Exam 9: CompTIA IT Fundamentals

Which of the following is the MOST secure password?

Which of the following CPU cooling types is BEST in a dusty environment?

A user has downloaded an application file with the .dmg file extension. Which of the following operating systems can be used with this file by default?

An end-user has 16GB of RAM installed on a computer system. Which of the following describes why the OS only uses a maximum of 4GB of RAM?

Which of the following printer types uses a powder based consumable with a lower cost per page compared to other printers?

Ann, a user, has an external monitor that will not turn on. Her laptop has activity lights and is plugged into the same power strip. Which of the following should be checked FIRST to begin troubleshooting this issue?

Which of the following are the primary functions of an operating system? (Choose two.)

An employee, Joe, forgot his laptop at the airport. Joe is worried about unauthorized access. Which of the following BEST protects against data theft in this instance?

Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation?

Which of the following is a value that uniquely identifies a database record?

Joe, a user, wants to back up all the data on his home computers to a safe medium that will survive a house fire. Which of the following if the BEST choice?

Ann, a user, is using a mobile device at a local coffee shop where she connects to an open Wi-Fi hotspot. Which of the following is a risk that should be considered while using the hotspot?

A technician sets up a new computer system and connects the keyboard and mouse to the PS/2 ports. When the computer boots, the BIOS gives a keyboard and mouse error. Both devices are connected. Which of the following is the solution?

A user has a username and password to log onto a banking website. The user would like to keep access to the account as secure as possible. Which of the following security best practices should the user follow? (Select TWO).

A technician wants to keep a router up to date. Which of the following MUST be updated regularly?

A technician is troubleshooting an error message and tests the same program on a separate, identical machine. Which of the following troubleshooting methodology steps is this an example of?

A peripheral device manufacturer has corrected a security flaw in its software and released a patch. Which of the following is the QUICKEST method to correct this flaw?

Which of the following devices transmits and receives printed images over a telephone line?

A company requires several reports that analyze related information from sales, inventory, marketing, and compensation data. Which of the following is the BEST place to store this data?

A technician needs to troubleshoot a user's computer. The user leaves personal credentials written on a piece of paper for the technician. Which of the following principles has the user violated?