CompTIA A+ Certification Short Quiz

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CompTIA A+ Certification Short Quiz - Quiz

The CompTIA A+ exam is designed to set a foundation for those who wish to have a career in the information technology sector. Are you on your way to getting certification for this exam? The quiz below is perfect for ensuring you ace it and send you well on your way to get your desired job. Give it a shot, and keep on revising!

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1.

Which of the following arrows is pointing at a PCI slot?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
A. 1

Explanation
The arrow pointing at the number 1 is indicating a PCI slot.

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2.

On a computer that is running Windows XP, which is the local user which has the MOST authority?
- A.
  
  BCM User
- B.
  
  Network Configuration Operator
- C.
  
  Power User
- D.
  
  Administrator
Correct Answer
D. Administrator

Explanation
The Administrator user has the most authority because it is the account which is responsible for adding and removing services and users, creating group policies, changing security settings and so on.

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3.

Where do you connect the red edge of a 40-pin ribbon cable to an IDE hard drive?
- A.
  
  Pin 1
- B.
  
  Pin 20
- C.
  
  Pin 30
- D.
  
  Pin 40
Correct Answer
A. Pin 1

Explanation
The red edge of a 40-pin ribbon cable is connected to pin one on the IDE hard drive. If you fail to do so correctly, it may result in the hard drive being completely unable to communicate with your system.

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4.

Which information will you generally NOT find on a MSDS sheet?
- A.
  
  Toxicity Information
- B.
  
  Health Effects
- C.
  
  Disposal Information
- D.
  
  Spill/Leak Procedures
- E.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
E. None of these

Explanation
On a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will generally find information about toxicity, health effects, disposal procedures, and spill/leak procedures. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these" because all of these pieces of information can be found on an MSDS sheet.

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5.

Which type of connector is being shown in the image?
- A.
  
  SATA
- B.
  
  P1
- C.
  
  Molex
- D.
  
  Berg
Correct Answer
C. Molex

Explanation
These connectors are used in order to connect a power supply to an IDE hard drive, a DVD drive, a CD drive or any other device that requires either 5 or 12 volts worth of power.

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What term is used for running your processor at a speed that is higher than the rated clock speed for that processor?
- A.
  
  Hyperdrive
- B.
  
  Turbo
- C.
  
  Overdrive
- D.
  
  Overclocking
Correct Answer
D. Overclocking

Explanation
Manufacturers of processors will guarantee a specific rated clock speed for their processors. At your own risk, it is possible to run your processor at a faster rate, a process that is known as overclocking.

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7.

Regarding USB devices, which of the following statements is true?
- A.
  
  Adding a USB device requires you to turn your computer off.
- B.
  
  Your computer does not need to be restarted in order to add a USB device.
- C.
  
  USB is a disappearing technology.
- D.
  
  USB devices can only be connected in large networks.
Correct Answer
B. Your computer does not need to be restarted in order to add a USB device.

Explanation
USB devices are completely capable of being hot swapped, which means that you can add them and remove them without shutting down or restarting your computer.

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If you install an ATA/66 hard drive on a computer that is ATA/100 capable, what will happen?
- A.
  
  The computer will crash!
- B.
  
  The hard drive will function at the ATA/100 speed
- C.
  
  The hard drive will function at the ATA/66 speed
- D.
  
  The hard drive will not be recognized by the computer system.
Correct Answer
C. The hard drive will function at the ATA/66 speed

Explanation
In order to get the maximum speed, the hard disk, the system chipset and the BIOS must all support the mode in question.

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CompTIA A+ Certification Short Quiz

Which of the following arrows is pointing at a PCI slot?

On a computer that is running Windows XP, which is the local user which has the MOST authority?

Where do you connect the red edge of a 40-pin ribbon cable to an IDE hard drive?

Which information will you generally NOT find on a MSDS sheet?

Which type of connector is being shown in the image?

What term is used for running your processor at a speed that is higher than the rated clock speed for that processor?

Regarding USB devices, which of the following statements is true?

If you install an ATA/66 hard drive on a computer that is ATA/100 capable, what will happen?