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CompTIA IT Fundamentals EXAM (I) Questions and
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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?
A. Shortcut
B. URL
C. Attachment
D. FTP
Ans: Shortcut
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?
A. Chrome OS
B. Windows 7 Home
C. Mac OS X
D. iOS
Ans: Mac OS X
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?
A. The folders contain older versions of the files.
B. The files are corrupted.
C. The technician needs to change the file attributes.
D. The technician does not have permissions.
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Ans: The technician does not have permissions
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? (Select 2)
A. Use only public computers to access the website
B. Create a complex password
C. Change the default password
D. Write the password down
E. Use the original password
Ans: Create a complex password, Change the default password
Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting
and storing an operating system?
A. Blu-Ray disc
B. 7200RPM HDD
C. SSD
D. DVD-RW
Ans: SSD
An RoHS label on hardware indicates which of the following?
A. The hardware produces EMI when used.
B. The hardware is certified to be energy efficient.
C. The hardware provides battery backup for power outages.
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D. The hardware needs to be properly disposed.
Ans: The hardware needs to be properly disposed.
Which of the following settings will a user configure as part of the initial operating
system
setup wizard? (Select TWO).
A. Backup schedule
B. Accessibility options
C. Multiple user accounts
D. Time zone
E. Computer name
Ans: Time zone, Computer name
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?
A. The application has to be registered to the user.
B. The application must be upgraded to a 64-bit version.
C. The application must be activated.
D. The application needs to be reinstalled.
Ans: The application must be activated.
Which of the following should be performed after a backup has been completed?
A. Delete the backup
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B. Verify the backup
C. Save the backup
D. Schedule the backup
Ans: Verify the backup
Which of the following connections provide data with the MOST secure
protection from
interception?
A. Wired
B. WiFi
C. IR
D. Cellular
Ans: Wired
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?
A. WPA2
B. WAP
C. WPA
D. WEP
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals EXAM (I) Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or
file somewhere else on the same computer?
A. Shortcut
B. URL
C. Attachment
D. FTP
Ans: Shortcut
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?
A. Chrome OS
B. Windows 7 Home
C. Mac OS X
D. iOS
Ans: Mac OS X
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?
A. The folders contain older versions of the files.
B. The files are corrupted.
C. The technician needs to change the file attributes.
D. The technician does not have permissions.
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Ans: The technician does not have permissions
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? (Select 2)
A. Use only public computers to access the website
B. Create a complex password
C. Change the default password
D. Write the password down
E. Use the original password
Ans: Create a complex password, Change the default password
Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting
and storing an operating system?
A. Blu-Ray disc
B. 7200RPM HDD
C. SSD
D. DVD-RW
Ans: SSD
An RoHS label on hardware indicates which of the following?
A. The hardware produces EMI when used.
B. The hardware is certified to be energy efficient.
C. The hardware provides battery backup for power outages.
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D. The hardware needs to be properly disposed.
Ans: The hardware needs to be properly disposed.
Which of the following settings will a user configure as part of the initial operating
system
setup wizard? (Select TWO).
A. Backup schedule
B. Accessibility options
C. Multiple user accounts
D. Time zone
E. Computer name
Ans: Time zone, Computer name
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?
A. The application has to be registered to the user.
B. The application must be upgraded to a 64-bit version.
C. The application must be activated.
D. The application needs to be reinstalled.
Ans: The application must be activated.
Which of the following should be performed after a backup has been completed?
A. Delete the backup
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B. Verify the backup
C. Save the backup
D. Schedule the backup
Ans: Verify the backup
Which of the following connections provide data with the MOST secure
protection from
interception?
A. Wired
B. WiFi
C. IR
D. Cellular
Ans: Wired
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?
A. WPA2
B. WAP
C. WPA
D. WEP
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