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1. In which situation would an ESD strike potentially cause harm to the PC?
 when replacing a mechanical hard drive with an M.2 SSD *
 when installing an additional display in a workplace cubicle
 when using a grounded mat and working on a computer on an ungrounded workbench
 when installing a dual-voltage power supply
2. A person has started a new technical job. In which situation would ESD be an issue?
 when installing a processor *
 while exchanging one laptop AC adapter with one that is not from the original equipment
manufacturer
3. A technician is about to begin preventive maintenance on a company PC. In which situation
would ESD be an issue?
 when replacing a motherboard *
 while attaching speakers to a surround sound card
4. An instructor has given a student an assignment to assemble a PC. In which situation
should the student be aware that ESD is an issue?
 when installing RAM *
 when working in a corporate environment that has carpet installed under tower PCs
5. What two motherboard components control the system boot operations? (Choose two.)
 BIOS chip *
 UEFI chip *
 Northbridge chip
 Southbridge chip
 CPU
Explanation: System boot services are provided by the motherboard BIOS and UEFI chips.
6. A technician is upgrading an ATX motherboard with another ATX motherboard. Which
component might be affected by this and need to be upgraded and bought as an additional
purchase?
 BIOS
 chipset
 CMOS battery
 CPU *
 PCIe adapter
Explanation: The motherboard, CPU, and power supply must be compatible.
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7. A customer has requested that a PC be built that will support eSATA. Which component
should be checked to be sure that this feature is supported?
 CPU
 chipset *
 hard disk
 RAM module
Explanation: The chipset on a motherboard consists of integrated circuits that control how
system hardware interacts with the CPU and motherboard. It also provides the capability and
features needed, such as the maximum memory supported on the motherboard, multiple USB
ports, eSATA connections, surround sound, and video.
8. Which memory module used to hold instructions for booting a PC and loading the OS, but is
still used on adapters even though the memory contents cannot be changed?
 RAM
 ROM *
 cache
 main memory
Explanation: ROM stands for read-only memory.
9. What is a characteristic of DDR SDRAM?
 It transfers data twice per clock cycle compared to once per clock cycle for SDRAM. *
 DDR SDRAM modules have double the number of pins of SDRAM memory modules.
 It is dynamic memory whereas SDRAM is static memory.
 It operates at double the voltage of SDRAM memory.
Explanation: DDR SDRAM transfers data twice per clock cycle, whereas SDRAM transfers data
once each clock cycle. Both DDR SDRAM and SDRAM are forms of dynamic memory. The
difference in data transfer rate between DDR SDRAM and SDRAM is not determined by the
number of pins, nor the operating voltage.
10. What are two safety hazards when dealing with laser printers? (Choose two.)
 high voltage *
 hot components *
 heavy metals
 proprietary power bricks
 unwieldy card cages
Explanation: Laser printers require high voltage when initially powered on and to charge the
drum in preparation for writing data to the drum. This high voltage requirement is why most
laser printers are not normally connected to a UPS. A laser printer also has a fuser assembly
used to apply heat and pressure to the toner to permanently attach it to the paper. The laser
printer must be unplugged and the fuser assembly must be allowed to cool before working
inside the printer.
11. Which component requires a technician to install screws externally through the PC case?
 RAM
 CPU
 motherboard
 power supply *

Explanation: The power supply commonly has four screws that attach from outside the case
through case holes into screw holes on the power supply.
12. A technician is installing an internal HDD. To which motherboard connector will the
technician connect the data cable?
 ATX
 PCI
 PWR_SW
 SATA *
Explanation: Internal hard drives are commonly SATA drives that have a data cable that
extends from the drive to a motherboard SATA connector..
13. Refer to the exhibit. A technician has been asked to install a video card. Which section of
the motherboard will the technician use to install the card?
 section A
 section B
 section C
 section D *
Explanation: Graphics cards, also known as video cards, are installed into a PCIe x16
expansion slot. The expansion slots on a motherboard are located near the motherboard ports.
14. When a PC is being assembled, what component is connected to the motherboard with a
SATA cable?
 the optical drive *
 the network interface card
 the video card
 the power supply
Explanation: SATA cables, or serial ATA cables, are used to carry data from drives to the
motherboard.

15. A technician is troubleshooting a computer that is experiencing hardware failure detected
by the BIOS. What is one way this failure is indicated?
 The computer automatically boots into Safe Mode and displays a warning on the screen.
 The screen flashes with a red background and displays a warning message.
 The computer emits a pattern of beeps indicating the failing device. *
 The computer returns an error message that indicates the I/O address of the failing device.
Explanation: Beep codes are a result of POST and these vary between computer vendors
based on what BIOS is installed.
16. Which three features can be configured in the BIOS settings to secure a computer?
(Choose three.)
 MAC filtering
 drive encryption *
 TPM *
 file encryption
 TKIP key
 passwords *
Explanation: Passwords, drive encryption, and TPM are BIOS configurable security features.
File encryption, TKIP key, and MAC filtering are security features not configured within BIOS.
17. What is the purpose of RAID adapters?
 to allow older PCI technology expansion slots to be used
 to provide enhanced audio and graphic capabilities
 to connect multiple storage devices for redundancy or speed *
 to connect peripheral devices to a PC to improve performance
Explanation: RAID 0 allows “striping” or writing data across two hard drives, but provides no
redundancy. The other RAID versions provide redundancy.
18. When a new motherboard is being installed, between which two components must thermal
compound be applied? (Choose two.)
 CPU *
 RAM
 chassis
 heat sink *
 chipset
 motherboard
Explanation: You must apply thermal compound between the new CPU and the heat sink/fan
assembly to avoid overheating the CPU. The thermal paste helps to conduct heat from the
CPU to the heat sink.
19. What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet?
 to specify procedures for dealing with potentially hazardous materials *
 to specify procedures in designing and building common computer systems
 to specify procedures for the operation of sensitive components and prevention of
electrostatic discharge
 to specify procedures in the use of humidity control and prevention of moisture damage
Explanation: A Safety Data Sheet is a fact sheet that summarizes information about material
identification, including hazardous ingredients that can affect personal health, fire hazards,

and first-aid requirements. The SDS explains how to dispose of potentially hazardous
materials in the safest manner.
20. Which negative environmental factor does cleaning the inside of a computer reduce?
 dust *
 EMI
 rust
 ESD
Explanation: Accumulated dust inside the computer can prevent the flow of air and can hinder
cooling.
21. What is a recommended procedure to follow when cleaning computer components?
 Remove the CPU before cleaning.
 Blow compressed air on cooling fans so that they will spin when dust is being removed.
 Use window cleaner on LCD screens.
 Hold cans of compressed air upright while spraying. *
Explanation: When using compressed air, keep the can upright to prevent the fluid from leaking
onto computer components.
22. On the production floor, a furniture plant has laptops for process monitoring and reporting.
The production floor environment is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). The
humidity level is fairly high around 70 percent. Fans are mounted in the ceiling for air
circulation. Wood dust is prevalent. Which condition is most likely to adversely affect a laptop
that is used in this environment?
 the temperature
 the humidity
 the air flow
 the dust *
Explanation: Most laptops are created to be tolerant of a wide range of humidity levels and
room temperatures. Dust, however, can cause overheating and failures.
23. After a technician tests a theory of probable causes, what two actions should the
technician take if the testing did not identify an exact cause? (Choose two.)
 Establish a new theory of probable causes. *
 Randomly replace components one at a time until the problem is solved.
 Document each test tried that did not correct the problem. *
 Verify full system functionality.
 Test all remaining possible causes starting with the most complex.
Explanation: If the exact cause of the problem has not been determined after you have tested
all your theories, establish a new theory of probable causes and test it.
24. What would happen if a PC that contains a power supply that does not automatically
adjust for input voltage is set to 230 volts and attaches to an outlet in the United States?
 The power supply would explode.
 The PC would not turn on. *
 The PC would display an error code.
 The PC would emit a series of beeps.

Explanation: In the United States, the wall outlet electrical power is standardized at 120 volts
AC.
25. Which type of network spans a single building or campus and provides services and
applications to people within a common organizational structure?
 PAN
 WAN
 LAN *
 MAN
Explanation: A LAN is smaller or more contained than a WAN, which can span several cities. A
MAN is usually contained in one city. A PAN is a very small network of devices that are located
in close proximity to one another, usually within range of a single person.
26. What are two types of wired high-speed Internet connections? (Choose two.)
 cable *
 satellite
 cellular
 DSL *
 dial-up
Explanation: Cable and DSL Internet technologies both use physical cabling to provide an
Internet connection to a residence or a small business. Although dial-up is a wired technology,
it does not provide a high-speed Internet connection. Satellite and cellular connections provide
a wireless Internet connection.
27. In what two situations would UDP be better than TCP as the preferred transport protocol?
(Choose two.)
 when applications need to guarantee that a packet arrives intact, in sequence, and
unduplicated
 when a faster delivery mechanism is needed *
 when delivery overhead is not an issue
 when applications do not need to guarantee delivery of the data *
 when destination port numbers are dynamic
Explanation: UDP is a very simple transport layer protocol that does not guarantee delivery.
Devices on both ends of the conversation are not required to keep track of the conversation.
UDP is used as the transport protocol for applications that need a speedy, best-effort delivery.
28. 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 *
 DNS
 ICMP
Explanation: In networks with more than a few hosts, DHCP simplifies the addressing process.
A DHCP server automatically assigns host IP addresses.

29. A company is looking for a next-generation firewall that provides VPN functionality,
IDS/IPS functionality, and DoS/DDoS protection. Which device would be best suited for this
task?
 multipurpose device
 router
 endpoint management server
 UTM *
 TPM
Explanation: A universal threat management (UTM) device is a security device that can provide
firewall, IDS/IPS, and proxy server functionality as well as email filtering and DoS/DDoS
protection.
30. A student is helping a friend with a home computer that can no longer access the Internet.
Upon investigation, the student discovers that the computer has been assigned the IP address
169.254.100.88. What could cause a computer to get such an IP address?
 static IP addressing with incomplete information
 interference from surrounding devices
 reduced computer power supply output
 unreachable DHCP server *
Explanation: When a PC does not have a static IP address or cannot pick one up from a DHCP
server, Windows will automatically assign the PC an IP address using APIPA, that uses the
range of addresses 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255.
31. What three values must be added to the IPv4 properties of a NIC in order for a computer to
have basic connectivity with the network? (Choose three.)
 subnet mask *
 DHCP server address
 domain name
 default gateway *
 speed and duplex
 IP address *
Explanation: The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address values should be
added to the NIC properties in order for the computer to have basic network connectivity. This
can be done either statically or dynamically with DHCP. An additional value that should be
present if the computer is to be used to connect to the Internet is the DNS server value. A
computer automatically attempts to locate a DHCP server if configured to do so. A DHCP
server address is not used. Finally, NAT is configured on a router, not on a computer host, and
speed and duplex settings are NIC hardware settings and not IPv4 properties of the NIC.
32. A device has an IPv6 address of 2001:0DB8:75a3:0214:0607:1234:aa10:ba01 /64. What is
the host identifier of the device?
 2001:0DB8:75a3
 0607:1234:aa10:ba01 *
 2001:0DB8
 ba01
Explanation: An IPv6 address is made up of 128 bits that are represented as eight blocks of
four hexadecimal digits that are called hextets. Because each hexadecimal digit represents

four bits, each hextet represents 16 bits. The /64 network prefix indicates that the first 64 bits,
or first four hextets, represent the network portion of the address. Because there are 128 bits
in an IPv6 address, this leaves the last 64 bits, or last four hextets, to represent the host
identifier. The value for the last four hextets is 0607:1234:aa10:ba01.
33. How can a user prevent specific applications from accessing a Windows computer over a
network?
 Enable MAC address filtering.
 Disable automatic IP address assignment.
 Block specific TCP or UDP ports in Windows Firewall. *
 Change default usernames and passwords.
Explanation: Network applications have specific TCP or UDP ports that can be left open or
blocked in Windows Firewall. Disabling automatic IP address assignment may result in the
computer not being able to connect to the network at all. Enabling MAC address filtering is not
possible in Windows and would only block specific network hosts, not applications. Changing
default usernames and passwords will secure the computer from unauthorized users, not from
applications.

34. Place the six stages of the troubleshooting process in the correct order.
35. A technician has been asked to configure Wi-Fi calling on a corporate mobile device. In
which situation would this feature be most advantageous?
 in an emergency situation and no minutes are left on the phone

 when sending WEA updates
 when in an area with poor cellular coverage *
 in a store transaction making a payment using the mobile device
Explanation: Wi-Fi calling is not supported on all mobile devices, but when enabled, it uses a
Wi-Fi network to make voice calls. It is very useful in areas with poor cellular coverage.
36. Which statement is true about laptops?
 Most of the internal components that are designed for laptops cannot be used for desktops. *
 Laptop motherboards have standard form factors.
 Laptops use fewer components than desktops use.
 Laptop CPUs do not use cooling devices.
Explanation: Laptop internal components are designed with a small form factor and are
proprietary. Although a laptop CPU uses less power, it needs a cooling device (heat sink and
fan).
37. Which standard provides a bridge between laptop hardware and the operating system and
a way for technicians to configure power management schemes to get the best performance?
 ACPI *
 PCIe
 Bluetooth
 802.11
Explanation: The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard has specific
sleep states that can be assigned to a device in order to conserve power. PCIe is a
motherboard interface. Bluetooth and 802.11 are wireless standards.
38. Which two laptop components are considered replaceable by the customer. (Choose two.)
 battery *
 integrated card reader
 mini-PCIe module
 RAM *
 display
Explanation: Customer-replaceable units (CRUs) do not typically require a lot of technical skill
to replace. RAM and a battery are two examples of a CRU. In contrast, a field-replaceable unit
(FRU), such as a display, motherboard, keyboard, or touchpad, commonly requires a technician
to install.
39. A user wants to synchronize some apps, movies, music, and ebooks between mobile
devices. What are the two types of connections used to synchronize this type of data? (Choose
two.)
 cellular
 Wi-Fi *
 USB *
 Bluetooth
 NFC
Explanation: Because of the amount of data transferred during video synchronization,
synchronization occurs through either a Wi-Fi connection or a wired USB connection.

40. A technician is explaining the differences between inkjet printers and laser printers to a
customer. Which two comparisons should the technician make? (Choose two.)
 Inkjet printers are less expensive as an initial purchase than laser printers. *
 A laser printer is significantly slower than an inkjet printer.
 Both laser and inkjet printers produce poor quality images.
 The laser printer output is dry after printing, but an inkjet printer may still have wet ink on the
paper after printing. *
 Inkjet printers use plain paper to make economical prints, but laser printers require more
expensive thermal paper.
41. A user chooses the collate option and prints two copies of a three-page document. What is
the order in which the pages are printed?
 pages 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3
 pages 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 *
 pages 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1
 pages 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1
Explanation: The collate feature enables a printer to sort multiple copies of a document with
the proper page order for each copy.
42. A color laser printer is used to print documents with graphics and photographs. Users are
complaining that printing takes too long. Which component of the printer should be upgraded
in order to improve printing performance?
 CPU
 RAM *
 hard drive
 toner cartridges
Explanation: Because documents with graphics and photographs generate much larger print
jobs, the printing process will run more efficiently if the printer memory is adequate to store
the entire job before the job starts.
43. What service is available for Windows to provide software print server services to MAC OS
clients?
 Bonjour Print Server *
 Print to XPS
 Apple AirPort Extreme
 Apple AirPrint
Explanation: Bonjour Printer Server from Apple comes with MAC OS X and is a free download
for Windows users to be used as a software print server. Airport Extreme, a dedicated print
server, and a PC with a printer attached serving as a print server are all hardware print sharing
solutions.
44. Which three components are typically found in laser printer maintenance kits? (Choose
three.)
 fuser assembly *
 primary corona
 pickup rollers *
 transfer rollers *
 secondary corona

 paper trays
Explanation: Laser printer maintenance kits typically contain components that wear and can
be installed with minimal disassembly of the printer. Corona wires are internal components
that would require a trained technician to replace. Paper trays are components that are not
typically replaced during maintenance, but would be replaced any time if damaged.
45. A technician is installing a new printer in a cool, damp environment. After the printer
cabling is done, and the software and print driver are installed, the printer test page jams.
What is the most likely cause of the print failure?
 incorrect printer driver
 too much humidity *
 not enough printer memory
 loose printer cables
Explanation: Paper jams are commonly caused when the paper being used is dirty, affected by
humidity, or is the wrong type of paper for the printer.
46. A data center has recently updated a physical server to host multiple operating systems on
a single CPU. The data center can now provide each customer with a separate web server
without having to allocate an actual discrete server for each customer. What is the networking
trend that is being implemented by the data center in this situation?
 BYOD
 virtualization *
 maintaining communication integrity
 online collaboration
Explanation: Virtualization technology can run several different operating systems in parallel
on a single CPU.
47. How does virtualization help with disaster recovery within a data center?
 Power is always provided.
 Less energy is consumed.
 Server provisioning is faster.
 Hardware does not have to be identical. *
Explanation: Disaster recovery is how a company goes about accessing applications, data, and
the hardware that might be affected during a disaster. Virtualization provides hardware
independence which means the disaster recovery site does not have to have the exact
equipment as the equipment in production. Server provisioning is relevant when a server is
built for the first time. Although data centers do have backup generators, the entire data center
is designed for disaster recovery. One particular data center could never guarantee that the
data center itself would never be without power.
48. Which two hypervisors are suitable to support virtual machines in a data center? (Choose
two.)
 Virtual PC
 VMware Fusion
 VMware ESX/ESXi *
 Oracle VM VirtualBox
 Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 *

Explanation: VMware ESX/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 are Type 1 hypervisors that have
direct access to the hardware resources. Type 1 hypervisors are more efficient than hosted
architectures, and enable greater scalability, performance, and robustness. They are used to
support enterprise VMs in data centers. Oracle VM VirtualBox, VMware Fusion, and Microsoft
Virtual PC are host based Type 2 hypervisors.
49. A web designer accesses a company Windows 10 computer remotely. The designer often
needs to simultaneously open multiple applications, such as a web page editor and a graphics
editor. Rather than opening them in multiple windows, the designer opens them in different
virtual desktops. What technology is being used by the designer?
 virtual reality
 Windows Virtual Desktop *
 cloud-based applications
 virtual desktop infrastructure
Explanation: Windows 10 has a feature called Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD). A user can
create multiple virtual desktops and navigate among them easily. This feature reduces the
clutter on a desktop of Windows caused by opening multiple applications. With WVD, a user
can have each application open in a separate desktop.
50. Which Cloud computing service would be best for an organization that needs to
collaboratively create applications and deliver them over the web?
 PaaS *
 IaaS
 SaaS
 ITaaS
Explanation: Platform as a service (PaaS) provides a collaborative environment where multiple
developers can create software and host an application through a Cloud provider.
51. Which statement describes a feature of SDRAM?
 It requires constant power to function.
 Its connector always has 240 pins.
 It can process overlapping instructions in parallel. *
 It is able to support two writes and two reads per CPU clock cycle.
Explanation: SDRAM ( Synchronous Dynamic RAM) works in synchronization with the memory
bus and has higher transfer rates because it can process overlapping instructions in parallel.

52. Match the memory type to the feature. (Not all options are used.)
53. A technician is troubleshooting a server that displays the error message “RAID not found”
after a power outage over the weekend. What is a possible cause for this?
 The BIOS firmware needs updating.
 The FSB settings have changed and are wrong.
 The external RAID controller is not receiving power. *
 The CPU multiplier is set too high.
Explanation: The loss of the RAID controller can be caused by the external RAID controller not
receiving power, incorrect BIOS settings, failure of the RAID controller or incorrect drivers for
the RAID controller.
54. A customer brings in a laptop with a touch screen that is not working correctly. The touch
screen either does not respond at all or provides unusual or inaccurate responses. What is a
possible cause for such behavior?

 The battery is not seated properly.
 The DC jack is not grounded or is loose.
 The digitizer is faulty.
 Too many apps are open. *
Explanation: A touch screen that is unresponsive or inaccurate can be caused by dirt or grease
on the screen, the screen protector, or apps consuming too many resources.
55. What are two security risks associated with sharing printers in a corporate environment?
(Choose two.)
 user authentication *
 cached files *
 document viewing in the print queue
 dumpster diving
 shoulder surfing
Explanation: Three security concerns related to shared printers include (1) cached print files
could contain sensitive data; (2) user authentication is needed to control access to the printer;
and (3) print jobs could be read by others, intercepted, copied, or modified. Although the
names of documents can be viewed in the print queue, document viewing is not possible.
Dumpster diving and shoulder surfing are security concerns whether the printer is shared or
not.
56. Which change management process component is concerned with the business processes
that are affected by changes?
 assessment *
 approval
 implementation
 identification
Explanation: There are several change management process components that help changes,
installations, and upgrades go more easily. The assessment component identifies the
business processes that are affected and the costs and resources required.

57. Match the problem to the possible solution. (Not all options are used.)
58. A computer technician is installing a RAID. If the RAID uses mirroring and striping, which
RAID level is the technician using?
 10
 5
 1
 8
59. A computer technician is installing a RAID. If the RAID uses mirroring, which RAID level is
the technician using?

 1
 6
 5
 3
60. A computer technician is installing a RAID. If the RAID uses striping with parity, which
RAID level is the technician using?
 5
 6
 1
 4
61. A computer technician is installing a RAID. If the RAID uses striping, which RAID level is
the technician using?
 0 *
 6
 5
 2
62. A computer technician is installing a RAID. If the RAID uses striping with double parity,
which RAID level is the technician using?
 6 *
 1
 5
 7
63. A technician is upgrading many PCs used within the company. How should the technician
dispose of an old battery?
 Recycle following local regulations. *
 Throw it away.
 Take it to the garbage dump.
 Burn it.
dispose of a broken monitor?
 Bury it.
 Burn it.
dispose of an old power supply?
 Burn it.
 Bury it.
dispose of old RAM?
 Destroy it with a hammer.
 Burn it.
 Bury it.

dispose of an old motherboard?
 Seal in a plastic bag before putting in the garbage.
 Give it to your neighbor.
dispose of an old hard drive?
 Seal in a cardboard box.
 Give it to your neighbor.
69. After continuous morning use, a computer suddenly reboots without the intervention of the
user. What are the two most likely hardware parts that could cause this problem? (Choose
two.)
 CPU *
 power supply *
 hard drive
 RAID
 BIOS
 wireless NIC
70. A technician has been called in to investigate a problem with the computer rebooting
randomly throughout the day. What two pieces of hardware could cause this problem?
(Choose two.)
 CPU *
 power supply *
 surge strip
 ROM
 wireless NIC
 motherboard
71. For two days in a row, a user has noticed that the computer reboots several times before it
eventually starts. What are two suspect components? (Choose two.)
 CPU *
 power supply *
 BIOS
 ROM
 wireless NIC
 motherboard
72. While a user is working on a spreadsheet, the computer reboots. What are two components
that could cause this issue? (Choose two.)
 CPU *
 power supply *
 ROM
 BIOS
 RAID
 wireless NIC

73. A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 137.
What service application is the client requesting?
 NetBIOS (NetBT) *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 SSH *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 IMAP *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 Telnet *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 SNMP *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 LDAP *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 SMTP *
 SMB/CIFS
 HTTPS
 SLP
 SLP *
 SMB/CIFS

 SMTP
 DNS
 DNS *
 SMTP
 DHCP
 TFTP
82. Which is the compressed format of the IPv6 address
2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:a0b0:0008:0001?
 2001:db8::a0b0:8:1
 2001:db80:0:1::80:1
 2001:db8::ab8:1:0:1000
 2001:db80:::1::80:1
fe80:09ea:0000:2200:0000:0000:0fe0:0290?
 fe80:9ea:0:2200::fe0:290
 fe80:9:20::b000:290
 fe80:9ea0::2020:0:bf:e0:9290
 fe80:9ea0::2020::bf:e0:9290
2002:0042:0010:c400:0000:0000:0000:0909?
 2002:42:10:c400::909 *
 200:420:110:c4b::910:0:90
 2002:4200::25:1090:0:99
 2002:42::25:1090:0:99
2002:0420:00c4:1008:0025:0190:0000:0990?
 2002:420:c4:1008:25:190::990 *
 2002:4200::25:1090:0:99
 2002:42:10:c400::909
 2002:42::25:1090:0:99
2001:0db8:0000:0000:0ab8:0001:0000:1000?
 2001:db8::ab8:1:0:1000 *
 2001:db8::a0b0:8:1
 2001:db8:1::ab8:0:1
 2001:db8:0:1::8:1
fe80:0000:0000:0000:0220:0b3f:f0e0:0029?
 fe80::220:b3f:f0e0:29 *
 fe80:9ea0::2020:0:bf:e0:9290
 fe80:9ea:0:2200::fe0:290
 fe80:9ea0::2020::bf:e0:9290
fe80:9ea0:0000:2020:0000:00bf:00e0:9290?

 fe80:9ea0::2020:0:bf:e0:9290 *
 fe80:9:20::b000:290
 fe80:9ea:0:2200::fe0:290
 fe80::0220:0b3f:f0e0:0029
89. What ACPI power state describes when the CPU and RAM are off and the contents of RAM
have been saved to a temporary file on the hard drive?
 S4 *
 S1
 S2
 S3
90. What ACPI power state describes when the CPU and RAM are still receiving power but
unused devices are powered down?
 S1 *
 S2
 S3
 S4
91. What ACPI power state describes when the CPU is off, but the RAM is refreshed?
 S2 *
 S1
 S3
 S4
92. What ACPI power state describes when the computer is off?
 S5 *
 S1
 S2
 S3
93. What ACPI power state describes when the CPU is off and the RAM is set to a slow refresh
rate, often called suspend mode?
 S3 *
 S4
 S2
 S5
94. What ACPI power state describes when the computer is on and the CPU is running?
 S0 *
 S4
 S3
 S5
95. A reporter is trying to print several high resolution photographs but the color laser printer
is going extremely slowly. What should the technician do to resolve the issue?
 Add more RAM to the printer. *
 Rewind the ribbon.
 Connect the printer using wireless.
 Install a USB hub.
 Update the BIOS.
96. A new printer has just been installed deep in a mine. When test pages are printed, the
paper constantly jams. What should the technician do to resolve the issue?

 Move the printer to a less-humid location. *
 Clean the printer.
97. A user complains that recently every printed document has vertical lines and streaks on
the paper. What should the technician do to resolve the issue?
 Distribute the toner more evenly within the cartridge. *
 Clean the printer.
98. A school is installing a new shared printer but the printer is not showing up on the list of
available printers. What should the technician do to resolve the issue?
 Manually add the printer IP address. *
 Reset the page counter.
99. Employees are complaining that they send print jobs to a newly installed printer but the
print jobs never print. What should the technician do to resolve the issue?
 The printer is connected to the wrong port. Modify the port. *
 Check the vibration of the crystals.
100. Users have noticed that the colors on their printed documents are different from the
colors that they see on their computer screens. What should the technician do to resolve the
issue?
 Calibrate the printer. *
101. A technician has just completed a preventive maintenance on the department printer.
Users are now complaining that the printer is no longer available. What should the technician
do to resolve the issue?
 Check that the printer is plugged into a power source. *
102. Employees of a small business are complaining that the printer is printing faded images.
What should the technician do to resolve the issue?
 Replace the toner cartridge. *

103. A photographer is complaining about the following printer issue: The printer issues a
“Document failed to print” message. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose
two.)
 A cable is loose or disconnected. *
 The printer is no longer shared. *
 The paper tray is flimsy.
 The laser printer is emitting too much radiation.
 The wrong printer type has been selected.
104. A reporter is complaining about the following printer issue: The printer is printing
unknown characters. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The wrong or an outdated printer driver is installed. *
 The printer has a loose connection. *
 The laser printer is emitting too much radiation.
 The printer has been installed on the wrong port.
105. A manager is complaining about the following printer issue: The printer is printing
incorrect colors. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The print heads might need to be cleaned and calibrated. *
 An incorrect cartridge could be installed. *
 The printer is using the wrong cable.
106. A technician is complaining about the following printer issue: The print appears faded on
the paper. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The toner cartridge is low. *
 The paper might be incompatible with the printer. *
 The wrong printer type has been selected.
107. A librarian is complaining about the following printer issue: The printer control panel
displays no image. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The contrast of the screen may be set too low. *
 The printer is not turned on. *
 The room temperature is above normal.
108. A teacher is complaining about the following printer issue: The paper is creased after
printing. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The paper-feed tray might not be firmly adjusted against the edges of the printer. *
 The paper might be loaded incorrectly. *
 Print jobs are being sent to the wrong printer.

109. A receptionist is complaining about the following printer issue: My impact printer
produces faded or light characters. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The ribbon may be worn out. *
 The ribbon may be damaged. *
 The print queue is overloaded.
110. A photographer is complaining about the following printer issue: The paper is not being
fed into the printer. What are two possible causes of this issue? (Choose two.)
 The paper may be wrinkled. *
 The printer could be set to print to a different paper size than is currently loaded. *
 The printer service is stopped or not working properly.
111. A laptop has an NVMe drive (C:) and a mechanical hard drive (D:). When the user tries to
save a spreadsheet to the D: drive, the user notices that the D: drive is not there. What should
the technician do to see if the drive is recognized by the operating system?
 Use the Disk Management Control Panel. *
 Use the Msconfig utility.
 Boot into UEFI/BIOS and see if the drive appears.
 Remove the drive and attach it to the SATA port used by the SSD. Reboot the computer and
see if the drive is recognized.
112. A computer has two mechanical hard drives. The second drive (D:) is used for data
storage. When trying to save an email attachment to the local hard drive, the user notices that
the D: drive is not an option. What should the technician do to see if the drive is recognized by
the operating system?
 Use File Explorer. *
 Swap the data cables of the mechanical drive and the SSD.
 Open a web browser and type the following: http://127.0.0.1. Verify if both drives appear in the
list.
 Bring up a command prompt and type ipconfig.
113. A user reports that a drive is no longer there. The technician asks the user to demonstrate
the problem. Within the application, the user demonstrates that the drive, that was present in
the save options yesterday, is now no longer an option. What should the technician do to see if
the drive is recognized by the operating system?
 Use Device Manager. *
 Check the Startup folder.
114. A computer has an SSD for the operating system and applications and uses another
mechanical hard drive for data storage. The user reports that data can no longer be saved to
the mechanical hard drive. What should the technician do to see if the drive is recognized by
the operating system?
 Use File Explorer. *

 Open a web browser and type the following: http://127.0.0.1. Verify if both drives appear in the
list.
115. A technician is working on a laptop and the GPS is not functioning. What is a probable
cause for this situation?
 A service is disabled. *
 The GPU is overheating.
 The screen resolution needs recalibration.
 The screen refresh rate is too low.
116. A technician is working on a laptop and an app is not loading. What is a probable cause
for this situation?
 An app needs to be restarted. *
 More than one app is open simultaneously.
 The screen resolution needs recalibration.
 The screen refresh rate is too low.
117. A technician is working on a laptop and an app is not responding. What is a probable
cause for this situation?
 An app needs to be restarted. *
 The battery is low.
 Wi-Fi is turned off.
118. A technician is working on a laptop and an error message about decryption appears when
opening an email. What is a probable cause for this situation?
 A digital certificate is missing. *
 The display setting is incorrect.
 Wi-Fi is turned off.
IT Essentials v6.0:
2. Which type of interface should a customer choose if connecting a single cable from a
Microsoft Windows computer to output both audio and video to a high definition television?
 DVI
 HDMI*
 PS/2
 DB-15
3. Which type of input device can identify users based on their voice?
 digitizer
 KVM
 switchbiometric identification device*
 scanner
4. What type of external storage should be used by a technician to back up over 2 TB of music
and video data files?
 CompactFlash card
 external flash drive
 external hard drive*

 Secure Digital card
5. What type of device provides power to a computer and allows it to be safely shut down in
the event of a power loss?
 surge suppressor
 uninterruptible power supply*
 standby power supply
 power inverter
6. Which measure can help control RFI effects on wireless networks?
 Ensure the humidity and temperature levels are set as low as possible.
 Ensure the number of wireless NICs exceeds the number of wireless phones.
 Ensure the wireless network is on a different frequency than the offending source.*
 Ensure each wireless NIC is configured to operate at different frequencies from all other
wireless NICs.
8. What can be tested with a digital multimeter?
 wireless signal strength and access point positioning
 basic functionality of computer ports
 copper cable location
 quality of electricity in computer components*
9. When should a technician avoid wearing an antistatic wrist strap?
 when installing RAM
 when replacing a power supply unit*
 when installing a hard drive
 when opening a computer case
10. Which solution should be used to clean a CPU and a heat sink?
 soap and water
 rubbing alcohol
 a diluted ammonia solution
 isopropyl alcohol
11. Which two types of expansion slots would be used by a wireless NIC in a computer today?
(Choose two.)
 PCIe*
 AGP
 PCI*
 DIMM
 ISA
15. What is the most important reason for a company to ensure that computer preventive
maintenance is done?
 Preventive maintenance provides an opportunity for junior technicians to obtain more
experience in a non-threatening or problem environment.
 Preventive maintenance helps to protect the computer equipment against future problems.*
 Preventive maintenance allows the IT department to regularly monitor the contents of user
hard drives to ensure computer use policies are being followed.
 Preventive maintenance enables the IT manager to check on the location and state of the
computer assets.
16. A technician opens up a PC to work on it, and finds that it is very dusty inside. What should
the technician do?

 Ignore the dust, as it does not affect the computer.
 Use a lint-free cloth sprayed with a cleaning solution to remove excess dust.
 Use a can of compressed air to remove excess dust.*
 Use a moistened cotton swab to remove excess dust.
17. Which built-in tool is available on a Mac OS X machine to perform disk backups?
 Disk Utility
 Deja Dup
 Finder
 Time Machine*
18. A computer technician performed a number of actions to correct a problem. Some actions
did not solve the problem, but eventually a solution was found. What should be documented?
 everything that was done to try to solve the problem*
 only the solution, because this solved the problem
 only the failed attempts, so that future technicians will know what not to try
 a description of the problem and solution
19. After a computer is powered on, Windows 7 fails to start. What initial procedure would a
technician use to deal with this failure?
 Create a System Repair Disc and restore the image.
 Press the F12 key during the boot process and start the computer in Safe Mode.
 Boot from a Windows 7 installation media and access the System Restore utility.*
 Access the Control Panel and choose Restore Files from Backup from the System and
Security menu.
20. What are two advantages of the NTFS file system compared with FAT32? (Choose two.)
 NTFS allows faster access to external peripherals such as a USB drive.
 NTFS supports larger files.*
 NTFS provides more security features.*
 NTFS allows faster formatting of drives.
 NTFS is easier to configure.
 NTFS allows the automatic detection of bad sectors.
21. What type of hard drive contains flash memory for caching frequently used data but stores
the most of the data on a magnetic hard disk drive?
 USB flash drive
 solid-state drive
 embedded multimedia card
 solid-state hybrid disk*
22. What does %USERPROFILE% represent in the path
C:Users%USERPROFILE%AppDataLocalTemp?
 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
23. A technician notices that an application is not responding to commands and that the
computer seems to respond slowly when applications are opened. What is the best
administrative tool to force the release of system resources from the unresponsive
application?
 Task Manager*

 Add or Remove Programs
 Event Viewer
 System Restore
24. A technician has installed a new sound card in a PC but it is not operating correctly. Where
should the technician look to investigate driver problems?
 Computer Management
 Device Manager*
 My Computer
 System Tools
25. Which technology provides a solution for PC virtualization?
 hypervisor*
 server clustering
 Terminal Services
 RAID
26. What are two consequences of setting an incorrect boot order in the system BIOS?
(Choose two.)
 The computer locks up without any error messages.
 The computer displays a “BOOTMGR is missing” error after POST.*
 The computer displays an “Invalid Boot Disk” error after POST.*
 The computer continually restarts without displaying the desktop.
 The computer displays an ‘Inaccessible Boot Device’ error after POST.
27. A network administrator has finished migrating from a peer-to-peer network to a new
client-server network configuration. What are two advantages of the new configuration?
(Choose two.)
 The total cost of the new solution is considerably lower.
 Data is more secure in the event of hardware failures.*
 Individual users are in control of their own computers and network resources.
 Data resources and access are centrally controlled.*
 Personnel costs are lower because a dedicated network administrator is no longer necessary.
28. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for physical addressing and the procedures
used to access media?
 application
 data link*
 network
 transport
29. The current IP configuration of a medium size company with several subnets 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 or protocol would simplify the
workstation IP configuration task?
 APIPA
 DHCP*
 DNS
 ICMP
30. Several messages sent to the network administrator are reporting that access to a secure
server using HTTPS is failing. After checking recent updates to the company firewall, the

administrator learns that the firewall is blocking HTTPS. Which port should be opened to solve
the problem?
 22
 53
 80
 143
 443*
31. Which two commands could be used to check if DNS name resolution is working properly
on a Windows PC? (Choose two.)
 nslookup cisco.com*
 net cisco.com
 ping cisco.com*
 nbtstat cisco.com
 ipconfig /flushdns
32. Which wireless security mode supports government grade security and offers both
personal and enterprise authentication?
 WEP
 WPA2*
 WPA
 LEAP
34. A network administrator occasionally asks a technician to make sure that dust does not
accumulate on devices in the network equipment closets. What is the purpose of having the
technician do this job?
 Dust can cause network equipment to overheat and cause problems on the network.*
 Dust increases electromagnetic interference in nearby connected cables.
 Dust can encourage insects and other pests to live in the equipment closets.
 Dust is considered a fire hazard that poses danger to personnel and equipment.
 Dust diminishes the range of wireless services.
35. A technician installed a network adapter in a computer and wants to test network
connectivity. The ping command can receive responses from workstations on the same subnet
but not from remote workstations. What could be causing the problem?
 The NIC driver is out of date.
 The operating system is not compatible with the remote sites.
 The TCP/IP protocol stack is not loaded.
 The default gateway is incorrect.*
36. What are three common input devices found on laptops? (Choose three.)
 touchpad*
 fingerprint reader*
 web camera*
 external monitor
 PS/2 keyboard
 AC power connector
37. A user calls the help desk to report that a mobile device exhibits very slow performance.
What could cause this problem?
 The touchscreen is not calibrated.
 An app is not compatible with the device.*

 The operating system has encountered an error.
 A power-intensive app is running at the background.
38. A computer technician has decided that a problem with a laptop can be solved by repairing
a hardware component. What should be done first before attempting to repair a hardware
component on a laptop?
 Consult the service manual for the laptop.*
 Ask a fellow technician for advice.
 Backup the BIOS settings.
 Remove the keyboard.
39. Which closed-ended question would be appropriate for a technician to use to narrow down
the possible problems on a laptop that will not power on?
 Can the laptop operate using the AC adapter?*
 Have you changed your password recently?
 What software has been installed recently?
 What were you doing when the problem occurred?
40. A technician is troubleshooting the appearance of flashing lines on a laptop screen. What
are two possible causes of this distortion? (Choose two.)
 Power to the pixels has been removed.
 The display settings have been changed.
 The GPU is not cooling correctly.*
 The LCD cutoff switch is damaged.
 The display is not correctly installed.*
41. What is an indication that the battery in a mobile device could become physically
hazardous and should be immediately replaced?
 if the battery only supports the system for a reduced period of time
 if there are signs of swelling*
 if the screen brightness begins to dim
 if the device feels warm to the touch
42. Refer to the exhibit. What is true of this mobile device screen?
 Tapping and holding the arrow at the bottom left will display the Home screen.
 Text messages, news, photos and other content can be displayed in the different tiles.*
 Icons and buttons are used to represent the different apps on the phone.

 Unpinning an app from this view will uninstall the app from the phone.
 Tile sizes depend on the size of the app.
43. What are two potential risks that could result from rooting or jailbreaking a mobile device?
(Choose two.)
 enabling app access to the root directory*
 not properly creating or maintaining sandboxing features*
 allowing the user interface to be extensively customized
 improving device performance
 enabling features that are disabled by a cellular carrier
44. What two tasks should be done regularly to preserve the security and integrity of data and
applications on mobile devices. (Choose two.)
 Execute a factory reset once a month to remove all unidentified malicious software.
 Back up user data on a regular basis.*
 Password protect iTunes or Google Play accounts.
 Use airplane mode if you are accessing the Internet at an open Wi-Fi site.
 Ensure that the operating system software and applications contain the latest updates.*
 Unmount all unused disk partitions.
45. A tire store needs to use carbon copy paper to print customer invoices so that both the
store and the customer have a copy. What is the best printer solution?
 piezoelectric printer
 inkjet printer
 thermal printer
 impact printer*
46. A user on a home network wants to share a printer from a Windows 7 computer. What must
the user do in order for other Windows 7 computers in the house to obtain the proper driver?
 The user must browse the Internet, then download and install the proper driver.
 The person doing the sharing must use the Additional Drivers button in order to designate how
many device drivers are allowed to be downloaded.
 Nothing. Windows automatically provides the driver.*
 The person doing the sharing must use the Additional Drivers button in order to designate the
driver to be used by the other Windows 7 computers.
48. What characterizes a DDoS attack?
 Many hosts participate in a coordinated attack.*
 Infected computers are called daemons.
 It is easy to identify the source of the attack.
 All hosts must be in the same geographic area.
49. What guideline should be followed when establishing a password security policy?
 Passwords should be physically stored in a convenient location.
 Passwords should contain mainly numbers for better encryption.
 The system administrator should assign passwords to the users.
 Lockout policies should be avoided in order to increase user access.
 An expiration period should be established so that passwords frequently change.*
50. What are three features provided by the TPM module? (Choose three.)
 hashed encryption of the hard drive volume
 security for user authentication information*
 support for Windows backup

 application license protection*
 storage of digital certificates*
 support for Windows Firewall
51. What is the next troubleshooting step after a theory of probable cause has been
established?
 Test the theory to determine cause.*
 Identify the exact problem.
 Establish a plan of action.
 Document findings and outcomes.
52. Once a technician understands a customer complaint, it is common to ask closed-ended
questions. Which question is a close-ended one?
 What happened before the error occurred?
 Is this the first time the error occurred?*
 What happened after the error occurred?
 What error messages were displayed when the error occurred?
53. What is a characteristic of the open source license of an application software?
 It requires registration instead of purchasing.
 It cannot be used for campus-wide deployment.
 It allows users to modify and share the source code.*
 It does not require purchase in order to use the software.
 It requires acknowledged completion of a professional training course prior to use.
54. Chad, a level one call center technician, receives a customer phone call. The customer has
an issue that Chad does not have the knowledge to answer. The customer is irritated that Chad
cannot provide immediate assistance. Which two things should Chad do next? (Choose two.)
 Document the reason the customer called and create a support ticket.*
 Inform the customer of the need to call back later.
 Escalate the customer to a level two technician.*
 Ask the customer further questions to diagnose and attempt to fix the problem.
 Place the customer on hold until the customer has time to cool down.
55. Users in an office complain that the network printer is printing vertical lines on all pages.
What is a likely cause of this problem?
 The printer does not have enough memory.
 The printer has an incorrect IP address.*
 The printer toner is low.
 The printer drum is damaged.
56. A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 7 computer that displays an “Invalid Boot Disk”
error message. What would be the most likely action the technician should perform to correct
the issue?
 Use the System Recovery Options to select the correct active partition.*
 Scan for and remove any virus found.
 Run chkdsk /F /R to fix the hard drive file entries.
 Replace the hard drive on the computer.
57. When a user tries to run a program, a missing or corrupt DLL message is displayed. What
are two possible solutions to this problem? (Choose two.)
 Reinstall the correct drivers.
 Use the msconfig command to adjust the startup settings for the program.

 Run Windows Startup Repair.
 Run sfc/scannow in Safe Mode.*
 Reinstall the program that is associated with the corrupt DLL file.*
58. What can help control the effect of RFI on a wireless LAN?
 Ensure the humidity and temperature levels are set as low as possible.
 Ensure the number of wireless NICs exceeds the number of wireless phones.
 Ensure the wireless network is on a different frequency than the offending source.*
 Ensure each wireless NIC is configured to operate at different frequencies from all other
wireless NICs.
59. A technician wants to allow users to backup and restore all the files on their computers,
but does not want the users to be able to make changes to the system. How should the
technician give users this functionality?
 Grant the users read permissions on all files.
 Give the users administrator rights on their computers.
 Make the users members of a group called Backup Operators.*
 Check the Folder is Ready for Archiving box in the properties of each folder.
60. Match the facility access control devices to the correct descriptions. (Not all options are
used.) Question
Answer
61. 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
62. What tool is included in the Mac OS X for backing up disks to image files and recovering
disk images?
 Disk Utility*

 Deja Dup
 Disk Error-Checking
 System Restore
63. A new technician has joined the IT team and is about to service a heavy printer. Which two
precautions should be taken to avoid any injury when transporting the heavy printer to the
service area? (Choose two.)
 Avoid lifting the equipment using the strength in your back.*
 Lift the equipment using the strength in your legs and knees.*
 Avoid bending your knees when lifting the printer.
 Bend your back to pick the printer up.
 Avoid lifting the printer close to your body.
64. Refer to the exhibit. As part of the process of building a computer, what is the proper order
of the first three steps in the installation of a power supply?
 Steps 1, 2, 4
 Steps 1, 3, 2
 Steps 1, 4, 3*
 Steps 2, 3, 4
65. Which two operations can help prevent a mobile device from being tracked without
permission? (Choose two.)
 Turn off the GPS when not in use.*
 Use a VPN connection whenever possible.
 Set the device to not store credentials.
 Set the device to connect only to known WiFi networks.
 Disable or remove apps that allow connections to the GPS.*
66. What is a characteristic of a computer power connector?
 A Molex power connector supplies power to a motherboard.
 A Molex connector and a SATA connector can be used on the same drive at the same time.
 A SATA power connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive or an optical drive.*
 An ATX main power connector supplies power to a video adapter.
67. Which expansion card can assist in troubleshooting a computer problem when no video is
available?
 BIOS card
 advanced graphics card
 USB expansion card
 POST card*
68. Which two PC settings can be configured using the BIOS setup utility? (Choose two.)
 POST

 virtualization support*
 allocation of memory to applications
 enabling device drivers
 boot sequence*
69. What factor should be taken into consideration more with laptops than with desktops?
 environmental control*
 loose cables
 short circuits
 unseated adapter cards
70. What are three benefits of computer preventive maintenance? (Choose three.)
 elimination of the need for repairs
 improvement in data protection*
 extension of the life of components*
 reduction in the number of equipment failures*
 time savings for technicians making repairs
 improvement in RAM access time
71. Which step in the troubleshooting process is important to help avoid repeating repair
processes that were performed previously?
 identification of the problem
 implementation of the solution
 documentation of the problem and its solution*
 preparation of a plan of action
72. A computer user complains of a computer that freezes up after about five minutes of use.
The technician checks the computer BIOS to see if there might be a configuration problem that
is causing the computer to behave consistently in this manner. While the technician is
reviewing the information, the computer once again freezes. What is the probable cause of the
computer problem?
 The BIOS is corrupt.
 The hard drive is failing.
 The CPU fan is not functioning.*
 The CMOS battery has failed.
73. Why is a full format more beneficial than a quick format when preparing for a clean OS
installation?
 A full format is the only method of installing Windows 8.1 on a PC that has an operating
system currently installed.
 A full format will delete files from the disk while analyzing the disk drive for errors.*
 A full format will delete every partition on the hard drive.
 A full format uses the faster FAT32 file system, whereas a quick format uses the slower NTFS
file system.
74. What is the default file system used during a fresh installation of Windows 7?
 NTFS*
 HPFS
 FAT16
 FAT32
75. What is the first step an administrator should take when splitting a single partition into
multiple partitions?

 Format the partition.
 Assign a drive letter to the partition.
 Extend the partition.
 Shrink the partition.*
76. A user notices that some of the programs that are installed before upgrading Windows to a
new version no longer function properly after the upgrade. What can the user do to fix this
problem?
 Use the System Restore utility.
 Update the driver for the graphics card.
 Run the programs in Compatibility Mode.*
 Use the recovery partition to reinstall Windows.
77. After a Windows operating system has been installed, which program would a technician
use to select the programs that will run at startup?
 Ntldr
 Regedit
 Msconfig*
 Task Manager
79. What are the four layers in the TCP/IP reference model?
 application, presentation, internet, network access
 application, transport, network, data link
 application, transport, internet, network access*
 application, presentation, session, transport
 physical, data link, network, transport
80. A user wants to map a network drive on a PC that is named “WORK2” and runs Windows 7.
The name of the shared resource the user wishes to map to is called “installs” and is located
on a workstation called “WORK1”. What would be the correct path for mapping the network
drive?
 usernameWORK2installs
 usernamepassword/WORK1/installs
 // WORK2/installs
 work1installs*
 usernameWork2installs
 WORK2|installs
81. A customer who travels frequently wants to know which technology is the most suitable
for being connected to the corporate network at all times at low cost. Which network
technology would a network administrator recommend?
 satellite
 ISDN
 cellular*
 microwave
82. What is the difference between cloud computing and a data center?
 A data center provides access to shared computing resources, wheras a cloud is a private on-
premise facility that stores and processes local data.
 Cloud computing solutions are network resources and services provided to the clients through
the use of services from data centers.*
 The data center makes use of more devices to process data.

 Data centers require cloud computing but cloud computing does not require data centers.
83. A user complains about being unable to connect to the wireless network. Which two
actions should be part of troubleshooting the wireless connection? (Choose two.)
 Verify that the laptop is plugged into an electrical outlet.
 Reconfigure TCP/IP settings on the laptop.
 Reinsert the laptop battery.
 Try moving the laptop to different places to see if a signal can be detected.*
 Verify in the laptop software whether any wireless networks are detected. *
84. A technician installed a network adapter in a computer and wants to test network
connectivity. The ping command can only receive a response from local workstations. What
could be causing the problem?
 The NIC driver is out of date.
 The operating system is not compatible with the remote sites.
 The TCP/IP protocol stack is not loaded.
 The default gateway is not set.*
85. An ISP help desk technician receives a call from a customer who reports that no one at
their business can reach any websites or get their e-mail. After testing the communication line
and finding everything fine, the technician instructs the customer to run nslookup from the
command prompt. What does the technician suspect is causing the customer’s problem?
 improper IP address configuration on the host
 hardware failure of the ISR used to connect the customer to the ISP
 bad cables or connections at the customer site
 failure of DNS to resolve names to IP addresses *
86. A technician is asked to configure the time that the system must be idle before the hard
disk spins down on all the Windows-based laptops in the company. The technician configured
the power options in Windows but it appears to have no effect. Where should the technician
look to enable power management?
 Administrative Tools
 BIOS*
 Command Prompt
 Safe mode
 System Registry
87. A technician needs to configure a Bluetooth headset for a laptop user. Which two steps
should the technician take before installing the headset? (Choose two.)
 Remove the battery.
 Disconnect AC power.
 Enable Bluetooth in BIOS Setup.*
 Ensure that the antistatic wrist strap is attached to a nonpainted portion of the laptop.
 Ensure that the laptop Bluetooth switch is enabled.*
88. What laptop component converts DC power to AC so that the display can illuminate?
 inverter*
 backlight
 CCFL
 battery
 motherboard

89. 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.*
90. Which component uses the greatest amount of power on most mobile devices?
 LCD screen*
 camera
 CPU
 media player
91. What is the purpose of using the MIME email protocol on mobile devices?
 to enable pictures and documents to be included in email messages*
 to re-synchronize the email account with other devices
 to remotely lock the email account if the device is stolen
 to encrypt the email messages
92. What is an indication that the battery in a mobile device could become physically
hazardous and should be immediately replaced?
 if the battery only supports the system for a reduced period of time
 if there are signs of swelling*
 if the screen brightness begins to dim
 if the device feels warm to the touch
94. For cleaning a laser printer, what should be used to pick up excess particles of toner?
 a HEPA-capable vacuum*
 a lint-free cloth
 isopropyl alcohol
 a damp cloth
95. Which two password control policies should an organization implement to ensure strong
passwords? (Choose two.)
 Passwords should be set to expire every 60 days.*
 Passwords should contain no more than eight characters.
 Passwords must contain encrypted characters.
 Passwords should contain letters and numbers.*
 Passwords should contain only capital letters.
96. A computer technician has been asked to secure all Windows 7 computers by encrypting
all the data on each computer. Which Windows feature should be used to provide this level of
encryption?
 BitLocker*
 EFS
 TPM
 Windows Update
97. The activity of a previously unknown program triggers an alert by Windows firewall. What
three options will the user have for dealing with this event? (Choose three.)
 Keep blocking*
 Unblock*
 Ask me later*

 Deny all
 Turn off
 Turn on
98. A technician suspects that a security issue is causing problems with a computer. What two
actions could be performed to test theories of probable cause when troubleshooting the PC?
(Choose two.)
 Log in as a different user.*
 Disconnect the computer from the network.*
 Search helpdesk repair logs for more information.
 Discuss solutions with the customer.
 Ask the customer open-ended questions about the problem
99. A call center technician answers a call from a frequent customer who is known to be
impatient and lacks experience with computers. The customer has an issue with an application
that the call center supports. The customer informs the technician that the problem had been
reported before but the original technician was rude, did not listen, and did not fix the problem.
If the technician is confident that the problem can be resolved by increasing the amount of
memory in the computer, what should the technician do?
 Tell the customer to install 2 GB of DDR3 PC3-10600 RAM.
 Explain that the original technician is no good and the supervisor will be told.
 Suggest that the customer purchase a new computer.
 Confirm the issues and give detailed instructions to solve the problem.*
100. What expectation is defined in the service level agreement between an organization and
service vendor?
 guaranteed service response time*
 maximum number of service calls per day
 chain of custody procedures
 communication etiquette rules
101. In which circumstance should a level one technician initiate an escalated work order?
 when a customer appears to be very knowledgeable
 when a customer demands talking to a particular technician
 when a problem requires expertise from another technician*
 when the technician cannot understand the problem as explained by the customer
102. An application appears frozen and is not responding to a mouse or the keyboard. What
Windows OS tool can be used to stop the application?
 Event Viewer
 Task Manager*
 Device Manager
 Disk Management
103. Which two issues are likely to cause BSOD errors? (Choose two.)
 out-of-date browser
 RAM failing*
 device driver errors*
 lack of antivirus software
 power supply failure

104. A user has installed a new FTP client on a computer, but is unsuccessful in connecting to
an FTP server. Which two key pieces of information should the user ensure are configured
correctly on the FTP client? (Choose two.)
 username
 password
 FTP client IP address
 FTP server IP address*
 FTP client port number
 FTP server port number *
105. A technician who is working on an employee’s laptop finds that a number of files that
were encrypted on a network server drive are present on the laptop drive in unencrypted form.
What could cause this problem?
 Encrypted files cannot be transferred across a network.
 The new computer doesn’t have an NTFS partition.*
 The network proxy decrypted the data to scan it for malware.
 The sensitive data was transferred with the FTP protocol.
106. Users in an office complain that the network printer is printing vertical lines and streaks
on all pages. What is a likely cause of this problem?
 The printer has an incorrect IP address.
 The wrong print driver is installed.
 The printer drum is damaged.*
 The printer does not have enough memory.
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