COMPTIA IT Fundamentals Certification Practice Questions

COMPTIA IT Fundamentals Certification Practice Questions After installing the OS on a workstation a technician notices everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. What will the technician need to adjust to resolve this issue? - Resolution A User's OS is set to automatically update as updates are released. However, last week's updates failed to download. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to install the updates? - Manually download the updates What component is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off? - System Memory Which method of patching allows for vendor controlled updates, reduced user interaction, and increased security of the OS or application? - Automatic Updates What security threat would the use of cable locks reduce? - Hardware Theft Name one reason why password complexity is a best practice. - It makes passwords harder to crack. A user receives an email including a link, when they hover the mouse over the link, the actual URL does not match the text in the body of the email and appears to be a string of random characters. What would be the best course of action? - Delete the email without clicking the link. What component serves as temporary storage for computer operations? - RAM The extension .rtf is an example of what file type? - Document What is a common method of preventing physical theft of a laptop or workstation? - Cable and lock device securely attached to a secure object. After installing a new software application a user notices the application launches in demo mode. What needs to be done to fully activate the software package? - Enter a product or licence key. A user's laptop contains sensitive information. The user often plugs the computer into the corporate network. A sensitive file from the laptop has been found on another user's laptop. How could the user have prevent this breach? - Disable file and print sharing on the laptop. A user's government ID number, birth date, and current address are considered what? - PII What is the function of a CPU? - Performs data computation When trying to activate the OS, a user receives