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Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or file somewhere else on the same computer?
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Which of the following operating systems is MOST likely to be found on a desktop where its primary functions include professional video and audio editing?
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Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or file somewhere else on the same computer?
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Which of the following operating systems is MOST likely to be found on a desktop where its primary functions include professional video and audio editing?
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A technician is trying to access a users files and is unable to open any folder or file. Which of the following BEST describes the situation?
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A user has a username and password to log onto a banking website. The user would like to keep access to the account as secure as possible. Which of the following security best practices should the user follow?
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Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting and storing an operating system?
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An RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) label on hardware indicates which of the following?
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Which of the following settings will a user configure as part of the initial operating system setup wizard?
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After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times. Which of the following should be done NEXT?
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Which of the following should be performed after a backup has been completed?
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Which of the following connections provide data with the MOST secure protection from interception?
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A technician is configuring a wireless router for a small office and the business owner would like the wireless network to be secured using the strongest encryption possible. Which of the following should the technician choose?
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Which of the following is the MOST sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and should be shared cautiously and only with trusted resources?
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Which of the following operating systems is available for free and can be modified by anyone?
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A user is browsing the Internet when suddenly a threatening message appears on screen demanding a payment in order to avoid the system being disabled. Which of the following BEST describes this type of malware infection?
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Which of the following features of a smartphone controls the screen orientation?
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Which of the following printer types uses a powder based consumable with a lower cost per page compared to other printers?
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Which of the following components cannot be used to store data?
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A user has downloaded an application file with the .dmg file extension. Which of the following operating systems can be used with this file by default?
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Which of the following operating systems is very lightweight and relies heavily on Internet applications?
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Ann, a user, is doing her daily job on her company laptop at a coffee shop. She opens an Internet browser and tries to go to her home page. Instead, she is sent to an unfamiliar website. She clears all temporary files and deletes the history, but this continues to occur. Which of the following is the cause of the problem?
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Ann, a user, wishes to free space in her documents folder. Which of the following is the BEST characteristic to sort by in order to ensure that the most space is freed by deleting the least amount of files?
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user has finished setting up a new computer. Now the operating system requires activation, but the user discovers the computer has no Internet connection. Which of the following should the user do FIRST?
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Which of the following will allow a user to move a file from one folder to another using the LEAST number of steps, while ensuring that the file is removed from its original location?
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Which of the following software package types is designed to accept input from multiple users?
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Ann, a user, reports that her computer was working this morning, but now the screen is blank. The power indicator for the monitor is on. Pressing the space bar or mouse does not fix the problem. Which of the following is the cause?
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A user had to replace the hard drive in a computer. The user would like to install the games that came with the computer but were not installed as part of the initial OS setup wizard. The user can install the games by performing which of the following?
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A user is at the office and has a cellular phone that previously functioned properly. The phone is powered on with a fully charged battery. However, the phone does not have connectivity. Which of the following describes the problem?
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Which of the following are examples of keyboard connectors?
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Which of the following alternative technologies allows a computer to run multiple operating systems without partitioning the hard drive?
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Which of the following is a 15-pin video connection?
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Which of the following is considered an optical storage medium?
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Which of the following is a feature of a basic power strip?
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Which of the following connectors consists of three separate plugs for video?
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Which of the following technologies allows people to communicate all over the world inexpensively?
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Several users want to share a common folder with high availability. Which of the following devices is BEST to use for this requirement?
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Which of the following would not be described as password best practices?
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Which of the following is MOST likely required during installation in order to legally install software?
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A user wants to purchase a CAD application that requires 8GB of RAM to operate. Which of the following operating system types is required?
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Which of the following BEST describes the pros and cons of a home wired network?
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Which of the following is the BEST reason to backup data?
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Before purchasing a new video card for a PC, which of the following should be checked to ensure there will be enough electricity for the video card to function properly?
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A technician has been tasked with changing the settings for a used SOHO router, but does not have the administrator password because the previous owner changed it. Which of the following actions will resolve this issue?
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All of the following are required to have a multimedia conversation with someone across the Internet except?
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When setting up a new device, there are multiple features available that will never be used. Which of the following should the user do to make the new device more secure?
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Which of the following has the lowest latency?
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Which of the following connectors consists of three separate plugs for video?
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Which of the following is the function of a CPU?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using cloud-based collaborative applications and storage, rather than local applications and storage?
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Joe, a user, saves a document to a flash drive on his computer in order to print the document from a public computer kiosk. After returning home and reinserting the flash drive in his computer, the security software identifies an infected file on the flash drive. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the infection?
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Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system. Which of the following BEST describes the type of account Joe should create for his roommate?
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A user, Ann, receives a call asking for her password to troubleshoot a problem. Which of the following describes this type of security threat?
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Where can a user find the latest updates, upgrades, or firmware for an electronic device that the vendor supports?
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A user needs to download tax documents from a financial website. Which of the following is the website MOST likely to use for transmission of the tax document to the users browser?
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When connecting a printer to a network, which of the following two items are needed to complete the process?
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A laptop owner, Ann, can no longer see web pages when she opens her browser, and she can only see her search bars and plug-ins. Which of the following is the MOST likely source of this issue?
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Which of the following is not considered an input device for a computer?
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While browsing the Internet, a user receives a warning regarding the display of mixed content. The address bar includes https, and the lock symbol is showing. Which of the following does this warning indicate about the website?
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By default, which of the following types of operating systems can automatically detect a users location while the user is traveling in a bus?
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A technician is typing the password to logon to a system. A user is standing in close proximity to the technician and is able to see the password being typed. Which of the following BEST describes this situation?
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Which of the following is the function of a CPU?
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A technician is setting up a computer that was shipped. After everything is plugged in, the computer will not turn on. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to identify the issue?
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A user installing a printer can connect it all but which of the following ports?
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When operating under optimal network conditions, which of the following has the HIGHEST reliability?
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When setting up a new workstation, which of the following should be configured during the initial OS setup wizard?
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When applying ergonomics to a workstation area, which one of the following is the LEAST important to consider?
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Which of the following allows for the FASTEST printer connections?
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A user has purchased some new software from a vendor and wants to install it on all of the Windows computers in the house. Which of the following will help the user accomplish the task and ensure compliance with the software vendor?
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An employee, Joe, forgot his laptop at the airport. Joe is worried about unauthorized access. Which of the following BEST protects against data theft in this instance?
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Which of the following printers requires a special type of paper in order to print?
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of open source software?
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A user, Ann, is experiencing slow browsing on a website she frequently visits that displays constant pop-up ads. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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Which of the following components is required to send faxes via POTS?
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A user working on a laptop notices the mouse cursor frequently moves to random locations in a document while typing. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to help resolve this issue?
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A users operating system is set to automatically update as updates are released. However, last weeks updates failed to download. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to install the updates?
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Which of the following will allow the easiest and fastest way to share a single file between two modern smartphones without joining the same WiFi network?
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An employees new computer came with a free 30-day trial version of antivirus software. The employees company provides enterprise antivirus software from a different vendor. Which of the following should the employee do in order to use a full version of antivirus software?
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Which of the following can a user configure on an operating system so that an audible sound is made when an error message is displayed?
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Which of the following extensions identifies a video file?
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Which of the following is the BEST example of productivity software?
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A technician has just finished setting up a SOHO wireless router but the client does not want the PC on the wireless network for security reasons. The technician connects an RJ-45 cable to the computer and the router, but does not receive network connectivity. Which of the following is the NEXT step to diagnose the problem?
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Multiple laptops that contain confidential data are stolen from a company. Which of the following is a likely policy change resulting from this incident?
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A user is configuring a SOHO wireless router. The user should change the routers default administrator password for which of the following reasons?
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Which of the following security threats occurs when a user receives an email from an illegitimate source asking for login information?
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An attacker cracks a user's password for all social media, email, and bank accounts. The user needs to change the passwords for all these accounts. Which of the following should the user do in the future to prevent this from happening?
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After installing the OS on a workstation, a technician notices that everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. Which of the following will the technician need to adjust to resolve this issue?
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Which of the following could be described as both an input and output device?
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A user learns of an operating system vulnerability that would allow a hacker to access the computer. The user would like to keep the operating system up to date to prevent such vulnerabilities from occurring. Which of the following should the user configure?
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A technician sets up a new computer system and connects the keyboard and mouse to the PS/2 ports. When the computer boots, the BIOS gives a keyboard and mouse error. Both devices are connected. Which of the following is the solution?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using cloud-based collaborative applications and storage, rather than local applications and storage?
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Which of the following is a requirement to connect a smartphone to a wireless network?
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Which of the following protocols is used to secure communications between sender and receiver?
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Which of the following software types allows for the creation of a single file composed of multiple subfiles, while at the same time reducing the overall size of the combined elements?
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Which of the following data connections would provide a user the BEST Internet availability while traveling?
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A user receives an email formatted to appear as if the bank sent it. The email explains that the user must confirm the name, address, and social security number listed on the bank account. Which of the following BEST describes the security threat taking place?
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A user installed a new scanner on a desktop personal computer without any
documentation. The scanner powers on, the lamp turns on, and then the unit stops with a failure light lit. Which of the following should the user do FIRST?
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Which of the following is performed during WiFi setup on a mobile device?
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When considering backup media, which of the following holds the MOST data?
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Which of the following is an example of ransomware?
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A user is configuring a new wireless router. Which of the following should be done to ensure that unauthorized changes cannot be made?
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When setting up a new device, there are multiple features available that will never be used. Which of the following should the user do to make the new device more secure?
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Which of the following is a safety feature of cloud-based backups?
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After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times. Which of the following should be done NEXT?
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Malware that has an embedded keylogger to capture all of the keystrokes and steal logins is considered:
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Joe, a user, has just installed his first home wireless router. Which of the following tasks should be considered to help secure the unit from any confirmed exploits?
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Joe, a user, saves a document to a flash drive on his computer in order to print the document from a public computer kiosk. After returning home and reinserting the flash drive in his computer, the security software identifies an infected file on the flash drive. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the infection?
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A home computer that has been in operation for more than five years is now suffering from random shutdowns during the day. The PC is set up in an enclosed cubby built into the home office desk. Which of the following is MOST likely plaguing the PC?
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Which of the following is the BEST security practice to use when configuring the management options of a wireless router?
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Which of the following defines why backup verification is important?
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A user, Ann, is concerned about theft of her laptop and does not want a thief to have easy access to all of her banking and email. Which of the following precautions could be taken to mitigate this issue?
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Which of the following security threats is classified as license theft?
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Which of the following allows for hands-free operation of a wireless device?
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A user wants to have the latest security patches and bug fixes installed on a computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve this?
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A technician has added an external hard drive to a personal computer. The hard drive is powered on, but the computer does not see the new hard disk. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the technician should check?
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Which of the following CPU cooling types is BEST in a dusty environment?
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A home user wants to share files between two different computers. The user wants the files to be available to either computer, regardless of whether either computer is turned on. Which of the following is the BEST storage method?
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The extension .rtf is an example of which of the following file types?
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A technician just installed a new computer. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage the cables?
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Which of the following device types is needed within a computer to read information on a CD-ROM?
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Which of the following applications would a user employ to write a business letter?
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Which of the following is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off?
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Which of the following internal components is used for temporary data storage in a workstation?
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A website locks a users account after three unsuccessful login attempts. This precaution prevents which of the following?
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A user wants to update a driver for additional features. Where would the user find a current version of the driver from an official source?
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A technician wants to keep a router up to date. Which of the following MUST be updated regularly?
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A user needs to establish an initial password for an email account. Which of the following is the BEST example of a complex password?
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Which of the following is the primary goal in performing a backup verification?
