Question 1

Which of the following software types allows for the creation of a single file composed of multiple subfiles, while at the same time reducing the overall size of the combined elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Database 
B)  Document sharing 
C)  Compression 
D)  Maintenance

Question 2

Which of the following is a compiled language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perl 
B)  JScript 
C)  Java 
D)  PowerShell

Question 3

Which of the following operating systems is very lightweight and relies heavily on Internet applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chrome OS 
B)  Windows 
C)  Linux 
D)  Blackberry OS

Question 4

Which of the following file types is considered executable?

Accepted Answer

A)  .zip 
B)  .app 
C)  .iso 
D)  .pdf

Question 5

Which of the following technologies would allow a user to run multiple operating systems at the same time on a single computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telepresence 
B)  Cloud-based software 
C)  Virtualization software 
D)  Productivity software

Question 6

Which of the following could be a reason for limited web page visibility while using a large screen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ISP is supplying less bandwidth that the amount for which the user is paying. 
B)  The web pages are being viewed in a compatibility mode. 
C)  Too many toolbars are installed in the browser. 
D)  The user has the screen resolution set too high. 
E)  The browser cache is full and must be cleared.

Question 7

Which of the following allows for hands-free operation of a wireless device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encryption 
B)  Wireless password 
C)  Bluetooth pairing 
D)  Internet connectivity

Question 8

Which of the following would MOST likely prevent malware sent as compromised file via email from infecting a person's computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Email previewing 
B)  Patching 
C)  Clear browsing cache 
D)  Kill process

Question 9

Which of the following would be BEST to keep the data on a laptop safe if the laptop is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Host-based firewall 
B)  Strong administrator password 
C)  Anti-malware software 
D)  Full disk encryption

Question 10

While browsing the Internet, a user receives a warning regarding the display of mixed content. The address bar includes https, and the lock symbol is showing. Which of the following does this warning indicate about the website?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stores data in cache or cookies, but not both. 
B)  It requires login credentials for some sections. 
C)  It contains both secure and non-secure parts. 
D)  It is best viewed with a different browser.

Question 11

Which of the following protocols is used to secure communications between sender and receiver?

Accepted Answer

A)  SIP 
B)  SNMP 
C)  SSL 
D)  SMTP

Question 12

Which of the following should be performed after a backup has been completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delete the backup 
B)  Verify the backup 
C)  Save the backup 
D)  Schedule the backup

Question 13

Which of the following components are used to store data? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

A)  Motherboard 
B)  RAM 
C)  CPU 
D)  GPU 
E)  SSD

Question 14

Which of the following is both an input and output device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microphone 
B)  Speaker 
C)  Touch-screen monitor 
D)  Keyboard

Question 15

Which of the following is a significant advantage of a locally stored file?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safe from loss due to hardware failure 
B)  Easily accessed by Internet users 
C)  Immediately accessible for use 
D)  Backed up by cloud providers

Question 16

A user wants to run a major update on a laptop. Which of the following should be considered before running any major updates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restore folders from back up 
B)  Change administrator account password 
C)  Back up important folders 
D)  Print all personal documents

Question 17

Which of the following relational database constructs is used to ensure valid values are entered for a column?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schema 
B)  Permissions 
C)  Constraint 
D)  Column

Question 18

Malware infections are being caused by websites. Which of the following settings will help prevent infections caused by Internet browsing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn on private browsing 
B)  Delete browsing history on program close. 
C)  Notify when downloads are complete. 
D)  Configure prompting before downloading content.

Question 19

A user with an outdated operating system is consistently browsing sensitive websites such as banking, email, and corporate intranets. The Internet browser of choice is one that has already lost patch support and is not updated anymore. Which of the following actions will remedy this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uninstall all unused browser extensions and toolbars to help reduce risks. 
B)  Convert the user's account to an admin level account, to provide better overall security. 
C)  Move to an alternate browser that still has consistent security update support. 
D)  Install multiple anti-malware and firewall products to harden the computing experience.

Question 20

After configuring a new SOHO wireless router, Joe, a user, noticed that he was connected to the wrong access point. Which of the following steps of the configuration process should Joe implement to avoid this scenario in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the default SSID and verify the connection. 
B)  Change the default wireless password. 
C)  Change the router's administrator password. 
D)  Change the default encryption algorithm and verify the connection.

Exam 9: CompTIA IT Fundamentals