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Which of the following IP addresses would a technician see if a computer is connected to a multifunction network device and is attempting to obtain an IP address automatically but is not receiving an IP address from the DHCP server?

A. 172.16.10.10
B. 192.168.0.10
C. 169.254.10.10
D. 192.168.10.10
c.
80mm and 120mm are common sizes for what type of PC component?

circle.jpg A. Case fans
circle.jpg B. CPUs
circle.jpg C. Heat sinks
circle.jpg D. Memory modules
a
What is the total number of devices that can be daisy-chained to an IEEE 1394 port?

circle.jpg A. 127
circle.jpg B. 63
circle.jpg C. 15
circle.jpg D. 255
b
What does a yellow exclamation point next to a device in the Device Manager indicate?

circle.jpg A. A driver is not properly installed for this device.
circle.jpg B. The device is disabled.
circle.jpg C. The driver is not digitally signed.
circle.jpg D. The device driver needs to be upgraded.
a
Beep codes are generated by which of the following?

circle.jpg A. CMOS
circle.jpg B. RTC
circle.jpg C. POST
circle.jpg D. Windows
c
How should you apply spray cleaner to a monitor?

circle.jpg A. Spray the cleaner directly on the monitor screen.
circle.jpg B. Spray the cleaner on the top of the monitor and wipe down.
circle.jpg C. Spray evenly on the monitor.
circle.jpg D. Spray the cleaner on a clean, lint-free cloth first.
d
Which bus slot provides the highest video performance?

circle.jpg A. PCI
circle.jpg B. SCSI
circle.jpg C. AGP
circle.jpg D. PCIe
d
Which of the following indicates that a printer is network-ready?

circle.jpg A. An RJ11 jack
circle.jpg B. A USB connector
circle.jpg C. An RJ45 jack
circle.jpg D. An SCSI connector
c
You just turned off a printer to maintenance it. What should you be careful of when removing the fuser?

circle.jpg A. The fuser being hot
circle.jpg B. The fuser being wet
circle.jpg C. The fuser being fragile
circle.jpg D. The fuser releasing toner
a
Where is the memory controller located in a Core 2 Duo system?

circle.jpg A. On the CPU
circle.jpg B. On memory
circle.jpg C. Within the chipset
circle.jpg D. Within the PCIe controller
c
Which of the following connectors is used for musical equipment?

circle.jpg A. MIDI
circle.jpg B. HDMI
circle.jpg C. DVI
circle.jpg D. DisplayPort
a
Although not used as often as a Phillips screwdriver, this tool is sometimes used to remove screws from the outside of a computer case or from within a laptop.

circle.jpg A. Monkey wrench
circle.jpg B. Torx wrench
circle.jpg C. Channel lock
circle.jpg D. Pliers
b
What is the main advantage of selecting a 64-bit operating system over a 32-bit operating system?

circle.jpg A. The ability to use software-based data execution prevention (DEP)
circle.jpg B. The ability to use unsigned drivers
circle.jpg C. The ability to access more than 4 GB of RAM
circle.jpg D. The ability to run multiple 16-bit programs in separate memory spaces
c
Moving your CPU’s speed beyond its normal operating range is called _____________.

circle.jpg A. Overclocking
circle.jpg B. Overdriving
circle.jpg C. Overpowering
circle.jpg D. Overspeeding
a
Which port is typically known as a serial port?

circle.jpg A. DVI
circle.jpg B. COM1
circle.jpg C. LPT1
circle.jpg D. SCSI
b
What is the most important piece of information needed to connect to a specific wireless network?

circle.jpg A. Channel
circle.jpg B. MAC address
circle.jpg C. SSID
circle.jpg D. Administrator password
c
Which password is used in the BIOS (CMOS) to prevent end users from accessing the BIOS contents?

circle.jpg A. Supervisor
circle.jpg B. User
circle.jpg C. Administrator
circle.jpg D. Local
a
Why would the display on a laptop get dimmer when the power supply from the AC outlet is disconnected?

circle.jpg A. The laptop cannot use full brightness when on battery power.
circle.jpg B. Power management settings on the laptop.
circle.jpg C. To operate properly, laptop displays require an alternating current power source.
circle.jpg D. Security settings on the laptop.
b
Which tool should always be used when working on the inside of the computer?

circle.jpg A. Cordless drill
circle.jpg B. Antistatic strap
circle.jpg C. Multimeter
circle.jpg D. Screwdriver
b
What are advantages of using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. IP addresses can be managed from a central location.
circle.jpg B. The network speed can automatically adjust based on the type of traffic being generated.
circle.jpg C. The hosts file on the computer can be validated for proper entries.
circle.jpg D. Media access control addresses can be changed.
circle.jpg E. Computers can automatically get new addressing when moved to a different network segment.
a and e
On a laptop, which of the following would most likely be a pointing device?

circle.jpg A. Serial mouse
circle.jpg B. PS/2 mouse
circle.jpg C. USB mouse
circle.jpg D. Touchpad
d
Which of the following storage technologies is used by traditional hard disk drives?

circle.jpg A. Magnetic
circle.jpg B. Optical
circle.jpg C. Impact
circle.jpg D. Solid-state
a
On which type of computer is RAM the most important?

circle.jpg A. Gaming PC
circle.jpg B. Virtualization workstation
circle.jpg C. AV workstation
circle.jpg D. HTPC
b
A client brings in a printer that is giving a paper-feed error. What is the most likely cause?

circle.jpg A. The separation tab
circle.jpg B. The developing rollers
circle.jpg C. The paper tray
circle.jpg D. The pickup rollers
d
Which of the following is the default port for HTTPS?

circle.jpg A. Port 25
circle.jpg B. Port 80
circle.jpg C. Port 143
circle.jpg D. Port 443
d
What is the maximum distance at which a Class 2 Bluetooth device can receive signals from a Bluetooth access point?

circle.jpg A. 100 meters
circle.jpg B. 10 meters
circle.jpg C. 5 meters
circle.jpg D. 1 meter
b
Which of the following form factors does a VGA connector comply with?

circle.jpg A. 8P8C
circle.jpg B. 15-pin D shell
circle.jpg C. microATX
circle.jpg D. RG-6
b
You and a co-worker are running network cables above the drop ceiling. The co-worker accidentally touches a live AC power line and is thrown off the ladder and onto the ground. He is dazed and can’t stand. He is no longer near the AC power line. What should you do first?

circle.jpg A. Cut the power at the breaker.
circle.jpg B. Move the co-worker farther down the hall.
circle.jpg C. Apply CPR.
circle.jpg D. Call 911.
d
A customer reports that an optical drive in a PC is no longer responding. What question should you ask first?

circle.jpg A. “What has changed since the optical drive worked properly?”
circle.jpg B. “Did you log in with your administrator account?”
circle.jpg C. “What did you modify since the optical drive worked?”
circle.jpg D. “Have you been to any inappropriate websites?”
a
Which device can store a maximum of 1.44 MB on a removable disk?

circle.jpg A. Floppy drive
circle.jpg B. CD-ROM
circle.jpg C. ROM
circle.jpg D. Compact Flash
a
What wireless networking standard operates at 5 GHz only?

circle.jpg A. 802.11a
circle.jpg B. 802.11b
circle.jpg C. 802.11g
circle.jpg D. 802.11n
a
What is the PC equivalent of FireWire?

circle.jpg A. IEEE 1284
circle.jpg B. USB
circle.jpg C. IEEE 1394
circle.jpg D. ISA
c
Which type of RAM has a peak transfer of 12,800 MB/s?

circle.jpg A. DDR3-800
circle.jpg B. DDR2-1600
circle.jpg C. DDR3-1600
circle.jpg D. DDR2-800
c
Which type of printer uses a print head, ribbon, and tractor feed?

circle.jpg A. Laser
circle.jpg B. Impact
circle.jpg C. Inkjet
circle.jpg D. Thermal
b
What is a possible symptom of a failing CPU?

circle.jpg A. CPU is beyond the recommended voltage range.
circle.jpg B. Computer won’t boot.
circle.jpg C. BIOS reports low temperatures within the case.
circle.jpg D. Spyware is installed into the browser.
a
Which of the following cable types is not affected by EMI but requires specialized tools to install?

circle.jpg A. Cat 6
circle.jpg B. STP
circle.jpg C. Fiber optic
circle.jpg D. Coaxial
c
A computer you are working on has a lot of dust inside it. How should you clean this?

circle.jpg A. Disassemble the power supply and remove the dust.
circle.jpg B. Use a vacuum to clean up the dust.
circle.jpg C. Use a surface dust cleaning solution.
circle.jpg D. Use compressed air to remove the dust.
d
Setting an administrator password in the BIOS accomplishes which of the following?

circle.jpg A. Prevents a user from rearranging the boot order
circle.jpg B. Prevents a user from reading e-mail
circle.jpg C. Prevents a virus from infecting the MBR
circle.jpg D. Prevents an attacker from opening the case
a
Which function is performed by the external power supply of a laptop?

circle.jpg A. Increases voltage
circle.jpg B. Stores power
circle.jpg C. Converts DC power to AC power
circle.jpg D. Converts AC power to DC power
d
Which type of cable has only two twisted pairs?

circle.jpg A. UTP
circle.jpg B. POTS line
circle.jpg C. Fiber
circle.jpg D. Coaxial
b
How many pins would you see in a high-quality printhead on a dot matrix printer?

circle.jpg A. 24
circle.jpg B. 15
circle.jpg C. 8
circle.jpg D. 35
a
When it comes to computer case form factors, which of the following provides the most room for effective cooling?

circle.jpg A. ATX
circle.jpg B. BTX
circle.jpg C. ITX
circle.jpg D. microATX
b
A co-worker is traveling to Europe and is bringing her computer. She asks you what safety concerns there might be. What should you tell her?

circle.jpg A. The computer is not usable in other countries.
circle.jpg B. Check for a compatible power adapter for that country.
circle.jpg C. Use a line conditioner for the correct voltage.
circle.jpg D. Check the voltage selector on the power supply.
d
What is an LCD display’s contrast ratio defined as?

circle.jpg A. Power consumption
circle.jpg B. Display resolution and brightness
circle.jpg C. The darkest and lightest outputs
circle.jpg D. Power savings
c
Which of the following tools can protect you in the case of a surge?

circle.jpg A. Torx wrench
circle.jpg B. Antistatic strap
circle.jpg C. Voltmeter
circle.jpg D. Antistatic mat
b
What connector can have audio and video pass through it?

circle.jpg A. VGA
circle.jpg B. RGB
circle.jpg C. DVI
circle.jpg D. HDMI
d
While you are working on a computer at a customer’s home, the customer informs you that he needs to leave for about 10 minutes and that his 8-year-old son can help you with anything if you need it. What should you do?

circle.jpg A. Tell the customer to get back home as soon as possible.
circle.jpg B. Tell the customer that you are not responsible for the child.
circle.jpg C. Tell the customer that an adult must be home while you work.
circle.jpg D. Tell the customer that the child must be removed.
c
Which device limits network broadcasts, segments IP address ranges, and interconnects different physical media?

circle.jpg A. Switch
circle.jpg B. WAP
circle.jpg C. Firewall
circle.jpg D. Router
d
You just upgraded the CPU. Which of the following can make your computer shut down automatically after a few minutes? (Select the best answer.)

circle.jpg A. Wrong CPU driver.
circle.jpg B. Wrong voltage to the CPU.
circle.jpg C. Incorrect CPU has been installed.
circle.jpg D. The CPU has overheated.
d
Which of the following power connections might be used by hard drives? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. 8-pin
circle.jpg B. 7-pin
circle.jpg C. Molex
circle.jpg D. 15-pin
circle.jpg E. Berg
c and d
Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address for a network host?

circle.jpg A. 127.0.0.1
circle.jpg B. 169.254.0.0/16
circle.jpg C. 172.17.58.254
circle.jpg D. 255.10.15.7
c
If a lot of data is flowing through a network card, what should the activity light look like?

circle.jpg A. Unlit
circle.jpg B. Rapid, erratic flashing
circle.jpg C. Solid green
circle.jpg D. Solid yellow
b
You want to upgrade memory in your computer. Which of the following is user-replaceable memory in a PC?

circle.jpg A. CMOS
circle.jpg B. BIOS
circle.jpg C. DRAM
circle.jpg D. SRAM
circle.jpg E. ROM
c
You are working on a very old printer, and it starts to smoke. What should you do?

circle.jpg A. Turn off the printer.
circle.jpg B. Call 911.
circle.jpg C. Unplug the printer.
circle.jpg D. Call maintenance.
circle.jpg E. Tell the printer it is bad to smoke.
c
Which technology has the fastest data transfer rate?

circle.jpg A. 802.11a
circle.jpg B. 802.11b
circle.jpg C. 802.11g
circle.jpg D. 802.11n
d
You are asked to fix a problem with a customer’s domain controller that is outside the scope of your knowledge. What action should you take?

circle.jpg A. Learn on the job by trying to fix the problem.
circle.jpg B. Tell the customer that the problem should be reported to another technician.
circle.jpg C. Assure the customer that the problem will be fixed very soon.
circle.jpg D. Help the customer find the appropriate channels to fix the problem.
d
Of the following, which IP address is private?

circle.jpg A. 11.58.254.169
circle.jpg B. 169.255.10.41
circle.jpg C. 172.31.1.1
circle.jpg D. 192.169.0.1
c
How should you remain in the face of adversity?

circle.jpg A. Wavering
circle.jpg B. Decisive
circle.jpg C. Positive
circle.jpg D. Certain
c
What is the local loopback IPv6 address?

circle.jpg A. 127.0.0.1
circle.jpg B. ::1
circle.jpg C. 192.168.0.0
circle.jpg D. FE80::/10
b
Which of the following statements is correct concerning IPv6 addresses?

circle.jpg A. They cannot be used with IPv4.
circle.jpg B. They are supported by all routers.
circle.jpg C. They represent addressing using 128 bits.
circle.jpg D. They require fiber-optic connections.
c
What operating CPU temperature is typical?

circle.jpg A. 60° Fahrenheit
circle.jpg B. 60° Celsius
circle.jpg C. 72° Fahrenheit
circle.jpg D. 72° Celsius
b
You need to install a printer that can be used to print payroll checks on paper forms that have a carbon backing. Which printer technology should you select?

circle.jpg A. Impact
circle.jpg B. Laser
circle.jpg C. Inkjet
circle.jpg D. Thermal
a
In current motherboards, which memory bus width can be accomplished by using the dual channel technology?

circle.jpg A. 64-bit
circle.jpg B. 128-bit
circle.jpg C. 256-bit
circle.jpg D. 448-bit
b
Which of the following best describes a hub?

circle.jpg A. Inspects traffic and accepts or declines transmission
circle.jpg B. Determines the best route to transmit data
circle.jpg C. Broadcasts data to all network devices
circle.jpg D. Broadcasts data to specific network devices
c
Which of the following tools could a person use to test an AC outlet? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. Multimeter
circle.jpg B. PSU tester
circle.jpg C. Receptacle tester
circle.jpg D. Loopback plug
a and c
What maximum data transfer rate is IEEE 1394b capable of?

circle.jpg A. 12 Mbps
circle.jpg B. 400 Mbps
circle.jpg C. 480 Mbps
circle.jpg D. 800 Mbps
circle.jpg E. 5 Gbps
d
Which of the following is not a configuration that can be made in the BIOS?

circle.jpg A. Boot sequence
circle.jpg B. Temperature thresholds
circle.jpg C. Overclocking
circle.jpg D. Install drivers
circle.jpg E. Intrusion detection
d
Which of the following traits and port numbers are associated with POP3?

circle.jpg A. Receives inbound e-mail on port 110
circle.jpg B. Receives inbound e-mail on port 25
circle.jpg C. Sends outbound e-mail on port 110
circle.jpg D. Sends outbound e-mail on port 25
a
When working on a computer, which of the following should you disconnect to prevent electrical shock? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. Printer
circle.jpg B. Mouse
circle.jpg C. Telephone cord
circle.jpg D. Power cord
c and d
Which of the following controls the connection between the CPU and the PCIe x16 expansion slot?

circle.jpg A. Northbridge
circle.jpg B. Power supply
circle.jpg C. Memory
circle.jpg D. Memory controller
a
What is the recommended method for handling an empty toner cartridge?

circle.jpg A. Throw it away.
circle.jpg B. Incinerate it.
circle.jpg C. Refill it.
circle.jpg D. Recycle it.
d
Which type of cable would you use to connect a laptop directly to a PC?

circle.jpg A. Cat 5e patch cable
circle.jpg B. Parallel cable
circle.jpg C. IEEE 1394b cable
circle.jpg D. Cat 5e crossover cable
d
A customer experiences a server crash. When you arrive, the manager is upset about this problem. What should you do in this scenario?

circle.jpg A. Stay calm and do the job as efficiently as possible.
circle.jpg B. Take the customer out for a cup of coffee.
circle.jpg C. Avoid the customer and get the job done quickly.
circle.jpg D. Refer the customer to your supervisor.
a
Which of the following types of printers uses toner?

circle.jpg A. Impact
circle.jpg B. Laser
circle.jpg C. Inkjet
circle.jpg D. Thermal
b
As you are servicing a manager’s PC at your company, you run across a list of names of employees who are supposedly about to be let go from the company. Some of these people are co-workers. What should you do?

circle.jpg A. Turn the sheet over.
circle.jpg B. Act as if you never saw the list.
circle.jpg C. In secret, tell everyone who was on the list.
circle.jpg D. Yell at the manager for having that list out.
b
In order to perform a network installation of Windows, which of the following must be supported by the computer’s network interface card?

circle.jpg A. PXE
circle.jpg B. PCI
circle.jpg C. PCL
circle.jpg D. PnP
a
In which of the following slots would you place an 8x video card?

circle.jpg A. PCI
circle.jpg B. PCIe
circle.jpg C. AGP
circle.jpg D. AMR
c
Which of the following is the newest type of mouse connection?

circle.jpg A. Serial
circle.jpg B. USB
circle.jpg C. PS/2
circle.jpg D. Parallel
b
How can you reduce the chance of ESD? (Select the three best answers.)

circle.jpg A. Use an antistatic strap.
circle.jpg B. Use an antistatic mat.
circle.jpg C. Raise the temperature.
circle.jpg D. Raise the humidity.
circle.jpg E. Lower the humidity.
circle.jpg F. Work in a carpeted area.
a, b, d
Which of the following is a unique characteristic of a dual-core processor versus a single-core processor?

circle.jpg A. A dual-core processor has two cores, with separate caches, on the same physical chip.
circle.jpg B. A dual-core processor has several unique cores, with the same cache, on two different chips.
circle.jpg C. A dual-core processor uses higher voltage than a single-core processor.
circle.jpg D. A dual-core processor requires more RAM to function than a single-core processor.
a
Which of the following devices is the least likely to be replaced on a laptop?

circle.jpg A. CPU
circle.jpg B. RAM
circle.jpg C. PC Card
circle.jpg D. Keyboard
a
If your “bandwidth” is 1000 Mbps, how many bits are you sending/receiving? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. 100,000,000 bits per minute
circle.jpg B. 1000 bits per second
circle.jpg C. 1,000,000,000 bits per second
circle.jpg D. 1 gigabit per second
c and d
Which of the following is an example of a broadband connection?

circle.jpg A. Cable Internet
circle.jpg B. Ethernet
circle.jpg C. Client/Server
circle.jpg D. IEEE 802.3
a
Which of the following can send data the farthest?

circle.jpg A. Multi-mode fiber
circle.jpg B. Single-mode fiber
circle.jpg C. STP
circle.jpg D. Coaxial
b
You need to expand the peripherals of a computer, but the system doesn’t have enough ports. Which type of card should you install?

circle.jpg A. Modem
circle.jpg B. Network adapter
circle.jpg C. USB card
circle.jpg D. TV tuner card
c
Which of the following is a typical speed of a SATA hard drive?

circle.jpg A. 1000 Mbps
circle.jpg B. 3.1 GHz
circle.jpg C. 8 GB
circle.jpg D. 7200 RPM
d
Which of the following should you use to clean a monitor’s screen if you are not sure how to do so?

circle.jpg A. Isopropyl alcohol
circle.jpg B. Mild detergent
circle.jpg C. Water
circle.jpg D. Boric acid
c
Which of the following best describes the differences between a switch and a router?

circle.jpg A. A switch interconnects devices on the same network so that they can communicate, whereas a router interconnects one or more networks.
circle.jpg B. A router broadcasts all data packets that are sent on the network, and a switch transmits data directly to the device.
circle.jpg C. A switch broadcasts all data packets that are sent on the network, and a router transmits data directly to the device.
circle.jpg D. A switch interconnects one or more networks, whereas a router interconnect devices on a network.
a
Ray wants to install a new internal SATA hard drive in his computer. Which types of cables should he connect to the drive? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. 7-pin data cable
circle.jpg B. 40-pin data cable
circle.jpg C. 4-pin power cable
circle.jpg D. 15-pin power cable
a and d
A group of users in ABC Corp. needs to back up several gigabytes of data daily. Which of the following is the best media for this scenario?

circle.jpg A. DVD
circle.jpg B. Dual-Layer DVD
circle.jpg C. External USB hard drive
circle.jpg D. DLT
d
You are required to rip the contents of a CD to a compressed file format that can be read easily on PCs, Linux computers, or Macs. Which format should you select?

circle.jpg A. .AAC
circle.jpg B. .WMA
circle.jpg C. .MP3
circle.jpg D. .MOV
c
You need to replace and upgrade the memory card in a smartphone. Which type of memory does the smartphone most likely use?

circle.jpg A. SSD
circle.jpg B. CF
circle.jpg C. USB flash drive
circle.jpg D. SD
d
Your organization relies heavily on its server farm for resources and is less reliant on the client computers. Which type of client computer does the organization most likely use?

circle.jpg A. Virtualization workstation
circle.jpg B. Client/Server
circle.jpg C. Thin client
circle.jpg D. Thick client
c
What are the respective functions of the two corona wires in a laser printer? (Select the two best answers.)

circle.jpg A. Condition the drum to be written to
circle.jpg B. Transfer toner from the drum to the paper
circle.jpg C. Fuse the toner to the paper
circle.jpg D. Clean the drum
a and b
Which of the following capabilities enables a printer to store multiple documents?

circle.jpg A. Buffer
circle.jpg B. Print driver
circle.jpg C. Printer pool
circle.jpg D. Spooling
a
While you explain a technical concept to a customer, what is the best action for you to take?

circle.jpg A. Recommend a training class.
circle.jpg B. Sit next to the customer.
circle.jpg C. Use acronyms so that the customer feels comfortable about your knowledge.
circle.jpg D. Tell the customer to read the manual.
b
You are setting up a SOHO network with DSL. Which of the following devices should you place on the phone line so that the line can be shared with a phone and the DSL modem?

circle.jpg A. Line filter
circle.jpg B. Heat sink
circle.jpg C. Router
circle.jpg D. Coax splitter
a
One way to provide preventive maintenance to a hard drive is to do what?

circle.jpg A. Upgrade the cache on the drive to improve performance.
circle.jpg B. Increase the amount of RAM on the PC to increase the page file.
circle.jpg C. Install a second hard drive.
circle.jpg D. Keep an area of airflow around the drive so that it doesn’t overheat.
d
After a blackout, the power comes back on, causing a surge to occur on all the computers and equipment in the office. Your co-worker’s laptop display doesn’t come on. However, if you look closely at the display, you can see that Windows is running, but very dimly. What could be the cause of this problem?

circle.jpg A. The inverter has been shorted out.
circle.jpg B. The power supply has failed.
circle.jpg C. The display is not getting power.
circle.jpg D. The display driver has failed.
a
Which tool would you use to test a 24-pin ATX 12v power connector?

circle.jpg A. Torx wrench
circle.jpg B. Multimeter
circle.jpg C. Receptacle tester
circle.jpg D. Tone and probe kit
b