COMPTIA IT
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
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. - 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.
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
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
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
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. - 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.
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
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
