A+ Mini Test

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Question 1

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Which of the following is the definition of an ST fiber connector?
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  • Synthetic Tip
  • Standard Tip
  • Steel Tip
  • Straight Tip

Question 2

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Customer satisfaction is best achieved by:
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  • never minimizing the customer’s problems.
  • being defensive.
  • talking to coworkers while interacting with customers.
  • being judgmental.

Question 3

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SCSI hard drives can spin at a maximum speed of:
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  • 5,400 rpm.
  • 7,200 rpm.
  • 10,000 rpm.
  • 15,000 rpm.

Question 4

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Which of the following video connectors can display the HIGHEST resolution?
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  • Composite
  • HDMI
  • VGA
  • S-video

Question 5

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While attempting to resolve an issue, a customer talks to the technician about a recent activity that has no relevance on the repair. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate response?
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  • Ask the customer for a timetable about recent activities.
  • Let the costumer complete their statement and then continue resolving the issue.
  • Document the customer’s statement and continue resolving the issue.
  • State that the activity is not relevant to the repair and continue resolving the issue.

Question 6

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Which of the following is MOST likely used at a large company? (Select TWO).
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  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows Vista Home Premium

Question 7

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Hubs, switches, routers, VoIP phones and NIC cards all have which of the following out of the box?
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  • PS/2 port
  • IP addresses
  • HDMI
  • MAC addresses

Question 8

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Which of the following is a best practice when applying thermal paste?
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  • Follow the CPU manufacture’s guidelines and apply the correct amount of thermal paste.
  • The more thermal paste applied, the better.
  • Use as much as desired, as long as it is the most popular thermal paste.
  • The less thermal paste applied, the better.

Question 9

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Which of the following is an example of an APIPA address?
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  • 10.20.30.40
  • 169.254.43.40
  • 172.30.22.159
  • 192.168.23.110

Question 10

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A supervisor has asked a technician to configure some Windows 7 PCs with some pre-established shared printers. The printers are all accessed via a wireless network. Where would a technician go in Windows 7 to add these printers?
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  • %SystemDir%\Resources
  • Enter the paths to the printers in the Registry.
  • Start >Devices and Printers >Add a printer
  • Start >Devices and Printers >Add a Device

Question 11

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A technician is deploying Windows 7 in a company. The supervisor wants to ensure that greatest flexibility is provided for the employees when printing. Which of the following lists defines all of the supported Windows 7 interfaces?
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  • USB, Network, LPT, and Wireless
  • USB, IR, Bluetooth, and Network
  • IR, LPT, and USB
  • IR, LPT, Network, USB, and Wireless

Question 12

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A custom configured PC with surround sound audio, HDMI output, and a compact form factor would be MOST suited to which of the following applications?
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  • Thick Client
  • Gaming PC
  • Audio / Video Editing Workstation
  • Home Theater PC

Question 13

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Which of the following network types would be MOST likely used on a high school campus?
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  • MAN
  • LAN
  • PAN
  • WAN

Question 14

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A laptop docking station does which of the following?
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  • Allows the user to synchronize mobile devices without additional hardware
  • Allows the user to connect one device to a monitor, network drop, and USB printer
  • Allows the user to connect wireless devices more efficiently
  • Allows the user to protect sensitive data more effectively

Question 15

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Which of the following wireless encryption technologies is the WEAKEST?
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  • WPA2
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • TKIP

Question 16

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Which of the following does PXE use?
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  • USB
  • DVD-ROM
  • CD-ROM
  • NIC

Question 17

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Which of the following application stores are compatible with iOS?
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  • Android Market
  • Windows Marketplace
  • App Store
  • Amazon Appstore

Question 18

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A company would like to increase the security on their company’s smart phones. Which of the following should be configured to ensure information stored on a smart phone can be removed if it is lost or stolen?
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  • Username and passwords
  • Remote wipe
  • Strong password complexity
  • Failed login attempts restrictions

Question 19

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Which of the following disk defragmentation command line options is used to perform operation on ALL volumes in Windows OS?
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  • /A
  • /C
  • /H
  • /E

Question 20

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A technician just finished removing spyware from a computer and now they are not able to connect to any websites. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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  • Automatic configuration
  • Network card driver is damaged
  • Proxy settings
  • The Internet is not functioning

Question 21

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Which of the following network devices allows for full-duplex communication?
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  • Hub
  • Bridge
  • Switch
  • Firewall

Question 22

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A customer reports that their computer crashes during usage. Which of the following is a common acronym used to describe this condition?
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  • RAID
  • VPN
  • BSOD
  • LAN

Question 23

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Software threats to a computer are commonly referred to as:
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  • device drivers.
  • malware.
  • biometrics.
  • SOHO.

Question 24

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Which of the following user accounts has the LEAST access privileges?
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  • Standard
  • Guest
  • Administrator
  • Power

Question 25

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A user wishes to secure their tablet from unauthorized access. The BEST option is to:?
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  • enable RFID authentication.
  • establish a remote wipe policy.
  • setup a strong passcode.
  • establish strong email passwords.

Question 26

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Which of the following is MOST likely an advantage that a tablet has over a laptop PC??
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  • A tablet is easily upgraded.
  • A tablet is lightweight.
  • A tablet has a larger screen.
  • A tablet can natively run most software.

Question 27

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Question 12 Which of the following is a common type of biometric authentication on a laptop? (Select TWO).?
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  • Facial recognition
  • Blood sample
  • Retinal
  • Voice recognition
  • Fingerprint

Question 28

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A user calls about their workstation not powering on in the morning. According to the troubleshooting theory, which of the following steps should the technician perform NEXT??
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  • Document the resolution to problem.
  • Purchase the appropriate replacement part.
  • Verify that the workstation is able to boot up.
  • Ask the user about any previous changes.

Question 29

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A customer wants games from their child’s Windows XP computer removed. Which of the following is the BEST way to accomplish this task?
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  • Control Panel > Game Controller > Select controller > click Remove
  • Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management
  • Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > select Accessories and Utilities > uncheck Games
  • Programs menu > Right click Games > select Properties > select the Hidden check box

Question 30

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Which of the following should be performed regularly in order to help restore a computer’s data after a hard drive failure??
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  • Windows Memory Diagnostics
  • Factory Restore
  • System Restore
  • Scheduled Backups
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