C. PING
D. DXDIAG |
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QUESTION NO: 224
Which of the following is a setting on a CRT monitor that is often adjusted when a user reports
headaches?
A. Degauss
B. Contrast
C. Resolution
D. Refresh rate |
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QUESTION NO: 225
A user running Windows XP reports that their computer has not been printing any subsequent
documents since a printer jam occurred earlier that day. The printer is now working normally for
other users. Before rebooting the computer, which of the following is the FIRST step the technician
should take?
A. Remove and re-add the printer.
B. Restart the print spooler service.
C. Reset the maintenance page count on the printer.
D. Attempt to print a test page. |
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QUESTION NO: 226
Which of the following network classes exists if the default subnet mask is 255.0.0.0?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D |
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QUESTION NO: 227
Which of the following computing techniques will limit the vulnerability of a system to infection by a
virus? (Select TWO).
A. Install a NAT firewall on the network
B. Run an online malware scan monthly
C. Only open email from recognized senders
D. Update antivirus signatures on a daily basis
E. Automatically update the operating system |
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QUESTION NO: 228
Which of the following is the BEST example of social engineering?
A. A caller pretending to be an administrator to acquire a password
B. A social website that secretly records users actions on the Internet
C. A program that attempts to steal users credit card information
D. An unsolicited email that attempts to get a user to make a purchase |
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QUESTION NO: 229
Programs that run when the Windows OS starts are stored in which of the following registry hives?
A. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
B. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C. HKEY_CLASSES
D. HKEY_USERS |
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QUESTION NO: 230
Which of the following is an advantage of LCD monitors over CRT monitors?
A. LCD monitor connectors are universal in size and style.
B. LCD monitors weigh less than similar-sized CRT monitors.
C. LCD monitors typically cost less than CRT monitors.
D. LCD monitors have fewer pixels than CRT monitors. |
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QUESTION NO: 231
Within MSCONFIG, which of the following is the System Restore button located?
A. General
B. BOOT.INI
C. Tools
D. Startup |
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QUESTION NO: 232
The customer calls a technician and informs them that their keyboard was cleaned with a solution,
and now their fingers sting. Where would the technician or medical personnel find information
about the substance on the keyboard?
A. The MSDS
B. The local fire department
C. The Standard Operating Procedures manual
D. The facilities department of the company |
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QUESTION NO: 233
A small shock of electricity transferred from a computer or other electronic component to a person
is known as:
A. EMF.
B. RFI.
C. EMI.
D. ESD. |
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QUESTION NO: 234
Which of the following utilities should be run prior to switching a system from Windows XP to
Windows Vista?
A. Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
B. Windows Vista Application Compatibility Tool Kit
C. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
D. Microsoft Management Console |
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QUESTION NO: 235
During troubleshooting, the technician establishes a theory of probable cause. Which of the
following is the NEXT step?
A. Test the theory to determine cause.
B. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solutions.
C. Identify the problem.
D. Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventative measures. |
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QUESTION NO: 236
Which of the following is the FIRST step in the troubleshooting theory?
A. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
B. Establish a theory of probable cause.
C. Identify the problem.
D. Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventative measures. |
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QUESTION NO: 237
Which of the following components are included in a typical laser printer maintenance kit? (Select
THREE).
A. Image drum
B. Paper pickup rollers
C. Fuser
D. Duplexer
E. Toner
F. Transfer roller |
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QUESTION NO: 238
Which of the following is the MOST common use of a cable with an RJ-11 connector?
A. Ethernet
B. Network Backbone
C. T1
D. POTS |
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QUESTION NO: 239
A downloadable game that is actually a program used to steal information is an example of:
A. a Trojan
B. spam
C. a worm
D. adware |
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QUESTION NO: 240
The on-site technician is asked to load a copy of the companys purchased software on a personal
computer. The technician should FIRST:
A. notify the companys owner of the breach
B. leave the premises and call local law enforcement
C. advise the individual that downloading unlicensed software is illegal
D. verify the install is allowed under the companys licensing agreements |
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QUESTION NO: 241
A user receives an email stating that the user has won a lottery. The user is asked to send their
address, phone number and bank account number so that the winning funds can be deposited
directly into the users account. This is an example of:
A. a worm spread from peer to peer
B. a destructive virus
C. social engineering
D. spyware |
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QUESTION NO: 242
Traditional hard disk drives use which of the following storage technologies?
A. Solid
B. Magnetic
C. Optical
D. Impact |
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QUESTION NO: 243
Which of the following storage types has no movable parts?
A. DVD-RW
B. Flash
C. Tape
D. IDE hard drive |
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QUESTION NO: 244
Which of the following RAM amounts is the MINUMUM system requirement for Windows XP 32-
bit?
A. 32MB
B. 64MB
C. 128MB
D. 256MB |
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QUESTION NO: 245
Which of the following utilities can a technician use to stop unwanted programs from loading at
startup?
A. MSCONFIG
B. Recovery Console
C. ASR
D. CMD |
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QUESTION NO: 246
Which of the following cable types are rated for Gigabit Ethernet? (Select TWO).
A. CAT3
B. CAT4
C. CAT5
D. CAT5e
E. CAT6 |
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QUESTION NO: 247
After the BIOS message disappears, which of the following would a technician press to boot a PC
into Safe Mode?
A. Press F1
B. Press F2
C. Press F5
D. Press F8 |
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QUESTION NO: 248
Which of the following utilities can be scheduled to run on boot to verify file system integrity?
A. DEFRAG
B. CHKDSK
C. MSCONFIG
D. TSKMGR |
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QUESTION NO: 249
Which of the following is the MOST common way to cool a CPU?
A. Water cooling
B. Heat sink
C. Case fan
D. Air conditioning |
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QUESTION NO: 250
A user has reported that their computer is not working. The user cannot properly explain the
computers problem. Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT in order to
resolve the situation?
A. Perform a System Restore on the machine.
B. Ask simple questions to further identify the issue.
C. Escalate the issue to a manager for further resolution.
D. Ask the user to turn the computer off and on again to see if the problem can be recreated. |
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QUESTION NO: 251
Which of the following should be done FIRST if a printer fails to print very large documents but
prints smaller documents without issue?
A. Replace communications cable.
B. Check to the correct type of paper is being used.
C. Add additional memory to the printer.
D. Change the toner cartridges. |
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QUESTION NO: 252
Which of the following is a standard that supports speeds of up to 480Mbps?
A. USB 2.0
B. RS-232c
C. IEEE 1284
D. IEEE 1394 |
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QUESTION NO: 253
In which of the following is a 2032 CMOS battery MOST often found?
A. Desktops
B. Portable printers
C. Bluetooth Mice
D. Notebooks |
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QUESTION NO: 254
Which of the following are potential sources of EMI? (Select TWO).
A. Strong magnets
B. Toaster ovens
C. Cordless phones
D. Flat panel TVs
E. AC power runs |
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QUESTION NO: 255
An end user reports that their computer is making noise constantly. The technician notes that the
hard drive activity light is on frequently. The technician finds plenty of free space on the drive.
Which of the following BEST explains why the drive light is continuously active?
A. The system has a fragmented hard drive.
B. The drive interface needs to be changed.
C. The user has too many documents on the hard drive.
D. The system page file has an issue. |
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QUESTION NO: 256
Which of the following can a technician do to optimize an infrared connection between a laptop
and a printer? (Select TWO).
A. Install a repeater device
B. Boost the power
C. Change the transmission channel
D. Shorten the distance
E. Maintain a clear line of sight |
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QUESTION NO: 257
Sections of the registry in Windows that contain system, software, device and user information are
called:
A. archives
B. partitions
C. folders
D. hives |
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QUESTION NO: 258
Which of the following cable types is characterized by a twist-on BNC type connector?
A. Fiber
B. Coaxial
C. STP
D. UTP |
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QUESTION NO: 259
Which of the following protocols uses port 21?
A. Telnet
B. FTP
C. HTTP
D. POP3 |
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QUESTION NO: 260
Which of the following devices is used to connect to a WAN?
A. Hub
B. Switch
C. Router
D. MUX |
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QUESTION NO: 261
A helpdesk phone support technician is finding it difficult to understand a customer due to their
heavy accent. Which of the following actions should the technician take NEXT to help the
customer resolve their problem?
A. Have the customer call back at a later time.
B. Repeat back to the customer what they heard as the problem.
C. Tell the customer that their accent is preventing the technician from helping them.
D. Ask the customer to not speak with an accent. |
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QUESTION NO: 262
Which of the following RAM types does a laptop use?
A. SODIMM
B. DIMM
C. RIMM
D. SIMM |
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QUESTION NO: 263
Which of the following printer types uses a charged corona wire in the printing process?
A. Laser
B. Impact
C. Inkjet
D. Thermal |
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QUESTION NO: 264
Which of the following network classes exists if the default subnet mask is 255.255.0.0?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D |
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QUESTION NO: 265
How many concurrent connections can a Windows XP computer have established at any given
time?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
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QUESTION NO: 266
Which of the following ports is MOST likely used for high-end graphics cards?
A. PCI
B. PCIe
C. ISA
D. AGP |
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QUESTION NO: 267
Which of the following is indicated by repetitive flashing lights on a keyboard at POST?
A. A password is needed
B. An external peripheral error
C. A software error
D. A hardware error |
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QUESTION NO: 268
Why would the display dim on a laptop when the power supply from the electrical outlet is
disconnected?
A. The laptop displays require a 60 hertz alternating power source.
B. Incorrect security settings on the laptop.
C. The power management settings on the laptop.
D. The laptop cannot use full brightness on battery power. |
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QUESTION NO: 269
Which of the following states consumes the LEAST amount of power?
A. Sleep
B. Suspend
C. Standby
D. Hibernate |
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QUESTION NO: 270
Which of the following adapter cards would be the FASTEST for connecting an external hard
drive?
A. Wide SCSI
B. FireWire 800
C. eSATA
D. USB 2.0 |
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QUESTION NO: 271
Which of the following is the purpose of thermal compound?
A. To facilitate the transfer of heat from the CPU to the heat sink
B. To facilitate the adhesion of the CPU to the heat sink
C. To facilitate the reduction of heat to the heat sink
D. To assist in insulating the CPU from electrical damage |
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QUESTION NO: 272
Hyperthreading technology:
A. only works on computer systems with multiple core CPUs.
B. enables a processor to work with two independent computer instructions at once.
C. enables two independent processors to work on the same task, simultaneously.
D. allows a computer program to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. |
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QUESTION NO: 273
Which of the following is the MOST secure method to use when setting up a wireless network?
A. WPA
B. WEP
C. Hidden SSID
D. WPA2 |
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QUESTION NO: 274
Which of the following configuration changes can a user perform that will save the MOST energy?
A. Let the system blank the screen after five minutes of inactivity
B. Disable screen saver
C. Disable the hibernate mode
D. Enable a photo album screen saver |
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QUESTION NO: 275
When installing a wireless keyboard and mouse, which of the following should be installed in the
laptop?
A. Digitizer
B. Infrared
C. Ethernet
D. Bluetooth |
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QUESTION NO: 276
Which of the following describes a Quad Core processor?
A. A CPU with four direct channels to the FSB.
B. Four CPU cores operating off one CPU package.
C. A PC with four unique processors.
D. A CPU with four cache memory locations. |
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QUESTION NO: 277
Which of the following default ports is used for Telnet?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 23
D. 25 |
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QUESTION NO: 278
Which of the following memory types is the MOST current?
A. DDR
B. RAMBUS
C. DRAM
D. SDRAM |
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QUESTION NO: 279
During troubleshooting, the technician determines the cause of the problem. Which of the following
is the NEXT step in the troubleshooting theory?
A. Document findings, actions, and outcomes.
B. Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventative measures.
C. Establish a theory of probable cause.
D. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solutions. |
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QUESTION NO: 280
Which of the following hard drives would BEST meet the MINIMUM system requirements for
installing Windows Vista Business 64-bit?
A. 160GB HDD with 10GB free space
B. 20GB HDD with 15GB free space
C. 40GB HDD with 15GB free space
D. 80GB HDD with 10GB free space |
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QUESTION NO: 281
Which of the following commands is used to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server?
A. ipconfig /renew
B. ping -t
C. nslookup
D. msconfig |
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QUESTION NO: 282
Which of the following is the MOST secure way to destroy sensitive data?
A. Use the command line delete on the data.
B. Use a program that rewrites over the data several times.
C. Move the data into the Recycle Bin and then empty it.
D. Move the data onto a portable drive and then destroy the drive. |
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QUESTION NO: 283
Which of the following is another name for an RS-232 connection?
A. Serial
B. USB
C. IEEE 1394
D. Ethernet |
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QUESTION NO: 284
Which of the following printers requires a specialized paper in order to operate?
A. Thermal
B. Laser
C. Inkjet
D. Impact |
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QUESTION NO: 285
While changing a toner cartridge in a printer, a user spilled some toner. A technician noticed and
offered to help clean it up. Which of the following tools would be MOST appropriate?
A. Damp cloth
B. Lint free cloth
C. Computer vacuum
D. Compressed air |
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QUESTION NO: 286
Which of the following is a common protocol used to send email?
A. POP3
B. FTP
C. SFTP
D. SMTP |
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QUESTION NO: 287
Which of the following will dissipate heat and requires no moving parts?
A. Liquid cooling system
B. Motherboard riser
C. Case fan
D. Heat sink |
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QUESTION NO: 288
A system administrator has multiple computers, of the same make and model that will remotely
turn on using Wake-On-LAN (WOL). All but two systems wake correctly. Which of the following is
the MOST likely problem with the two systems?
A. WOL is not enabled in the BIOS.
B. The computers do not support WOL functionality.
C. The network card settings in Windows are incorrect.
D. Power settings are incorrect in the BIOS. |
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QUESTION NO: 289
Which of the following are the BEST means of ensuring that data is not lost? (Select TWO).
A. Ensure all preventative maintenance tasks are being performed
B. Deploy a RAID system
C. Schedule regular system backups
D. Ensure that all servers are in secured areas
E. Deploy all OS and security updates |
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QUESTION NO: 290
Which of the following utilities is used for troubleshooting video issues?
A. REGEDIT
B. DXDIAG
C. DCDIAG
D. MSCONFIG |
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QUESTION NO: 291
Which of the following cable types can transmit data the LONGEST distance without the use of a
repeater?
A. UTP
B. Coaxial
C. Fiber
D. STP |
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QUESTION NO: 292
A Windows XP computer, without a floppy drive, is producing a Non system disk error at startup.
Which of the following Recovery Console commands could be used to correct this error?
A. DISKPART
B. RECOVER
C. FIXBOOT
D. FORMAT |
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QUESTION NO: 293
The portion of a disk or drive that contains the MBR is known as the:
A. boot sector
B. primary partition
C. extended partition
D. boot partition |
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QUESTION NO: 294
Which of the following BEST describes the differences between a switch and a router?
A. A router broadcasts all data packets that are sent on the network, and a switch transmits data
directly to the device.
B. A switch interconnects one or more networks, where a router interconnects devices on a
network.
C. A switch interconnects devices on the same network to be able to communicate, where a router
interconnects one or more networks.
D. A switch broadcasts all data packets that are sent on the network, and a router transmits data
directly to the device. |
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QUESTION NO: 295
Which of the following is an example of a Class C IP address?
A. 127.0.0.1
B. 192.168.1.100
C. 255.255.255.0
D. 225.225.225.1 |
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QUESTION NO: 296
Which of the following wireless technology standards has the GREATEST indoor range?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 297
A user reports that their computer is very loud and occasionally turns itself off. The computer is
located under a desk on carpet. Which of the following steps should the technician perform to
BEST remedy the situation? (Select TWO).
A. Replace the power cord.
B. Install a new hard drive.
C. Remove the computer from the floor.
D. Clean the inside of the computer.
E. Wipe the computer with a cloth. |
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QUESTION NO: 298
Which of the following wireless technology standards can operate at a MAXIMUM of 11Mbps?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 299
When working within large computer networks, which of the following is the disadvantage of using
NETBEUI over TCP/IP? (Select TWO).
A. NETBEUI is designed to be used on small size LANs.
B. NETBEUI is unavailable on non-Windows operating systems.
C. NETBEUI can only be used on pre-Windows NT networks.
D. NETBEUI is not a routable protocol.
E. NETBEUI can only be used with DHCP. |
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QUESTION NO: 300
Which of the following command prompt utilities displays the current version of Windows XP and
any Service Packs that are installed?
A. CHECKVER.EXE
B. VERSION.EXE
C. SIGVERIF.EXE
D. WINVER.EXE |
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QUESTION NO: 301
A technician determines through testing that their probable cause theory is correct. Which of the
following is the NEXT step in the troubleshooting process?
A. Question the user and identify any user changes to the computer.
B. Verify full system functionality.
C. Leave a list of instructions for the user to implement.
D. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem. |
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QUESTION NO: 302
A technician dropped a screw in the case of a desktop computer. Which of the following tools
should be used to retrieve the screws?
A. Computer vacuum
B. Plastic tweezers
C. Canned air
D. Screwdriver with magnetized tip |
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QUESTION NO: 303
Which of the following would be used to increase the efficiency in which programs execute?
A. Disk Cleanup
B. Task Manager
C. Task Scheduler
D. Defrag |
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QUESTION NO: 304
Which of the following memory modules is a DDR3 chip?
A. PC3200
B. PC4800
C. PC5300
D. PC8000 |
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QUESTION NO: 305
Which of the following broadband technologies would typically have a different uplink and downlink
speed?
A. T-1
B. Fiber
C. SDSL
D. ADSL |
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QUESTION NO: 306
Which of the following speeds is the maximum transmission rate of the USB 2.0 interface?
A. 400Mbps
B. 480Mbps
C. 800Mbps
D. 1280Mbps |
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QUESTION NO: 307
A customer reports the printer has an error message showing on the display and the printer is not
printing any of the jobs in the queue. The technician arrives and finds the printer is online but there
are not any lights on the network card. The NEXT step to evaluate the problem is to:
A. check the printer for paper jams in the path.
B. replace the network card in the printer.
C. cycle the power on the printer and observe the boot process.
D. power off the printer, have the customer clear the print queue and reboot. |
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QUESTION NO: 308
Which of the following are unique video card interfaces? (Select TWO).
A. ISA
B. AMR
C. AGP
D. VLBus
E. PCI |
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QUESTION NO: 309
An outside user is attempting to access company secured files by collecting information during a
phone conversation. Which of the following BEST describes this practice?
A. Data mining
B. Social engineering
C. Intrusion detection
D. Hacking |
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QUESTION NO: 310
Which of the following ports should be left open on the firewall to enable default Internet browsing?
A. 21
B. 25
C. 80
D. 443 |
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QUESTION NO: 311
Which of the following is the MOST important piece of information required for a wireless client to
connect to a specific wireless network?
A. MAC address
B. BSID
C. Channel number
D. SSID |
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QUESTION NO: 312
Which of the following keys is used to change laptop hardware settings?
A. Function
B. Shift
C. Numeric
D. Control |
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QUESTION NO: 313
Which of the following log files would reference third party software specific error messages?
A. Application Logs
B. Security Logs
C. Archive Logs
D. System Logs |
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QUESTION NO: 314
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM supported amount of RAM for Windows XP Home?
A. 1024MB
B. 2GB
C. 32GB
D. 4GB |
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QUESTION NO: 315
In order to perform a network installation of Windows, which of the following MUST be supported
by the computers network interface?
A. PCL
B. AGP
C. PXE
D. PCI |
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QUESTION NO: 316
A technician attempts to install Windows XP on a new Windows Vista PC but gets an error stating
that setup did not detect any valid hard disks. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of
this error?
A. The hard drive is too large for Windows XP to recognize.
B. The hard drive is defective and needs to be replaced.
C. The user needs to call Microsoft and verify that the Windows copy is registered with the DRM.
D. Windows XP does not natively support SATA controllers. |
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QUESTION NO: 317
Which of the following adapter cards is used for connecting external hard drives?
A. RAID
B. PCMCIA
C. eSATA
D. PATA |
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QUESTION NO: 318
Which of the following would be the BEST resolution setting for an application that requires a
minimum resolution of 1024 x 768?
A. SVGA
B. PAL
C. VGA
D. XGA |
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QUESTION NO: 319
IEEE1394b is capable of transfer rates of up to:
A. 12Mbps
B. 400Mbps
C. 480Mbps
D. 800Mbps |
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QUESTION NO: 320
Which of the following hardware cards allows the full functionality of the Windows XP Media
Center radio option?
A. Modem
B. Video
C. TV tuner
D. NIC |
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QUESTION NO: 321
A technician has installed a new driver on a computer. Upon rebooting the computer, a stop error
occurs before the technician can log back in. Which of the following would be the BEST option for
the technician to do NEXT?
A. Boot the computer to the Recovery Console.
B. Boot the computer with a Windows Installation CD.
C. Boot the computer using Last Known Good Configuration.
D. Boot the computer using Safe Mode with Networking. |
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QUESTION NO: 322
Which of the following is best practice when installing memory into a computer?
A. Install memory modules in pairs.
B. Insure the proper drivers are installed for best performance.
C. Apply thermal grease to insure proper seating.
D. Wear an anti-static wrist strap. |
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QUESTION NO: 323
A technician is upgrading a desktop with the largest storage medium available. Which of the
following drives is installed?
A. Blue-ray drive
B. Tape drive
C. Magnetic storage drive
D. Solid state drive |
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QUESTION NO: 324
Which of the following memory modules uses a 168-pin connector?
A. SIMM
B. RAMBUS
C. DDR
D. DDR2 |
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QUESTION NO: 325
Which of the following technologies has the HIGHEST potential throughput?
A. DSL
B. Fiber
C. Satellite
D. Cable |
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QUESTION NO: 326
Printouts from a printer are a random mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Which of the following
is MOST likely the cause of this problem?
A. The toner cartridge needs to be replaced.
B. Duplex printing is selected on a single-sided printer.
C. The print spooler is full and needs to be restarted.
D. The incorrect printer driver is installed. |
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QUESTION NO: 327
Which of the following devices goes into an AGP slot on a computer system board?
A. Sound card
B. Processor chip
C. Memory
D. Video card |
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QUESTION NO: 328
Which of the following should the technician verify FIRST if the customer reports that a laptop
battery is not charging?
A. Remove all unneeded peripherals
B. Check the power light on the AC adapter
C. Swap the laptop battery for a new or refurbished battery
D. Check the backlight for functionality |
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QUESTION NO: 329
Which of the following provides data redundancy by writing data to two disks simultaneously?
A. RAID 5
B. RAID 1
C. JBOD
D. RAID 0 |
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QUESTION NO: 330
A user reports a loud noise from their desktop PC. Which of the following would be suspected as a
source? (Select TWO).
A. USB thumb drive
B. Cooling fan
C. CMOS battery
D. Power supply
E. Motherboard |
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QUESTION NO: 331
Which of the following can be hot-swappable?
A. Hard drive
B. Tape drive
C. Floppy drive
D. DVD-RW |
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QUESTION NO: 332
Which of the following adapter types will use a RJ-45 connector?
A. NIC
B. Video
C. Sound
D. Dial-up modem |
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QUESTION NO: 333
Which of the following ports is BEST to use when adding a network printer in Windows XP?
A. USB
B. COM5
C. LPT1
D. TCP/IP |
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QUESTION NO: 334
Which of the following IP addresses would a technician see if a computer is connected to a
network device but is not receiving an IP address from the DHCP server?
A. 172.16.10.10
B. 192.168.0.10
C. 169.254.10.10
D. 192.168.10.10 |
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QUESTION NO: 335
Which of the following commands is BEST to use when testing remote connectivity to a host?
A. win/s
B. ping
C. telnet
D. ipconfig |
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QUESTION NO: 336
Which of the following can be disabled to help prevent access to a wireless network?
A. SSID broadcast
B. MAC filtering
C. WEP key
D. WPA passphrase |
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QUESTION NO: 337
Which of the following wireless protocols requires the use of MIMO antennas?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 338
In which of the following steps of the troubleshooting theory is it important to perform backups?
A. Verify full system functionality.
B. Test the theory to determine cause.
C. Identify the problem.
D. Document findings, actions, and outcomes. |
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QUESTION NO: 339
Which of the following devices will allow a technician to use a single set of input devices on
several computers?
A. Smart card reader
B. KVM
C. SCSI
D. Bar code reader |
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QUESTION NO: 340
Which of the following are locations where a computer virus could exist and then further infect a
computer? (Select TWO).
A. Optical scanner
B. Boot sector of the hard drive
C. Optical media
D. Ethernet switch
E. USB mouse |
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QUESTION NO: 341
A technician is trying to install an OS to a remote PC without the use of physical media. Which of
the following is used to perform this task?
A. FTP
B. Initiate a network share
C. Telnet
D. PXE boot environment |
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QUESTION NO: 342
Which of the following has the LEAST amount of storage capacity?
A. FDD
B. Tape drive
C. Blue-Ray
D. SSD |
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QUESTION NO: 343
A 400GB IDE hard disk drive with a Molex connector uses how many volts?
A. 3.3
B. 5
C. 12
D. 14 |
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QUESTION NO: 344
Which of the following cable types uses an RJ-45 connector, and would MOST commonly be used
in an environment with high EMI or RFI?
A. STP
B. Coaxial
C. UTP
D. Fiber |
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QUESTION NO: 345
Which of the following is the function of a power inverter?
A. Converts AC to DC
B. Provides a regulated AC voltage
C. Steps down AC voltages
D. Provides a backup power source |
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QUESTION NO: 346
Which of the following locations will allow a user to change the Windows Vista Start Menu to
resemble the Windows XP Start Menu?
A. Right-click Start Menu/Properties/Start Menu tab
B. Control Panel/User Accounts
C. Start/All programs/Accessories/Ease of Access
D. Right-click Desktop/Personalize |
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QUESTION NO: 347
Which of the following printer types requires the use of toner?
A. Impact
B. Inkjet
C. Laser
D. Thermal |
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QUESTION NO: 348
A user reports that their machine will not power up. The technician has already tested the wall
outlet and the power cord, which are functioning properly. Which of the following should the
technician do NEXT?
A. Test the machine on a UPS battery backup.
B. Plug the machine into a different wall outlet.
C. Check to make sure the motherboard is seated correctly.
D. Test the machine with a power supply tester. |
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QUESTION NO: 349
Which of the following cable types uses an RJ-45 connector and is MOST commonly used in an
Ethernet network?
A. UTP
B. Fiber
C. Coaxial
D. STP |
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QUESTION NO: 350
Which of the following is the native resolution of a WUXGA monitor?
A. 1200 X 960
B. 1280 X 1024
C. 1600 X 1200
D. 1920 X 1200 |
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QUESTION NO: 351
Which of the following should be replaced when performing laser printer preventative
maintenance? (Select THREE).
A. Paper trays
B. Transfer bar
C. Paper
D. Pickup rollers
E. Fuser
F. Toner |
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QUESTION NO: 352
Which of the following boot devices would a technician use for RIS?
A. Tape drive
B. Zip drive
C. Network
D. HDD |
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QUESTION NO: 353
The smallest unit of data that a Windows operating system can access is called a:
A. folder
B. file
C. volume
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QUESTION NO: 354
Which of the following provides the LOWEST level of wireless security protection?
A. Use WPA
B. Disable SSID broadcast
C. Use RADIUS
D. Enable WEP on the access point |
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QUESTION NO: 355
A user reports their laptop has just been powered on and there is no display, but the power
indicator is still on. The technician suspects that the laptop display is bad. Which of the following
troubleshooting steps should be performed to confirm the display is bad?
A. Press and hold the Fn-toggle key several times.
B. Change the brightness of the display to see if anything appears on the laptop.
C. Plug an external monitor into the video output port, and then Fn-toggle key several times.
D. Press the power button until the unit shuts down, then press and hold the Fn-toggle key as
power is reapplied. |
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QUESTION NO: 356
Which of the following slots is used for a graphics card?
A. AGP
B. AMR
C. PCMCIA
D. CNR |
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QUESTION NO: 357
Which of the following is a protocol that does not depend on acknowledgement of receipt from the
sender?
A. TCP
B. HTTP
C. UDP
D. IP |
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QUESTION NO: 358
Which of the following video adapter supports a potential MAXIMUM throughput of 4Gbps?
A. PCI
B. ISA
C. PCIe
D. AGP |
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QUESTION NO: 359
Which of the following is a gateway for a computer with an IP address of 10.31.64.12 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.0.0?
A. 10.31.0.0
B. 10.31.1.255
C. 10.31.64.1
D. 10.31.254.0 |
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QUESTION NO: 360
Which of the following features is in Windows Vista but not Windows XP?
A. User account control
B. 64-bit processor support
C. File and folder encryption
D. Dual monitor support |
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QUESTION NO: 361
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM data rate of IEEE 1394a?
A. 20Mbps
B. 40Mbps
C. 200Mbps
D. 400Mbps |
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QUESTION NO: 362
Which of the following communication devices needs to have a subscription to a service provider
for Internet access?
A. Cellular WAN
B. Infrared
C. Bluetooth
D. WLAN (802.11g) |
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QUESTION NO: 363
Which of the following is considered social engineering?
A. Forging a login account on a server in order to gain access to a system
B. Posting confidential information on a public website
C. Entering a facility by posing as a telecommunications contractor
D. Sending a computer virus by email |
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QUESTION NO: 364
Utilizing a WSUS or testing new updates on a non-critical PC is an example of which of the
following?
A. Virtualization
B. Patch management
C. A host-based firewall
D. Application base lining |
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QUESTION NO: 365
Which of the following cable types supports a transmission speed no greater than 100 Mbps per
the IEEE specification?
A. CAT3
B. CAT4
C. CAT5
D. CAT6
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QUESTION NO: 366
Which of the following RAM types is used to resolve certain memory errors?
A. Non-ECC
B. Non-parity
C. ECC
D. Parity |
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QUESTION NO: 367
A first level help desk support technician receives a call from a customer and works with the
customer to resolve the call for several minutes unsuccessfully. Which of the following should the
technician do NEXT?
A. Continue working with the customer until the problem is resolved.
B. Explain to the customer that they receive a call back when someone more qualified is available.
C. Explain to the customer that the problem cannot be resolved and end the call.
D. Escalate the call to another technician. |
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QUESTION NO: 368
Which of the following IP addresses is in a class A range?
A. 15.26.2.1
B. 156.10.2.5
C. 192.168.0.1
D. 202.45.16.8 |
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QUESTION NO: 369
Which of the following must be performed when installing a touch screen?
A. Disable the keyboard
B. Calibration
C. Boot the computer in safe mode
D. Disable the mouse |
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QUESTION NO: 370
Which of the following cable types is required for a BNC connector?
A. Fiber Optic
B. Coaxial
C. CAT5
D. CAT3 |
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QUESTION NO: 371
A user reports that when trying to input data using a touch screen, items other than the ones being
touched are displayed. Which of the following would be the FIRST action to take?
A. Ensure the users PC has the latest touch screen drivers installed.
B. Have the user check to see if the touch screen control cable is loose.
C. Have the user run a complete virus scan.
D. Ensure the user has calibrated the screen. |
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QUESTION NO: 372
Which of the following memory modules uses a 240-pin connector?
A. DDR
B. SIMM
C. DDR2
D. RAMBUS |
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QUESTION NO: 373
Which of the following chipsets is responsible for controlling the data flow between the RAM and
the processor?
A. Northbridge
B. DMA controller
C. CMOS
D. Southbridge |
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QUESTION NO: 374
The most effective use of clusters on a hard drive is in which of the following file systems?
A. FAT12
B. FAT16
C. FAT32
D. NTFS |
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QUESTION NO: 375
Which of the following is the chipset used by the CPU to communicate with the system memory?
A. VLBUS
B. ASIC
C. Southbridge
D. Northbridge |
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QUESTION NO: 376
A technician is installing an old Windows 2000 application on a Windows 7 workstation. Which of
the following will allow the application to be installed correctly?
A. Run Windows Upgrade Advisor
B. Disable UAC
C. Upgrade the application software
D. Install in compatibility mode |
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QUESTION NO: 377
Which of the following protocols uses port 443, by default?
A. TELNET
B. HTTPS
C. FTP
D. POP |
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QUESTION NO: 378
Which of the following storage resources gives the ability to hold the LARGEST amount of data?
A. SD card
B. Blue-ray
C. DLT tape
D. DVD-ROM |
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QUESTION NO: 379
Which of the following printers needs a fuser installed?
A. Inkjet
B. Impact
C. Dot Matrix
D. Laser |
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QUESTION NO: 380
Which of the following defines the protocol associated with the following TCP or UDP port
numbers, in order? 21, 23, 25, 69, 443
A. FTP, SSH, SMTP, HTTPS, TFTP
B. FTP, TELNET, SMTP, TFTP, HTTPS
C. TELNET, FTP, SMTP, HTTPS, TFTP
D. TELNET, SSH, TFTP, SMTP, HTTPS |
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QUESTION NO: 381
Which of the following would BEST optimize a computer that is heavily used?
A. Scandisk
B. Defrag
C. Indexing
D. Chkdsk |
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QUESTION NO: 382
Which of the following commands can be used to verify the gateway IP address on a local
computer?
A. net use
B. telnet
C. ping
D. ipconfig |
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QUESTION NO: 383
Which of the following data connectors does SATA use?
A. 6-pin
B. 7-pin
C. 8-pin
D. 15-pin |
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QUESTION NO: 384
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM partition size of a hard drive using the FAT32 file system
in Windows XP?
A. 4GB
B. 32GB
C. 64GB
D. 128GB |
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QUESTION NO: 385
Which of the following should a technician do to protect exposed hardware from ESD?
A. Touch a piece of metal to discharge any static electricity.
B. Touch one of the computer expansion cards to discharge any static electricity.
C. Touch the motherboard to discharge any static electricity.
D. Touch the floor to discharge any static electricity. |
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QUESTION NO: 386
Multiple users report that the network color printer is not printing in color, but only in monochrome.
The technician knows the print server had maintenance done over the weekend that included
driver updates. The NEXT action would be to:
A. flash the firmware on the printer to match the new driver
B. check the printer properties on the server
C. power cycle the printer to update the driver
D. have each user remove and re-install the printer to update the driver |
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QUESTION NO: 387
Which of the following adapter types would provide the BEST performance for high end graphics?
A. PCI
B. AGP
C. EISA
D. IEEE 1394 |
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QUESTION NO: 388
A technician has determined that there is constant interference from other wireless devices over
the wireless network. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to resolve the
problem?
A. Change the admin password on the wireless router.
B. Change the encryption type on the wireless router.
C. Change the channel being used by the wireless router.
D. Change the SSID on the wireless router. |
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QUESTION NO: 389
Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure that a hard drive is secure for disposal?
A. FDISK the drive multiple times.
B. Magnetically erase the drive.
C. Format the drive.
D. Convert the drive to NTFS. |
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QUESTION NO: 390
Which of the following is an example of DDR2 RAM?
A. PC100
B. PC2700
C. PC6400
D. PC10666 |
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QUESTION NO: 391
Which of the following troubleshooting steps is NEXT after determining the cause?
A. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
B. Document findings, actions, and outcomes.
C. Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventative measures.
D. Question the user and identify user changes. |
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QUESTION NO: 392
PC2700 memory runs at which of the following clock speeds?
A. 270MHz
B. 333MHz
C. 400MHz
D. 566MHz |
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QUESTION NO: 393
A user reports that their computer seems to be running slow and frequently reboots on its own.
Which of the following is the FIRST thing the technician should check to address this issue?
A. Check for newly installed software on the system
B. Check to determine if the graphics card is faulty
C. Reinstall antivirus software and run a scan
D. Check for newly added peripherals to the system |
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QUESTION NO: 394
Setting an administrator password in the BIOS will accomplish which of the following?
A. Prevent a user from reading email
B. Prevent a virus from infecting the BIOS
C. Prevent a user from rearranging boot devices
D. Prevent an outside intruder from attacking the system
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QUESTION NO: 395
Which of the following technologies BEST refers to simultaneous data transfer in both directions?
A. Half-duplex
B. Ethernet routing
C. Full-duplex
D. Ethernet switching |
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QUESTION NO: 396
A technician has a customer with a Windows 7 Home Basic machine who wants to play movies
through the Media Center program. Which of the following should the technician do to allow this to
happen?
A. Upgrade the Media Player program to the Media Center program.
B. Enable the Media Center program.
C. Upgrade the system to Windows 7 Business.
D. Upgrade the system to Windows 7 Home Premium Edition. |
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QUESTION NO: 397
A laptop docking station will enable a user to do which of the following?
A. Simultaneously connect to multiple network subnets
B. Provide an additional layer of security for the laptop
C. Connect and use multiple peripherals from one device
D. Add additional RAM to a laptop that might not have available slots |
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QUESTION NO: 398
Which operating systems use the c:\WINNT\ directory?
A. Windows 7
B. Windows Vista Home
C. Windows Vista Ultimate
D. Windows 2000 |
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QUESTION NO: 399
The highest quality video will generally be obtained using which of the following connector types?
A. VGA
B. RGB
C. DVI
D. HDMI |
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QUESTION NO: 400
Fingerprint readers are an example of which of the following security technologies?
A. Biometric
B. Password
C. Smart card
D. Username authentication |
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QUESTION NO: 401
A new printer driver has just been installed on a desktop computer. Which of the following is the
correct location to find the Print Test Page button?
A. In Computer Management under Administrative Tools
B. The General tab of the properties page of the printer
C. In the Print Spooler service
D. The Hardware tab of the Systems properties page |
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QUESTION NO: 402
Which of the following cable types is required to be fire-resistant and does not emit toxic fumes
when exposed to high temperatures?
A. STP
B. Coaxial
C. UTP
D. Plenum |
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QUESTION NO: 404
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM data rate of IEEE 1394?
A. 20Mbps
B. 200Mbps
C. 1000Mbps
D. 2000Mbps |
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QUESTION NO: 405
Which of the following will enable a technician to easily identify a connection for each device?
A. Installing SATA drives
B. Using LCD monitors
C. Using optical mice
D. Cable management |
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QUESTION NO: 406
Which of the following cable types use shielding to protect against EMI and RFI? (Select TWO).
A. Fiber
B. Crossover
C. Coaxial
D. UTP
E. STP |
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QUESTION NO: 407
Which of the following is an example of EMI?
A. Degraded LAN performance due to too many Bluetooth devices being used in close proximity
B. Degraded LAN performance due to CAT5 cable being wound too tightly
C. Degraded LAN performance due to a cellular phone being used in close proximity
D. Degraded LAN performance due to CAT5 and AC power cables in close proximity |
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QUESTION NO: 408
Which of the following explains what the wattage rating of a power supply determines?
A. Number of power connectors available
B. Number of potential internal drives
C. Storage capacity of optical disks
D. Speed of the processor chip |
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QUESTION NO: 409
A technician finds the inside of a desktop computer completely covered in almost 1 inch (2.54
centimeters) of dust. Which of the following would be the BEST solution to clean out the inside of
the case?
A. Wet rag
B. Compressed air
C. Lint free cloth
D. Dry rag |
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QUESTION NO: 410
802.11g has a MAXIMUM speed of up to:
A. 2.4Mbps
B. 11Mbps
C. 54Mbps
D. 100Mbps |
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QUESTION NO: 411
Which of the following ports would Windows Firewall need to make an exception for in order to
allow FTP access?
A. 21
B. 80
C. 443
D. 3389 |
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QUESTION NO: 412
Which of the following is the purpose of a monitors degauss feature?
A. Automatically adjusts the display settings for optimal performance
B. Increases the monitor brightness to reduce glare
C. Removes stray magnetic fields
D. Resets the monitor to factory default settings |
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QUESTION NO: 413
Which of the following properties of a heat sink has the GREATEST affect on heat dispersion?
A. Proximity to the power supply
B. Surface area
C. Connection mechanism
D. Shape |
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QUESTION NO: 414
A user reports an unusual amount of spam in their inbox. The technician should advise the user to
do which of the following?
A. Find a new ISP.
B. Reply to all spam email opting out of future emails.
C. Add the sender to the junk email sender list.
D. Create a new email account. |
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QUESTION NO: 415
A users laptop has a PATA controller. The user wishes to add a SATA hard drive for storage.
Which of the following would be the BEST method to solve this issue?
A. Use an external USB enclosure.
B. Change the BIOS settings to support SATA drives.
C. Exchange the drive for a PATA hard drive.
D. Replace the motherboard with one that supports SATA drives. |
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QUESTION NO: 416
Which of the following should be used when cleaning toner inside a laser printer?
A. Lint free gloves
B. Static wrist bands
C. Rubber gloves
D. Protective eyewear |
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QUESTION NO: 417
A user is trying to use their laptop with a video projector and cannot get the projector to display the
computer screen. Which of the following should the technician try FIRST?
A. Check the power cable to the projector.
B. Put a new bulb in the projector.
C. Replace the video cable to the projector.
D. Toggle the function key for the display in the laptop keyboard. |
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QUESTION NO: 418
Which of the following is characterized by the creation of a secure tunnel into a known server
location?
A. HTTPS
B. FTP
C. SSL
D. VPN |
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QUESTION NO: 419
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM number of primary partitions that can exist on a physical
hard drive?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four |
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QUESTION NO: 420
A user is unable to login to their laptop when away from the office. Which of the following is the
MOST likely reason?
A. Login attempts within the office extend the login account password expiration period.
B. The users domain login credentials need to be cached.
C. Microsoft Windows cannot authenticate the users login when not connected to the network.
D. The users account was created on the network after the initial user logged in. |
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QUESTION NO: 421
Which type of connector is required for a coaxial network cable?
A. RJ-11
B. Token ring
C. BNC
D. RJ-45 |
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QUESTION NO: 422
While checking the print queue, a technician determines that a print job at the top of the queue
requires a paper size not loaded in the printer. Which of the following is the BEST option to get the
other print jobs to print until the issue can be resolved?
A. Force the job to print on the paper that is loaded in the printer.
B. Lower the priority of the jammed print job.
C. Delete all print jobs and have all the users resubmit the print jobs.
D. Increase the priority of all other jobs in the print queue. |
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QUESTION NO: 423
Which of the following options is the BEST way to fix a CRT monitor that has suffered from
magnetic interference?
A. Replace the power cord.
B. Turn it off, wait several minutes, and restart.
C. Plug it into a different outlet.
D. Perform a degauss. |
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QUESTION NO: 424
A technician needs to upgrade several Windows XP Professional 64-bit computers to Windows 7
Professional 64-bit. The technician wants to retain the user settings. Which of the following tasks
should the technician perform?
A. Upgrade the 64-bit Windows XP Professional to 64-bit Windows VISTA Professional, and then
upgrade the 64-bit Windows VISTA Professional to 64-bit Windows 7 Professional.
B. Do a clean install of 32-bit Windows VISTA Professional, and then an upgrade to 64-bit
Windows 7 Professional.
C. Do a clean installation of 64-bit Windows 7 Professional.
D. Upgrade from 64-bit Windows XP Professional to 64-bit Windows 7. |
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QUESTION NO: 425
Which of the following connectors allows both audio and video to pass through them?
A. HDMI
B. VGA
C. RGB
D. DVI |
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QUESTION NO: 426
How can a user open a .zip file in Windows 7?
A. With a web browser
B. With a 3rd party application only
C. Double click the .zip file
D. Use system restore |
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QUESTION NO: 427
A user is attempting to connect to a Wi-Fi hot-spot at a local coffee shop where the user connects
every weekend. The user is receiving the message, no wireless devices detected, but other users
in the coffee shop can connect. Which of the following is the MOST probable cause of this issue?
A. The wireless switch on the side of the laptop is turned off.
B. The coffee shop no longer offers Wi-Fi to customers.
C. The Wi-Fi hotspot has reached its maximum number of connections.
D. The user is allowing Windows to manage wireless connections. |
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QUESTION NO: 428
Which of the following is a private IP address?
A. 12.25.153.17
B. 169.250.10.10
C. 192.165.0.1
D. 172.16.1.1 |
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QUESTION NO: 429
Which of the following ports is the standard SMTP port?
A. 25
B. 80
C. 110
D. 443 |
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QUESTION NO: 430
Which of the following is the MINIMUM amount of hard disk space required to install Windows 7?
A. 4GB
B. 8GB
C. 12GB
D. 16GB |
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QUESTION NO: 431
Which of the following is an example of a biometric identifier?
A. Employee badge
B. Fingerprint
C. Birthday
D. Pets name |
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QUESTION NO: 432
Which of the following services assigns IP addresses automatically when requested by the client?
A. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
B. Automatic Private IP Addressing
C. Domain Name Services
D. Windows Internet Name Service |
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QUESTION NO: 433
Which of the following ports is the default port for HTTPS?
A. 80
B. 125
C. 443
D. 8080 |
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QUESTION NO: 434
Which of the following drive connections uses a ribbon cable with a 40-pin connector? (Select
TWO).
A. SATA
B. IDE
C. PATA
D. FDD
E. SCSI |
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QUESTION NO: 435
Which of the following is the BEST way to provide power to a laser printer?
A. Directly to a UPS
B. Directly to a computer via USB cable
C. Directly to a power strip
D. Directly to a grounded wall outlet |
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QUESTION NO: 436
A technician observes that the lights in a customers building flicker periodically during the course
of the day. Which of the following should the technician recommend to protect the customer’s
equipment?
A. A power supply
B. A generator
C. A heavy duty electrical cord
D. A UPS |
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QUESTION NO: 437
Which of the following is the correct connector for an internal floppy drive?
A. 50-pin SCSI
B. 40-pin ribbon
C. 34-pin ribbon
D. 4-pin SATA |
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QUESTION NO: 438
A user reports that video is not displayed when their laptop is powered on. Which of the following
should be performed after verifying the power and charging indicators are lit?
A. Attach an external monitor and check for video.
B. Replace the BIOS battery.
C. Verify the AC adapter is a known good adapter.
D. Replace the power switch. |
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QUESTION NO: 439
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QUESTION NO: 440
A user downloads and installs software which sends a list of their recently visited websites to a
server on the Internet without their knowledge. Which of the following BEST describes this
situation?
A. Spam
B. Spyware
C. Trojan
D. Virus |
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QUESTION NO: 441
Which of the following are speeds supported by PC3200 memory?
A. 400MHz, 333MHz, and 266MHz
B. 533MHz, 400MHz, and 333MHz
C. 800MHz, 400MHz, and 200MHz
D. 600MHz, 250MHz, and 100MHz |
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QUESTION NO: 442
A user reports that their workstation is having trouble connecting to the Internet. Which of the
following should the technician do FIRST to begin troubleshooting the issue?
A. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.
B. Establish a theory of probable cause.
C. Reset the users computer and then test the connection.
D. Identify any changes the user may have made. |
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QUESTION NO: 443
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM speed limit on RAMBUS?
A. 266MHz
B. 533MHz
C. 667MHz
D. 800MHz |
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QUESTION NO: 444
An internal SCSI cable is generally used with which of the following devices? (Select TWO).
A. Solid state drives
B. Tape drives
C. IDE drives
D. Floppy drives
E. Hard drives |
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QUESTION NO: 445
A Windows directory is also referred to as a:
A. folder
B. cluster
C. volume
D. partition |
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QUESTION NO: 446
Which of the following devices can be used to setup a WAN?
A. Hub
B. Repeater
C. Router
D. Switch |
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QUESTION NO: 447
Which of the following is the form factor of a VGA connector?
A. 15-pin D shell
B. BNC connector
C. 25-pin D shell
D. Yellow RCA connector |
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QUESTION NO: 448
A remote user is disconnected from the network for long periods of time and does not have a local
printer. The laptop is configured to queue up the print jobs when the computer is connected to the
network. Once plugged into the network, the user cannot print and the print jobs seem to be stuck
in the queue. Which of the following needs to be done so the user can print?
A. Reboot the printer
B. Set the printer to work online
C. Reset the print queue
D. Reset the network service account |
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QUESTION NO: 449
Which of the following will allow the use of Bit Locker if the computer does not have a TPM chip?
A. External hard drive
B. SCSI hard drive
C. USB key
D. CD-ROM drive |
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QUESTION NO: 450
Which of the following wireless security techniques is the MOST secure?
A. Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy
B. Disable SSID broadcast
C. Enable Wi-Fi Protected Access
D. Enable MAC filtering |
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QUESTION NO: 451
Which of the following media has the LARGEST potential storage capacity?
A. Blue-Ray
B. CD-RW
C. CD-R
D. DVD-RW |
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QUESTION NO: 452
Which of the following BEST describes a network of computers inside a house that communicate
with each other but not with computers outside of the house?
A. WAN
B. VPN
C. LAN
D. VLAN
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QUESTION NO: 453
Which of the following commands can be used to establish a connection to a remote computer?
A. telnet
B. ipconfig
C. ping
D. tracert |
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QUESTION NO: 454
Which of the following is an advantage of a 64-bit processor versus a 32-bit processor?
A. The ability to access memory beyond 2GB
B. Lower power requirements for hard drive interfaces
C. The ability to access virtual memory
D. A wider data path to handle program execution |
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QUESTION NO: 455
Which of the following is the BEST example of a strong password?
A. oU812#%
B. AYBABTU
C. 17011701
D. Make Safe |
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QUESTION NO: 456
Which of the following memory types has a clock speed of 400MHz?
A. PC1600
B. PC2700
C. PC3200
D. PC5200 |
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QUESTION NO: 457
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM recommended cable length for connecting USB devices?
A. 5 meters (16 feet)
B. 7 meters (23 feet)
C. 10 meters (33 feet)
D. 15 meters (49 feet) |
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QUESTION NO: 458
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM theoretical range of Bluetooth Class 2?
A. 1 meter (3 feet)
B. 10 meters (33 feet)
C. 30 meters (98 feet)
D. 100 meters (328 feet) |
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QUESTION NO: 459
A technician wants to setup a network printer on a print server to default to duplex printing for all
users. Which of the following will allow default duplex printing?
A. Configure the settings from the users printer properties.
B. Configure settings through the printers web interface.
C. Configure the printer from the users page setup menu.
D. Configure the settings through the computers control panel. |
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QUESTION NO: 460
Which of the following shows the correct progression of video quality from lowest to highest?
A. Component, S-Video, Composite
B. Composite, HDMI, Component
C. S-Video, Composite, HDMI
D. Composite, S-Video, Component |
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QUESTION NO: 461
Which of the following allows a user to permanently disable a hardware device?
A. Control Panel
B. Task Manager
C. Device Manager
D. Event Viewer |
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QUESTION NO: 462
Which of the following are features of Windows 7 that are not in Windows Vista?
A. Application Dock
B. UAC
C. Aero
D. Side Bar |
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QUESTION NO: 463
Which of the following is a standard connector for an external SCSI device?
A. 40-pin
B. 68-pin
C. 72-pin
D. 144-pin |
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QUESTION NO: 464
Which of the following BEST represents a clean installation of Windows XP? (Select TWO).
A. An installation that prevents any previous data from being corrupted.
B. An installation in which a new virus scan is performed to ensure that there are no existing
infections.
C. An installation where all existing operating system information remains intact.
D. An installation with no existing operating system.
E. An installation where the previous operating system is not preserved. |
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Topic 5, Volume E
QUESTION NO: 465
A user needs to print to a printer. They have a laptop with Windows 7. The printer has a USB and
an Ethernet connector. Which of the following is the EASIEST way to connect the laptop to the
printer?
A. Use the Ethernet connector.
B. Use the USB connector.
C. Use the network connection.
D. Use the parallel port.
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QUESTION NO: 466
Which of the following is a unique characteristic of a dual-core processor vs. a single-core
processor?
A. A dual-core processor uses higher voltage than a single-core processor.
B. A dual-core processor has several unique cores, with the same cache, on two different chips.
C. A dual-core processor has two cores, with separate caches, on the same physical chip.
D. A dual-core processor requires more RAM to function than a single-core processor. |
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QUESTION NO: 467
Which of the following is the difference between the clock speed and the bus speed of a CPU?
A. The bus speed is the speed of the CPU before incorporating the internal clock multiplier.
B. The clock speed is the internal speed of the CPU.
C. The clock speed is the external speed of the CPU, which matches the bus speed of the
computer.
D. The clock speed of the CPU matches the speed of the RAM. |
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QUESTION NO: 468
Which of the following provides high speed or broadband networking at speeds over 384kbps
using phone lines?
A. Bluetooth
B. DSL
C. VPN
D. Dial-up modem |
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QUESTION NO: 469
A technician is adding a company video from a video cassette to the company’s website. Which of
the following devices should be used to complete this task?
A. Video capture card
B. Video card
C. Windows Easy Transfer cable
D. Super I/O card |
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QUESTION NO: 470
80mm and 120mm are common sizes for which of the following PC components?
A. Processors
B. Case fans
C. Heat sinks
D. Video cards
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QUESTION NO: 471
Which of the following connections must be paired FIRST with the device before use?
A. Bluetooth
B. Infrared
C. Wi-Fi
D. Ethernet |
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QUESTION NO: 472
Which of the following connectors is commonly used on a coaxial cable?
A. RJ-45
B. HDMI
C. BNC
D. RJ-11 |
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QUESTION NO: 473
Which of the following connectors is commonly used with two-pair UTP cable?
A. RJ-11
B. RJ-14
C. RJ-21
D. RJ-45 |
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QUESTION NO: 474
A Windows XP computer, without a floppy drive, is producing a Non system disk error at startup.
Which of the following Recovery Console commands could be used to correct this error?
A. DISKPART
B. RECOVER
C. FIXBOOT
D. FORMAT |
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QUESTION NO: 475
Which of the following will allow the use of BitLocker if the computer does not have a TPM chip?
A. External hard drive
B. SCSI hard drive
C. USB key
D. CD-ROM drive |
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QUESTION NO: 476
A technician takes notes while a customer explains the potential issue. Which of the following
parts of the troubleshooting process does this represent?
A. Establish a theory
B. Document findings
C. Identify the problem
D. Verify full system functionality |
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QUESTION NO: 477
Which of the following memory types will fit in a 168-pin DIMM slot?
A. DDR
B. DRAM
C. SDRAM
D. RAMBUS |
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QUESTION NO: 478
An AMR slot is generally used with which of the following interface card types?
A. Video game emulator card
B. Video capture card
C. Modem
D. Mini-PCI card |
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QUESTION NO: 479
Which of the following printer types has the LOWEST cost per page?
A. Inkjet
B. Thermal
C. Laser
D. Impact |
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QUESTION NO: 480
A customer reports that their laptop is unable to print a document from a word processing
application. A technician confirms that the printer settings are correct. Which of the following is the
NEXT step?
A. Print a test page from Printer Properties
B. Restart the print spooler service
C. Re-load the printer drivers
D. Direct the user to another printer |
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QUESTION NO: 481
A client’s spreadsheet is not printing all the columns. Which of the following can be done to fix
this?
A. Use the Print Landscape option under the File menu
B. Push the landscape button on the printer
C. Change the document orientation in printing preferences
D. Adjust the documents formatting in the devices Control Panel |
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QUESTION NO: 482
Which of the following should be used when cleaning up printer toner?
A. Wet cloth and a paper cloth
B. Dry cloth and a paper bag
C. Dry cloth and compressed air
D. Wet cloth and a plastic bag |
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QUESTION NO: 483
A user states that a bank employee called and asked to verify information about a relative s
account (e.g. balance, address and telephone number). Which of the following is occurring in this
scenario?
A. Spam
B. War driving
C. Adware
D. Social engineering |
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QUESTION NO: 484
Which of the following describes the purpose of encryption?
A. Prevents unauthorized users from deleting data stored on computers.
B. Prevents unauthorized users from viewing or reading data.
C. Prevents unauthorized users from posing as the original source sending data.
D. Prevents unauthorized users from posing as the intended recipient of data. |
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QUESTION NO: 485
Which of the following are encryption technologies? (Select TWO).
A. ATA
B. DES
C. AES
D. DOS
E. FAT |
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QUESTION NO: 486
Which of the following should be performed during a hard drive replacement to BEST maintain
data privacy?
A. Format the new hard drive twice prior to installation.
B. Completely erase the old drive prior to disposal.
C. Install antivirus software on the computer before removing the old hard drive.
D. Only use FAT32 file systems when formatting the new drives. |
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QUESTION NO: 487
Which of the following should be included in a password to BEST prevent the password from
being compromised?
A. Uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, special characters
B. First name, last name, birthday, address, phone number
C. Dictionary words with proper capitalization, transposition of letters with similar looking numbers
D. Prime numbers and repeating digits |
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QUESTION NO: 488
Which of the following will allow a user account to logon to Microsoft Windows Vista when the
Microsoft Windows Networking domain needs to be specified? (Select TWO).
A. DOMAIN\USER
B. USER@DOMAIN
C. USER-DOMAIN
D. DOMAIN-USER
E. DOMAIN USER |
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QUESTION NO: 489
Which of the following characteristics and port numbers are associated with POP3?
A. Sends outbound email, Port 25
B. Receives inbound email, Port 25
C. Receives inbound email, Port 110
D. Sends outbound email, Port 110 |
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QUESTION NO: 490
Which of the following characteristics and port numbers are associated with SMTP?
A. Sends outbound email, Port 25
B. Receives inbound email, Port 25
C. Sends outbound email, Port 110
D. Receives inbound email, Port 110 |
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QUESTION NO: 491
Secure socket layer communications take place on which of the following ports?
A. 21
B. 23
C. 443
D. 8080 |
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QUESTION NO: 492
Which of the following is the default port used for TELNET?
A. 21
B. 23
C. 80
D. 443 |
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QUESTION NO: 493
The operation of mapping an IP address to a host name is handled by which of the following?
A. DNS
B. DHCP
C. TCP/IP
D. IPv6 |
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QUESTION NO: 494
Which of the following memory slots would be used in a laptop?
A. RIMM
B. SODIMM
C. RAMBUS
D. SIMM |
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QUESTION NO: 495
Which of the following is an advantage of HDMI over DVI?
A. Transmits high definition content
B. More resistant to EMI
C. Allows for greater cable length
D. Transmits audio and video |
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QUESTION NO: 496
Which of the following optical media has the GREATEST storage space?
A. DVD
B. Hard drive
C. HD-DVD
D. Blu-Ray |
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QUESTION NO: 497
A user reports that their last several jobs have not printed, even though other users can print. In
which of the following locations should the technician look FIRST?
A. The servers printer list
B. The printers onboard memory
C. The computers print queue
D. The Add/Remove Programs window |
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QUESTION NO: 498
A new device is installed on a machine and some of its features are not working correctly. Which
of the following should be updated?
A. Anti Virus
B. MSCONFIG
C. Partition table
D. Drivers |
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QUESTION NO: 499
Which of the following is the default location for 32-bit applications when installed on Windows 7
64-bit?
A. C:\Program Files (x86)\
B. C:\Windows\system32\
C. C:\Program Files (32)\
D. C:\Program Files\ |
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QUESTION NO: 500
Which of the following is an advantage of NTFS over FAT32?
A. Dual OS functionality
B. File encryption support
C. Drive size exceeding 128GB
D. Support for Windows XP |
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QUESTION NO: 501
Which of the following occurs during POST?
A. OS loads
B. Safe Mode starts
C. RAM check
D. MBR check |
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QUESTION NO: 502
Assuming the Windows XP installation disc is in the CD drive, Recovery Console can be run in
which of the following ways?
A. Windows Restore application
B. %cd%:\i386\spuninst.exe
C. Booted from installation disc
D. Windows Support website |
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QUESTION NO: 503
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate question to ask a customer first when attempting
to troubleshoot an input device over the phone?
A. Are you sure that the device is plugged in?
B. Have you verified all PS/2 plugs are secure?
C. Can you describe the steps you have taken?
D. Have you tried turning it off and on again? |
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QUESTION NO: 504
Which of the following protocols uses port 143 by default?
A. POP
B. HTTPS
C. TELNET
D. IMAP |
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QUESTION NO: 505
Which of the following protocols uses port 443 by default?
A. HTTPS
B. IMAP
C. TELNET
D. POP |
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QUESTION NO: 506
Which of the following IP addresses is in a class B range?
A. 10.0.3.50
B. 123.25.10.1
C. 172.16.1.54
D. 192.168.0.7 |
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QUESTION NO: 507
Which of the following would be used to record off-air TV programs?
A. Capture card
B. Bluetooth
C. Wireless card
D. POST card |
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QUESTION NO: 508
Which of the following is commonly used for RS-232 connections?
A. PS/2
B. Parallel
C. SCSI
D. DB-9 |
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QUESTION NO: 509
A user reports that their laptop cannot connect to the wireless network. Which of the following is
the FIRST step the technician should take to resolve this problem?
A. Check that the WiFi switch is enabled on the laptop.
B. Check the area for possible sources of interference.
C. Check the wireless adapter settings in the OS.
D. Check that the wireless security settings are correct for the network. |
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QUESTION NO: 510
A technician observes that the lights in a customer’s building flicker periodically during the course
of the day. Which of the following should the technician recommend to protect the customer’s
equipment?
A. A power supply
B. A generator
C. A heavy duty electrical cord
D. A UPS |
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QUESTION NO: 511
A technician on a service call is dealing with a furious customer who is shouting loudly. The
technician cannot calm the customer down. Which of the following should the technician do
NEXT?
A. The technician should shout back at the customer and remain in control of the situation.
B. Let the customer continue to be loud because sooner or later the customer will get tired and
calm down.
C. Call the supervisor and complain.
D. Leave the customer site and document the incident. |
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QUESTION NO: 512
A technician wants to prevent anyone from logging into a computer that is running in a common
area unless they are authorized. The technician has locked the case. Which of the following
should actions should the technician take NEXT to prevent access?
A. Create user accounts for only the authorized users.
B. Add a BIOS password.
C. Disconnect the keyboard and the mouse.
D. Add a privacy screen to the monitor. |
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QUESTION NO: 513
Which of the following represents a private IP address?
A. 11.6.42.90
B. 21.4.3.7
C. 172.31.4.3
D. 196.22.57.3 |
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QUESTION NO: 514
Which of the following is correct about IPv6?
A. IPv6 only supports IP addresses up to 64-bits in length.
B. IPv6 is the only type of IP address supported on today s networks.
C. Both IPv6 and IPv4 can exist on the same network.
D. The last 64-bits of an IP address represent the device MAC address. |
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QUESTION NO: 515
A user needs to access a secure website behind a firewall. Which of the following would get the
user into the website?
A. https:\\www.ipdomain.com:8080
B. https:\\www.ipdomain.com
C. https:\\ipdomain.com\8080
D. https:\\www.ipdomain.com\8080 |
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QUESTION NO: 516
A user wants to try a live version of another operating system that is on a DVD. In order to use
this, the user must do which of the following?
A. Authorize the boot DVD in Windows.
B. Install a live version to the hard drive first.
C. Edit the boot.ini in Windows to allow the DVD to boot.
D. Ensure the DVD-ROM is placed first in the boot priority. |
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QUESTION NO: 517
The user reports to the help desk that a UPS trips the internal circuit breaker each time the laser
printer is powered on. The technician should do which of the following?
A. Advise the user that the laser printer needs to be replaced.
B. Move the printers power cable to a surge only socket.
C. Put the UPS on a separate power circuit.
D. Order a UPS with a slightly lower wattage. |
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QUESTION NO: 518
Which of the following printer types requires the use of special paper to print?
A. Thermal
B. Inkjet
C. Laser
D. Dot Matrix |
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QUESTION NO: 519
Which of the following commands will take a FAT32 file system and make it an NTFS file system?
A. COMPACT
B. CONVERT
C. CHKNTFS
D. COPY |
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QUESTION NO: 520
During a laptop start up, a technician is able to see the Windows splash screen as the OS loads.
Shortly after reboot, the technician experiences a black screen. The technician can plug in an
external monitor and the display works correctly. Which of the following is a MOST likely cause of
the display issue?
A. The video card on the laptop is faulty
B. There are unneeded peripherals that should be removed
C. The function key needs to be pressed to toggle monitors
D. The motherboard on the laptop is faulty |
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QUESTION NO: 521
A user is attempting to connect to a Wi-Fi hot-spot at a local coffee shop where the user connects
every weekend. The user is receiving the message, no wireless devices detected , but other users
in the coffee shop can connect. Which of the following is the MOST probable cause of this issue?
A. The wireless switch on the side of the laptop is turned off.
B. The coffee shop no longer offers Wi-Fi to customers.
C. The Wi-Fi hotspot has reached its maximum number of connections.
D. The user is allowing Windows to manage wireless connections. |
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QUESTION NO: 522
Which of the following items is listed in the control panel of a Windows 7 PC?
A. Disk Defragmenter
B. Device Manager
C. System Log files
D. Task Manager |
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QUESTION NO: 523
A technician is having trouble closing a running program that is no longer responding. Which of the
following will allow the technician to end the process?
A. Add/Remove Programs
B. Event Viewer
C. Task Manager
D. Device Manager |
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QUESTION NO: 524
A help desk technician receives a phone call from a user reporting a computer problem. During the
phone call, the user starts a conversation with the technician asking detailed information about
personnel in upper management. The technician then asks the users name again, after which the
user promptly hangs up. Which of the following attacks did the technician experience?
A. Phishing attack
B. Eavesdropping attack
C. Social engineering attack
D. Spyware attack |
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QUESTION NO: 525
Which of the following printers would be the BEST choice for printing on multi-part forms?
A. Impact printer
B. Thermal printer
C. Inkjet printer
D. Laser printer |
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QUESTION NO: 526
A customer is experiencing unusual problems with a printer due to voltage fluctuations in the wall
outlet. Which of the following should be used to eliminate the fluctuations?
A. Multimeter
B. Ohm meter
C. UPS
D. Surge protector |
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QUESTION NO: 527
A customer with a laptop frequently goes into the office to work. However, the laptop only has two
USB ports, and they are unable to connect their keyboard, mouse, monitor and scanner at the
same time. Which of the following devices would BEST address this issue?
A. Docking station
B. KVM switch
C. Bluetooth adapter
D. IEEE 1394 cable |
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QUESTION NO: 528
Which of the following is the MAXIMUM partition size of the FAT32 file system?
A. 16GB
B. 32GB
C. 1024GB
D. 2048MB |
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QUESTION NO: 529
A user reports that they are suddenly unable to print to a network printer. It was working fine
yesterday. The technician can ping the users workstation and the printer. The technician can also
print a test page from another workstation. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the
problem?
A. The printer is no longer the users default printer.
B. The users workstation has a faulty NIC.
C. The printer has corrupt drivers.
D. The printer has a faulty NIC. |
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QUESTION NO: 530
In regards to computer case form factors, which of the following provides the MOST room for
effective cooling?
A. BTX
B. ATX
C. NLX
D. Micro ATX |
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QUESTION NO: 531
Which of the following RAID arrays does only striped volumes?
A. RAID 0
B. RAID 1
C. RAID 5
D. RAID 10 |
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QUESTION NO: 532
A Windows XP workgroup computer can have up to how many concurrent connections?
A. 10 or fewer
B. 15 or fewer
C. 20 or fewer
D. 25 or fewer |
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QUESTION NO: 533
Which of the following is a broadcast address?
A. 169.254.10.127
B. 192.168.1.1
C. 127.0.0.1
D. 255.255.255.255 |
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QUESTION NO: 534
Which of the following command line paths shows the recovery console s installation?
A. D:\i386\tools\console
B. D:\i386\tools /cmdcons
C. D:\i386\utilities\console
D. D:\i386\winnt32 /cmdcons |
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QUESTION NO: 535
A duplexer unit has been added to an existing laser printer. The printer prints normally but it will
not print on both sides of the paper. Which of the following is the FIRST action a technician should
take when addressing this issue?
A. Update the printer firmware to the latest version for duplexing.
B. Delete the printer queue and recreate it.
C. Check the manufacturer s documentation and website for any known problems with the
duplexer unit.
D. Check the configuration settings of the printer for duplex enabled. |
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QUESTION NO: 536
Which of the following malicious software types will create multiple pop-ups on a computer?
A. Adware
B. Grayware
C. Worms
D. Spyware |
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QUESTION NO: 537
A technician’s company prints forms on multi-layer carbonless copy paper. When asked to replace
the printer, which of the following printing technologies will allow the technician to continue to use
the company’s copy paper?
A. Transfer
B. Dot Matrix
C. Thermal
D. Laser |
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QUESTION NO: 538
Before implementing a potential solution to a problem, which of the following should be done?
A. Perform a system backup
B. Determine what has changed
C. Test the solution
D. Document the solution |
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QUESTION NO: 539
Which of the following broadband technologies allows for communication across the FARTHEST
distance?
A. Fiber
B. DSL
C. Satellite
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QUESTION NO: 540
Which of the following cables has the LONGEST viable length?
A. Fiber
B. CAT6
C. CAT5e
D. CAT5 |
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QUESTION NO: 541
The PCIe 8x video card in a PC workstation has failed and there are no empty PCIe slots
available. The only replacement card is not the same model. Which of the following will work in
place of the original?
A. PCIe 16x
B. PCI-X
C. PCIe 4x
D. AGP 2.0 |
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QUESTION NO: 542
Which of the following protocols uses port 3389, by default?
A. RDP
B. HTTP
C. SMTP
D. FTP |
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QUESTION NO: 543
Which of the following cable ratings should be used in air handling spaces?
A. Shielded
B. PVC coated
C. Plenum
D. Unshielded |
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QUESTION NO: 544
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the relationship between ATX and micro-ATX
boards?
A. Both ATX and micro ATX boards will fit in a laptop.
B. Both ATX and micro ATX boards will fit in an ATX case.
C. Both ATX and micro ATX boards will fit in a micro-ATX case.
D. Micro-ATX boards do not fit in an ATX case, while ATX boards will. |
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QUESTION NO: 545
Which of the following is the MOST common port to configure for an external modem?
A. COM1
B. LPT3
C. PS/2
D. LPT1 |
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QUESTION NO: 546
Which of the following bus slots would provide the HIGHEST potential performance for a video
card?
A. PCIe
B. AGP
C. PCI
D. SCSI |
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QUESTION NO: 547
Which of the following are the voltages supplied to a drive on a standard Molex connector?
A. 3.5v and 16v
B. 3.5v and 9v
C. 3.3v and 24v
D. 5v and 12v |
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QUESTION NO: 548
After a technician physically installs a bar code reader, which of the following is the NEXT step?
A. Program the reader to recognize the required code systems.
B. Reinstall the operating system to add support for bar code readers.
C. Adjust the light wavelength.
D. Test the reader by typing commands from the keyboard. |
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QUESTION NO: 549
Which of the following will dissipate heat MOST efficiently?
A. CPU fan
B. Liquid cooling systems
C. Heat sink
D. Power supply |
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QUESTION NO: 550
Which of the following areas allows a user to switch the left and right button commands?
A. Button tab in the mouse properties
B. Device Manager properties
C. Use MouseKeys in accessibility
D. Hardware profiles in the system properties |
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QUESTION NO: 551
Which of the following is a valid motherboard memory slot type?
A. DIMM
B. AGP
C. CMOS
D. PCI |
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QUESTION NO: 552
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration when installing Windows 7 64-bit?
A. Processor speed
B. Processor type
C. Memory type
D. Memory speed |
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QUESTION NO: 553
Which of the following is the default port for RDP?
A. 21
B. 80
C. 3389
D. 8080 |
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QUESTION NO: 554
Which of the following connector types are typically used on LCD displays? (Select TWO).
A. XGA
B. Bluetooth
C. CGA
D. DVI
E. VGA |
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QUESTION NO: 555
Which of the following is an advantage that a USB mouse has over a PS/2 mouse?
A. A USB mouse uses less power
B. A USB mouse is more portable
C. A USB mouse is hot swappable
D. A USB mouse is more secure |
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QUESTION NO: 556
Which of the following is true of IPv6 addresses?
A. They are supported by all routers.
B. They cannot be used with IPv4.
C. They require fiber connections only.
D. They represent addressing using 128-bits. |
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UESTION NO: 557
During start up, the technician notices a repeating error just before the login screen. Which of the
following built-in utilities would the technician use to quickly identify the problem?
A. DXDIAG
B. System Information
C. MSCONFIG
D. System Restore |
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QUESTION NO: 558
Which of the following is the default data rate of USB 2.0?
A. 48Mbps
B. 480Mbps
C. 480Kbps
D. 1.1Gbps |
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QUESTION NO: 559
Which of the following wireless technologies has the FASTEST transfer rate?
A. IEEE 802.11a
B. IEEE 802.11b
C. IEEE 802.11g
D. IEEE 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 560
Which of the following is the recommended method for cleaning the screen of a computer monitor
or laptop screen?
A. Water with a paper towel
B. Water with mild detergent and a paper towel
C. Dry lint-free cloth
D. Rubbing alcohol with a tissue |
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QUESTION NO: 561
Which of the following is an example of a valid IPv4 address for assignment to a network host?
A. 127.0.0.1
B. 169.257.29.1
C. 172.20.255.254
D. 255.0.0.8 |
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QUESTION NO: 562
Which of the following is a valid IPv6 address for assignment to a TCP/IP workstation?
A. FE0G:9A2C::0001/64
B. FE08::145A::87B2/122
C. 9024:8622::5467/64
D. ABC0::0024/130 |
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QUESTION NO: 563
A technician installs Microsoft Windows to a computer with three internal SATA hard drives and an
external USB hard drive. Hard drive 1 contains the operating system. Hard drive 2 contains the
user profiles. Hard drive 3 and the external USB hard drive are empty. In which of the following
locations should the page file be located to maximize performance?
A. Internal SATA Hard Drive 1
B. External USB Hard Drive
C. Internal SATA Hard Drive 3
D. Internal SATA Hard Drive 2 |
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QUESTION NO: 564
Which of the following services processes print requests and sends them to the printer?
A. Printer Driver
B. Print Spooler
C. Printer Service
D. Print Properties |
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QUESTION NO: 565
An external hard drive would normally use which of the following external ports? (Select TWO).
A. An eSata port
B. A USB port
C. A serial port
D. An HDMI port
E. A parallel port |
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QUESTION NO: 566
A RAID controller is required to perform which of the following?
A. Speed up the performance of a computer.
B. Add a second hard drive to the computer.
C. Restore data from a backed up hard drive.
D. Create a striped set with two or more drives. |
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QUESTION NO: 567
Which of the following broadband types can provide the MOST available bandwidth?
A. DSL
B. Fiber
C. Satellite
D. Cable |
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QUESTION NO: 568
Which of the following network types is the LEAST susceptible to EMI and RFI issues?
A. DSL
B. Fiber
C. Cable
D. Satellite |
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QUESTION NO: 569
Which of the following is a limitation of satellite broadband?
A. The speed is capped by ISO regulations
B. Requires line of sight
C. Cannot be used in remote locations
D. It is a receive only transmission |
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QUESTION NO: 570
Which of the following network cables would a technician find on the RJ-45 connector?
A. Coaxial cable
B. Ethernet cable
C. Fiber
D. USB |
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QUESTION NO: 571
Which of the following wireless technology standards has the SHORTEST indoor range?
A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n |
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QUESTION NO: 572
When a PC is turned on, which of the following tests the CPU, memory, chipset, video adapter,
disk controllers, disk drives, and keyboard?
A. BIOS setup
B. POST
C. CMOS chip
D. Bootstrap loader |
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QUESTION NO: 573
Keyboard errors are MOST often caused by which of the following problems? (Select TWO).
A. Jammed keys
B. ESD
C. Driver issues
D. Incorrect BIOS settings
E. Defective cables |
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QUESTION NO: 574
The user boots their computer in the morning to discover the message OS not found . Which of
the following would recover from that error without data loss?
A. Insert the system boot disk and repair the operating system.
B. Install a new hard drive and restore the system.
C. Restore the BIOS configuration to default to recognize the drive.
D. Use the manufacturers supplied system recovery disk and restore the system. |
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QUESTION NO: 575
The on-site technician is asked to load a copy of the company s purchased software on a personal
computer. The technician should FIRST:
A. notify the company’s owner of the breach.
B. leave the premises and call local law enforcement.
C. advise the individual that downloading unlicensed software is illegal.
D. verify the install is allowed under the company’s licensing agreements. |
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QUESTION NO: 576
A user states that their computer is running but they have no image on their monitor. Given this
information, which of the following should a technician do NEXT?
A. Explain the process to the user
B. Test several possible causes
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C. Ensure that the monitor is functional
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