CompTIA A+ 2009 701 And 702

100 Questions | By MikeSparks | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 243

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Preparation for the A+ 2009 exam. Questions in this exam are based on the CompTIA A+ Cert Guide "Do I Know" section. FYI I took both exams and pass and the 702 is mostly scenario questions. So these questions may or may not help you when taking the 702 practical

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1.

Which of the following are the most commonly used Windows operating systems?(Choose the three best answers.)
- A.
  
  Windows XP
- B.
  
  Windows Vista
- C.
  
  Windows 98
- D.
  
  Windows 2000
2.

What BIOS settings will allow you to automatically configure your system?(Choose all that apply.)
- A.
  
  BIOS Defaults
- B.
  
  Setup Defaults
- C.
  
  Turbo
- D.
  
  Function
3.

Which of the following can cause a desktop computer to fail? (Choose allthat apply.)
- A.
  
  Overheating
- B.
  
  Loose add-on cards
- C.
  
  Drive failures
- D.
  
  Adding more memory
4.

You are working on a computer. Which of the following are considered essential?(Choose all correct answers.)
- A.
  
  Motherboard
- B.
  
  CPU
- C.
  
  Memory
- D.
  
  Video card
- E.
  
  A scanner
5.

Which of the following can be used in your day-to-day work on a standard Windows computer? (Choose the two best answers.)
- A.
  
  CHKDSK
- B.
  
  Toopath
- C.
  
  Disk Defragmenter
- D.
  
  Ifconfig
6.

Which of the following is the first thing you should do when replacing a PCI card?
- A.
  
  Shut down the system and unplug the power
- B.
  
  Open the case
- C.
  
  Open the package and sit it beside the computer
- D.
  
  Purchase the device
7.

Which of the following are considered expansion slots? (Choose all that apply.)
- A.
  
  PCI
- B.
  
  FireWire
- C.
  
  AGP
- D.
  
  USB
8.

Which of the following devices might be found on the front or back of a computer?(Choose all correct answers.)
- A.
  
  Activity lights
- B.
  
  Power switch
- C.
  
  USB ports
- D.
  
  None of these options are correct
9.

Which of the following can you use with SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface)?(Choose all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Hard drives
- B.
  
  Scanners
- C.
  
  Laser printers
- D.
  
  DVD-ROMs
- E.
  
  A dot-matrix printer
10.

What happens when the CMOS battery fails?
- A.
  
  All the CMOS configuration information is lost
- B.
  
  The computer won’t boot
- C.
  
  The computer is destroyed
- D.
  
  The motherboard is dead
11.

Which one of the listed processors was the last slot-based processor designedby Intel?
- A.
  
  Celeron
- B.
  
  Core 2 Duo
- C.
  
  Pentium D
- D.
  
  Pentium III
12.

Which of the following would you use to keep the power supply workingproperly? (Choose two.)
- A.
  
  Surge protector
- B.
  
  Extra power supply
- C.
  
  UPS units
- D.
  
  Multimeter
13.

Of the following system information, which can be viewed in the BIOS?(Choose all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Installed Memory (RAM)
- B.
  
  BIOS Information
- C.
  
  Processor Type and Speed
- D.
  
  L2 cache memory
- E.
  
  Feature settings
14.

The system bus and I/O bus carry four different types of signals throughout thecomputer. Which of the following are the signals? (Choose all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Data
- B.
  
  Power
- C.
  
  Control
- D.
  
  Adapters
- E.
  
  Address
15.

Which of the following are considered integrated I/O ports?
- A.
  
  Serial port/ Parallel port
- B.
  
  PS/2 mouse and keyboard
- C.
  
  USB port
- D.
  
  Ethernet port
- E.
  
  Audio port
16.

Which of the following are in the ATX family of motherboards? (Choose allthat apply.)
- A.
  
  ATX
- B.
  
  Mini-ATX
- C.
  
  FlexATX
- D.
  
  ATX and Mini-ATX only
17.

Name the two methods that are used to protect the reliability of memory.
- A.
  
  Parity-Checking
- B.
  
  System checking
- C.
  
  ECC (error-correcting code)
- D.
  
  Smart checking
18.

To make changes to the default settings in the BIOS, what must you do atstartup?
- A.
  
  Press the F2 key
- B.
  
  Press Enter
- C.
  
  Press the F8 key
- D.
  
  Hold down the shift key
19.

Which of the following devices can be used for a printer port, scanner, or removablemedia?
- A.
  
  PS/2 port
- B.
  
  Parallel port
- C.
  
  NIC card
- D.
  
  I/O port
20.

Which of the following are causes of power supply overheating?
- A.
  
  Overloading the power supply
- B.
  
  Fan failure
- C.
  
  Dirt or dust
- D.
  
  All of these options are correct
21.

Which of the following will not work when configuring or viewing BIOS settings?
- A.
  
  Esc Key
- B.
  
  Enter Key
- C.
  
  The + key
- D.
  
  The mouse
22.

What features can be found in the advanced BIOS settings? (Choose two.)
- A.
  
  Enable quick boot
- B.
  
  Change the clock
- C.
  
  View information
- D.
  
  Enable boot sector protection
23.

What type of RAM must be installed in pairs?
- A.
  
  DDR
- B.
  
  SDRAM
- C.
  
  DDR2
- D.
  
  Rambus
24.

Newer computers’ power supplies typically have which of the following poweroutput ratings?
- A.
  
  300 watts
- B.
  
  400 watts
- C.
  
  250 watts
- D.
  
  500 watts or higher
25.

Which of the following steps would you use to remove a power supply?
- A.
  
  Shut down the computer. If the power supply has an on-off switch, turn it off as well
- B.
  
  Disconnect the AC power cord from the computer
- C.
  
  Disconnect power connections from the motherboard, hard drives, and optical drives
- D.
  
  All of these options are correct