A Plus Essential Quizzes, Questions & Answers
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Power SuppliesIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the basics of electricity• Describe the details about powering the PC• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power supplies
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 424 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen testing an AC outlet in the U.S., what voltage should the multimetershow between the hot and ground wires?
RAMIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Identify the different types of RAM packaging• Explain the varieties of DRAM• Install RAM properly• Perform basic RAM troubleshooting
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 2185 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionSteve adds a second 512-MB 240-pin DIMM to his PC, which should bringthe total RAM in the system up to 1 GB. The PC has a Pentium 4 3.2-GHzprocessor and three 240-pin DIMM slots on the motherboard. When he turnson the PC, however, the RAM count only shows 512 MB of RAM. Which of thefollowing is most likely to be the problem?
Microprocessors
In this chapter, you will learn how to
• Identify the core components of a CPU
• Describe the relationship of CPUs and RAM
• Explain the varieties of modern CPUs
• Identify...
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 815 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat do registers provide for the CPU?
The Visible PCIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Describe how the PC works• Identify the essential tools of the trade and avoid electrostatic discharge• Identify the different connectors on a typical PC...
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 698 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat is the essential tool for computer techs?
The InternetIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain how the Internet works• Connect to the Internet• Use Internet software tools
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 334 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionOf the four Internet connection options listed below, which typically offersthe slowest connection speed?
Local Area NetworkingIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain network technologies• Explain network operating systems• Install and configure wired networks• Install and configure wireless...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 430 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionTo provide a computer with a physical and electronic connection to anetwork, what must be installed?
In computing, a printer is a peripheral machine which makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually on paper. While most output is human-readable, bar code printers are an example of...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 558 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat mechanism is used by most inkjet printers to push ink ontothe paper?
SoundIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Describe how sound works in a PC• Select the appropriate sound card for a given scenario• Install a sound card in a Windows system• Troubleshoot problems that...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 324 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat refers to the number of characteristics of a particular sound capturedwhen sampling?
In this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain how video displays work• Select the proper video card• Install and configure video software• Troubleshoot basic video problems
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 391 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat term refers to the amount of time it takes to draw an entire screen andget the electron guns back to the upper-left corner?
It is important to differentiate between inputs and outputs when it comes to computers. In chapter 16 we covered how to identify both input and output devices, how they work on a PC and how to support input/output ports. Test...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 545 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023
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Sample QuestionA serial port receives and sends serial data. What device translates that serialdata into parallel data for the computer to use?
Maintaining and Troubleshooting WindowsIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Maintain Windows 2000/XP• Optimize Windows 2000/XP• Troubleshoot Windows 2000/XP
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 515 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionYour Windows XP Professional system fails to boot up. You suspect that theboot sector has become corrupted. You start the system using the set of bootdisks and then launch the Recovery Console. Which command should youuse to write a new boot sector into the system partition?
Working with the Command-Line InterfaceIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the operation of the command-line interface• Execute fundamental commands from the command line• Manipulate files and...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 564 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow many 8-bit characters does the ASCII standard define?
Understanding Windows 13In this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the Windows interface• Identify the features and characteristics of Windows 2000 and Windows XP• Describe the current versions of Windows
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 673 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS asopposed to FAT32? (Select two.)
This CompTIA A+ Essentials quiz has been made to see whether you are completely prepared for the real exam. This practice test will help you pass by familiarizing you with the material and the ensuring that you know the...
Questions: 14 | Attempts: 1856 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich IRQ is assigned to the system timer?
A practice quiz that will help test your readiness for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam. This quiz has been carefully constructed to avoid any irrelevant or outdated information from appearing. It has also been constructed to use a...
Questions: 38 | Attempts: 5026 | Last updated: Sep 4, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following Operating Systems can be upgraded directly to Windows XP Professional? (Select 2)
This is the best practice test ever for CompTIA A+ Essentials. Are you really a computer geek? Do you really possess full-fledged technical knowledge when it comes to Software or Hardware? If yes, then prove...
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 772 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following are SCSI types that allow for 16 devices, including the adapter, to be connected on a single shared cable? (Choose two)
This Trivia quiz on CompTIA A+ IT technician has been created to test whether you are completely prepared for the real exam. This test will help you pass by familiarizing you with the material and the ensuring that you know the...
Questions: 62 | Attempts: 1557 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following ports will support surround sound?
This quiz has been made for students, professional and learners who are preparing for exams. CompTIA A+ Essentials Certification test certifies technical knowledge in Hardware which includes RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 1497 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionCo-worker called in concerning his laptop, says that he cannot boot it up since he turned it off yesterday, when you arrived you noticed no LED light is on. what would be the first step to take?
This quiz is the best practice test ever for CompTIA A+ Essentials. Are you a computer geek? Do you possess full-fledged technical knowledge when it comes to Software, Networking, and Hardware? If yes, then prove yourself by...
Questions: 29 | Attempts: 3043 | Last updated: Mar 16, 2023
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Sample QuestionIn the XP start menu, which of these “My” folders is not available.
This quiz has been made to see whether you are completely prepared for the real exam. Time yourself to 90 minutes to get a feel of the pressures of the real exam. The practice test is designed to reflect the final exam. Most of...
Questions: 93 | Attempts: 1790 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich ipconfig command retrieves a new IP address from the DHCP server?
This is the toughest practice test ever for CompTIA A+ Essentials. Are you really a computer geek? Do you really possess full-fledged technical knowledge when it comes to Software and Hardware? If yes, then prove yourself by...
Questions: 85 | Attempts: 1705 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat color is associated with a PS/2 keyboard?
This quiz has been made to see whether you are completely prepared for the real exam. This practice test will help you pass by familiarizing you with the material and the ensuring that you know the structure of the CompTIA+...
Questions: 48 | Attempts: 1091 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat does SSP stand for?
This is the basic practice test for CompTIA A+ Essentials. Are you really a computer geek? Do you really possess full-fledged technical knowledge when it comes to Hardware and microprocessors? If yes, then prove yourself by...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 654 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhich connector is being used on a serial port?
This quiz has been made to see whether you are completely prepared for the real exam. This practice test will help you pass by familiarizing you with the material and the ensuring that you know the structure of the CompTIA+...
Questions: 113 | Attempts: 2270 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022
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Sample QuestionWhat is the primary input device of a computer?
CompTIA tests are designed to test how knowledgeable one is when it comes to computer knowledge and applications. A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being...
Questions: 57 | Attempts: 4986 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022
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Sample QuestionPeripheral devices use which standard for high-speed FireWire interfaces?
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