A+ Essentials Exam

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This A+ Essentials quiz follows the Comptia objectives. You will find approximately the same number of questions for each section. It should helps you to become familiar with some questions that could be found in the A+ exam. Updated April 08

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  • 2. 

    Which laptop input device is a flat surface that you can draw on with your finger to control the mouse pointer?

    • Touchpad

    • Touchball

    • Touchpoint

    • Touchway

    • Touchpin

    Correct Answer
    A. Touchpad
  • 3. 

    What is either hardware or software that protects your computer from malicious users?

    • IMAP

    • Router

    • Firewall

    • Gateway

    • Windows

    Correct Answer
    A. Firewall
  • 4. 

    When a device is able to be replaced while a computer is powered on and running, we are refering to ____

    • Hot-Swappable

    • Swappable

    • Paging

    • Pinging

    • Removing

    Correct Answer
    A. Hot-Swappable
  • 5. 

    What standard is used by Wireless?

    • 802.05

    • 802.11

    • 802.00

    • 800.06

    • 800.11

    Correct Answer
    A. 802.11
    Explanation
    There are five protocols 802.11 a/b/g/y/n

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  • 6. 

    Which key you select to access the safe mode start up options?

    • Press Esc when the computer start up

    • Press F1 after windows has loaded

    • Press F8 at computer start up

    • Press ctrl+alt+delete at computer start up

    • After the computer log in press the windows logo key

    Correct Answer
    A. Press F8 at computer start up
  • 7. 

    Which motherboard design style is the most popular?

    • AT

    • Baby AT

    • ATX

    • BTX

    • NLX

    Correct Answer
    A. ATX
  • 8. 

    What type of cabling looks similar to the cable used to connect cable television?

    • Twisted-pair

    • Coaxial

    • Fiber-optic

    • Wireless

    • Parallel

    Correct Answer
    A. Coaxial
  • 9. 

    You are printing one page on a laser printer, but you get several pages with strange words. What should you do?

    • Print until you get the page you want

    • Update Windows

    • Print from a different printer

    • Update the printer drivers

    • Change the toner

    Correct Answer
    A. Update the printer drivers
  • 10. 

    Place the following sequences, in removing expansion cards, in order. 1. Once the board is out, place it in an atistatic bag to help prevent ESD. 2. Grasp the board by the top edge with both hands and rock it front to back. 3. Remove any mounting screws that are holding the board in place and place the screws somewhere where they won't be lost. 4. Remove any internal or external cables or connectors.

    • 4,3,2,1

    • 1,2,3,4

    • 2,4,3,1

    • 2,3,1,4

    Correct Answer
    A. 4,3,2,1
  • 11. 

    Which type of RAM is used in laptops?

    • SIMM

    • SODIMM

    • DIMM

    • RIMM

    • CRIMM

    Correct Answer
    A. SODIMM
  • 12. 

    In a Laptop what is the function of the Fn key?

    • Reboot the computer

    • If you press it once give you the system information

    • Used with another key provide an action

    • Print a page

    • It doesn't exist a Fn key

    Correct Answer
    A. Used with another key provide an action
    Explanation
    You can see which action will perform, by looking at the blu keys on the keyboard

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following contain Type II and can be inserted on a Laptop port?

    • SRAM

    • PCRAM

    • PCMCIA

    • AGP

    • PCMMIA

    Correct Answer
    A. PCMCIA
    Explanation
    PCMCIA has Type I , Type II, Type III and Type IV. This one is not yet standardized. Type IV is the thickest

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  • 14. 

    Hibernation feature copies the contents of RAM to the hard drive before the system shut down.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 15. 

    ________ is the most efficient method of cleaning dust from inside a computer.

    • Vacuuming the dust out

    • Washing the dust out with soap and water

    • Dusting with a cloth

    • Blowing the dust out with compressed air

    Correct Answer
    A. Blowing the dust out with compressed air
  • 16. 

    Your cursor starts skipping as you move it across the screen. What should you do?

    • Clean the keyboard

    • Update your mouse drivers

    • Clean the mouse

    • Stop and restart the mouse service

    • Buy a new mouse

    Correct Answer
    A. Clean the mouse
    Explanation
    A ball mouse get dirty

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  • 17. 

    What is the function of Twisted cables?

    • Are used to protect against fire

    • Are used to protect against crosstalk

    • Are used to protect against toxicity

    • Are used to protect against viruses

    • Are used to protect against cris cross

    Correct Answer
    A. Are used to protect against crosstalk
    Explanation
    Crosstalk is the noise created from adjacent pairs.

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  • 18. 

    _______contain information about harmful chemicals, their properties and safety information.

    • ESD

    • MSDS

    • CFM

    • EPA

    • TCP

    Correct Answer
    A. MSDS
    Explanation
    MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheets.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following is an essential tool for an IT Tech? Select the best answer.

    • Torx screwdriver

    • Phillips head screw driver

    • Tweezers

    • Flashlight

    • Pliers

    Correct Answer
    A. Phillips head screw driver
  • 20. 

    Which is the standard of Firewire?

    • IEEE 1668

    • 1394

    • 1284

    • 1294

    • ISO 294

    Correct Answer
    A. 1394
  • 21. 

    _________ is an interface that allow you to interact with the computer rather than type commands.

    • Task Manager

    • GUI

    • DOS

    • Windows

    • Graphic Manager

    Correct Answer
    A. GUI
    Explanation
    GUI stand for Graphical User Interface

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  • 22. 

    How do you unlock a computer in a domain?

    • Ctrl+alt

    • Ctrl+windows logo

    • Windows logo+alt

    • Ctrl+alt+delete

    • Fn+u

    Correct Answer
    A. Ctrl+alt+delete
  • 23. 

    What is the best method for preventing ESD damage?

    • Antistatic mat

    • Antistatic spray

    • Antistatic wrist strap

    • Antistatic thinking

    • Touch the chassis of the computer

    Correct Answer
    A. Antistatic wrist strap
  • 24. 

    Which of the following contains Errors, Warnings, and Information?

    • Msconfig

    • Event viewer

    • Device manager

    • Event manager

    • Windows utility viewer

    Correct Answer
    A. Event viewer
  • 25. 

    What is the function of the Bus mastering?

    • Allows the CPU to run faster

    • Allows a controller on the bus to talk to other devices without going through the CPU

    • Allows the Bus to process more programs

    • Is the new tecnique for burning DVD

    • Allows the bus to awake the computer from a sleep mode

    Correct Answer
    A. Allows a controller on the bus to talk to other devices without going through the CPU
  • 26. 

    How do you low-level format and IDE drive?

    • Enter the debug.exe program and enter g=c800:5 at the -prompt

    • Run lowlevel.com

    • Execute format.com

    • You don't, it's done at the factory

    Correct Answer
    A. You don't, it's done at the factory
  • 27. 

    Grayware is a type of _____

    • Virus

    • Pentium instruction

    • New technology used in HDD

    • Malware

    • Worm

    Correct Answer
    A. Malware
    Explanation
    Not considered a virus, but can slow down the performance of a computer.

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  • 28. 

    Select the Dos command that check and repair files and bad sector in XP.

    • Cleanmgr

    • Chkdsk

    • Scannow

    • Scandsk

    • Command scan

    Correct Answer
    A. Chkdsk
    Explanation
    Without any switch will check in read only mode.

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  • 29. 

    A multimeter measures ______ Select all that apply

    • Amperes

    • Volts

    • Radio signal

    • Ohms

    • Surges

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Amperes
    A. Volts
    A. Ohms
  • 30. 

    Which of the following is not present in the Task Manager of Windows XP?

    • Applications

    • Processes

    • Performance

    • Networking

    • Settings

    Correct Answer
    A. Settings
  • 31. 

    There are customers that start speaking and never stop. At what point should you interrupt a customer?

    • When you know the answer

    • You should never interrupt

    • After 5 minutes

    • After he finishes the first paragraph

    • When he takes a break speaking

    Correct Answer
    A. You should never interrupt
  • 32. 

    Which type of printer can be used with multipart forms?

    • Bubble-jet printers

    • Dot-matrix printers

    • HP process laser printers

    • EP process laser printers

    • Scanner

    Correct Answer
    A. Dot-matrix printers
  • 33. 

    Which wireless IEEE standard operates on the 2.4GHz radio frequency and transmits data at a maximum of 11 Mbps?

    • 802.11b

    • 802.11c

    • 802.11n

    • 802.11g

    • 802.11e

    Correct Answer
    A. 802.11b
    Explanation
    The 802.11g can transmits data at up to 54 Mbps

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  • 34. 

    Antistatic wrist straps should be connected to which hole in an outlet?

    • Short slot

    • Long slot

    • Round hole

    • On a plastic object

    Correct Answer
    A. Round hole
    Explanation
    Some anti static wrist strap won't fit in the hole. The Ground/eart is usually indicated by a round hole. Another method is to attach the clip on the anti static mat or on the computer chassis.

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  • 35. 

    Which socket type is commonly used on the Pentium IV chip?

    • Slot 1

    • Socket 478

    • Socket A

    • Super Socket

    • Slot A

    Correct Answer
    A. Socket 478
  • 36. 

    Which of the following questions is the most appropriate when troubleshooting?

    • Can you show me how to reproduce the problem?

    • Why did you install this software?

    • Do you know how to start the Disk Management tool?

    • How many beeps can you hear?

    • Did you back up your data?

    Correct Answer
    A. Can you show me how to reproduce the problem?
  • 37. 

    What is the BIOS-ACPI in a Laptop?

    • An Encription feature

    • A new Bus

    • A Power Supply

    • A Power Management Specification

    • A new Software to manage the BIOS

    Correct Answer
    A. A Power Management Specification
    Explanation
    ACPI is the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

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  • 38. 

    The distance between two pixels in a monitor is indicated by?

    • Dot pitch

    • Line pitch

    • Dot resolution

    • Dot size

    • Refresh rate

    Correct Answer
    A. Dot pitch
  • 39. 

    When troubleshooting, what is the first step?

    • Make assumption

    • Check the obvious

    • Analise the problem without making an initial determination

    • Put the computer on the floor

    • Call your supervisor asking for help

    Correct Answer
    A. Check the obvious
  • 40. 

    Identify the function of a CRIMM.

    • It is a mix of RIMM and CRAM

    • It is a new type of memory Rambus

    • It is a new CPU technology

    • Used to fill open memory slot with Rambus memory

    • Its a type of Slot

    Correct Answer
    A. Used to fill open memory slot with Rambus memory
    Explanation
    It is used with RIMM to close open memory slot.

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  • 41. 

    Which power device would be best to attach to your computer if you were having undervoltage power problems?

    • Surge protector

    • UPS

    • Line conditioner

    • SPS

    • USPS

    Correct Answer
    A. UPS
  • 42. 

    You didn't receive the MSDS with your product. Where can you find one? Select all that apply

    • In every bookstore

    • The Manufacturer

    • You request it at the Department of Information

    • The internet

    • You can't request it

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The Manufacturer
    A. The internet
    Explanation
    The Nickel Cadmium can withstand 700 charge cycles vs 400 of the others.

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  • 43. 

    If you disable the SSID Broadcast, what happen?

    • You won't be connected

    • You won't be protected

    • You don't see your network name

    • It prevent EMI

    • You don't see any network

    Correct Answer
    A. You don't see your network name
  • 44. 

    Which of the following tools is used to increase the performance when the computer is slowing down? Select all that apply

    • Disk cleanup

    • Disk defragmenter

    • Drwtsn32

    • Msconfig

    • Sigverif

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Disk cleanup
    A. Disk defragmenter
  • 45. 

    What power problem is an overvoltage condition that lasts for up to several seconds?

    • Spike

    • Surge

    • Sag

    • Blackout

    Correct Answer
    A. Surge
    Explanation
    The surge lasts for several seconds, a spike last only for a millisecond or two up to a second.

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  • 46. 

    What advantage does FAT have over FAT32?

    • Larger partition size

    • Better security

    • None

    • Better compression

    Correct Answer
    A. None
  • 47. 

    Which topology uses the least amount of cabling, but also covers the shortest distance?

    • Bus

    • Star

    • Mesh

    • Hybrid

    • Router

    Correct Answer
    A. Bus
  • 48. 

    How many IDE controller can be attached to a motherboard?

    • 1

    • 3

    • 2

    • 4

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 49. 

    The IP 192.100.20.1 is part of class______

    • A

    • B

    • C

    • D

    • There are no class

    Correct Answer
    A. C
    Explanation
    Class C start at 192.0.1.1 to 223.255.254.254

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