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    Which of the following security technologies gives the BEST protection for a wireless network?  

    • WEP
    • WPA2
    • Disable MAC Filtering
    • Enable SSID Broadcast
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following will you use to invoke the IPCONFIG command?

    • CMD

    • MMC

    • MAC

    • DLL

    Correct Answer
    A. CMD
  • 3. 

    You plug in a new USB barcode reader into your PC and the computer recognises it, but the reader  does not function properly. What will MOST likely fix the problem?

    • Reinstall the Operating System

    • Use another USB cable

    • Update the software drivers

    • Unplug other USB peripherals

    Correct Answer
    A. Update the software drivers
  • 4. 

    A customer has two base units. She uses one as a server and another to run her SQL development  platform. She only has one keyboard, mouse and LCD monitor. You need to recommend a solution to  allow her to administer both computers. What do you suggest?

    • Buy another mouse, keyboard and monitor.

    • Buy a KVM (Keyboard, Video Mouse) switch

    • Tell her that she needs to unplug/plug her hardware when she wants to switch PCs

    • Buy a SLI graphics card

    Correct Answer
    A. Buy a KVM (Keyboard, Video Mouse) switch
  • 5. 

    What type of connectors connects digital audio/video sources to Blu-ray players, PCs, video games consoles, and AV receivers and is a compact audio/video for transmitting uncompressed digital data?  

    • DVI

    • HDMI

    • VGA

    • SVGA

    Correct Answer
    A. HDMI
  • 6. 

    What is the purpose of the CHKDSK command?

    • Allows you to examine the hard drives of the computer for errors

    • Allows you to delete any directory or sub-directory

    • Allows you to duplicate floppy disks

    • Allows you to delete a file from the folder

    Correct Answer
    A. Allows you to examine the hard drives of the computer for errors
  • 7. 

    You need to troubleshoot a problem related to DirectX. What would be the BEST tool to use?

    • MSCONFIG

    • MSINFO32

    • REGEDIT

    • DXDIAG

    Correct Answer
    A. DXDIAG
  • 8. 

    Which event is an indication that you need to replace the CMOS battery?

    • Parity errors occur at startup

    • Hard disk fails

    • Power supply fails

    • Computer’s internal clock loses time at startup

    Correct Answer
    A. Computer’s internal clock loses time at startup
  • 9. 

    You need to deploy Windows 7 on a client computer using Windows Deployment Services (WDS).  What do you need on the client computer to support this network deployment?

    • A USB mouse

    • RAID 1

    • PXE compatible BIOS and network adapter

    • A LCD screen

    Correct Answer
    A. PXE compatible BIOS and network adapter
  • 10. 

    After the installation of Windows Vista, what tool should you use to make sure that a connected  device is recognized by the system and the driver is working properly?

    • Device Manager

    • Hardware Register

    • Dr. Watson

    • Driver Administrator

    Correct Answer
    A. Device Manager
  • 11. 

    You have just started a new job that requires an eye scan to access the network workstations. This is an example of which security technology?

    • Biometrics

    • Surveillance

    • Smart card

    • CHAP authenticator

    Correct Answer
    A. Biometrics
  • 12. 

    Cara is currently replacing a DVD drive inside a PC. While trying to screw the DVD drive in, a screw falls inside the computer case. Which tool should Cara use to retrieve the screw?  

    • Multimeter

    • Plastic Tweezers

    • Loopback Plug

    • Antistatic Wrist strap

    Correct Answer
    A. Plastic Tweezers
  • 13. 

    James approaches you with a problem. During a break, James forgot to lock his XP computer and one of his colleague's sent a naughty email to his manager. He wants to know if there is an automated way to lock his computer when it is not being used for some time.  What do you tell him?

    • Unplug the network cable

    • Enable the Windows Aero theme

    • Enable the "Out of Office" assistant in Outlook

    • Enable the Screensaver and select the "On resume, password protect" checkbox

    Correct Answer
    A. Enable the Screensaver and select the "On resume, password protect" checkbox
  • 14. 

     Which of the following are the default libraries in Windows 7?

    • Data, Media, Programs, and Videos

    • Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos

    • Documents, Media. Pictures, Programs, and Videos

    • Files, Media, Programs, and SkyDrive

    Correct Answer
    A. Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos
  • 15. 

    Which THREE of the following are graphics interfaces? (Select 3 answers)

    • DVI

    • S/PDIF

    • VGA

    • HDMI

    • RJ-45

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. DVI
    A. VGA
    A. HDMI
  • 16. 

    A computer has a female DB15 socket with three rows of five sockets. This connection is used for ______.

    • A joystick/MIDI port

    • A network adapter port

    • A printer port

    • A VGA/SVGA video adapter

    Correct Answer
    A. A VGA/SVGA video adapter
  • 17. 

    When installing a new CPU, what is applied directly to the CPU?

    • Cooling liquid.

    • Thermal compound.

    • A heat sink.

    • Superglue.

    Correct Answer
    A. Thermal compound.
  • 18. 

    You are working as a Technician and you need to reinstall your operating system from a DVD.  What should you do?

    • You should modify the boot order in the BIOS.

    • You need to modify the boot order in the current operating system.

    • You need to modify the boot order using the command prompt.

    • You need to modify the boot order in EPROM.

    Correct Answer
    A. You should modify the boot order in the BIOS.
  • 19. 

     The support manager has assigned you a call to upgrade a customer’s Windows Vista Business PC to Windows 7 Professional. Which of the following tools should you use to ensure that the system is capable of running Windows 7?

    • Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

    • Microsoft Baseline Security Advisor (MBSA)

    • Windows Easy Transfer

    • Microsoft Desktop Optmization Pack (MDOP)

    Correct Answer
    A. Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
  • 20. 

    You are trying to install an old expansion card into a brand new laptop. However, the card refuses to fit into the expansion slot.  Which of the following is MOST likely the reason?

    • The old card is a PCMCIA card and the laptop supports PCI Express cards

    • The expansion slot needs to be enabled in the BIOS first

    • You need to install the software drivers for the card

    • You need to update the BIOS firmware

    Correct Answer
    A. The old card is a PCMCIA card and the laptop supports PCI Express cards
  • 21. 

    When should you use the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)?

    • Prior to installing a Service pack.

    • Prior to upgrading a computer's hardware.

    • Each time you install a new application.

    • Before cleaning a computer monitor.

    Correct Answer
    A. Prior to upgrading a computer's hardware.
  • 22. 

    You are installing a shared printer from the Windows Print Server on your Windows client. You  receive an error which states that the 64 bit driver is not available. You need to install the printer as  soon as possible. What should you do?  

    • Download the 32 bit driver from the manufacturer's website.

    • Turn the printer on and off again.

    • Download the 64 bit driver from the manufacturer's website.

    • Get the drivers from your Windows product disc

    Correct Answer
    A. Download the 64 bit driver from the manufacturer's website.
  • 23. 

    Which of the following connectors is frequently used with dial-up modems?

    • RJ-11

    • RJ-45

    • MT-RJ

    • RS-232

    Correct Answer
    A. RJ-11
  • 24. 

    You have just installed a new printer driver on a customer’s PC. You now need to test whether the user can print. Which of the following is the correct location to find the “Print Test Page” button?

    • In Control Panel under Programs and Features

    • In Device Manager under Ports

    • In Computer Management under Administrative Tools

    • The General tab of the properties page of the printer

    Correct Answer
    A. The General tab of the properties page of the printer
  • 25. 

    Which command displays the current version of OS that you’re running?

    • WINVER

    • APPWIZ.cpl

    • CHKDSK

    • MSCONFIG

    Correct Answer
    A. WINVER
  • 26. 

    Which of the following options is the BEST way to fix a CRT monitor that has suffered from magnetic interference?  

    • Degauss the monitor

    • Use another power cable

    • Plug it into a different wall socket

    • This problem cannot be fixed and the monitor needs to be replaced

    Correct Answer
    A. Degauss the monitor
  • 27. 

    In Windows XP, in which registry hive is the control set data stored?

    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SAM

    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SECURITY

    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM

    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE

    Correct Answer
    A. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM
  • 28. 

    Which of the following commands would you enter at the command prompt in Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 when you want to defragment the C drive?

    • DEFRAG C:

    • FDISK

    • SCANDISK

    • CHKDSK C: /F

    Correct Answer
    A. DEFRAG C:
  • 29. 

    Several users in the network have had their passwords stolen. Culprits tricked the users into  divulging the passwords. This is an example of which type of attack?

    • Social engineering

    • IDS system

    • Perimeter security

    • Biometrics

    Correct Answer
    A. Social engineering
  • 30. 

    Which of the following connectors is used for musical equipment?

    • VGA

    • DVI

    • HDMI

    • MIDI

    Correct Answer
    A. MIDI
  • 31. 

    Which network medium is the least susceptible to EMI or signal capture?

    • Coaxial

    • Fibre-optic

    • Shielded twisted-pair

    • Unshielded twisted-pair

    Correct Answer
    A. Fibre-optic
  • 32. 

    You have purchased new a Desktop PC which you are going to use for learning virtualization technologies. You install 16GB of RAM in order to provide RAM for several virtual machines.       Which of the following Desktop Operating Systems would be suitable for your new PC?

    • Windows 2000 Professional

    • Windows Vista Home Premium 32-Bit

    • Windows 7 Starter 32-Bit

    • Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit

    Correct Answer
    A. Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
  • 33. 

    You are considering adding more RAM to a computer that has spare memory slots. What would be  the effect of mixing RAM with different speeds?

    • The overall speed of the RAM will default to the speed of the slowest set.

    • The overall speed of the RAM will default to the speed of the fastest set.

    • No effect - all RAM runs at the same speed anyway.

    • The overall speed of the RAM will double for each additional memory stick.

    Correct Answer
    A. The overall speed of the RAM will default to the speed of the slowest set.
  • 34. 

    What is the purpose of the CONVERT command-line utility?

    • Format a partition with a file system

    • Change a FAT partition into a NTFS partition

    • Divide a hard drive into partitions

    • Extend a partition to include un-partitioned space on the hard drive

    Correct Answer
    A. Change a FAT partition into a NTFS partition
  • 35. 

    What utility would you use to disable a program that automatically starts up when you log in to Windows?

    • MSINFO32

    • DXDIAG

    • MSCONFIG

    • REGEDIT

    Correct Answer
    A. MSCONFIG
  • 36. 

      Which of the following devices goes into an AGP slot on a motherboard?

    • CPU

    • Memory

    • Sound card

    • Video card

    Correct Answer
    A. Video card
  • 37. 

    You have a computer running Windows 7 (64-bit). Where are programs usually stored when you install a 32-bit program?

    • C:\Programs\

    • C:\Program Files\

    • C:\Program Files (x86)\

    • C:\Windows\System32\

    Correct Answer
    A. C:\Program Files (x86)\
  • 38. 

    A user complains that the screen on his laptop remains blank when he turns on his Windows XP laptop. You see that the power light comes on and that the laptop does boot up. What should you do to enable the display?  

    • Press the Fn and Screen keys until the display appears

    • Attach an external monitor to the laptop

    • Make sure that the screen’s video cable is plugged into the laptop

    • Check that the monitor is powered on

    Correct Answer
    A. Press the Fn and Screen keys until the display appears
  • 39. 

    Which printing technology is most commonly associated with till receipts?

    • Laser

    • Ink Jet

    • Dot Matrix

    • Thermal

    Correct Answer
    A. Thermal
  • 40. 

    You have a network with 150 computers connected with a hub. What would you suggest as an  upgrade that would improve network performance?  

    • Wireless network adapters

    • Switches

    • Routers

    • Bridges

    Correct Answer
    A. Switches
  • 41. 

    What command can you use to get an updated IP address from a DHCP server?

    • PING –t

    • IPCONFIG /ALL

    • IPCONFIG /RENEW

    • IFCONFIG

    Correct Answer
    A. IPCONFIG /RENEW
  • 42. 

    What port does Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop use?

    • TCP 80

    • TCP 5000

    • TCP 3389

    • TCP 5001

    Correct Answer
    A. TCP 3389
  • 43. 

    What power saving mode consumes the LEAST amount of power?

    • Sleep

    • Suspend

    • Hibernate

    • Standby

    Correct Answer
    A. Hibernate
  • 44. 

    What is a network made of secured, point-to-point connections across a private network or a public network such as the Internet?

    • SOHO

    • Star

    • VPN

    • Telnet

    Correct Answer
    A. VPN
  • 45. 

    Which of the following provides data redundancy by writing the same data to two disks simultaneously?

    • RAID 0

    • RAID 1

    • RAID 5

    • RAID 50

    Correct Answer
    A. RAID 1
  • 46. 

    Users are having trouble accessing resources by computer or host name. Which device is causing the problem?  

    • DHCP Server

    • DNS Server

    • IIS Server

    • Firewall

    Correct Answer
    A. DNS Server
  • 47. 

    You run the following command on your desktop PC: PING server -t. This results in your system continuously pinging the classroom server. What keyboard shortcut will stop this endless loop?

    • WIN + L

    • WIN + E

    • CTRL + L

    • CTRL + C

    Correct Answer
    A. CTRL + C
  • 48. 

    You are working as a trainer and a learner tells you that he has heard that microwave ovens can sometimes interfere with WLANs. He asks what radio frequency 802.11g operates at, how would you answer him?

    • 10 MHz

    • 5 GHz

    • 2.4 GHz

    • 900 MHz

    Correct Answer
    A. 2.4 GHz
  • 49. 

    What port does HTTPS use?

    • 25

    • 80

    • 443

    • 110

    Correct Answer
    A. 443

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