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A technician wants to limit the chances of ESD affecting the workspace. Which three precautions
should be taken? (Choose three.)
Ensure antistatic mats are on the workbench and floor.
Keep humidity in the environment very low.
Ensure that all flooring is carpeted.
Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
Keep all components in antistatic bags.
Store all computer components in clear plastic bags.
5
What are two significant sources of EMI? (Choose two.)
infrared mice
electrical storms
RAM modules
power lines
LCD monitors
6
Which precaution should be taken when working inside computer systems?
Avoid using magnetized tools.
Wear ESD protection to repair monitors in humid environments.
Leave the power cord attached to an outlet for grounding.
Avoid using ESD wrist straps and ESD mats simultaneously.
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It provides reference material for similar problems when they are encountered in the future.
11
How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and
blackouts?
by stopping the flow of voltage to the computer
by grounding excess electrical voltage
by switching from main power to a standby power source
by using a battery to supply a constant level of voltage
12
Which two actions pose a potential safety hazard to a technician? (Choose two.)
standing on an antistatic mat while working on a computer
plugging a printer into an UPS
using a magnetic screwdriver while working on a hard drive
cleaning the inside of the computer while it is turned on
wearing a wrist strap while working inside a power supply
13
Which circumstance increases the likelihood of ESD damage to a computer?
self grounding against the computer case
using a magnetic screwdriver while working on a hard drive
plugging a printer into an UPS
working in low levels of humidity
14
Which tool is designed to loosen or tighten crosshead screws?
torx driver
phillips screwdriver
SRAM
2
Which two considerations would be of the greatest importance when building a workstation that
will run multiple virtual machines? (Choose two.)
high-end sound card
number of CPU cores
water cooling
powerful video card
amount of RAM
3
Which two devices are considered input devices? (Choose two.)
digital camera
printer
speakers
biometric authentication device
projector
4
Which three devices are considered output devices? (Choose three.)
headphones
keyboard
fingerprint scanner
monitor
mouse
printer
5
A user playing a game on a gaming PC with a standard EIDE 5400 RPM hard drive finds the
performance unsatisfactory. Which hard drive upgrade would improve performance while
providing more reliability and using less power?
a 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
a 7200 RPM EIDE hard drive
an SSD
a 10,000 RPM SATA hard drive
6
Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal
gaming performance?
a fast EIDE drive
large amounts of fast RAM
liquid cooling
a high capacity external hard drive
7
Which two storage devices use a magnetic medium for storing data? (Choose two.)
tape drive
solid state drive
hard disk drive
compact disk drive
blue-ray disk drive
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of adapter is shown?
network interface
sound
video
RAID
9
Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other
components on the motherboard?
RAM
CMOS
chipset
BIOS
10
Which two pieces of information are needed before selecting a power supply? (Choose two.)
the total wattage of all components
the voltage requirements of peripheral devices
the form factor of the case
the type of CPU
the installed operating system
11
Which memory module has a front side bus speed of 200 MHz?
DDR3-667
PC100 SDRAM
DDR-400
DDR-333
12
What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.)
the number of LED indicators at the front of the case
the size of the motherboard and the power supply
the vendor that manufactured the motherboard
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of video card expansion slot is depicted?
PCIe
ISA
PCI
AGP
16
What type of connector can be used to connect an eSATA interface to an external SATA drive?
7-pin connector
9-pin connector
15-pin connector
5-pin connector
17
Where can the input voltage selection be changed from 110 volts to 220 volts on a computer
system?
on the motherboard
in the BIOS
on the back of the power supply
in the operating system control panel
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of cable is shown in the graphic?
USB
parallel
FireWire
serial
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Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose
two.)
communication between the CPU and the sound card
communication between the CPU and the hard drive
access to the RAM
communication between the CPU and the I/O ports
access to the video card
21
A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would
connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?
power supply
SATA drive
video card
PATA optical drive
floppy drive
4
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU?
Put a thick layer of thermal compound over the existing thermal compound before reseating the
CPU.
Clean the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal
compound.
Scrape off the old thermal compound on the heat sink with a sharp knife and apply the thermal
compound liberally.
Change the base of the heat sink before applying the thermal compound.
Use rubbing alcohol to clean the base of the heat sink before applying thermal compound.
5
A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point
must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?
after the POST, but before Windows starts to load
during the Windows load process
before the computer is powered on
during the POST
6
What is a function of the BIOS?
provides graphic capabilities for games and applications
enables a computer to connect to a network
performs a power-on self test of internal components
provides temporary data storage for the CPU
7
A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for
the first time, the POST discovers a video subsystem problem. How does the POST indicate the
error?
by issuing a number of beeps
by flashing the LED on the front of the computer case a number of times
by locking the keyboard
by placing an error message in the BIOS
8
You are monitoring a new technician who is installing a device driver on a Windows-based PC.
The technician asks why the company requires the use of signed drivers. What would be the best
response to give?
A signed driver has been approved by the company that created the device driver.
A signed driver has passed the lab test of Microsoft for quality and helps prevent a system from
being compromised.
An unsigned driver can cause files to be fragmented as they are processed.
Signed drivers prevent physical damage to devices.
All companies making devices for a Windows computer have to have Microsoft sign off on the
new driver before it can be added to the operating system.
9
What is an important step when installing a second PATA hard drive in a computer?
Set the drive ID number with the correct jumper.
Ensure that pin one of the PATA data cable is correctly aligned with the connector.
Configure the BIOS settings to auto-detect the master drive.
Set the swap file size on the new drive.
10
What number of disks is the required minimum to implement RAID 0?
2
1
3
4
11
A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install
before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)
sound card
video card
CPU
NIC
memory
12
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that has a malfunctioning floppy drive. The
technician observes that the floppy drive light remains lit constantly. What should the technician
do to repair the problem?
Connect the data cable making sure that the colored stripe on the cable is aligned with pin 1 on
the drive and the motherboard.
Remove the floppy drive via Add/Remove Hardware.
Change the jumper setting to master for the floppy drive.
Replace the floppy drive.
13
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee
that the memory is correctly aligned?
The label on the memory module should always face the CPU.
The arrows on the memory module should be aligned with the arrows on the motherboard slot.
A notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
Memory slots are color coded, with one end red and one end blue.
14
What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case?
ZIF sockets
an I/O shield
thermal compound
standoffs
15
What is an advantage of using signed drivers?
They never need upgrading.
They are verified to be compatible with the operating system.
They are guaranteed by the manufacturer to work with any hardware.
They are guaranteed to work with all operating systems.
They are free of errors.
16
Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?
hard drive
cache
CMOS
RAM
17
Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?
It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer
cases.
It provides multiple connections for SATA hard drives to connect to the motherboard.
It plugs into the motherboard and expands the number of available slots for adapter cards.
It connects the PCIe adapter slots used for video directly to the CPU for faster processing.
18
What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings? (Choose two.)
swap file size
boot order
8
Which two common computer problems could cause a motherboard to short-circuit? (Choose
two.)
a dusty CPU fan
a loose PATA cable
loose case screws
bent drive cable pins
unseated adapter cards
9
An employee reports that each time a workstation is started it locks up after about 5 minutes of
use. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
The hard disk is failing.
The RAM is malfunctioning.
The CPU experiences overheating.
The power supply fails to provide adequate voltage and current.
10
An employee reports that the antivirus software cannot obtain updates. The support technician
notices that the license for the software has expired. The technician adds a new license to the
software and completes the update service. What should the technician do next?
Record the new license number in the log.
Download advanced antivirus software from another vendor.
Run a full virus scan on the computer.
Review the Event Viewer for the date and time that the last software update was performed.
11
Which two items could be used to help establish a plan of action when resolving a computer
problem? (Choose two.)
BIOS diagnostics
a multimeter
the computer repair history log
a loopback plug
the computer manual
12
After a new PCIe video card is added, the computer seems to boot successfully but it will not
display any video. The computer was working properly before the new video card was installed.
What is the most likely cause of the problem?
The monitor cable is faulty.
The saved CMOS settings are set to use the built-in video adapter.
The PC does not have enough RAM to support the new video card.
The new video card is not compatible with the CPU in the PC.
13
A scientific expedition team is using laptops for their work. The temperatures where the
scientists are working range from -13 degrees Fahrenheit (-25 degree Celsius) to 80 degrees
Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). The humidity level is around 40 percent. Noise levels are low,
but the terrain is rough and winds can reach 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour). When
needed, the scientists stop walking and enter the data using the laptop. Which condition is most
likely to adversely affect a laptop that is used in this environment?
the wind
the rough terrain
the humidity
the temperature
14
What is part of creating a preventive maintenance plan?
performing hardware upgrades
performing a forensic audit of security breaches
documenting the details and frequency of each maintenance task
Use the Event Log and other diagnostic utilities to research the stop error
messages.
View the error messages and recover the system using the System Image Recovery
tool.
In Safe Mode use the Advanced Startup Options menu to disable the auto
restart function.
Use the Last Known Good Configuration option to restart the operating system.
4
What are two functions of an operating system? (Choose two.)
web browsing
controlling the BIOS
controlling hardware access
managing application s
flow chart editing
program compilation
text processing
5
What two terms can be used to describe the Windows Virtual PC? (Choose two.)
system resource management
server consolidation
hypervisor
Virtual Machine Manager
operating system sharing
6
A technician has loaded an incorrect video driver on a Windows 7 computer. How
can the technician revert to a previous driver?
Select the video adapter card Properties in Device Manager, select the
Driver tab, and click Roll Back Driver.
Use the Devices and Printers control panel to right-click on the monitor, and select
Properties.Select Roll Back Driver.
Select Create a Restore Point from System Tools.
Use regedit to remove the information about the graphics driver from the registry.
7
Which two Windows utilities can be used to help maintain hard disks on computers
that have had long periods of normal use? (Choose two.)
Disk Cleanup
Disk Format
Disk Maintenance
Disk Partition
Disk Defragmenter
8
Which command is used from the Windows command prompt to schedule a program
to run at a specific time?
TASKKILL
AT
CMD
TASKLIST
9
A user notices that some of the programs that are installed before upgrading to
Windows 7 no longer function properly after the upgrade. What can the user do to
fix this problem?
Run the programs in Compatibility Mode.
Lower the UAC setting in the Change User Account Control settings dialog box of the
User Accounts control.
Use the System Restore utility.
Update the driver for the graphics card.
10
A technician notices that a program that is listed in the registry of a Windows
computer is not found on that computer. What is a possible solution to the problem?
Restore the ntdetect.com file from the installation media.
Run fdisk /mbr from the command prompt.
Restore the boot.ini file from the installation media.
Reinstall the application. Then, run the uninstall program.
11
Which Windows 7 feature allows a user to view the contents of the desktop by
moving the mouse to the right edge of the taskbar?
thumbnail previews
Search
jump lists
Shake
Snap
Aero Peek
12
A computer with the Windows 7 operating system fails to boot when the system is
powered on. The technician suspects that the operating system has been attacked
by a virus that rendered the system inoperable. What measure could be taken to
restore system functionality?
Run chkdsk on the affected drive to restore system files to their post-installation
state.
Use an incremental backup to restore the system.
Use a system image that was created prior to the failure to restore the
system.
Use a differential backup to restore the system.
13
After upgrading a computer to Windows 7, a user notices that the UAC (User
Account Control) panel appears more frequently. How can the user reduce the
frequency with which the UAC appears?
Replace the graphics card with one that meets the minimum hardware requirements
for Windows 7.
In the Performance Options dialog box of the Performance Information and Tools
control panel, choose Adjust for Best Performance.
Lower the UAC setting in the Change User Account Control settings dialog
box of the User Accounts control panel.
Reinstall all user programs in Compatibility Mode.
14
How much RAM can theoretically be addressed by a 64-bit operating system?
32 GB maximum
64 GB maximum
16 GB maximum
4 GB maximum
128 GB or more
15
What is the term for the ability of a computer to run multiple applications at the
same time?
multitasking
multiuser
multiprocessing
multimedia
16
A Windows XP system is unable to boot properly. What is the procedure to use to
boot this system into Safe Mode?
Reboot the system and press Del or F2 depending on the system.
Reboot the system, press and hold F8 until a menu is displayed, and then
choose Safe Mode.
From the command prompt run the shutdown -r -s command.
Run the MSCONFIG utility and choose the option Selective Startup.
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A technician has installed a new video driver on a Windows XP computer and now
the monitor shows distorted images. The technician needs to install a different
video driver that is available on a network server. What startup mode should the
technician use to access the driver on the network?
Debugging Mode
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe mode with Command Prompt
18
A technician needs to upgrade the file system on a Windows XP computer from
FAT32 to NTFS without losing user data. Which course of action should be taken to
upgrade the file system to NTFS?
Use the Disk Management utility to convert the drive from Basic to Dynamic, which
changes the file system to NTFS automatically.
Reformat all of the existing partitions and use the NTFS file system.
11
Which three layers of the OSI model map to the application layer of the TCP/IP model? (Choose
three.)
data link
application
network
transport
physical
session
presentation
12
A device has an IPv6 address listed as 2001:0DB8:75a3:0214:0607:1234:aa10:ba01. What is the
interface ID of the device?
ba01
0607:1234:aa10:ba01
2001:0DB8:75a3
2001:0DB8
13
What is a characteristic of the UDP protocol?
low overhead
error correction
guaranteed delivery
end-to-end establishment before delivery
14
What would be a disadvantage of configuring a wireless router or access point to operate only in
accordance with the 802.11g protocol standard?
802.11a wireless devices will not be able to connect to the wireless network.
The users need a central database to store inventory and sales information.
18
What benefit is provided by a computer data network?
increased security
decentralized administration
resource sharing
simplified troubleshooting
19
When would a printer be considered a network host?
when it is connected to a workstation
when it is connected to a laptop
when it is connected to a switch
when it is connected to a PC
20
A user can print to a printer that is on the same network, but the traffic of the user cannot reach
the Internet. What is a possible cause of the problem?
The PC default gateway address is missing or incorrect.
The NIC on the PC is faulty.
The PC has an incorrect IP address.
The network cable connected to the user PC is faulty.
21
What is identified by the 100 in the 100BASE-TX standard?
the maximum cable distance in meters
the series number of the standard
the maximum number of network nodes
freeware sites
Google Play
2
What two functions can be performed with the home button on an iOS mobile device? (Choose
two.)
lock the device
the same functions as the Android navigation buttons
start voice control
reset the device to the factory default
start the TouchFLO interface
3
What are two potential user benefits of rooting or jailbreaking a mobile device? (Choose two.)
A custom OS may reduce sandboxing features.
The operating system can be fine-tuned to improve the speed of the device.
The operation of the carrier cellular network may be affected.
The user interface can be extensively customized.
The root directory of the device is blocked.
4
What are two purposes of the passcode lock feature on mobile devices? (Choose two.)
to erase all personal data from the device
to remotely lock the device if it is stolen
to return the device to the default factory state
to place the device into a power saving state
to restore and re-synchronize the device
to help prevent theft of private information
5
What is an advantage of using flash memory to store data in mobile devices?
Flash memory has a drive head that moves, reducing the seek time to locate data.
Flash memory requires very little power to store and retrieve data.
Flash memory is not affected by ESD.
Flash memory is highly resistant to water and cold.
6
What are two touchscreen characteristics that are used by most mobile devices? (Choose two.)
an electrical field of the screen that is interrupted when the user touches the screen
three layers responsible for conducting electricity with a small air gap between them
a glass screen that is coated with a capacitor
two transparent layers of material capable of conducting electricity
two colored layers of material capable of conducting electricity
7
Which component is field-replaceable in most mobile devices?
memory card
RAM
touchscreen
CPU
8
Which mobile device troubleshooting procedure is correct?
When a problem appears with a mobile device, the owner should analyze if it is cost-effective
to fix it.
Mobile devices change so rapidly in design and functionality it is always better to replace the
device rather than repair it.
Mobile device problems always result in sending the device to the manufacturer for
troubleshooting.
Every time a mobile devices freezes, the owner can reinitialize it by pressing the reset button.
9
A user accidentally drops a mobile device into a pool. What corrective action should be taken?
Contact the manufacturer for repair or replacement.
Use a hair dryer to dry the phone.
Open the device and replaced damaged components.
If the mobile device does not turn on, throw it away and buy a new one.
10
After being left in a car for many hours on a hot day, an iPhone cannot be turned on. What
should the user do to fix this problem?
Buy a new power button and replace it.
Disassemble the phone and look for heat related damage.
Return the phone to the manufacturer for repair.
Place the phone in a refrigerated space and allow the unit to cool down.
11
After an upgrade to a mobile device, some applications are no longer working, but some work
fine. The user can make calls and send and receive email. Which two kinds of problems could be
related to these issues? (Choose two.)
a software problem
a touchscreen problem
a cell service problem
a circuit board problem
a memory problem
12
Which scenario or situation would prevent a user from upgrading the OS on an Android device?
The software copyright was not obtained before the installation.
device.
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17
In the context of mobile devices, what does the term tethering involve?
connecting a mobile device to a USB port on a computer in order to charge the mobile device
connecting a mobile device to a hands-free headset
connecting a mobile device to another mobile device or computer to share a network
connection
connecting a mobile device to a 4G cellular network
18
Which statement is true about industry standards for cellular networks?
First generation cellular standards are mostly digital standards.
Third generation cellular standards require a maximum of 1 Gb/s for devices moving slowly,
such as when a user has a mobile device and is walking.
Cellular standards have made it more difficult and expensive to make calls to people that are on a
different network.
Cell phones that use a single standard can often only be used in specific geographic areas.
19
Which statement about synchronizing a mobile device to a PC is true?
To synchronize data on an iOS device, iTunes must be installed on the PC.
Motocast USB can be used to synchronize data when using an iOS device.
iOS synchronization can only be performed over a USB connection.
Data on Android devices cannot be synchronized with a PC.
20
A technician is configuring email on a mobile device. The user wants to be able to keep the
original email on the server, organize it into folders, and synchronize the folders between the
mobile device and the server. Which email protocol should the technician use?
MIME
POP3
SMTP
IMAP
21
Which mobile device security feature requires the user to slide a finger over the screen in a
specific sequence to unlock the device?
simple passcode
pattern
remote wipe
slide
22
Which term describes the ability of a mobile device to recognize when two or more points of
contact are made on the screen?
large touch
many touch
multitouch
long touch
1
Which factor affects the speed of an inkjet printer?
What is the purpose of the Additional Drivers button in the Sharing tab of the Printer Properties?
to add additional drivers for other operating systems
to add additional drivers for duplex printing
to add additional drivers for other printers connected to the computer
to add additional drivers for other printers in the network
6
A small LAN uses a shared printer that is connected to a computer. None of the users can print
but all of the users can access the shared resources on the computer to which the printer is locally
connected. What is a possible cause of this?
The cable that connects the printer to the PC is faulty.
The printer needs a new ribbon.
The printer has the wrong paper loaded.
The printer spool is full.
7
How would a user install a new USB printer on a PC that is running Windows 7 Professional?
Configure the BIOS to accept the specific model of printer in the USB port.
Copy the printer driver to the System32 folder.
Click Start > All programs > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > right-click on the desired
printer and choose Add.
Connect the printer and power it on. Windows will detect the printer and install the needed
drivers.
8
A Windows 7 computer has several printers configured in the Control Panel Devices and Printers
window. Which printer will the computer choose to be the first option for printing?
the software-based printer that is used to create XPS files
a manual selection, which is always needed
the printer that is set as the default printer
user for confirmation of username and password for auditing purposes. Which security threat
does this phone call represent?
social engineering
anonymous keylogging
spam
DDoS
2
Which two security precautions will help protect a workplace against social engineering?
(Choose two.)
ensuring that each use of an access card allows access to only one user at the time
ensuring that all operating system and antivirus software is up to date
encrypting all sensitive data stored on the servers
performing daily data backups
registering and escorting all visitors to the premises
3
What are two typical physical security precautions that a business can take to protect its
computers and systems? (Choose two.)
Perform daily data backups.
Replace any software firewalls with a hardware firewall.
Implement biometric authentication.
Ensure that all operating system and antivirus software is up to date.
Disable the autorun feature in the operating system.
4
Which physical security technology can hold user authentication information, include software
license protection, provide encryption, and provide hardware and software authentication that is
specific to the host system?
biometric authentication
8
You want to dispose of a 2.5 terabyte hard drive that contains confidential financial information.
What is the recommended procedure to achieve this?
Use data wiping.
Drill through the HDD.
Smash the platters with a hammer.
Immerse the HDD in a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda.
9
What is the most effective way of securing wireless traffic?
WPA2
SSID hiding
WEP
wireless MAC filtering
10
Which two items are used in asymmetric encryption? (Choose two.)
a token
a TPM
a private key
a DES key
a public key
11
Which two characteristics describe a worm? (Choose two.)
hides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker
infects computers by attaching to software code
executes when software is run on a computer
is self-replicating
travels to new computers without any intervention or knowledge of the user
12
Which type of security threat uses email that appears to be from a legitimate sender and asks the
email recipient to visit a website to enter confidential information?
worm
phishing
adware
stealth virus
13
Which three questions should be addressed by organizations developing a security policy?
(Choose three.)
How should future expansion be done?
What are the possible threats to the assets of the organization?
What is to be done in the case of a security breach?
When do the assets need protecting?
What assets require protection?
What insurance coverage is required?
14
What does a malware detection program look for when running a scan?
a service pack
patterns in the programming code of the software on a computer
mirror sites
patches that prevent a newly discovered virus or worm from making a successful attack
15
Port triggering has been configured on a wireless router. Port 25 has been defined as the trigger
port and port 113 as an open port. What effect does this have on network traffic?
Any traffic that is using port 25 going out of the internal network will also be allowed to transmit
out port 113.
All traffic that is sent into port 25 to the internal network will also be allowed to use port 113.
All traffic that is sent out port 25 will open port 113 to allow inbound traffic into the internal
network through port 113.
Any traffic that comes into port 25 allows outgoing port 113 to be used.
16
Which two characteristics of network traffic are being monitored if a network technician
configures the company firewall to operate as a packet filter? (Choose two.)
packet size
physical addresses
protocols
packet speed
ports
17
What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?
to facilitate access to external networks
to prevent the target server from being able to handle additional requests
to scan the data on the target server
to obtain all addresses in the address book within the server
18
Which question would be an example of an open-ended question that a technician might ask
when troubleshooting a security issue?
Have you scanned your computer recently for viruses?
What symptoms are you experiencing?
Did you open any attachments from a suspicious email message?
1
Which two actions should a technician take if illegal content, such as child pornography, is
discovered on the hard drive of a customer computer? (Choose two.)
Contact a first responder.
Confront the customer immediately.
Shut down the computer until authorities arrive.
Document as much information as possible.
Remove and destroy the hard drive.
2
What is the definition of cyber law?
a single law defining criminal acts that are committed online
a contract that defines expectations between and organization and IT service vendors for an
agreed upon level of support
the process of collecting and analyzing data from computer systems, networks, wireless
communications, and storage devices
the collection of international, country, and local laws that affect computer security
professionals
3
When performing computer forensics, what can be prevented with a properly and carefully
Level two technicians are often referred to as "incident screeners," and level one technicians are
often referred to as "product specialists."
Level two technicians are usually more knowledgeable about technology than the level one
technicians are.
Level two technicians prepare a work order and escalate it to a level one technician if a problem
cannot be resolved within ten minutes.
10
What should a level two technician do immediately after receiving an escalated work order from
a level one technician?
Call the customer back to ask any additional questions and resolve the problem.
Call the level one technician and ask questions about the problem.
Document suggestions to solve the problem in the work order and return it to the level one
technician.
Send the work order to a level three technician and ask for support.
11
A customer calls to report a computer problem. Which two actions can the technician take to
establish a good rapport with the customer? (Choose two.)
Use technical terms to determine the level of knowledge the customer possesses.
Allow the customer to speak without interruption.
Personalize the call by periodically asking questions unrelated to the computer problem.
Refer to the customer by name whenever possible.
Ask only closed-ended questions.
12
What is the correct way to conduct a telephone call to troubleshoot a computer problem?
Always gather information from the customer and escalate the problem.
Ask personal questions to get better acquainted with the customer.
Explain each step to help the customer understand the troubleshooting process.
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Which situation would require that a support desk call be given the highest priority?
A couple of computers have operating system errors.
The company cannot operate because of a system failure.
Some computers cannot log in to the network.
Two users are requesting an application enhancement.
A user is requesting a RAM memory upgrade.
17
Which two data storage locations contain persistent data that can be used by computer forensics
specialists? (Choose two.)
solid state drives
CPU registers
RAM
hard disk drives
cache
18
In a computer forensics investigation, which type of data is considered volatile data and can be
lost if power is removed from the computer?
data in transit between RAM and the CPU
data stored on an internal drive
data stored on an external drive
data stored on magnetic disks
19
What customer support procedure would likely cause an upset customer to become more upset?
Ask the customer to do obvious or unnecessary steps.
Reiterate that you want to solve the problem.
4
A technician is upgrading an older PC with a dual core CPU. When the PC restarts, it is slower
than it was before the upgrade. The Performance tab from the Task Manager displays only one
CPU graph. What is the most probable solution to this problem?
Replace the HDD with a higher capacity hard drive.
Overclock the CPU.
Increase the amount of RAM available.
Update the BIOS firmware to support the dual core CPU.
5
A laptop that is running Windows XP displays "Missing NTLDR" after the POST. What are the
two most probable reasons for this problem? (Choose two.)
Boot.ini is missing or damaged.
There is a conflict with a newly installed device.
BOOTMGR has been corrupted.
The boot order is not set correctly in the BIOS.
The index service is not indexing in the correct locations.
6
Several times during the last few days, a user has experienced the Blue Screen of Death when
plugging an external hard drive into a laptop via USB. What is a possible solution for this
problem?
Reinstall the operating system.
Upgrade the operating system.
Research the STOP error and the name of the module that produced the error.
Research the boot error beep code to identify the source of the error.
7
A computer repeatedly locks without any error message. Which two conditions may be the cause
of the problem? (Choose two.)
The UAC has been turned off.
is able to connect to other devices, the ping requests fail. What is the likely cause?
The network drivers for the NIC are out of date.
The port speed for the NIC is incorrect.
TPM must be enabled.
The Windows Firewall is blocking ping requests.
18
A computer displays this message when the computer boots: "MBR has been changed or
modified." What could cause this problem?
The CMOS battery has failed.
A RAM module is not fully inserted into the memory slot.
A virus has altered the Windows kernel.
A boot sector virus has altered the master boot record.
19
Users are complaining that they are receiving spam from the email account that belongs to a coworker. What could cause this problem?
A virus has damaged the master boot record on the system that is used by the co-worker.
The network adapter on the computer that is used by the co-worker is malfunctioning.
The email account belonging to the co-worker was hijacked because of malware.
The email client belonging to the co-worker is not configured properly.
20
A technician is troubleshooting a laptop that has the power light on and the hard drive spinning.
However, the laptop only displays vertical lines that change color. What is the problem?
The BIOS is corrupt.
The LCD screen has failed.
The backlight lamp has failed.
The LCD screen inverter has failed.
21
A technician is troubleshooting a laser printer that outputs blank paper for all print jobs including
printer test pages. What is a probable cause?
The laser printer does not have adequate memory.
The drum is failing to hold a charge.
The drum wiper blade is worn.
The fuser has failed.
22
A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 7 laptop infected with a virus that has damaged the
master boot record. The technician has booted the laptop using the installation media and is
attempting to repair the laptop from the command line interface. Which two commands can the
technician use to repair the corrupt master boot record? (Choose two.)
regedit
chkdsk
regedt32
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /fixmb
2
A customer needs additional storage space on an older computer. What will the technician look at
in the computer to determine if an additional hard drive can be added?
adequate RAM
an open PCI/PCIe expansion slot
an available PATA/SATA connection
BIOS version
the heat that is generated and air flow requirements
3
Why do laptop computers use CPU throttling techniques?
to enhance the performance of the CPU
to reduce the heat that the CPU may generate
to ensure the CPU is running at its peak speed
to conserve the battery life by reducing the bus speed between the CPU and RAM
4
Which step is critical in selecting and installing multiple cooling fans for a PC case?
Make sure they are the same make and model.
Make sure they run at the same speed.
Make sure they provide the same amount of air flow.
Make sure they are mounted in correct air flow directions.
5
Which statement is true about DDR2 and DDR3 RAM modules?
They operate at the same voltage.
They have a different number of contact pins.
They use different types of DIMM slots on the motherboard.
They require the same operating frequency on the front side bus.
6
To avoid electromagnetic interference, which type of equipment should a technician route copper
network cables away from?
wireless network devices
cordless telephones
microwave ovens
electric motors
7
Which statement is true about the use of an antistatic wrist strap?
An antistatic wrist strap should not be used in conjunction with an antistatic mat.
For optimum grounding, the clip should be attached to a painted section of the computer case.
The metal part of the wrist strap should not make contact with your skin.
An antistatic wrist strap should not be worn when repairing a power supply.
8
Which are two potential risks to a mobile device that could result from rooting or jailbreaking the
device? (Choose two.)
A custom OS enables user access to the root directory.
A custom OS may not properly create or maintain sandboxing features.
The user interface may be extensively customized.
The device performance may be improved.
LCD display
21
What are two operating systems that are found on mobile devices? (Choose two.)
Android
iOS
Google
Apple
MobileOS
22
A technician is attempting to create virtual machines on a PC but wants to ensure that the
physical system resources used by the virtual machines are directly managed by them and not by
the host operating system. How can the technician accomplish this?
Set up the virtual machines using a native hypervisor.
Set up the virtual machines using a hosted hypervisor.
Set up the virtual machines as Windows Virtual PCs
Limit the amount of paged RAM.
Disable hyperthreading in the BIOS.
23
Which feature of a mobile device touchscreen will allow a user to zoom in displayed items such
as maps and photographs?
long touch
double touch
pinch
slide
24
A user downloads a widget onto his Android phone but is puzzled to see that when the widget is
touched an app is launched. What is a possible cause?
The user has downloaded a virus.
The widget is corrupt.
The security settings of the Android OS have been compromised.
The widget is associated with the app and this is the normal behavior.
25
A user updates a device driver and reboots the system. When the user successfully logs in after
the reboot, the OS displays a blue screen and crashes. The user presses the F8 key on reboot and
tries to log in using the Last Known Good Configuration but gets the same result. Why will the
Last Known Good Configuration not work?
The Last Known Good Configuration is overwritten with the current one on successful
login.
The boot.ini file is corrupt.
The user failed to run chkdsk prior to logging in.
The user failed to save the CMOS settings on reboot.
26
Which file is used to detect and build information about the hardware devices installed on a
Windows XP laptop during the boot process?
NTDETECT.COM
NTLDR
NTOSKRNL.EXE
BOOT.INI
27
A technician uses the shrink volume feature of the disk management utility and splits the
partition. What must the technician do next in order to make the partition useable?
Partition the unallocated space.
Format the existing partition.
Delete all partitions and reinitialize the disk.
Covert the unallocated space into a dynamic disk.
28
A technician is troubleshooting a 4-year-old computer that takes a long time to boot, and
identifies that the BIOS rediscovers all the hardware at every boot. What action would fix this
problem?
Replace the CMOS battery.
Launch Device Manager to discover new hardware.
Reset the BIOS using the CMOS jumper.
Start the computer with the last known good configuration.
29
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that fails to print. The technician suspects that the
printer driver may be outdated, proceeds to download the latest driver, and installs it. The
technician attempts to print, but the problem persists. What is the next action that the technician
should take?
Develop a new theory.
Test the theory.
Establish a plan of action.
Identify the problem.
30
A user reports that some printing jobs are not being printed. The technician checks and notices
that the jobs are stuck in the printing queue. What action should the technician take to solve the
problem?
Cancel the job that displays the error that is preventing the other jobs from being printed.
Reinstall the printer driver.
Unplug the data cable from the printer and plug it in again.
Plug the printer to a voltage regulator.
31
A technician is troubleshooting a printer that fails to print because of constant paper jams. What
should the technician try first?
Clean the printer.
Secure printer cables.
Configure the printer port.
Check for bent pins on the printer cable.
32
A technician is planning an operating system upgrade for a user system that is currently running
Windows Vista. Because the BitLocker feature embedded in the Windows Vista OS is required,
there is a request that this feature be available when the new operating system is installed. Which
version or versions of Windows 7 would support this feature?
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional and Home Premium
Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional and Home Premium and Starter
33
What does %USERPROFILE% represent in the pathC:\Users\%USERPROFILE
%\AppData\Local\Temp?
the location of the Documents folder of a particular user
an environment variable that is set by the operating system
a variable set by the administrator for each user of the system
a fixed value that represents the level of access of a user to system files
34
A company has a preventive maintenance policy that requires every computer have a new restore
point created every six months. How can a technician create the restore point?
From the CLI enter the command restore /cn.
Choose Start > Control Panel > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Create a restore
point.
Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Create a
restore point.
Right-click My Computer and then choose Properties > Restore > Create Restore Point.
35
A technician is asked to set up one hard drive that will support two operating systems and will
store data files in three separate drive locations. Which partition settings will support these
requirements?
1 primary, 3 active, 1 extended, 2 logical
2 logical, 2 active, 3 extended
2 primary, 1 active, 1 extended, 3 logical
3 primary, 1 active, 2 extended
36
A user believes that a data file on a Windows XP computer has been corrupted. Which utility can
provide the best information about the data file?
Defrag
Chkdsk
Msconfig
Regedit
37
Which two-factor identification method requires a user to use a small radio transmitting device
and then enter a password in order for the authentication to be accepted?
smart key
biometric reader
electronic key card
key fob
38
The corporate security policy states that all remote connections use only secure tunnels for data
communications. Which encryption technique secures data traveling across the public Internet as
if it were traveling across the corporate LAN?
MD5
VPN
WEP
WPA
39
What type of security attack is being launched when a hacker calls a company to obtain
computer login information and pretends to be an employee?
spyware
phishing
adware
Trojan
social engineering
40
What best describes the security threat of spoofing?
making data appear to come from a source that is not the actual source
sending abnormally large amounts of data to a remote server to prevent user access to the server
services
intercepting traffic between two hosts or inserting false information into traffic between two
hosts
sending bulk email to individuals, lists, or domains with the intention to prevent users from
accessing email
41
Which three attributes of NTFS make it a better file system than FAT32? (Choose three.)
file and folder permission options
file size per volume of 4.17 million
journaling
large cluster size
encryption at the file and folder level
maximum individual file size of 4 GB
42
Which open standards-based wireless security mode supports the highest level of security?
WEP
WPA2
WPA
LEAP
43
After logging into a computer, a user can view files but is unable to download the files. What
action can the administrator take to allow the user to download the files while preventing
deletion of the files?
Set the folder permissions to Read.
Set the file permissions to Modify.
Set the file permissions to Full Control
Set the file permissions to Read and Execute.
44
A technician is servicing a laser printer. Which two printer parts should the technician avoid
touching because they retain large amounts of voltage even when disconnected from a power
source?
conditioning roller
toner cartridge
corona wire
printer head
paper tray
45
A wireless LAN is being deployed inside the new one room office that is occupied by the park
ranger. The office is located at the highest part of the national park. After network testing is
complete, the technicians report that the wireless LAN signal is occasionally affected by some
type of interference. What are two possible causes of the signal distortion? (Choose two.)
the microwave oven
the large number of trees that surround the office
the cellular phones that are used by the employees
the elevated location where the wireless LAN was installed
the number of wireless devices that are used in the wireless LAN
46
A technician is to document the current configurations of all network devices in a college,
including those in off-site buildings. Which protocol would be best to use to securely access the
network devices?
FTP
HTTP
SSH
Telnet
47
A computer can access devices on the same network but cannot access devices on other
networks. What is the probable cause of this problem?
The cable is not connected properly to the NIC.
The computer has an invalid IP address.
The computer has an incorrect subnet mask.
The computer has an invalid default gateway address.
48
What is the reason for disabling SSID broadcasting and changing the default SSID on a wireless
access point?
Anyone with the default SSID can gain access to the access point and change the configuration.
Disabling SSID broadcasting frees up radio frequency bandwidth and increases the data
throughput of the access point.
The access point stops broadcasting its own MAC address, thus preventing unauthorized wireless
clients from connecting to the network.
Wireless clients must then have the SSID manually configured to connect to the wireless
network.
49
After confirming the removal of a virus from a computer, how should the technician ensure and
verify the full functionality of the system?
Check for the latest OS patches and updates.
Document the problem and the procedures performed to solve it.
Which three actions should be part of a regular computer preventive maintenance plan? (Choose
three.)
removing dust from fan intakes, the power supply, and peripherals
installing appropriate security updates
removing unused or unwanted programs
changing browser settings
deleting old email
installing more RAM in the machine
56
Which feature is characteristic of the ntbackup command?
It can be executed from a batch file.
It can be used to restore files.
It is used to create a copy of the registry.
It is used to create restore points.
57
What are the four layers in the TCP/IP reference model?
HTTP, TCP, IP, Ethernet
TCP, IP, Ethernet, IEEE
application, transport, internet, network access
application, presentation, session, transport
physical, data link, network, transport
58
After the administrator manually configures the correct SSID on a new laptop, the computer is
still unable to connect to the wireless LAN. Which additional action should the administrator
take to resolve this problem?
Modify the group account of the user to include all file permissions.
Reboot the wireless access point.
Rename the laptop and reset the user password on the network.
Verify that the MAC address for the laptop is in the MAC address filter table.
59
The current IP configuration of a small company is done manually and is time-consuming.
Because of increased network growth, a technician needs a simpler way for IP configuration of
workstations. Which service would simplify the workstation IP configuration task?
APIPA
DHCP
DIPS
ICMP
60
What is a typical task performed by a level one technician in a call center?
gathering information when a customer calls for help
solving the problem that might require opening up the computer case
using remote access software to troubleshoot the customer computer
picking up an escalated work order and calling the customer for further information
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