Computer Concepts Quiz 3
The third quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
With ____________________ user profiles, settings established by a user at one computer are stored in a file on a file server on the network and shared with all computers in the workgroup.
- A.
Static
- B.
Roaming
- C.
Migrating
- D.
IP
Correct Answer
B. RoamingExplanation
The administrator uses one or more of the following to manage user profiles: group profiles, roaming user profiles, and mandatory user profiles. These management profiles are created using the Computer Management console under the Administrative Tools applet in the Control Panel.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The Defrag command examines a hard drive or disk for ____________________ files (files written to a disk in noncontiguous clusters) and rewrites these files to the disk or drive in contiguous clusters.
- A.
Segmented
- B.
Anti-contiguous
- C.
Broken
- D.
Fragmented
Correct Answer
D. FragmentedExplanation
It's kind of right there in the name.Rate this question:
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- 3.
____________________ Desktop allows a user to connect to and use their Windows XP computer from anywhere on the Internet.
- A.
Remote
- B.
Away
- C.
User
- D.
Network
Correct Answer
A. RemoteExplanation
Remote Desktop: A program that allows a user to connect to and use their Windows XP computer from anywhere on the Internet.Rate this question:
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- 4.
To limit how much disk space a user account can access, an administrator can set disk ____________________.
- A.
Parameters
- B.
Partitions
- C.
Quotas
- D.
Access
Correct Answer
C. QuotasExplanation
Disk quotas can only be set on an NTFS volumeRate this question:
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- 5.
In a(n) ____________________ backup, all files that have been created or changed since the last full or incremental backup are backed up, and files are not marked as backed up.
- A.
Full
- B.
Parity
- C.
User defined
- D.
Differential
Correct Answer
D. DifferentialExplanation
The two best ways to schedule backups are a combination of full backups and incremental backups, or a combination of full backups and differential backups.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The ____________________ file is a hidden text file stored in the root directory of the active partition that Ntldr reads to see what operating systems are available and how to set up the boot.
- A.
Boot.ini
- B.
Boot.exe
- C.
Boot.cmd
- D.
Boot
Correct Answer
A. Boot.iniExplanation
The Boot.ini file is a hidden file read by Ntldr during the boot process. The Boot.ini file comprises two sections: the [boot loader] section and the [operating systems] section.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Windows keeps the Last Known Good configuration in the ____________________ .
- A.
Registry
- B.
Boot.ini file
- C.
CMOS
- D.
Win32 folder
Correct Answer
A. RegistryExplanation
Last Known Good Configuration: stored in the registryRate this question:
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- 8.
Use the ____________________ command to view, create, and delete partitions.
- A.
Chkdsk
- B.
Scandisk
- C.
Diskpart
- D.
Msconfig
Correct Answer
C. DiskpartExplanation
Diskpart is a command-line hard disk partitioning utility included in versions of the Windows NT operating system line from Windows 2000 onwards, replacing fdisk which was used in MS-DOS based operating systems.Rate this question:
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- 9.
To access the Windows System Configuration Utility, enter ___________________ in the Run dialog box
- A.
Config.sys
- B.
Xpconfig
- C.
Sysconfig
- D.
Msconfig
Correct Answer
D. MsconfigExplanation
MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, (or simply System Configuration in Windows Vista and Windows 7) is a utility to troubleshoot the Windows startup process.Rate this question:
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- 10.
True or False: You can increase a computer's security by requiring a password prompt prior to POST.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
You can set the password in BIOS, but it can be reset by manually adjusting DIP switches on the motherboard.Rate this question:
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- 11.
A(n) ____________________ file is a file that does not appear in the directory list
- A.
User
- B.
Kernel
- C.
Quota
- D.
Hidden
Correct Answer
D. HiddenExplanation
whether to hide or display a file is one of the file’s attributes kept by the OS.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How do you interact with the computer in a DOS like environment?
- A.
Cmd
- B.
Msconfig
- C.
Chkdisk
- D.
Ini
Correct Answer
A. CmdExplanation
cmd.exe is a Windows program that acts as a DOS-like command line interpreterRate this question:
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- 13.
With a command line interface, you would use the ____________________ command to list files and directories.
Correct Answer
dir
DIR
Dir
dir:
DIR:Explanation
Dir: lists files and directoriesRate this question:
- 14.
True or False: Autoexec is a batch file
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
AUTOEXEC.BAT is a system file found originally on the MS-DOS operating system. It is a plain-text batch file that is located in the root directory of the boot device. The name of the file stands for "automatic execution".Rate this question:
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- 15.
The ____________________ command is used to prepare a hard drive for first use in Win 9x machines.
- A.
Format
- B.
FAT
- C.
Fdisk
- D.
Fileconfig
Correct Answer
C. FdiskExplanation
Windows 2000 and later do not use fdisk, they have the Logical Disk Manager feature, as well as DiskPart.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Applications call on the OS to access hardware or other software by using a(n) ____________________ call
- A.
API
- B.
PCI
- C.
PCC
- D.
ICP
Correct Answer
A. APIExplanation
An application programming interface (API) is an interface implemented by a software program to enable interaction with other software.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The Windows Virtual Memory Manager moves 4K segments, called ____________________, in and out of physical RAM.
- A.
Sheets
- B.
Clusters
- C.
Pages
- D.
Blocks
Correct Answer
C. PagesExplanation
Paging is an important part of virtual memory implementation in most contemporary general-purpose operating systems, allowing them to use disk storage for data that does not fit into physical Random-access memory (RAM)Rate this question:
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- 18.
True or False: If a computer user logged in under a restricted account instead of an administrator account, their computer would be less likely to suffer from viruses.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer(s)
A. True
B. FalseExplanation
While a user is protected to a certain degree by restricting their administrator access, they still can introduce viruses, etc. into the system.Rate this question:
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- 19.
A(n) ____________________ is a device that amplifies signals on a network.
- A.
Modulator
- B.
Repeater
- C.
Modem
- D.
Node
Correct Answer
B. RepeaterExplanation
A repeater is a device that amplifies signals on a network so they can be transmitted further down the line.Rate this question:
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- 20.
All wireless phone systems, including cellular, use ____________________ transmission, which means both persons in a conversation can talk or transmit at the same time
- A.
Full duplex
- B.
Half duplex
- C.
Inverted suplex
- D.
Hapax legomenon
Correct Answer
A. Full duplexExplanation
Full duplex describes communication that happens in two directions at the same time. inverted suplex is a wrestling move, and hapax legomenon is a word which occurs only once in the written record of a language.Rate this question:
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- 21.
A(n) ____________________ is a computer or other device that allows a computer on one network to communicate with a computer on another network
- A.
Host
- B.
Domain
- C.
Node
- D.
Gateway
Correct Answer
D. GatewayExplanation
Gateway: A computer or other device that connects networks.Rate this question:
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- 22.
____________________ is the protocol used for the World Wide Web and used by Web browsers and Web servers to communicate in sessions.
- A.
TCP/IP
- B.
HTTP
- C.
FTP
- D.
SMTP
Correct Answer
B. HTTPExplanation
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the communications protocol used by the World Wide Web.Rate this question:
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- 23.
___________________ is the system management protocol used to monitor and manage network traffic on a workstation.
- A.
FTP
- B.
TCP/IP
- C.
SMTP
- D.
SNMP
Correct Answer
D. SNMPExplanation
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used mostly in network management systems to monitor for conditions that warrant administrative attention.Rate this question:
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- 24.
____________________ is a protocol that is used by Internet or intranet telephone networks to provide voice communication over a network.
- A.
ISDN
- B.
VOIP
- C.
DSN
- D.
UDP
Correct Answer
B. VOIPExplanation
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a general term for a family of transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications over IP networks such as the Internet or other packet-switched networks.Rate this question:
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- 25.
____________________ proves that an individual is who he says he is and is accomplished by a variety of techniques, including a username, password, personal identification number (PIN), smart card, or biometric data.
- A.
Authorization
- B.
Authentication
- C.
Autolyzation
- D.
Anthologizing
Correct Answer
B. AuthenticationExplanation
You have to authenticate who you are before you are authorized to do anything.Rate this question:
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- 26.
_____________ software detects a known virus by looking for distinguishing characteristics called signatures.
- A.
Ad blocking
- B.
Spyware
- C.
Anti-virus
- D.
Anti-spam
Correct Answer
C. Anti-virusExplanation
AV software are utility programs that prevent infection or scan a system to detect and remove viruses.Rate this question:
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- 27.
What is phishing?
- A.
A situation where a user is tricked to giving out personal information
- B.
A situation where a network system is hacked
- C.
A situation where a computer attempts to communicate with another node on a network
- D.
A situation where a band will go on off lengthy improvisational jam sessions
Correct Answer
A. A situation where a user is tricked to giving out personal informationExplanation
Phishing is a form of social engineering where a malicious user fishes for information. It has nothing to do with some hipster band from vermont.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Using regular RAM for video is called video sharing or shared
- A.
Socket
- B.
Distribution
- C.
Page file
- D.
Memory
Correct Answer
D. MemoryExplanation
Shared Memory Architecture (SMA) refers to a design where the graphics chip does not have its own dedicated memory, and instead shares the main system RAM with the CPU and other components.Rate this question:
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- 29.
True or False: A notebook contains the normal PCI Express, PCI, and ISA expansion slots found in desktop systems.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
netbooks usually do not have any disk drives, other than their hard drive.Rate this question:
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- 30.
____________________, sometimes called personal PCs or handheld PCs, provide greater ease of use for simple tasks such as checking addresses, viewing stock prices, or recording and receiving short messages.
- A.
Notebooks
- B.
Netbooks
- C.
PDAs
- D.
PS2s
Correct Answer
C. PDAsExplanation
PDA (personal digital assistant): A small, HANDHELD computer that has its own operating system and applications.Rate this question:
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