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1A technician needs to run a diagnostic DVD on a laptop running Windows 8.1. After setting the boot order in the UEFI BIOS to the internal DVD-RW drive, the laptop still boots into Windows. Which of the following settings needs to be adjusted in order for the laptop to boot from the DVD-RW drive?
- ATPM
- BVirtualization
- CSecure boot
- DUEFI BIOS password
2A technician connects a second monitor to a desktop. It is physically located to the right of the existing monitor, but the mouse pointer can only get to the second monitor by moving to the left edge of the screen of the first monitor. Which of following display settings needs to be adjusted to get the pointer to move with the physical placement of the monitor?
- AScaling
- BRotation
- CPosition
- DResolution
3Which of the following types of cables are MOST likely to be used to connect to an external hard drive? (Select TWO).
- AMolex
- BSPDIF
- CeSATA
- DHDMI
- EUSB 3.0
- FCAT6e
4A customer is building a high-end gaming PC and is seeking an appropriate power supply unit. Which of the following feature sets of a power supply should be installed? (Select THREE).
- AMini-ITX form factor
- BHigh number of connectors
- C24-pin main connector
- D20-pin main connector
- E350-450 watts of power
- FDual 12v rails
5Which of the following is required during the installation of a digitizer?
- AMust be connected to the Internet
- BMust be cleaned
- CMust have the latest software installed
- DMust be calibrated
6A technician is troubleshooting an expansion card in a computer that allows the computer to receive faxes over a VoIP line. The line connected to the expansion card is MOST likely which of the following cable types?
- ACoaxial
- BCAT3
- CCAT6
- DMulti-mode fiber
- ESingle-mode fiber
7For which of the following types of printers should a technician obtain a maintenance kit containing a fuser, transfer roller, and pickup rollers?
- AThermal
- BImpact
- CInkjet
- DLaser
8Which of the following cable connection types is an example of a mini DIN?
- ABNC
- BPS/2
- CRCA
- DDB9
9A customer wants a computer for performing a single-threaded task as quickly as possible. Which of the following CPU characteristics is the MOST important?
- AClock speed
- BHyperthreading
- CFan speed
- DNumber of cores
10Which of the following display technologies provides the BEST range of visible colors?
- ACRT
- BLCD
- CPlasma
- DOLED
11A customer wants to transfer data from the DVR to a DVD. Which of the following should be used on a workstation in order to extract the data for archiving?
- AOptical drive
- BCapture card
- CThunderbolt
- DExternal storage
12A small workgroup inherits a second-hand printer without networking capabilities. Which of the following is the BEST method of sharing this resource among the workgroup?
- AConnect the printer to a Bluetooth adapter in order for the users to print
- BConnect the printer by using the onboard Infrared port
- CConnect the printer to a user’s workstation and share the device
- DConnect the printer to a parallel switch box
13A technician is building a new PC and notices that it has 8 DIMM sockets labeled 0 through 7. Four are white and four are blue. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
- AInstall the memory in the four white slots
- BInstall the memory in the four blue slots
- CConsult the motherboard documentation
- DInstall the memory in slots 0 through 3
- EFill all slots with memory
14A user wants to reduce the amount of paper consumed on a multi-function printer. Which of the following settings should be configured to achieve this outcome?
- AOrientation
- BDuplex
- CCollate
- DEconomy ink
15A technician upgrades an older computer to Windows 8. The computer is running unusually slow, but the hardware has no problems and is adequate for the OS. Which of the following is the MOST likely solution?
- AChange the boot sequence
- BSwitch the BIOS to UEFI
- CDefragment the hard drive
- DEnable virtualization
16Which of the following types of expansion slots is MOST frequently found in blade servers?
- APCIe
- BPCI
- CPCI-X
- DminiPCI
17A user wants to extend a PC’s capacity by connecting external devices. Which of the following connectors will allow the user to accomplish this? (Select TWO).
- AeSATA
- BIEEE 1394
- CSATA
- DEIDE
- EIDE
18Which of the following memory types is primarily used in laptops?
- ASDRAM
- BDDR2
- CECC
- DSODIMM
19A small company needs to print several color copies of the same contract to go to various departments and customers. Which of the following printers will be the QUICKEST?
- A3D printing
- BThermal printing
- CImpact printing
- DLaser printing
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A computer technician is responding to a call about a printer that is causing streaks to appear on every printout. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?- ADuplex unit
- BToner cartridge
- CImaging drum
- DPickup rollers
21Which of the following adapters converts an analog signal to a digital signal?
- AS-Video to RCA
- BHDMI to VGA
- CVGA to DVI-D
- DDVI-D to HDMI
22Which of the following MUST be the same when replacing a hard drive in a laptop?
- AThe interface type of the existing drive
- BThe speed of the new drive
- CThe total data capacity of the PC
- DThe cache size of the new drive
23A technician replaces a defective 250GB hard drive in a desktop with a 2TB hard drive. After installation, the computer detects the new 2TB drive as a 250GB drive. Which of the following should the technician do to fix this issue?
- AReinstall the drive
- BPatch the OS
- CUpgrade the driver
- DFlash the BIOS
24Which of the following RAM types can continue working if there is corrupt data?
- ANon-parity
- BDual-channel
- CBuffered
- DECC
25Which of the following devices does a technician need to calibrate as part of an installation?
- AMouse
- BTouch screen
- CKeyboard
- DVideo card
26A technician is installing Hyper-V and is getting an error that the software is not able to be installed. Which of the following processor characteristics should be checked?
- ACache size
- BVirtualization support
- CNumber of cores
- DHyperthreading
27A technician is building a workstation that is to be used as an HTPC and will sit next to the audio receiver. Which of the following form factors would the technician MOST likely use because of its size?
- AATX
- BMini-ITX
- CAT
- DMicro-ATX
28A technician has connected a laptop to a television via HDMI cable. The entire display cannot be seen on the television. Which of the following settings should the technician modify?
- AKeystone
- BResolution
- CPrivacy filter
- DFrame rate
29A user is searching for a piano keyboard to connect to a PC. The user would like the keyboard to communicate with the PC. Which of the following features should the user look for on a piano keyboard to BEST facilitate this?
- AMIDI
- BUSB
- CTCP
- DHDMI
30Which of the following is important when replacing a power supply in a workstation located in a datacenter server rack?
- AA fanless power supply should be used
- BThe proper voltage must be selected
- CThe unit must be the same or less wattage
- DThe power connector location must be the same
31A user opens a service ticket for a laser printer that has paper jams. Lately, jamming has become more frequent. The technician recreates the problem and checks the printer logs for more information about the printer. Which of the following choices are MOST likely fixes to this problem? (Select TWO).
- AClean and inspect the laser drum assembly
- BClean and inspect the entire paper path
- CUse the printer maintenance kit to replace parts
- DReplace the paper exit assembly switch
- EClean and replace the paper out sensor
- FClean the fuser cold roller and verify fuser operation
32The technician would like to upgrade a workstation by adding a USB 3.0 card and upgrading the video card, sound card, and NIC. The technician is concerned about power consumption by the expansion cards. Which of the following upgrades would MOST likely require also upgrading the power supply?
- AVideo card
- BUSB 3.0 card
- CSound card
- DNetwork card
33Which of the following protocols would be used for file sharing between MAC OS and Windows OS workstations on a LAN?
- AIMAP
- BSMB
- CSSH
- DRDP
34Which of the following Internet connection types is known to have a significantly higher latency than the others?
- ACable
- BSatellite
- CDSL
- DFiber
35Under normal circumstances, which of the following wireless standards provides the slowest transfer speed at 2.4GHz?
- A802.11a
- B802.11b
- C802.11g
- D802.11n
36An IT Director wants to increase security on the company website to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. Which of the following Internet protocols should be implemented to meet the requirement?
- AHTTPS
- BIMAP
- CTELNET
- DSMTP
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