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Timed COMP 901 Test 2
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1There are 20 laptops in a room and they all need to connect wirelessly to the network. Which of the following would be the BEST device to use?
- ASwitch
- BRouter
- CAccess point
- DHub
2A 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
3A network technician connects a tone generator to an RJ-45 drop. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for doing this?
- ATo validate proper wiring of the network jack
- BTo confirm continuity of the conductors
- CTo locate the position of the cable on a patch panel
- DTo test the transmission quality of the connection
4A user reports the inability to access a company server using the FTP protocol. A technician finds other ports to the server seem to work normally. The technician has determined the problem is an incorrectly configured software firewall on the users machine. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?
- AIncoming connections on port 445 are blocked.
- BOutgoing connections on port 443 are blocked.
- CIncoming connections on port 143 are blocked.
- DOutgoing connections on port 80 are blocked.
- EOutgoing connections on port 21 are blocked.
5Joe, a technician, is preparing to replace a laptop screen. This laptop has a touch screen to support Windows 8.1 in order to use the Metro tiles. Which of the following is the FIRST step the technician should perform?
- ARemove the laptop bezel
- BDocument and label each cable and screw location
- COrganize the replacement parts
- DRefer to the manufacturer’s documentation
6Which of the following would likely be the MOST cost-effective media to use for storing 8GB of data?
- ADVD RW
- BCD-ROM
- CTape backup
- DDVD+R DL
7A network administrator has a requirement to implement a WiFi hot-spot for the public. Which of the following should be used for secure access?
- AWEP and TKIP
- BWPA2 and AES
- CWPA and static IPs
- DWPA2 and MAC filtering
8A user is noticing fine black particles on printouts and in the printer itself. Which of the following tools is recommended to fix this issue?
- ADenatured alcohol
- BToner vacuum
- CCompressed air
- DMoist towel
9A technician is installing a new TV tuner on a Windows 7 HTPC and no channels are showing up. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
- AThe TV cable is connected to the FM/AM input.
- BThe TV tuner card does not support HD channels.
- CThe TV tuner card is not properly seated.
- DThe cable signal is too weak.
10Which of the following types of connectors would be found to connect printers and scanners to a device that did not have any network connections?
- ARJ-45
- BParallel
- CRJ-11
- DBNC
11Which of the following is a type of fiber connector?
- ARJ-11
- BF-connector
- CBNC
- DST
12Which of the following would need to be enabled on a mobile phone to share its Internet connection with multiple devices simultaneously?
- ANFC
- BBluetooth
- CHotspot
- DTethering
13A technician wants to install a secondary IDE drive which will be configured for additional user storage on the same IDE channel of the drive with the operating system. Which of the following jumper configurations should the technician use for the additional drive, if the drive with the operating system is set to MA?
- APlace a jumper on both the MA and CS jumper block of the secondary drive.
- BPlace a jumper on the MA jumper block of the secondary drive.
- CPlace a jumper on both the SL and CS jumper block of the secondary drive.
- DPlace a jumper on the SL jumper block of the secondary drive.
14A 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
15Which of the following expansion slots uses a serial connection?
- APCI
- BPCI-X
- CPCIe
- DAGP
16Which of the following is an advantage of using DHCP for network addressing?
- ASimplified configuration
- BMore addresses are available
- CFaster connection speeds
- DLower latency times
17Which of the following ports is used for a secure browser connection for an online purchase?
- A23
- B80
- C110
- D443
- E3389
18Which of the following external ports would a technician use to connect a keyboard? (Select TWO).
- AeSATA
- BIEEE 1394
- CUSB
- DPS/2
- EVGA
19A technician receives a call that a clients PC is not booting after a recent test of the buildings back-up generators. When the technician arrives, it is discovered that, once powered on, there is no output display or POST beep codes. Furthermore, after 15 seconds, the systems fans begin running much louder and faster. Which of the following is the MOST likely issue?
- AThe motherboard was damaged by the power test.
- BThe PC’s RAM was affected by ESD.
- CThe power supply was damaged and is nonfunctional.
- DThe hard drive was erased due to the power test.
20A customer wants the thinnest laptop possible. Which of the following display technologies typically allows for thinner devices?
- AIPS
- BOLED
- CLCD
- DDisplayPort
21A 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
22Which of the following RAM types can continue working if there is corrupt data?
- ANon-parity
- BDual channel
- CBuffered
- DECC
23A technician has just installed a wireless access point in a customers home office. While testing the network and browsing the Internet, the technician finds that the connection is not stable, speeds are slow, and websites sometimes do not load. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
- ARe-enable the broadcasting of the access point’s SSID so it is visible to mobile devices.
- BUse a WiFi analyzer to ensure neighboring networks are not using the same channel.
- CReconfigure network devices to use static IPs instead of DHCP-assigned addresses.
- DChange the signal encryption from WPA2 to WEP to ease transmission overhead.
24A user is requesting a cable to charge and transfer data for an Apple mobile device. Which of the following connection types would satisfy the user's requirements?
- AMicroUSB
- BMolex
- CMiniUSB
- DLightning
25Recently a company updated their network infrastructure. A user reports that a laptop is experiencing slower network speeds since the update. Which of the following would the technician replace, rather than purchase a new device?
- AWireless NIC
- BCPU
- CRAM
- DHard drive
26A user reports an inkjet printer is constantly feeding two sheets of paper for every page printed. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?
- APoor paper quality
- BIncorrect paper size
- CDefective duplexer
- DWorn feed rollers
27Which of the following is important when replacing a power supply in a workstation located in a data center 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
28Which of the following would be the MOST important factor to consider when building a
virtualization workstation?- AHigh-end graphics card with onboard memory
- BA compact form factor
- CDual monitor support
- DMaximum RAM and CPU cores
29Joe, a user, has installed a new monitor on an existing system. Joe calls a support technician and reports that everything on the new display is fuzzy. Which of the following describes what needs to be changed to correct this issue?
- AThe display resolution needs to match the native resolution.
- BThe old graphics card does not support the new monitor.
- CThe new monitor cable needs to have aluminum cores installed.
- DThe new monitor requires updated drivers to be installed.
30A technician is connecting a PoE enabled phone and needs to run the drop from the switch that is 55 meters (180.4 feet) away. Which of the following cable types would be the MOST
suitable for this purpose?- AFiber
- BCoaxial
- CCAT3
- DCAT6
31The technician is troubleshooting a connection issue between the switch and the wall jack. The user is plugged into the jack; however, there is no connection. The technician goes into the switch room to see if the cable is plugged into the switch, but none of the cables are labeled. Which of the following tools would the technician MOST likely use to find this cable?
- AWiFi analyzer
- BLoopback plug
- CMultimeter
- DTone generator
32A technician is responsible for setting up laptops in a room for a small conference. The
laptops need to communicate with each other as well as a workstation in the room. The workstation has a wireless expansion card. A switch is not available for the laptops and they cannot access the corporate network. Which of the following does the technician need to implement?- AAdhoc network
- BBluetooth network
- CSerial network
- DUSB network
33Which of the following expansion cards would MOST likely have the requirements of utilizing a direct auxiliary 6-pin power plug to operate properly?
- APCI Express RAID card
- BPCI Express video card
- CPCI Express FireWire card
- DPCI Express LAN card
34When a technician is planning to replace a laptop hard drive, the technician will need to:
- Aselect a drive that is the correct form factor.
- Bchoose the correct drive cache size for the laptop.
- Calso upgrade the memory.
- Dverify voltage requirements.
35A client, Joe, has reported issues with the back cover of his company-issued smartphone. Joe stated that it seems to either come off on its own, or will not seat properly on the phone. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem?
- AThe MicroSD card is not installed properly.
- BThe battery needs to be replaced.
- CThe charging port is bent.
- DThe smartphone has a non-OEM cover.
36Which of the following RAM types supports triple channel configurations?
- ARAMBUS
- BDDR
- CDDR3
- DDDR2
37A 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
38Which 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
39A technician is tasked with setting up a workstation in a new location. The technician realizes there is no network connectivity and the workstations NIC does not have a link light. Given the connection in the wall is correctly labeled, which of the following would be BEST for the technician to use NEXT?
- AA multimeter
- BA tone generator
- CA cable tester
- DA punchdown tool
40A brownout has occurred within a building. A technician is repairing a workstation which has a power light, but is not displaying anything on the screen and is not making any sounds during boot up. Which of the following should be used to further troubleshoot the workstation?
- ALoop back plug
- BPOST card
- CPower supply tester
- DMultimeter
41A customer is reporting that after removing a laptop from the docking station and bringing it home, the cursor occasionally jumps around the screen while the customer is typing. Which of the following should the technician do to mitigate this issue?
- ADisable the touch pad on the laptop
- BInstall new keyboard drivers for the laptop
- CInstall new drivers for the docking station
- DDisable the keyboard on the laptop
42A printer on the second floor is not printing for anyone. However, the printer has power and displays ready on the LCD display. There is paper in the trays and the toner was recently changed. The system administrator goes to the location with a laptop and tests the network port and is able to connect. Jobs are being queued on the local machines. Which of the following should the system administrator do to get the printer functioning again?
- AMove the printer to a known good port and connect to the network
- BReplace the network cable to the printer
- CVerify the server’s print spooler service is running
- DAttach the printer directly to the laptop and print a test page
43A 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
44A user is reporting toner smudging on paper after printing. Which of the following should the technician inspect?
- APrint spooler
- BFuser
- CRollers
- DMaintenance kit
45Which of the following types of expansion slots is MOST frequently found in blade servers?
- APCIe
- BPCI
- CPCI-X
- DminiPCI
46Which 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
47Which of the following connectors can be used for video, audio, and storage devices?
- ADVI
- BDisplayPort
- CHDMI
- DThunderbolt
48A 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
49Which of the following is a standard Intel processor socket type?
- AF
- B754
- C940
- DLGA
50A user works in a public kiosk where their laptop is susceptible to theft. The information can be remotely wiped so data loss is not a concern. Which of the following options should be considered to secure the laptop?
- AUse data encryption.
- BUse a cable lock.
- CUse multifactor authentication.
- DUse a strong password.
51A technician has just installed a new SOHO router. There are four people sharing the Internet connection, and whenever one specific user comes online and begins streaming media, browsing slows down for the other users. Which of the following settings can the technician adjust so the experience is universal for all users?
- ADSL
- BQoS
- CVNC
- DWAN
52On an ATX motherboard, the 4-pin auxiliary power connector provides which of the following?
- AAdditional power to onboard devices
- BAdditional power to PCIx peripheral cards
- CAdditional power to the South Bridge
- DAdditional power to the CPU voltage regulator
53A workstation has a network link light, but it cannot access internal network resources. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
- ASlow transfer speeds
- BIP address conflict
- CIncorrect gateway
- DPacket collisions
54A technician is working on a server with high latency on the mapped network drive. Upon entry into the server room, the technician suspects an issue with one of the drives in the array. Which of the following would the technician do to resolve the problem?
- AReseat the drive cable in the array.
- BReplace the RAID controller.
- CReplace the faulty drive in the array.
- DReinstall the RAID drivers.
55After migrating a network-based print queue to a new server, users are reporting that documents are not printing correctly and print jobs will error out or print garbled text. Which of the following actions will BEST resolve this issue for the affected users?
- AInstall the correct drivers on the server.
- BDelete and reconnect to the print queue on the client machine.
- CRestart the print queues on the print server.
- DReinstall the printer drivers on the client desktops.
56The OSD of a monitor indicates the proper video source is selected, but no image is displayed. Which of the following issues are the MOST likely reasons? (Select TWO).
- AThe source cable is disconnected
- BThe monitor’s brightness is set too low
- CThe backlighting of the monitor is faulty
- DThe monitor’s contrast is set too high
- ENo device is sending source video
57After setting up a new computer, a user states that the mouse and keyboard will not work. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?
- AThe network cable is disconnected
- BThe PS/2 connectors are switched
- CThe USB connectors are switched
- DThe hard drive is unplugged
58A SOHO is considering a purchase of several printers that will facilitate printing on both sides of the media. Which of the following optional add-ons will provide this functionality?
- ACollate
- BDuplex
- CFast draft
- DPaper type
59A technician has upgraded the BIOS of a system that is running with multiple hard drives. Afterward, the system will not boot and displays an error message Operating system not found. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the technician should inspect?
- AThe hard drive type settings in the BIOS
- BThe power supply connections to the hard drives
- CThe boot sequence settings in the BIOS
- DThe motherboard SATA connectors
60Ann, a user, has recently installed a new Blu-Ray ROM in her desktop computer. The computer recognizes the device as a DVD-ROM. Which of the following actions would enable the system to recognize the device as a Blu-Ray device?
- AThe operating system must be upgraded to Windows Ultimate.
- BFlash the system’s motherboard CMOS.
- CUpgrade to the latest Windows Media Player.
- DInstall the manufacturer’s drivers for the OS.
61A clients computer is not connecting to a website. Which of the following commands will allow the technician to view the route/number of hops between the host and remote systems?
- Anbtstat
- Btracert
- Cnslookup
- Dnetstat
62A user is unable to show an Android smartphone display on a TV. Which of the following settings should the technician check to resolve this issue?
- AMulti-window
- BAir view
- CAir browse
- DScreen mirroring
63Which of the following should a technician do NEXT after reporting an incident?
- ADelete the content
- BConfiscate the PC
- CGo back to work
- DDocument the incident
64A 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
65A video projector shows the image from a laptop, but everything is colored blue. Which of the following is the MOST likely the cause?
- ADead pixels
- BVideo resolution
- CFailing lamp
- DVGA connection
66A technician replaces a failed hard drive with a brand new one. The technician boots from a PE CD and attempts to install a custom OS build deployed from the network. The hard drive is visible in the systems BIOS. However, once in the preinstallation environment, the drive is not recognized in the imaging process and the process fails. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of failure?
- AThe boot CD has failed and needs to be replaced.
- BThe hard drive needs to have its configuration manually defined in the BIOS.
- CThe PC’s power supply is not providing enough power to the new hard drive.
- DThe hard drive has not been partitioned correctly.
67An office printer that was working earlier in the day is no longer printing any documents. Pre-existing workstations are manually configured to print to the printer directly over the network. A technician has started to troubleshoot the problem and determines that the printer can still be seen in the network directory. The technician has also verified that the printer can print self-diagnostic pages successfully. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the problem?
- AThe printer's IP address has changed.
- BThe network print spooler service has been restarted.
- C"Perform Printer Maintenance" message is displayed on the printer’s LCD panel.
- DTwo or more users sent print jobs simultaneously, causing a print collision.
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