Comptia Fundamentals Practice Test

After installing the OS on a workstation a technician notices everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. What will the technician need to adjust to resolve this issue?

A User's OS is set to automatically update as updates are released. However, last week's updates failed to download. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to install the updates?

What component is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off?

Which method of patching allows for vendor controlled updates, reduced user interaction, and increased security of the OS or application?

What security threat would the use of cable locks reduce?

Name one reason why password complexity is a best practice.

A user receives an email including a link, when they hover the mouse over the link, the actual URL does not match the text in the body of the email and appears to be a string of random characters. What would be the best course of action?

What component serves as temporary storage for computer operations?

The extension .rtf is an example of what file type?

What is a common method of preventing physical theft of a laptop or workstation?

After installing a new software application a user notices the application launches in demo mode. What needs to be done to fully activate the software package?

A user's laptop contains sensitive information. The user often plugs the computer into the corporate network. A sensitive file from the laptop has been found on another user's laptop. How could the user have prevent this breach?

A user's government ID number, birth date, and current address are considered what?

What is the function of a CPU?

When trying to activate the OS, a user receives a notice that the software is not genuine. What security threat has occurred?

A user is configuring a SOHO wireless router. The user should change the router's default administrator password for what reason?

A user wants to purchase a CAD application that requires 8GB of RAM to operate. What OS type is required?

Several users want to share a common folder with high availability. What device is best to use for this requirement?

Which component is responsible for the interconnectivitiy of internal system devices?

What software type protects a desktop from malicious attacks?

What internal computer component is used to connect video, audio, and network cards?

What method is most important to make sure computer temperature is maintained within normal limits?

An employee is using a desk phone that is connected by only a network cable. What technology is the phone using?

What is an example of a file type that can be used to consolidate a group of files?

What permission is required to run a .bat file?

What connector types can be used by both mice and keyboards?

What will allow the easiest and fastest way to share a file between 2 modern smart phones without joining the same WIFI network?

An end user has 16 GB of ram installed on a computer system. Why does the OS only use a maximum of 4 GB of ram?

A technician just installed a new computer. What is the best way to manage the cables?

A user wants to run a major update on a laptop. What should be considered before running any major updates?

What allows for the fastest printer connections?

A user needs to establish a password for an email account. What is a good example of a complex password?

What is an advantage of using a 64-bit OS?

A user has finished browsing the internet at a public workstation. What steps should be taken to best secure PII?