A+ Exam
This test will quiz you on the CompTIA A+ material. You will be tested on this material during the quiz bowl.
- 1.
80mm and 120mm are common sizes for what type of PC component?
- A.
Case Fans
- B.
CPUs
- C.
Heat Sinks
- D.
Memory Modules
Correct Answer
A. Case Fans -
- 2.
What is the total number of devices that can be daisy-chained to an IEEE 1394 port?
- A.
78
- B.
63
- C.
128
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. 63 -
- 3.
What does a yellow exclamation point next to a device in the Device Manager indicate?
- A.
Wrong driver
- B.
Device is disabled
- C.
Wrong OS
Correct Answer
A. Wrong driver -
- 4.
Beep codes are generated by which of the following?
- A.
CMOS
- B.
Windows
- C.
RTC
- D.
POST
Correct Answer
D. POST -
- 5.
How should you apply spray cleaner to a monitor?
- A.
Spray directly on monitor
- B.
Spray on paper towel and clean
- C.
Spray on top of monitor and clean in a downward motion
- D.
Spray cleaner on a clean, lint-free cloth first
Correct Answer
D. Spray cleaner on a clean, lint-free cloth first -
- 6.
Which bus slot provides the highest video performance?
- A.
AGP
- B.
PCIe
- C.
PCI
- D.
USB
Correct Answer
B. PCIe -
- 7.
Which of the following indicates that a printer is network-ready?
- A.
A USB connector
- B.
An SCSI connector
- C.
An RJ11 jack
- D.
An RJ45 jack
Correct Answer
D. An RJ45 jack -
- 8.
You just turned off a printer to maintenance it. What should you be careful of when removing the fuser?
- A.
The fuser being hot
- B.
The fuser having an electrical charge
- C.
The fuser leaking toner
- D.
The fuser being fragile
Correct Answer
A. The fuser being hot -
- 9.
Where is the memory controller located in a Core 2 Duo system?
- A.
On the chipset
- B.
On the memory module
- C.
On the CPU
- D.
On the PCIe
Correct Answer
A. On the chipset -
- 10.
Which of the following connectors is used for musical equipment?
- A.
DVI
- B.
MIDI
- C.
HDMI
- D.
VGA
Correct Answer
B. MIDI -
- 11.
Although not used as often as a Phillips screwdriver, this tool is sometimes used to remove screws from the outside of a computer case or from within a laptop.
- A.
Channel lock
- B.
Pliers
- C.
Torx wrench
Correct Answer
C. Torx wrench -
- 12.
What is the main advantage of selecting a 64-bit operating system over a 32-bit operating system?
- A.
The ability to use software-based data execution prevention (DEP)
- B.
The ability to use unsigned drivers
- C.
The ability to access more than 4 GB of RAM
- D.
The ability to run multiple 16-bit programs in separate memory spaces
Correct Answer
C. The ability to access more than 4 GB of RAM -
- 13.
Moving your CPU’s speed beyond its normal operating range is called _____________.
- A.
Overclocking
- B.
Overheating
- C.
Overcooking
- D.
Overpowering
Correct Answer
A. Overclocking -
- 14.
Which port is typically known as a serial port?
- A.
SCSI
- B.
COM1
- C.
DVI
- D.
LPT1
Correct Answer
B. COM1 -
- 15.
What is the most important piece of information needed to connect to a specific wireless network?
- A.
Admin password
- B.
Channel
- C.
SSID
- D.
Mac Address
Correct Answer
C. SSID -
- 16.
Which password is used in the BIOS (CMOS) to prevent end users from accessing the BIOS contents?
- A.
Supervisor
- B.
User
- C.
Administrator
- D.
Local
Correct Answer
A. Supervisor -
- 17.
Which tool should always be used when working on the inside of the computer?
- A.
Cordless drill
- B.
Antistatic strap
- C.
Multimeter
- D.
Screwdriver
Correct Answer
B. Antistatic strap -
- 18.
What are advantages of using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)? (Select the two best answers.)
- A.
IP addresses can be managed from a central location.
- B.
The network speed can automatically adjust based on the type of traffic being generated.
- C.
The hosts file on the computer can be validated for proper entries.
- D.
Media access control addresses can be changed.
- E.
Computers can automatically get new addressing when moved to a different network segment.
Correct Answer
A. IP addresses can be managed from a central location. -
- 19.
On a laptop, which of the following would most likely be a pointing device?
- A.
Serial Mouse
- B.
Printer
- C.
USB mouse
- D.
Touchpad
Correct Answer
D. Touchpad -
- 20.
Which of the following storage technologies is used by traditional hard disk drives?
- A.
Magnetic
- B.
Optical
- C.
Impact
- D.
Solid State
Correct Answer
A. Magnetic -
- 21.
On which type of computer is RAM the most important?
- A.
Gaming PC
- B.
Virtualization workstation
- C.
HTPC
- D.
Audio/Video workstation
Correct Answer
B. Virtualization workstation -
- 22.
A client brings in a printer that is giving a paper-feed error. What is the most likely cause?
- A.
Separation tab
- B.
Pickup rollers
- C.
Paper tray
- D.
The fuser
Correct Answer
B. Pickup rollers -
- 23.
Which of the following is the default port for HTTPS?
- A.
25
- B.
80
- C.
445
- D.
443
Correct Answer
D. 443 -
- 24.
What is the maximum distance at which a Class 2 Bluetooth device can receive signals from a Bluetooth access point?
- A.
100 meters
- B.
10 meters
- C.
5 meters
- D.
2 meters
Correct Answer
B. 10 meters -
- 25.
Which of the following form factors does a VGA connector comply with?
- A.
15 pin D-shell
- B.
MicroATX
- C.
RG-6
Correct Answer
A. 15 pin D-shell -
- 26.
You and a co-worker are running network cables above the drop ceiling. The co-worker accidentally touches a live AC power line and is thrown off the ladder and onto the ground. He is dazed and can’t stand. He is no longer near the AC power line. What should you do first?
- A.
Cut the power at the breaker
- B.
Move your co-worker out of harms way
- C.
Begin CPR
- D.
Call 911
Correct Answer
D. Call 911 -
- 27.
A customer reports that an optical drive in a PC is no longer responding. What question should you ask first?
- A.
“What has changed since the optical drive worked properly?”
- B.
“Did you log in with your administrator account?”
- C.
“What did you modify since the optical drive worked?”
- D.
“Have you been to any inappropriate websites?”
Correct Answer
A. “What has changed since the optical drive worked properly?” -
- 28.
Which device can store a maximum of 1.44 MB on a removable disk?
- A.
Floppy drive
- B.
CD-ROM
- C.
Compact Flash
- D.
DVD
Correct Answer
A. Floppy drive -
- 29.
What wireless networking standard operates at 5 GHz only?
- A.
802.11b
- B.
802.11a
- C.
802.11g
- D.
802.11n
Correct Answer
B. 802.11a -
- 30.
What is the PC equivalent of FireWire?
- A.
IEEE 1284
- B.
USB
- C.
IEEE 1394
- D.
ISA
Correct Answer
C. IEEE 1394 -
- 31.
Which type of printer uses a print head, ribbon, and tractor feed?
- A.
Laser
- B.
Impact
- C.
Inkjet
- D.
Thermal
Correct Answer
B. Impact -
- 32.
What is a possible symptom of a failing CPU?
- A.
CPU is running beyond normal voltage range
- B.
Low temperature in case
- C.
Spyware is installed
- D.
Computer will not boot
Correct Answer
A. CPU is running beyond normal voltage range -
- 33.
Which of the following cable types is not affected by EMI but requires specialized tools to install?
- A.
CAT6
- B.
Fiber
- C.
UTP
- D.
Coaxial
Correct Answer
B. Fiber -
- 34.
A computer you are working on has a lot of dust inside it. How should you clean this?
- A.
Disassemble the power supply and remove the dust.
- B.
Use a vacuum to clean up the dust.
- C.
Use a surface dust cleaning solution.
- D.
Use compressed air to remove the dust.
Correct Answer
D. Use compressed air to remove the dust. -
- 35.
Setting an administrator password in the BIOS accomplishes which of the following?
- A.
Prevents a user from rearranging the boot order
- B.
Prevents a user from reading e-mail
- C.
Prevents a virus from infecting the MBR
- D.
Prevents an attacker from opening the case
Correct Answer
A. Prevents a user from rearranging the boot order -
- 36.
Which function is performed by the external power supply of a laptop?
- A.
Increases voltage
- B.
Stores power
- C.
Converts AC power to DC power
- D.
Converts DC power to AC power
Correct Answer
C. Converts AC power to DC power -
- 37.
Which type of cable has only two twisted pairs?
- A.
POTS line
- B.
UTP
- C.
Fiber
- D.
Coaxial
Correct Answer
A. POTS line -
- 38.
How many pins would you see in a high-quality printhead on a dot matrix printer?
- A.
24
- B.
15
- C.
8
- D.
35
Correct Answer
A. 24 -
- 39.
When it comes to computer case form factors, which of the following provides the most room for effective cooling?
- A.
ATX
- B.
BTX
- C.
MicroATX
- D.
ITX
Correct Answer
B. BTX -
- 40.
A co-worker is traveling to Europe and is bringing her computer. She asks you what safety concerns there might be. What should you tell her?
- A.
The computer is not usable in other countries.
- B.
Check for a compatible power adapter for that country.
- C.
Use a line conditioner for the correct voltage.
- D.
Check the voltage selector on the power supply.
Correct Answer
D. Check the voltage selector on the power supply. -
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