Senin, 20 Januari 2014

MI F1.......FINAL EXAM



MI F1

FINAL EXAM


                1
Which power criterion will affect the number of internal drives that are installed in a computer?
+5VDC output
+20VDC output
AC input
DC output
power supply voltage
power supply wattage
2
A customer needs additional storage space on an older computer. What will the technician look at in the computer to determine if an additional hard drive can be added?
adequate RAM
an open PCI/PCIe expansion slot
an available PATA/SATA connection
BIOS version
the heat that is generated and air flow requirements
3
Why do laptop computers use CPU throttling techniques?
to enhance the performance of the CPU
to reduce the heat that the CPU may generate
to ensure the CPU is running at its peak speed
to conserve the battery life by reducing the bus speed between the CPU and RAM
4
Which step is critical in selecting and installing multiple cooling fans for a PC case?
Make sure they are the same make and model.
Make sure they run at the same speed.
Make sure they provide the same amount of air flow.
Make sure they are mounted in correct air flow directions.
5
Which statement is true about DDR2 and DDR3 RAM modules?
They operate at the same voltage.
They have a different number of contact pins.
They use different types of DIMM slots on the motherboard.
They require the same operating frequency on the front side bus.
6
To avoid electromagnetic interference, which type of equipment should a technician route copper network cables away from?
wireless network devices
cordless telephones
microwave ovens
electric motors
7
Which statement is true about the use of an antistatic wrist strap?
An antistatic wrist strap should not be used in conjunction with an antistatic mat.
For optimum grounding, the clip should be attached to a painted section of the computer case.
The metal part of the wrist strap should not make contact with your skin.
An antistatic wrist strap should not be worn when repairing a power supply.
8
Which are two potential risks to a mobile device that could result from rooting or jailbreaking the device? (Choose two.)​
A custom OS enables user access to the root directory.
A custom OS may not properly create or maintain sandboxing features.
The user interface may be extensively customized.
The device performance may be improved.
Some features initially disabled by a carrier may be enabled.
9
A customer is upset and wants to speak to a specific technician to resolve a problem immediately. The requested technician is away from the office for the next hour. What is the best way to handle this call?
Refer the angry customer to a supervisor.
Advise the customer that the requested technician is out of the office and insist on trying to resolve the problem.
Make an offer to help the customer immediately, and advise the customer that otherwise the requested technician will call the customer back within two hours.
Ignore the request for the specific technician by walking through a step-by-step process with the customer in an attempt to refocus the customer and solve the problem.
10
A customer is angry and calls to complain that the service scheduled on the computer took longer than expected. The technician reviews the work order and notices that the service was performed by a new employee. How should the technician respond?
Verify that the computer is working properly now.
Listen to the complaint and then apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lengthy service on the computer.
Explain that the repair technician sent to perform the service is inexperienced.
Put the customer on hold until a supervisor is available.
11
What two actions are appropriate for a support desk technician to take when assisting customers? (Choose two.)
Interrupt customers if they start to solve their own problems.
Comfort a customer by minimizing the customer problem.
Let a customer finish talking before asking additional questions.
If you have to put the customer on hold, ask the customer for permission.
As soon as you detect customer anger, pass the angry customer to the next level.
12
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
13
Which two interface types make it possible to attach different external components to laptops and desktops without powering the computer off? (Choose two.)
PS/2
FireWire
PCI
PCIe
USB
14
Which motherboard feature controls the amount of data that a CPU transfers at one time?
pin grid array
front side bus
MMX instructions
read-only memory
15
What laptop component converts DC power to AC so that the display can illuminate?
inverter
backlight
CCFL
battery
motherboard
16
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.
17
Which statement correctly compares the characteristics of coaxial cable with twisted-pair cable?
The limited bandwidth of coaxial cable makes it better than twisted-pair cable for LAN installations.
Coaxial cable is less expensive than twisted-pair cable.
Coaxial cable is physically more difficult to install than UTP cable.
Because it contains a single copper conductor, coaxial cable is easier to troubleshoot than twisted-pair cable.
18
How is DSL able to carry telephone and data signals at the same time?
Each signal uses a different frequency.
Each connection is dialed separately.
DSL uses low frequency transmissions.
DSL uses digital signals to carry both the telephone and data traffic.
19
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
20
A user wants to upgrade components in a laptop to improve performance. Which two components can be replaced by the user? (Choose two.)
RAM
battery
motherboard
CPU
LCD display
21
What are two operating systems that are found on mobile devices? (Choose two.)
Android
iOS
Google
Apple
MobileOS
22
A technician is attempting to create virtual machines on a PC but wants to ensure that the physical system resources used by the virtual machines are directly managed by them and not by the host operating system. How can the technician accomplish this?
Set up the virtual machines using a native hypervisor.
Set up the virtual machines using a hosted hypervisor.
Set up the virtual machines as Windows Virtual PCs
Limit the amount of paged RAM.
Disable hyperthreading in the BIOS.
23
Which feature of a mobile device touchscreen will allow a user to zoom in displayed items such as maps and photographs?
long touch
double touch
pinch
slide
24
A user downloads a widget onto his Android phone but is puzzled to see that when the widget is touched an app is launched. What is a possible cause?
The user has downloaded a virus.
The widget is corrupt.
The security settings of the Android OS have been compromised.
The widget is associated with the app and this is the normal behavior.
25
A user updates a device driver and reboots the system. When the user successfully logs in after the reboot, the OS displays a blue screen and crashes. The user presses the F8 key on reboot and tries to log in using the Last Known Good Configuration but gets the same result. Why will the Last Known Good Configuration not work?
The Last Known Good Configuration is overwritten with the current one on successful login.
The boot.ini file is corrupt.
The user failed to run chkdsk prior to logging in.
The user failed to save the CMOS settings on reboot.
26
Which file is used to detect and build information about the hardware devices installed on a Windows XP laptop during the boot process?
NTDETECT.COM
NTLDR
NTOSKRNL.EXE
BOOT.INI
27
A technician uses the shrink volume feature of the disk management utility and splits the partition. What must the technician do next in order to make the partition useable?
Partition the unallocated space.
Format the existing partition.
Delete all partitions and reinitialize the disk.
Covert the unallocated space into a dynamic disk.
28
A technician is troubleshooting a 4-year-old computer that takes a long time to boot, and identifies that the BIOS rediscovers all the hardware at every boot. What action would fix this problem?
Replace the CMOS battery.
Launch Device Manager to discover new hardware.
Reset the BIOS using the CMOS jumper.
Start the computer with the last known good configuration.
29
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that fails to print. The technician suspects that the printer driver may be outdated, proceeds to download the latest driver, and installs it. The technician attempts to print, but the problem persists. What is the next action that the technician should take?
Develop a new theory.
Test the theory.
Establish a plan of action.
Identify the problem.
30
A user reports that some printing jobs are not being printed. The technician checks and notices that the jobs are stuck in the printing queue. What action should the technician take to solve the problem?
Cancel the job that displays the error that is preventing the other jobs from being printed.
Reinstall the printer driver.
Unplug the data cable from the printer and plug it in again.
Plug the printer to a voltage regulator.
31
A technician is troubleshooting a printer that fails to print because of constant paper jams. What should the technician try first?
Clean the printer.
Secure printer cables.
Configure the printer port.
Check for bent pins on the printer cable.
32
A technician is planning an operating system upgrade for a user system that is currently running Windows Vista. Because the BitLocker feature embedded in the Windows Vista OS is required, there is a request that this feature be available when the new operating system is installed. Which version or versions of Windows 7 would support this feature?
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional and Home Premium
Windows 7 Ultimate and Professional and Home Premium and Starter
33
What does %USERPROFILE% represent in the pathC:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp?
the location of the Documents folder of a particular user
an environment variable that is set by the operating system
a variable set by the administrator for each user of the system
a fixed value that represents the level of access of a user to system files
34
A company has a preventive maintenance policy that requires every computer have a new restore point created every six months. How can a technician create the restore point?
From the CLI enter the command restore /cn.
Choose Start > Control Panel > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Create a restore point.
Choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > Create a restore point.
Right-click My Computer and then choose Properties > Restore > Create Restore Point.
35
A technician is asked to set up one hard drive that will support two operating systems and will store data files in three separate drive locations. Which partition settings will support these requirements?
1 primary, 3 active, 1 extended, 2 logical
2 logical, 2 active, 3 extended
2 primary, 1 active, 1 extended, 3 logical
3 primary, 1 active, 2 extended
36
A user believes that a data file on a Windows XP computer has been corrupted. Which utility can provide the best information about the data file?
Defrag
Chkdsk
Msconfig
Regedit
37
Which two-factor identification method requires a user to use a small radio transmitting device and then enter a password in order for the authentication to be accepted?
smart key
biometric reader
electronic key card
key fob
38
The corporate security policy states that all remote connections use only secure tunnels for data communications. Which encryption technique secures data traveling across the public Internet as if it were traveling across the corporate LAN?
MD5
VPN
WEP
WPA
39
What type of security attack is being launched when a hacker calls a company to obtain computer login information and pretends to be an employee?
spyware
phishing
adware
Trojan
social engineering
40
What best describes the security threat of spoofing?
making data appear to come from a source that is not the actual source
sending abnormally large amounts of data to a remote server to prevent user access to the server services
intercepting traffic between two hosts or inserting false information into traffic between two hosts
sending bulk email to individuals, lists, or domains with the intention to prevent users from accessing email
41
Which three attributes of NTFS make it a better file system than FAT32? (Choose three.)
file and folder permission options
file size per volume of 4.17 million
journaling
large cluster size
encryption at the file and folder level
maximum individual file size of 4 GB
42
Which open standards-based wireless security mode supports the highest level of security?
WEP
WPA2
WPA
LEAP
43
After logging into a computer, a user can view files but is unable to download the files. What action can the administrator take to allow the user to download the files while preventing deletion of the files?
Set the folder permissions to Read.
Set the file permissions to Modify.
Set the file permissions to Full Control
Set the file permissions to Read and Execute.
44
A technician is servicing a laser printer. Which two printer parts should the technician avoid touching because they retain large amounts of voltage even when disconnected from a power source?
conditioning roller
toner cartridge
corona wire
printer head
paper tray
45
A wireless LAN is being deployed inside the new one room office that is occupied by the park ranger. The office is located at the highest part of the national park. After network testing is complete, the technicians report that the wireless LAN signal is occasionally affected by some type of interference. What are two possible causes of the signal distortion? (Choose two.)
the microwave oven
the large number of trees that surround the office
the cellular phones that are used by the employees
the elevated location where the wireless LAN was installed
the number of wireless devices that are used in the wireless LAN
46
A technician is to document the current configurations of all network devices in a college, including those in off-site buildings. Which protocol would be best to use to securely access the network devices?
FTP
HTTP
SSH
Telnet
47
A computer can access devices on the same network but cannot access devices on other networks. What is the probable cause of this problem?
The cable is not connected properly to the NIC.
The computer has an invalid IP address.
The computer has an incorrect subnet mask.
The computer has an invalid default gateway address.
48
What is the reason for disabling SSID broadcasting and changing the default SSID on a wireless access point?
Anyone with the default SSID can gain access to the access point and change the configuration.
Disabling SSID broadcasting frees up radio frequency bandwidth and increases the data throughput of the access point.
The access point stops broadcasting its own MAC address, thus preventing unauthorized wireless clients from connecting to the network.
Wireless clients must then have the SSID manually configured to connect to the wireless network.
49
After confirming the removal of a virus from a computer, how should the technician ensure and verify the full functionality of the system?
Check for the latest OS patches and updates.
Document the problem and the procedures performed to solve it.
Talk with the user to determine the cause of the problem.
Gather information from a number of sources to clearly identify the problem.
50
Rogue antivirus warning windows have been reported as appearing on computers in a company. The computer systems administrator is drafting a notice to all employees explaining how to deal with this problem. In addition to a description of the problem and the reporting procedure, which two instructions should also be included in the notice? (Choose two.)
Do not click anywhere in the warning window.
If the window has to be closed, then press Alt + F4.
Close the window by clicking the cross in the top right corner.
Click the Cancel button in the window to close the window.
Update the antimalware software on the computer.
51
An audit reveals company files that are stored in the personal server space of a former employee have been modified after the employee left the company. What should be done to prevent further unauthorized access to these files, while still allowing the company to use them?
Disable the account of the former employee.
Delete the account of the former employee.
Delete the files from the server.
Change the account to a Guest account.
52
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.
53
Which two procedures should be done before performing preventive maintenance on a laptop? (Choose two.)
Attach any devices that are normally used as part of daily operations.
Verify that all drivers are current.
Ensure the BIOS is the latest version.
Disconnect the AC adapter.
Remove the battery.
Ensure the latest operating system updates have been applied.
54
In what circumstance would plenum-rated twisted-pair computer network cabling be required?
when the required cable run is more than 330 feet in length
when the cable run must be installed inside a ceiling
when the cable run connects to the MDF
when the cabling is installed at a punchdown block in a wiring closet
55
Which three actions should be part of a regular computer preventive maintenance plan? (Choose three.)
removing dust from fan intakes, the power supply, and peripherals/span>
installing appropriate security updates
removing unused or unwanted programs
changing browser settings
deleting old email
installing more RAM in the machine
56
Which feature is characteristic of the ntbackup command?
It can be executed from a batch file.
It can be used to restore files.
It is used to create a copy of the registry.
It is used to create restore points.
57
What are the four layers in the TCP/IP reference model?
HTTP, TCP, IP, Ethernet
TCP, IP, Ethernet, IEEE
application, transport, internet, network access
application, presentation, session, transport
physical, data link, network, transport
58
After the administrator manually configures the correct SSID on a new laptop, the computer is still unable to connect to the wireless LAN. Which additional action should the administrator take to resolve this problem?
Modify the group account of the user to include all file permissions.
Reboot the wireless access point.
Rename the laptop and reset the user password on the network.
Verify that the MAC address for the laptop is in the MAC address filter table.
59
The current IP configuration of a small company is done manually and is time-consuming. Because of increased network growth, a technician needs a simpler way for IP configuration of workstations. Which service would simplify the workstation IP configuration task?
APIPA
DHCP
DIPS
ICMP
60
What is a typical task performed by a level one technician in a call center?
gathering information when a customer calls for help
solving the problem that might require opening up the computer case
using remote access software to troubleshoot the customer computer
picking up an escalated work order and calling the customer for further information

PRACTICE FINAL MI F1



MI F1
Practice Final – IT Essentials v5.0
1
Which two elements should typically be included in a computer security policy? (Choose two.)
technical details of the biometric systems used
a list of acceptable user passwords
an acceptable computer usage statement for the organization
details of the data file access procedures
requirements necessary for data to remain confidential on a network
2
Which type of power connector is used to connect devices such as optical drives and hard drives?
24-pin
Molex
P8
P9
20-pin
Berg
3
A network administrator has been informed about a problem with the network printer. What is the most reliable way to prevent print jobs from being added to the queue while the printer is being repaired?
Stop the print spooler.
Unplug the printer from the print server.
Send a network message to all users telling them to stop sending any print jobs to the printer.
Send an email to all users telling them to stop sending any print jobs to the printer.
4
A client has provided a 4 GB SODIMM module to a technician to perform a memory upgrade on a workstation, but the technician is having problems installing it. What is a probable cause for this?
The workstation requires flash memory.
The module is incompatible with the workstation.
The workstation lacks an available slot.
The workstation requires solid state memory.
5
How should a hard drive be partitioned to support a Windows 7 installation over a network?
An NTFS partition of at least 2 GB must be created.
A FAT32 partition of at least 5 GB must be created.
An NTFS partition of at least 3 GB must be created.
A FAT16 partition of at least 2 GB must be created.
6
A new technician has joined the IT team and is about to service a heavy printer. What advice would you give this technician to avoid any injury when transporting the heavy printer to the service area?
Bend your back to pick the printer up.
Use your arms and back to lift the printer.
Bend your knees to use the strength in your legs to lift the printer.
Avoid bending your knees when lifting the printer.
7
A customer used the Convert utility to take advantage of NTFS security features. The customer later discovered that the applications on the computer can only read FAT32 files. After the hard drive was formatted back to FAT32, the customer noticed all of the data files were missing. What should the customer do next?
Run convertfat32.
Restart the computer after updating the hard drive to FAT32.
Restore the data files that were backed up in preparation for the conversion.
Reset the file attribute to show hidden files.
8
A technician is trying to determine where a network cable terminates in the wiring closet. Which tool is best suited for this task?
toner probe
POST card
multimeter
loopback adaptor
9
Which component uses the greatest amount of power on most mobile devices?
camera
media player
CPU
LCD screen
10
A technician is troubleshooting a printer that prints unknown characters instead of the correct document. What are two probable causes for this? (Choose two.)
The printer service is stopped.
The computer has an incorrect driver installed.
The paper is old, and moist from humidity.
The printer has a loose data cable.
The paper tray is empty.
11
Which two memory types are installed using DIMM slots? (Choose two.)
SDRAM
cache memory
FPM DRAM
SRAM
DDR SDRAM
12
Employees in the financial department have reported that an unknown technician has been asking questions about the network. Which type of attack might the employees be observing?
spamming
spoofing
phishing
social engineering
13
A customer reports that after booting a Windows Vista computer with a CD and running antivirus software to remove a boot sector virus, the computer still fails to boot from the hard disk. What should the technician do to try to solve this problem?
Enter the hard drive password to unlock the hard drive.
Boot the computer from the Vista installation media, select R – Recovery Console and then issue the fixmbr command.
Enter the BIOS settings when the computer starts up and enable Boot Recovery.
Boot the computer from the Vista installation media and select Repair your computer from the Install Windows screen.
14
A technician needs to add a new wireless device to a small WLAN. The WLAN is a mixture of old and newer 802.11b and 802.11g devices. What choice for the new device would provide the most interoperability for present and future growth?
Add a new 802.11g device.
Add a new 802.11a device.
Add a new 802.11n device.
Add a new 802.11b device.
15
A user notices that some of the programs that are installed before upgrading to Windows 7 no longer function properly. What can the user do to fix this problem?
Update the driver for the graphics card.
Reinstall the programs in Compatibility Mode.
Lower the UAC setting in the Change User Account Control settings dialog box of the User Accounts control.
Change the file system to FAT16.
16
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 default gateway is not set.
The operating system is not compatible with the remote sites.
The TCP/IP protocol stack is not loaded.
17
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 technicy. After installing the replacement parts, the technician tested the printer with a test page and everything worked as expected. Which would be a possible next step to complete the troubleshooting process?
Search for information on how to configure the printer.
Document any components that were used in the repair.
Roll back the last device driver.
Ask the customer to describe the problem.
18
Which wireless security mode supports government grade security and offers both personal and enterprise authentication?
LEAP
WPA
WEP
WPA2
19
What are three benefits of computer preventive maintenance? (Choose three.)
improvement in RAM access time
time savings for technicians making repairs
extension of the life of components
improvement in data protection
elimination of the need for repairs
reduction in the number of equipment failures
20
Which type of security threat can be transferred through email and is used to gain sensitive information by recording the keystrokes of the email recipient?
grayware
virus
adware
Trojan
worm
21
A technician is troubleshooting a network where it is suspected that a defective node in the network path is causing packets to be dropped. The technician only has the IP address of the end point device and does not have any details of the intermediate devices. What command can the technician use to identify the faulty node?
ipconfig /flushdns
ping
tracert
ipconfig /displaydns
22
Hard drives in a grocery warehouse keep failing because of the adverse warehouse environment. What would be a possible solution for this high failure rate?
Install a more powerful power supply in each computer.
Install an SSD drive in each computer.
Install an antistatic mat under each computer.
Install each computer in a specialized high airflow case.
23
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
Command Prompt
BIOS
Safe mode
System Registry
24
What are three common input devices found on laptops? (Choose three.)
AC power connector
external monitor
PS/2 keyboard
touchpad
fingerprint reader
web camera
25
On which two occasions is it most likely that a technician will have to perform a clean operating system installation if a backup has not been performed? (Choose two.)
A user requires access to a new printer.
A new replacement hard drive is installed in a computer.
The existing security software requires upgrading.
The existing operating system is corrupted.
The computer is being moved to a different network.
26
A customer reports poor telephone communications when using a copper telephone line that also has a DSL service. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
The telephone does not comply with the IEEE 802.15.1 standard.
The HSDPA (High Speed Data Packet Access) is interfering with the telephone operation.
The DSL modem is incorrectly configured.
The DSL filter is faulty or not connected.
27
Which statement correctly describes the cancellation effect?
The signals in the wires in each twisted-pair circuit generate magnetic fields which cancel each other out.
Fiber optic cables use light-emitting diodes to cancel noise on the cable.
Twisted-pair cabling pairs two positively-charged wires or two negatively-charged wires, which doubles the signal strength and cancels noise.
Coaxial cables have a positively-charged end and a negatively-charged end, which cancel each other’s magnetic fields.
28
Which is a characteristic of the Android operating system?
It allows for the user to change the source code.
Programmers cannot modify the source code.
Android is one example of the iOS mobile operating system.
A royalty must be paid to change the source code.
29
A technician is asked to wire a network that supports CSMA/CD. Which architecture and physical topology should the technician use for supporting this access control method?
Token Ring and Double Ring
Wireless and Ring
Ethernet and Star
FDDI and Ring
30
What is an accurate description of asymmetric encryption technology?
It is an encryption protocol that is used to encrypt data as the data is sent over the VPN.
It is an encryption process that uses identical keys on both ends to establish the VPN.
It is an encryption process that uses a public and private key pair to encrypt/decrypt data.
Asymmetric encryption is an encryption process that compares traffic on both ends to make sure the traffic has not been altered.
31
Which software installation method is used when a customer runs Google play from a mobile device?
synchronize
pull
push
load
32
When a Windows XP computer has completed the POST for each adapter card that has a BIOS, what is the next step during the boot sequence?
BIOS reads the MBR.
NTDLR reads the registry files.
NTDETECT.COM is used to detect any installed hardware.
The WINLOGON.EXE program is started.
33
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?
Make the users members of a group called Backup Operators.
Check the Folder is Ready for Archiving box in the properties of each folder.
Give the users administrator rights on their computers.
Grant the users read permissions on all files.
34
A technician recently implemented security on a new computer used by a web-based program developer. Initially the computer was allowed to access a number of programs over the network, but now the developer has found that new programs cannot be accessed. Which firewall setting should the technician apply to allow new programs while also keeping the computer secure?
Notify the user when Windows Firewall blocks a program.
Enable authentication between computers.
Block all incoming programs.
Turn on Windows Firewall.
35
Which technology allows a user to securely access a company LAN across a public network?
MD5
VPN
SHA
TCP
36
A technician is troubleshooting a 4-year-old computer that takes a long time to boot, and identifies that the BIOS rediscovers all the hardware at every boot. The technician thinks that the CMOS battery is losing the charge. What would be the next step in the troubleshooting process?
Test the theory to determine the cause.
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.
Identify the problem.
Establish a theory of probable cause.
37
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?
Ask a fellow technician for advice.
Consult the service manual for the laptop.
Remove the keyboard.
Backup the BIOS settings.
38
A business is concerned that computers are susceptible to malware infection. Which two actions will help solve this problem? (Choose two.)
Configure a hard drive password.
Configure antimalware software to run whenever the computer is experiencing heavy usage.
Enable real-time virus and spyware scanning.
Enable automatic antivirus and antispyware software updates.
Encrypt the hard drive contents.
39
A support desk trainer is teaching a new support desk technician some basic rules about starting a conversation with a customer. Which statement describes the rules the trainer should be teaching?
Start by asking close-ended questions about what the customer understands of the problem and then direct the customer through the correction process.
Learn the name of the customer and create a connection with the customer.
Next ask questions that assess the knowledge level of the customer.
Ask the customer what the problem is and then introduce yourself.
Assess what the customer knows of the support desk process and then use close-ended questions to guide the customer through the correction process.
40
Which three components are typically found in laser printer maintenance kits? (Choose three.)
paper trays
primary corona
fuser assembly
pickup rollers
transfer rollers
secondary corona
41
A supervisor received a complaint that one of the technicians was rude and disrespectful. Which action by the technician most likely caused the customer to complain?
The technician interrupted a number of times to ask questions.
The technician ended the call without saying ‘Have a nice day’.
The technician occasionally confirmed an understanding of the problem.
The customer was escalated to a level-two technician.
42
What precaution should a technician take when checking a thermal printer that suddenly stops functioning?
Avoid the corona wire, which can retain a high voltage.
Avoid the platen, which can retain a high voltage.
Avoid the thermal head, which can become hot.
Avoid the fuser unit, which can become hot.
43
A technician wishes to secure the network authentication for all remote users. Which security technology uses radio communication with a computer before accepting a username and password?
security dongles
smart digital cards
biometrics
key fobs
44
Which two actions must be performed before installing RAM into a laptop? (Choose two.)
Disconnect AC power.
Disconnect the display from the bottom of the laptop.
Remove the battery.
Use thermal compound to attach the memory to the motherboard.
Before installing the RAM, update the saved CMOS settings to the newly configured amount of RAM.
Remove the memory module retaining clips from the slots where the new RAM will insert.
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A call center technician is on a call with a customer when a colleague indicates that there is something to discuss. What should the technician do?
Tell the customer that the call will be put on hold for a few minutes.
Signal to the colleague to wait.
Mute the line to the customer while discussing the issue with the colleague.
Interrupt the customer and ask whether the customer would mind going on hold for a few minutes.
46
What category of technician uses remote access software to update a computer belonging to a customer?
level one technicians
bench technicians
level two technicians
field technicians
47
What determines to which device the computer searches first to locate boot files?
partition size
BIOS boot sequence option
type of partition
the order in which the operating system or operating systems were installed
48
Which port is used only for input?
parallel
PS/2
network
DVI
speaker
49
When a dual core CPU with Hyper-Threading features is installed on a motherboard, how many instructions can the CPU simultaneously process?
2
4
6
8
50
Which two pieces of software are included with most new printers and are installed by the user? (Choose two.)
operating system
configuration software
word processor
printer patches
printer driver
BIOS update
51
Which measure can help control RFI effects on wireless networks?
Ensure the humidity and temperature levels are set as low as possible.
Ensure the wireless network is on a different frequency than the offending source.
Ensure the number of wireless NICs exceeds the number of wireless phones.
Ensure each wireless NIC is configured to operate at different frequencies from all other wireless NICs.
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What are two reasons why static IP addressing would be configured instead of DHCP when setting up a wireless network? (Choose two.)
The network has relatively few wireless devices.
DHCP limits the number of IP addresses that can be assigned.
Specific security policies can be applied to static IP addresses.
Static IP addresses enable large networks to be managed easily.
DHCP is not reliable when used with wireless networks.
53
At which TCP/IP model layer would a MAC address be found?
internet
transport
application
network access
54
A technician is attempting to install an application that is not supported by the Windows XP operating system on the PC. How can the technician make this application run on the PC?
Install the application with elevated permissions as administrator.
Install the application in safe mode.
Create a virtual machine with an operating system that supports the application.
Use the Windows Compatibility mode.
55
Which factor should be considered when selecting cooling fans for a PC case?
the type of CPU that is installed
the number of installed adapter cards
the amount of installed RAM
the current BIOS version
56
A technician is replacing a failing keyboard on a laptop computer. After the installation, the technician finds that none of the keys on the keyboard are working. What should the technician do next?
Check if the cable is properly connected.
Enable the keyboard in the BIOS.
Open Device Manager then use the option Scan for New Hardware.
Install new drivers.
57
A network administrator has a user that is changing the rights to files in a folder for other users. What rights does the administrator need to remove from the user?
Full Control
Modify
Read and Write
Read and Execute
58
Which two wireless configuration features make it harder for a hacker to see and attach to a wireless network? (Choose two.)
enabling the proxy firewall
configuring MAC address filtering
disabling the DHCP configuration
disabling SSID broadcasts
disabling port forwarding
59
A user installs a new sound card driver in a computer that is working properly. After the installation of the drivers for the new sound card, the computer fails to boot. Which quick fix can the user implement to return to the previous working state?
Boot to Start Windows Normally.
Boot to Last Known Good Configuration.
Boot to Emergency Recovery State.
Boot to Recovery Console.
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A technician is tasked with connecting a printer directly to the network and making it accessible to all staff in the general vicinity. What type of network cable is most likely used to connect the printer?
coaxial
RJ-11
fiber-optic
twisted-pair