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A+ Master Exam (Set 2) Flashcards

1
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WANs are almost always leased from a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
	A -	large IT firm
	B -	cable company
	C -	telephone company
	D -	telecommunications provider
A

WANs are almost always leased from a telecommunications provider.

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A user is reporting disk error messages. Which tool can be used to find and fix these error messages?
	A -	DiskPart
	B -	CHKDSK
	C -	DEFRAG
	D -	BOOTREC
A

CHKDSK (Check Disk) is used to find and fix errors in disk sectors.

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Which type of expansion card sometimes has built-in RAID support?
	A -	Cellular
	B -	Storage
	C -	Wireless
	D -	Video capture
A

Storage expansion cards sometimes have built-in RAID support.

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Which keyboard key can boot a computer directly to the BIOS?
	A -	Esc
	B -	Delete
	C -	Up Arrow
	D -	Down Arrow
A

On many machines, the Delete key will boot a computer directly to the BIOS.

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A network technician needs to find out the IP address of a device being used. After typing the necessary command, the IP address appears as 169.254.1.10. Which does this indicate?
	A -	There is an IPv6 address
	B -	There is a class B address
	C -	The default gateway is down
	D -	The DHCP server is probably down
A

This is an APIPA address which means that the device is having trouble reaching the DHCP server.

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When performing a firmware update, it is essential to ensure there is not a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the installation.
	A -	shut down
	B -	Trojan horse
	C -	phishing device
	D -	change in permissions
A

When performing a firmware update, it is essential to ensure there is not a shut down in the installation.

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Which are inkjet printer maintenance actions? Choose four answers.
	A	Clear jams
	B	Calibration
	C	Clean heads
	D	Replace platen
	E	Replace ribbon
	F	Replace cartridges
A

A few inkjet maintenance actions include clearing paper jams, calibration, cleaning heads, and replacing ink cartridges.

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Which form of LCD backlighting provides brighter displays and better contrasts?
	A -	LED
	B -	CCFL
	C -	Plasma
	D -	Fluorescent
A

LED backlighting provides brighter displays and better contrasts than LCD.

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USB 3.0 cables can support up to how many bits?
	A -	1 Tb
	B -	5 Gb
	C -	12 Mb
	D -	480 Mb
A

USB 3.0 cables can support up to 5 Gb.

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Which port is reserved for the DNS protocol?
	A -	Port 25
	B -	Port 32
	C -	Port 45
	D -	Port 53
A

Port 53 is reserved for the DNS protocol.

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Which best defines a hot swappable device?
A - An optical drive that can be installed into a machine while it is running
B - A solid-state drive that can be uninstalled on a machine while it is running
C - A USB drive that can be installed or uninstalled on a machine while it is running
D - A hard drive that can be installed or uninstalled into a machine while it is running

A

A hard drive that can be installed or uninstalled into a machine while it is running.

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If the fans on a computer are not spinning at startup, which are the most likely causes of the power problem? Choose two answers.
	A	Bad fan
	B	Bad voltage
	C	Bad connector
	D	Bad motherboard
A

A bad connector or voltage are most likely causing power issues on a computer if the fans are not spinning at startup.

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Which are computer input devices? Choose five answers.
	A	Mouse
	B	Printer
	C	Monitor
	D	Webcam
	E	Keyboard
	F	Touchpad
	G	Microphone
A

A mouse, webcam, keyboard, touchpad, and microphone are computer input devices.

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A restaurateur is monitoring and reviewing the restaurants in his area. Which wearable device would help him accomplish this task?
	A -	Glasses
	B -	Desktop
	C -	Headsets
	D -	Fitness monitor
A

Smart glasses would help the restaurateur monitor and review the restaurants in his area.

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Which devices can be used to set up a mobile hotspot? Choose two answers.
	A	MiFi
	B	Router
	C	Smartphone
	D	Access point
A

A MiFi or smartphone can be used to set up a mobile hotspot.

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When installing memory into a laptop, which item should be removed?
	A -	CPU
	B -	Battery
	C -	Existing RAM
	D -	Entire back cover
A

The battery of a laptop should be removed anytime a user is working inside of it.

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Which BIOS screen shows a list of computer drives?
	A -	Cell Menu
	B -	Integrated Peripherals
	C -	Advanced BIOS Features
	D -	Standard CMOS Features
A

A list of drives inside of a comptuer is usually found on the Standard CMOS Features screen.

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A DMZ adds a layer of security protection between a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and a/an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
	A -	router; port
	B -	internal port; external port
	C -	incoming packet; outgoing packet
	D -	internal network; external network
A

A DMZ adds a layer of security protection between an internal network and an external network.

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Which are considered both input and output devices? Choose three answers.
	A	Printer
	B	Keyboard
	C	KVM switch
	D	MIDI device
	E	Touch screen
A

A KVM switch, MIDI device, and touch screen are all considered both input and output devices.

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20
Q 
Which fiber connector has a round shape?
	A -	LC
	B -	SC
	C -	ST
	D -	MJ
A

The Straight Tip (ST) connector has a round shape.

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Which type of Internet connection is typically shared with other customers in the area?
	A -	Fiber
	B -	Cable
	C -	Dial-up
	D -	Digital subscriber line
A

Cable Internet connections are typically shared with other customers in the area.

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Which are types of DVI cables? Choose three answers.
	A	DVI-I
	B	DVI-R
	C	DVI-D
	D	DVI-A
	E	DVI-HD
A

DVI-I, DVI-D, and DVI-A are types of DVI cables.

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Which are the two types of LCD monitor panels?
	A	LED
	B	Fluorescent
	C	Twisted Nematic
	D	In-plane switching
A

Twisted Nematic and in-plane switching are the two types of LCD monitor panels.

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Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ connections that do not match a firewall rule are allowed, by default.
	A -	Virtual
	B -	Remote
	C -	Inbound
	D -	Outbound
A

Outbound connections that do not match a firewall rule are allowed, by default.

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Which are Apple-based features that help share devices like printers over a network? Choose two answers.
	A	Jaguar
	B	AirPrint
	C	Bonjour
	D	Mountain Lion
A

AirPrint and Bonjour are Apple-based features that help share devices like printers over a network.

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Q 
A technician decides to format a drive with the most common Windows machine format. Which format is most commonly used?
	A -	NTFS
	B -	FAT32
	C -	FAT64
	D -	Windows 10
A

The most common file system used in Windows-based machines is NTFS.

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Brightness is the degree in which the overall lighting will appear on a screen while \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are/is the measured unit(s) that dictate(s) the amount of light output.
	A -	pixels
	B -	lumens
	C -	lichtung
	D -	resolution
A

Brightness is the degree in which the overall lighting will appear on a screen while lumens is the measured unit that dictates the amount of light output.

28
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If a computer has no response when attempting to turn it on, which connectors should be checked first? Choose two answers.
	A	Hard drive connectors
	B	Video card connectors
	C	Power supply connectors
	D	Front-side power switch connectors
A

If the computer will not boot because of a connection issue, it is most likely either a power supply connector or a front-side power switch connector.

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A user needs to perform some routine maintenance on their laser printer. Which actions should the user perform? Choose two answers.
	A	Cleaning
	B	Buy new plugs
	C	Replace the toner
	D	Replace the sprockets
A

The user will need to clean the printer and possibly replace the toner.

30
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Which are groups of AMD CPU sockets? Choose two answers.
	A	SM
	B	FM
	C	XM
	D	AM
A

FM and AM are groups of AMD CPU sockets.

31
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Rotating and removable screens are often used with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ devices.
	A -	VGA
	B -	tablet
	C -	virtual
	D -	FireWire
A

Rotating and removable screens are often used with tablet devices.

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The default gateway acts as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
	A -	message encoder
	B -	message decoder
	C -	network guardian
	D -	switchboard operator
A

The default gateway acts as a switchboard operator, directing the flow of packets from one subnet to another.

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Which are types of fiber connectors? Choose two answers.
	A	LC
	B	ST
	C	RJ-11
	D	RJ-45
A

Lucent Connector (LC), Square Connector (SC), and Straight Tip Connector (ST) are all types of fiber optic connectors.

34
Q 
Which command can be used to expand or shrink a volume?
	A -	SFC
	B -	BOOTREC
	C -	CHKDSK
	D -	DiskPart
A

Use the DiskPart command to format, shrink, expand, or convert a volume.

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Which type of motherboard is typically 12 inches by 9.6 inches in size?
	A -	ITX
	B -	ATX
	C -	Mini ITX
	D -	Micro ATX
A

The ATX motherboard is the largest of the standard motherboards and typically measures 12 inches by 9.6 inches.

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Fans are connected to which item in a computer?
	A -	CPU
	B -	Heat sink
	C -	Optical drive
	D -	Motherboard
A

Fans are connected to the heat sink in a computer.

37
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A movie lover needs to store a movie that is over 2 GB large. Which form of media should the movie lover use?
	A -	CD
	B -	VCR
	C -	DVD
	D -	Tape
A

The movie lover would need to use a DVD because a CD can only hold up to 700 MB.

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Which are types of wireless connections? Choose two answers.
	A	NFC
	B	Shark
	C	Bluetooth
	D	Bandwidth
A

NFC and Bluetooth are types of wireless connections.

39
Q

A dim display is usually a manufacturer error that can be fixed by doing a hard reset.
True
False

A

A dim display is most likely a settings issue. The display could be set to automatic brightness, or, it may just need a manual adjustment.

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Which mobile connection has a maximum distance of six feet?
	A -	IR
	B -	NFC
	C -	Lightning
	D -	Bluetooth
A

Infrared (IR) has a maximum distance of six feet.

41
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A class E subnet is reserved for which purpose?
	A -	Public networks
	B -	Private networks
	C -	Multicast addressing
	D -	Government and experimental use
A

A class E subnet is reserved for government and experimental use.

42
Q 
Tim is a field technician who has been called out to assist a customer who complains of recent intermittent connectivity. Which are some items Tim should investigate as he enters the house? Choose three answers.
	A	X-Box
	B	Plasma TV
	C	Microwave
	D	Baby monitor
	E	Cordless phone
A

Intermittent connectivity usually points toward signal interference so Tim would be looking for a cordless phone, baby monitor, or microwave from the list above. The placement of the access point could also be another reason for the intermittent connectivity. Also, there could be another access point within close proximity, operating on the same channel.

43
Q 
Which motherboard typically has a square shape?
	A -	ITX
	B -	ATX
	C -	Mini ITX
	D -	Micro ATX
A

A micro-ATX motherboard is typically square and has a width and height of 9.6 inches.

44
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Which type of network architecture device handles traffic between networks?
	A -	Hub
	B -	Port
	C -	Switch
	D -	Router
A

A router is a device which handles both the incoming and outgoing traffic between two networks.

45
Q 
The CPU frequency, RAM frequency, and CPU bus speed can be found on which BIOS screen?
	A -	M-Flash
	B -	Cell Menu
	C -	Overclocking Profiles
	D -	Standard CMOS Features
A

The CPU, RAM frequency, and CPU bus speed can be found the Cell Menu BIOS screen.

46
Q 
Which are characteristics of a home server PC? Choose five answers.
	A	Gigabit NIC
	B	File sharing
	C	Print sharing
	D	Data updates
	E	Cloud sharing
	F	RAID capability
	G	Media streaming
	H	Virtualization capability
A

A home server PC should have a gigabit NIC and RAID capabilities. It also has file and print sharing and performs media streaming.

47
Q 
Which two types of modems are found in most business configurations?
	A	DSL
	B	Cable
	C	Dial-up
	D	Fiber optic
A

The two most common types of modems found in business configurations are DSL and cable modems.

48
Q 
Which computer input devices are used to record images and videos? Choose two answers.
	A	Digitizer
	B	Virtualizer
	C	Camcorder
	D	Digital camera
	E	Biometric devices
A

Camcorders and digital cameras are computer input devices used to record images and videos.

49
Q 
Which expansion cards allow for multiple types of devices to be connected to a laptop? Choose two answers.
	A	Flash
	B	DisplayPort
	C	Express card /34
	D	Express card /54
A

Express cards are versatile in that they allow for multiple types of devices to connect to them.

50
Q 
Video cards are installed in which type of slot?
	A -	PCI
	B -	Kerberos
	C -	PCI Video
	D -	PCI Express
A

Video cards are installed in PCI Express slots.

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