IT A + Essentials For The 601 Exam
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- 1.
What is the most common motherboard used today?
- A.
BTX
- B.
ATX
- C.
NLX
- D.
SLX
Correct Answer
B. ATXExplanation
atx,IS THE most commonly usedRate this question:
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- 2.
All of the following can upgrade to Windows XP, apart from?
- A.
Windows 98
- B.
Windows 2000 pro
- C.
Windows 95
- D.
Windows Me
Correct Answer
C. Windows 95Explanation
Windows 95,cant upgrade to XPRate this question:
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- 3.
What printer supports multipart paper forms?
- A.
Solid Ink
- B.
Dot-matrix
- C.
Laser
- D.
Inkjet
Correct Answer
B. Dot-matrixExplanation
Dot matrix printers support multipart paper formsRate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these are fiber optic cables?
- A.
ST
- B.
VGA
- C.
SCS
- D.
SC
- E.
ED
Correct Answer(s)
A. ST
D. SCExplanation
st AND sc are fibre optic cablesRate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these ISNT a common video resolution?
- A.
1024 x768
- B.
800 x 600
- C.
640 x 480
- D.
1200 x 1000
Correct Answer
D. 1200 x 1000Explanation
Ratio is 4;3,which rules out D 1200 x 1000Rate this question:
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- 6.
Ricardo is about to use a chemical he's never used before, what document should be read first?
- A.
NTFS
- B.
MTFS
- C.
MSDS
- D.
NSDS
Correct Answer
C. MSDSExplanation
Material Safety Data sheetRate this question:
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- 7.
Why should you wear an anti-static wrist strap, when working inside a PC?
- A.
To protect You from ESD
- B.
To protect the CPU from ESD
- C.
To stop static
- D.
So you dont get electrocuted
Correct Answer
B. To protect the CPU from ESDExplanation
To prevent the CPU fro getting ESDRate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these slots is used for Video?
- A.
PCI
- B.
ISA
- C.
AGP
- D.
RES
Correct Answer
C. AGPExplanation
AGP is used exclusively for videoRate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these is NOT a virus type?
- A.
Trojan
- B.
Spider
- C.
Bug
- D.
Mouse
Correct Answer(s)
B. Spider
C. BugExplanation
Spider and Bug arent virusesRate this question:
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- 10.
What does STP stand for?
- A.
Standard Termination point
- B.
Shielded Twisted pair
- C.
Standard twisted pair
- D.
Shielded termination point
Correct Answer
B. Shielded Twisted pairExplanation
Shielded twisted pairRate this question:
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- 11.
What is always the last step in the troubleshooting process?
- A.
Shake hands
- B.
Leave for next job
- C.
Call your supervisor
- D.
Document Results and work done
Correct Answer
D. Document Results and work doneExplanation
you must always document work when finishedRate this question:
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- 12.
What method of communication,must you use when dealing with customers?
- A.
Aggressive
- B.
Assertive
- C.
Passive
- D.
Sensible
Correct Answer
B. AssertiveExplanation
You must use assertive communication,to ask the right questions to elicit answers,and resolve problemsRate this question:
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- 13.
Which of these is NOT an APM power management setting?
- A.
APM ENABLED
- B.
APM STANDBY
- C.
APM SHUT DOWN
- D.
APM SUSPEND
Correct Answer
C. APM SHUT DOWNExplanation
THERE IS NO APM SHUTDOWNRate this question:
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- 14.
Which of these battery types is the most toxic,and should be disposed of carefully?
- A.
NI-CD
- B.
NI MH
- C.
LI-ION
- D.
LI-NI
Correct Answer
A. NI-CDExplanation
NI-CD is the most toxic and should be disposed of carefully,Li-Ni is not a battery typeRate this question:
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- 15.
What part of the laser printer applies a POSITIVE charge to the paper,that attracts the toner particles to it?
- A.
Primary Corona
- B.
Transfer Corona
- C.
Drum
- D.
Fuser
Correct Answer
B. Transfer CoronaExplanation
Transfer CoronaRate this question:
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- 16.
Which of these is NOT a file system ?
- A.
NTFS
- B.
FAT 16
- C.
FAT 12
- D.
FAT 32
Correct Answer
C. FAT 12Explanation
fat 12 ISNT a file systemRate this question:
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- 17.
What program does microsoft include with windows 2000,and windows XP,to partition and format a hard drive?
- A.
Format
- B.
Disk Administrator Console
- C.
System Tools
- D.
Disk Management console
Correct Answer
D. Disk Management consoleExplanation
Disk Management ConsoleRate this question:
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- 18.
Which two terms identify a bootable partition?
- A.
Slave,Fat
- B.
Master ,slave
- C.
Primary master
- D.
Primary,Active
Correct Answer
D. Primary,ActiveExplanation
primary and Active identify a bootable partition
Master/slave is used with hard drivesRate this question:
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- 19.
What key combination will bring up the START menu?
- A.
CTRL +ESC
- B.
F4
- C.
CTRL +ALT
- D.
F1
Correct Answer
A. CTRL +ESCExplanation
ctrl + altRate this question:
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- 20.
Which chip does the CPU use to communicate with high speed devices such as video cards or RAM?
- A.
Bios
- B.
Southbridge
- C.
Complimentary Metal-oxide Semiconductor
- D.
Northbridge
Correct Answer
C. Complimentary Metal-oxide SemiconductorExplanation
Complimentary Metal-oxide semiconductor (cmos)Rate this question:
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- 21.
What does DIR D:/MYDOCS/SPYBLOG ??? DO
- A.
Locates all files and directories ,that have filenames with SYBLOG,in the mydocs directory of drive D
- B.
Locates all files ,that have filenames with SPYBLOG ,in the mydocs directory of drive D
- C.
Locates all files and directories,that have filenames with SPYBLOG,in the mydos directory of drive D,in the subdirectories
- D.
Locates all files that have filenames with SPYBLOG ,in the mydocs directory of drive D in the subdirectories
Correct Answer
C. Locates all files and directories,that have filenames with SPYBLOG,in the mydos directory of drive D,in the subdirectoriesExplanation
Locates all files and directories that have filenames with SPYBLOG in the mydos dirctory of drive D,in the subdirectoriesRate this question:
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- 22.
What is the main difference between mobile CPUS,and Desktop CPU'S?
- A.
Mobile CPU'S run hotter,and use more power than desktop CPU'S.
- B.
Mobile CPU'S run hotter,and use less power than desktop CPU'S.
- C.
Mobile CPU'S run cooler,and use more power than desktop CPU'S
- D.
Mobile CPU'S run cooler,and use less power than desktop CPU'S.
Correct Answer
D. Mobile CPU'S run cooler,and use less power than desktop CPU'S.Explanation
Mobile CPU'S run cooler and use less power tahn desktop CPU'S.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What connector does a floppy drive use?
- A.
34 pin connector
- B.
40 pin connector
- C.
55 pin connector
- D.
60 pin connetor
Correct Answer
A. 34 pin connectorExplanation
34 pin connectorRate this question:
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- 24.
With What editions of windows,can you use the NTFS file system with? Select 3
- A.
NT 4.0
- B.
WINDOWS 98
- C.
Windows 2000
- D.
Windows ME
- E.
Windows XP
Correct Answer(s)
A. NT 4.0
C. Windows 2000
E. Windows XPExplanation
Windows NT 4.0,windows 2000,windows XP
Windows 98 and Windows me are part of 9x series,and dont use NTFSRate this question:
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What are the TWO bus speeds that SDRAM runs at?
- A.
256 mhz
- B.
133mhz
- C.
512 mhz
- D.
100mhz
Correct Answer(s)
B. 133mhz
D. 100mhzExplanation
133 mhz and 100 mhz are the Bus speeds
256 and 512 mhz are the memory modules available in SDRAMRate this question:
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- 26.
Which of these is NOT a type of memory?
- A.
CRIMM
- B.
DDR2 RAM
- C.
SSR SDRAM
- D.
RIMM
Correct Answer
C. SSR SDRAMExplanation
SSR SDRAM is not a type of memoryRate this question:
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- 27.
Your working at a site,and you suddenly hear this loud popping noise,you look back and see your co-worker Colin unconscios.He is lying on the ground,unconscious,with a electrical cable in his hand put,in order,these steps,in which you would take,1 Call medical emergencies2 Remove person from contact with wire3 Turn off the power switch4 Give him CPR
- A.
2,3,4,1
- B.
4,2,3,1
- C.
1,2,4,3
- D.
3,2,4,1
Correct Answer
D. 3,2,4,1Explanation
3,2,4,1 turn off power switch,remove personal contact,Give him CPR,then call medical emergenciesRate this question:
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- 28.
What Windows editions can be used with FAT 32? select 3
- A.
Windows 95
- B.
Windows Me
- C.
Windows NT 4.0
- D.
Windows 2000
- E.
Windows XP
Correct Answer(s)
B. Windows Me
D. Windows 2000
E. Windows XPExplanation
Windows Me,2000,and XP canRate this question:
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- 29.
In what stage of the laser printing process is the laser used?
- A.
Clean
- B.
Fuse
- C.
Write
- D.
Develop
- E.
Charge
Correct Answer
C. WriteExplanation
A laser is used in the WRITE ,stage of the laser printing processRate this question:
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Jeremiahs Windows XP,installation has failed.What file should he check to see what files have failed to copy ?
- A.
SETUP.TXT
- B.
SETUPLOG.TXT
- C.
INSTALL.LOG
- D.
SETUP.LOG
Correct Answer
B. SETUPLOG.TXTExplanation
SETUPLOG.TXTRate this question:
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The power,keeps going out a job sites there are continuos power sags,what can you use to prevent this?
- A.
Splitter
- B.
Surge Surpressor
- C.
UPS
- D.
AC tester
Correct Answer
C. UPSExplanation
UPS,Uninterruptable power supplyRate this question:
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- 32.
How can you access disk cleanup,in all versions of windows?
- A.
Start/program/accessories/system/system tools/disk cleanup
- B.
start/program/accessories/system tools/ disk cleanup
- C.
Click on its icon in the system tray
- D.
Start/control panel/ administrative tools/system tools/disk cleanup
Correct Answer
B. start/program/accessories/system tools/ disk cleanupExplanation
Start/program/accessories/system tools/disk cleanupRate this question:
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- 33.
How many maximum EXTENDED partitions can a basic disk have?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
basic disk partition,can have just 1 extended partitionRate this question:
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- 34.
How many BITS wide is an ISA bus?
- A.
4
- B.
8
- C.
16
- D.
32
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
ISA bus is 16 bits wideRate this question:
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What is the MINIMUM,level of cabling that must be used to support gigabit NETWORKS?
- A.
Cat 2
- B.
Cat 5
- C.
Cat 5e
- D.
Cat 6
Correct Answer
C. Cat 5eExplanation
CAT 5e is the MINIMUM,cabling that can be used to support Gigabit networks (1000 baseT)Rate this question:
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Which utility is useful in identifying a program that is hogging the processor?
- A.
System Monitor
- B.
System Information
- C.
Control panel
- D.
Task Manager
Correct Answer
D. Task ManagerExplanation
Task MANAGERRate this question:
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What are the 3 system files,that must be needed ,to start up the boot process?
- A.
NTDETECT.COM
- B.
NTBOOTDD.SYS
- C.
NTLDR
- D.
BOOT.INI
Correct Answer(s)
A. NTDETECT.COM
C. NTLDR
D. BOOT.INIExplanation
NTDETECT.COM.NTLDR,AND BOOT.INI,MUST be needed
NTBOOTDD.SYS ,is not needed for all systemsRate this question:
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- 38.
What is the best way to reach the REGRISTRY editor in Windows XP?
- A.
START/PROGRAMS/REGISTRY EDITOR
- B.
START/RUN.TYPE REGEDT32 AND CLICK OK
- C.
START/PROGRAMS/REGISTRY/REGREDIT32
- D.
START /RUN/TYPE REGREDIT32 AND CLICK OK
Correct Answer
D. START /RUN/TYPE REGREDIT32 AND CLICK OKExplanation
START/RUN/TYPE REGREDIT32,AND CLICK OKRate this question:
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CHKDSK,checks and attempts to fix all of these apart from? select 1
- A.
Invalid filenames
- B.
Lost clusters
- C.
RAM
- D.
Seals off bad clusters
Correct Answer
C. RAMExplanation
CHKDSK dosent check RAMRate this question:
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What command line command ,enables you to go through all the CAB files to find a file,to replace a single corrupt one ?
- A.
Compact
- B.
CAB
- C.
EXPAND
- D.
HELPME
Correct Answer
C. EXPANDExplanation
EXPANDRate this question:
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- 41.
How thick are TYPE 1 cards?
- A.
3.1mm
- B.
3.3mm
- C.
5mm
- D.
10.5mm
Correct Answer
B. 3.3mmExplanation
TYPE 1 cards are 3.3mm thick,type 11 cards are 5mm,card 111 cards are 10.5mm thickRate this question:
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- 42.
List these technologies in order from Fastest to Slowest?
- A.
Serial,full speed USB,IEEE 1394a,Hi speed USB,IEEE 1394b
- B.
Full speed USB,serial,Hi speed USB,IEEE 1394A,1394B
- C.
Serial,full speed USB,,Hi speed USB,IEEE 1394a,IEEE 1394b
- D.
Low speed USB,Serial,IEEE 1394A,High Speed USB,IEEE 1394b
Correct Answer
D. Low speed USB,Serial,IEEE 1394A,High Speed USB,IEEE 1394bExplanation
Low speed USB,Serial,IEEE 1394A,hIGH SPEED USB,IEEE 1394bRate this question:
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- 43.
What is the most common bluetooth class?
- A.
1 meter 30 feet
- B.
1 feet 3 meter
- C.
1 feet 30 meters
- D.
10 meters 30 feet
- E.
10 feet 30 meters
Correct Answer
D. 10 meters 30 feetExplanation
10 meters 30 feetRate this question:
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- 44.
Firewire supports a maximum of how many devices?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
63
- D.
64
- E.
127
Correct Answer
C. 63Explanation
Firewire supports a maximum of 63 devices,USB IS 127Rate this question:
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which command is used to convert a partition formatted with FAT or FAT32 to NTFS?
- A.
CONVERT D:/FS NTFS
- B.
CONVERT C:/FAT 16:NTFS
- C.
CONVERT C: / FS: NTFS
- D.
CONVERT C:/FAT32:NTFS
Correct Answer
C. CONVERT C: / FS: NTFSExplanation
CONVERT C:/FS/NTFSRate this question:
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What does DETLOG.TXT do?
- A.
Log file created during the initial operating system installation,that tracks all the installation of devices.
- B.
Log file created during the initial operating system installation that tracks the detection ,query and installation of all devices
- C.
Log file that tracks detection query and installation of all devices
- D.
Log file used to install troubleshoot in windows
Correct Answer
B. Log file created during the initial operating system installation that tracks the detection ,query and installation of all devicesExplanation
DETLOG.TXT,is a log file created during the initial operating system installation,that tracks the detection,query and installation of all devices.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Your at a clients home troubleshooting a software problem,on their computer and listening to mary describe the problem.Then your beeper goes off ,its your boss,what would be an acceptable action,for you to take?
- A.
Excuse yourself ,walk out of the room,and use the phone,to call.your boss
- B.
Wait until Marys finished her description,and then ask to use her phone,to call your boss
- C.
Pick up marys phone and dial the bosses number
- D.
Wait until Marys finished her description,and run through any simple fixes;then explain,that you need to call your boss on your cell phone.
Correct Answer
D. Wait until Marys finished her description,and run through any simple fixes;then explain,that you need to call your boss on your cell phone.Explanation
Wait until marys finished her description,and run through any simple fixes,then explain,that you need to call your boss,on your cell phoneRate this question:
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WHERE is the best place to store your companys backups?
- A.
In the bosses room
- B.
In the server room
- C.
In the safest place in the building
- D.
Offsite
Correct Answer
D. OffsiteExplanation
OFF site storage ,you need to store your backups,somewhere other than the officeRate this question:
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- 49.
Which type of printers can produce continuos tone?
- A.
Laser
- B.
Thermal
- C.
Dye-sublimation
- D.
Inkjet
Correct Answer
C. Dye-sublimationExplanation
Dye SublimationRate this question:
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- 50.
What does /CMDCONS do?
- A.
Starts the command line
- B.
Tells windows to Start the recovery console
- C.
Tells Windows to send a command called CONS
- D.
Starts the boot process
Correct Answer
B. Tells windows to Start the recovery consoleExplanation
/CMDCONS,tells windows to start the recovery consoleRate this question:
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