Eccc CompTIA A+ Training Practice Exam

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  • 2. 

    An external modem converts incoming data from:

    • Analog to serial

    • Serial to digital

    • Analog to digital

    • Parallel to serial

    Correct Answer
    A. Analog to digital
  • 3. 

    The first physical sector in any bootable hard disk contains which of the following?

    • Directory Area

    • Data Area

    • MBR

    • FAT

    Correct Answer
    A. MBR
  • 4. 

    Your monitor screen displays pictures mixed with a light green color, what could be the problem?

    • A pin is bent on the video cable connector

    • The cable has been attached upside down

    • The cable is reversed

    • The cable is missing

    Correct Answer
    A. A pin is bent on the video cable connector
  • 5. 

    You have 8 megapixel digital camera.  What might you do before sending the picture over a dial up modem?

    • Resize picture

    • Burn picture to CD

    • Configure firewall to Allow All Traffic

    • Delete picture from memory card

    Correct Answer
    A. Resize picture
  • 6. 

    You are unable to download the desired software from the internet and suspect your network connection.  Which of the following will help you to ascertain the problem?

    • Check power cord

    • Check NIC for link light activity

    • Replace the NIC with a new one

    • Reboot

    Correct Answer
    A. Check NIC for link light activity
  • 7. 

    In Win 2000 you must be logged on as Administrator or a member of the Administrator's group to configure a device using he Add/Remove Hardware wizard in Control Panel or Device Manager.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

    A RAID is a :

    • Redundant Array of Independent Disks.

    • Redundant Arry of Irreparable Disks.

    • Redundant Arry of Intermediate Drives.

    • Redundant Array of Illegal Drives.

    Correct Answer
    A. Redundant Array of Independent Disks.
  • 9. 

    User cannot login.  Computer is fine.  You login fine.  Most likely problem?

    • Server is down

    • Defective patch cable

    • Insufficient user rights

    • Login Credentials entered incorrectly

    Correct Answer
    A. Login Credentials entered incorrectly
  • 10. 

    The fan on the power supply has stopped.  Everything else seems to be working.  What is the likely cause for this problem?

    • 12 volt failure

    • 5 volt failure

    • Fan motor failure

    • The fan running only when needed

    Correct Answer
    A. Fan motor failure
  • 11. 

    A 2xx POST error code indicates a problem with:

    • RAM or ROM

    • Hard Drive

    • System Board

    • Second Adapter Card

    Correct Answer
    A. RAM or ROM
  • 12. 

    In the event of a power failure, what is an UPS designed to do?

    • Generate power

    • Power notebook computer

    • Allows the computer to shut down safely

    • Keeps computer running until power is restored

    Correct Answer
    A. Allows the computer to shut down safely
  • 13. 

    For security reasons, Windows 2000 does not allow compression.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 14. 

    The flow of operations in a laser printer can be summarized as:

    • Condition, clean, transfer, fuse

    • Condition, transfer, fuse

    • Clean, condition, transfer, fuse

    • Clean, charge, write, develop, transfer, fuse

    Correct Answer
    A. Clean, charge, write, develop, transfer, fuse
  • 15. 

    Given two ATAPI devices, what determines which device will be the master drive?

    • Jumpers

    • Twist in cable

    • BIOS

    • Terminators

    Correct Answer
    A. Jumpers
  • 16. 

    To share broadband connection in home, what is needed besides service, cable modem, and wireless computer adapters?

    • Access point

    • Receiver

    • Nothing

    • DSL

    Correct Answer
    A. Access point
  • 17. 

    A 17xx POST error code indicates a problem with:

    • CMOS

    • ROM BIOS

    • DMA Controller

    • Hard Drive or Controller

    Correct Answer
    A. Hard Drive or Controller
  • 18. 

    Which of the following diagnoses application error and writes the result to log files?

    • Dr. Watson

    • Scandisk

    • Norton Disk Doctor

    • Symantec redirector

    Correct Answer
    A. Dr. Watson
  • 19. 

    Which of the following network utilities sends out an echo message to a remote host and waits for a response confirming the remote host is reachable?

    • Ipconfig .exe

    • Ping.exe

    • Nslookup.exe

    • Echo.exe

    Correct Answer
    A. Ping.exe
  • 20. 

    FAT32 supports drives of up to 4 terabytes in size

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 21. 

    A 3xx POST error code indicates a problem with:

    • Mouse

    • Keyboard

    • Floppy drive

    • Video adapter

    Correct Answer
    A. Keyboard
  • 22. 

    In Win XP what is the graphical tool for managing disks and volumes?

    • Fdisk

    • Drive Console

    • Disk Administrator

    • Disk Management

    Correct Answer
    A. Disk Management
  • 23. 

    Which of the following keys needs to be pressed while interrupting the OS loading process for the purpose of troubleshooting in Windows 2000?

    • F5

    • F1

    • DEL

    • F8

    Correct Answer
    A. F8
  • 24. 

    Which cable type supports high-speed (66 mbps or 100 mbps) ATAs?

    • 40 conductor cable

    • 20 conductor cable

    • 80 conductor cable

    • 60 conductor cable

    Correct Answer
    A. 80 conductor cable
  • 25. 

    What is the maximum number of devices supported on a single IDE controller?

    • 4

    • 3

    • 2

    • 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
  • 26. 

    A customer has complained that during a certain time of day, a user's client PC connect connect to our log or log in to the server.  No one else seems to be experiencing difficulty.  What is the first step in troubleshooting the problem?

    • Examine the back-up logs.

    • Examine the user's PC.

    • Examine the network server for network problems.

    • Run an anti-virus scan on the PC.

    Correct Answer
    A. Examine the user's PC.
  • 27. 

    How many devices can you connect to a typical USB port?

    • 127

    • 8

    • 255

    • 1

    • 32

    Correct Answer
    A. 127
  • 28. 

    What kind of connector does an analog modem use?

    • RJ-45

    • BNC

    • SCSI

    • RJ-11

    Correct Answer
    A. RJ-11
  • 29. 

    Your external modem is not functioning properly and you suspect a malfunctioning serial port is the problem.  Which tool should be used to test the serial port?

    • Multimeter

    • Post card

    • Loopback plug

    • Null modem cable

    Correct Answer
    A. Loopback plug
  • 30. 

    When replacing a fuser assembly in a laser printer, you need to be careful because:

    • It could be electrically charged.

    • It could be very hot.

    • The roller could have sharp edges.

    • The toner could leak out.

    Correct Answer
    A. It could be very hot.
  • 31. 

    A POST error code of 6xx  indicates a problem with the:

    • Floppy Drive

    • Hard Drive

    • Memory

    • Mother Board

    Correct Answer
    A. Floppy Drive
  • 32. 

    What is the main difference between an ATA/33 and ATA/66 cable?

    • Cable color

    • Twists in cable

    • Prong layout

    • Cable pin out

    • Speed

    Correct Answer
    A. Speed
  • 33. 

    Which utility allows you to view the Application, Security and System log on a Windows NT workstation?

    • Computer Manager

    • Event Viewer

    • SYSEDIT

    • Dr. Watson

    Correct Answer
    A. Event Viewer
  • 34. 

    Which TCP/IP utility is included for the command line?

    • Winipconfig.exe

    • Winipcfg.exe

    • Tcpconfig.exe

    • Tcpipcfg.exe

    • Ipconfig.exe

    Correct Answer
    A. Ipconfig.exe
  • 35. 

    A 1xx POST error code indicates a problem with the:

    • Video

    • RAM or ROM

    • Hard Drive

    • System Board

    Correct Answer
    A. System Board
  • 36. 

    Which command prompt utility allows you to display the versions of the current OS running?

    • SYS

    • VER

    • SETVER

    • COMMAND.COM

    Correct Answer
    A. VER
  • 37. 

    Which of the following keys when pressed will ensure that the file is permanently deleted from your computer without being stored in the Recycle Bin?

    • Ctrl

    • Shift

    • Alt

    • Del

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift
  • 38. 

    The command to convert C: drive to an NTFS partition is:

    • Convert c: ntfs

    • Cnv c ntfs

    • Convert c:/fs:ntfs

    • Cnv c: fs:ntfs

    Correct Answer
    A. Convert c:/fs:ntfs
  • 39. 

    When using a common pencil eraser, you should be careful to rub _______ the outer edge of the board or connector to prevent damage to the contacts.

    • Radial to

    • Away from

    • Parallel to

    • Towards

    Correct Answer
    A. Towards
  • 40. 

    What key combination in Win 2000 brings up a menu where you can change your password?

    • Ctrl Alt P

    • Ctrl Alt Del

    • Shift Alt P

    • Shift Alt Delete

    Correct Answer
    A. Ctrl Alt Del
  • 41. 

    A 4xx, 5xx POST error code indicates a problem with:

    • Hard Drive

    • IRQ Controller

    • Video Adapter

    • Keyboard

    Correct Answer
    A. Video Adapter
  • 42. 

    Which of the following Operating Systems does not include a generic CD-ROM driver on its start up disk?

    • Windows 98

    • Windows 95

    • Win 2000

    • Win NT

    Correct Answer
    A. Windows 95
  • 43. 

    Your workstation has a modem on COM1, a mouse on COM2, and  printer on LPT1 and a scanner on LPT2.  Why can't you use IRQ5 for your NIC?

    • Conflict with scanner

    • Conflict with printer

    • Conflict with mouse

    • Conflict with model

    Correct Answer
    A. Conflict with scanner
  • 44. 

    You switch on your PC and get no display.  You are sure the monitor is ok. Which order would you follow for troubleshooting this problem?

    • Check that monitor cable is correctly installed in PC case, monitor is turned on and brightness is turned up.

    • Check that PC and monitor are plugged in, check that monitor brightness is turned up, check that PC fan is running.

    • Check PC supply voltages, replace video card, replace CPU.

    • Check that everything is plugged in, replace system board.

    Correct Answer
    A. Check that monitor cable is correctly installed in PC case, monitor is turned on and brightness is turned up.
  • 45. 

    A single speed CD-ROM drive transfers data at:

    • 1 mb per sec

    • 100 bytes per sec

    • 20 million bits per sec

    • 150 KBps per sec

    • 650 KBps per sec

    Correct Answer
    A. 150 KBps per sec
  • 46. 

    Which file plays and active role while the OS is being loaded from a SCSI controlled partition?

    • NTLDR

    • COMMAND.COM

    • NTBOOTDD.SYS

    • NTDETECT.COM

    Correct Answer
    A. NTBOOTDD.SYS
  • 47. 

    A user says his system is totally dead today.  Was working fine before leaving last evening.  What to check first?

    • CMOS battery

    • Test power supply

    • Reseat hard drive

    • Check AC outlet

    Correct Answer
    A. Check AC outlet
  • 48. 

    You add a SCSI tape drive to a computer already having a few SCSI devices.  You assign it a unique ID and then bring up the system.  You notice the tape device does not function.  What is the likely cause?

    • SCSI chain not terminated

    • BIOS settings not modified

    • SCSI ID conflict

    • Tape drive should not be the last peripheral on a SCSI chain.

    Correct Answer
    A. SCSI chain not terminated
  • 49. 

    What is the command to reset a modem?

    • ATDT

    • ATH

    • ATZ

    • ATDP

    Correct Answer
    A. ATZ

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