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Which of the following is primarily a confidentiality concern?

A. Eavesdropping
B. Impersonating
C. Destructing
D. Altering

A

Eavesdropping

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A software developer develops a software program and writes a document with step-by-step instructions on how to use the software. The developer wants to ensure no other person or company will publish this document for public use. Which of the following should the developer use the BEST protect the document?

A. Patent
B. Trademark
C. Watermark
D. Copyright

A

Copyright

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Which of the following database concepts would MOST likely use a CSV file?

A. Data querying
B. Data reports
C. Data importing
D. Data persistence

A

Data reports

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A help desk technician encounters an issue and wants to find out if a colleague has encountered the same issue before. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

A

Check Knowledge Base

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Which of the following BEST describes the practice of providing user credentials when logging onto the network?

A. Output
B. Storage
C. Input
D. Processing

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Input

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Which of the following allows wireless devices to communicate to a wired network?

A. Modem
B. Switch
C. Firewall
D. Access point

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Access point

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Which of the following computing devices would be used to provide a centralized means to distribute services to a group of clients and usually possesses a role on a LAN?

A. Laptop
B. Workstation
C. Mobile phone
D. Server

A

Server

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Which of the following describes something in a database that refers to the unique identifier in the parent table?

A. Attribute
B. Constraint
C. Foreign key
D. Schema

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Attribute

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For which of the following is a relational database management system MOST commonly used?

A. Building flowcharts
B. Storing information
C. Generating reports
D. Creating diagrams

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Storing information

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Which of the following BEST describes an application running on a typical operating system?

A. Process
B. Thread
C. Function
D. Task

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Process

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The broadcast signal from a recently installed wireless access point is not as strong as expected. Which of the following actions would BEST improve the signal strength?

A. Update from 802.11b to 802.11g
B. Ensure sources of EMI are removed
C. Enable WPA2-Enterprise
D. Use WiFi Protected Setup

A

Ensure sources of EMI are removed

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A user is getting an error message when trying to go to a website. A technician asks the user a few questions to find out more about the issue. The technician opens a browser locally and browses to the same site as the user. Which of the following troubleshooting steps is the technician using by browsing to the same site?

A. Establish a plan of action
B. Gather information
C. Duplicate the problem
D. Find the root cause

A

Duplicate the problem

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A user is attempting to print a document to a wireless printer and receives an error stating the operation could not be completed. Which of the following should the user do to correct this issue?

A. Ensure both devices are connected to the LAN
B. Enable task scheduling
C. Reset the proxy settings to their default values
D. Review the fault tolerance configurations

A

Ensure both devices are connected to the LAN

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

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

A

Constraint

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A user is buying a laptop. The user will have a lot of personal and confidential information on the laptop. The user wants to ensure data cannot be accessed by anyone, even if the laptop is stolen. Which of the following should be set up to accomplish this?

A. Encryption
B. Compression
C. Permissions
D. Auditing

A

Encryption

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A systems administrator uses a program that interacts directly with hardware to manage storage, network, and virtual machines. This program is an example of:

A. a storage area network
B. an embedded OS
C. network attached storage
D. a Type 1 hypervisor

A

a Type 1 hypervisor

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Which of the following is a compiled language?

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

A

Java

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Which of the following actions is the FINAL step in the standard troubleshooting methodology?

A. Document the solution and cause
B. Create a new theory of cause
C. Research the problem online
D. Implement preventive measures

A

Document the solution and cause

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

A. Foreign key
B. Public key
C. Primary key
D. Private key

A

Primary key

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A systems adminstrator wants to return results for a time range within a database. Which of the following commands should the adminstrator use?

A. SELECT
B. INSERT
C. DELETE
D. UPDATE

A

SELECT

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Which of the following statements BEST desribes binary?

A. A notational system used to represent an “on” or “off’ state
B. A notational system used to represent media access control
C. A notational system used to represent Internet protocol addressing
D. A notational system used to represent a storage unit of measurement

A

A notational system used to represent an “on” or “off’ state

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Joe, a developer, is writing a program in which he needs to store a number that changes over the duration of the program’s run. Which of the following would Joe MOST likely use to accomplish this?

A. Loop
B. Variable
C. Constant
D. Function

A

Variable

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An end user’s computer has been failing to open its word processing software. An IT technician successfully solves the problem. Which of the following best describes the technician’s NEXT step?

A. Restart the computer
B. Contact other users
C. Disconnect the peripherals
D. Document the findings

A

Document the findings

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A regulation requires new applicants to provide a scan of their retinas in case of any future legal questions regarding who applied for the position. Which of the following concepts is this an example of?

A. Non-repudiation
B. Authentication
C. Integrity
D. Accounting

A

Authentication

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Which of the following is an advantage of installing an application to the cloud?

A. Data is not stored locally
B. Support is not required
C. Service is not required
D. Internet access is not required

A

Data is not stored locally

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A small company wants to set up a server that is accessible from a company network as well as the Internet. Which of the following is MOST important to determine before allowing employees to access the server remotely?

A. The quality of the computer used to connect
B. A security method of allowing
C. The employee’s home ISP speeds
D. The geographical location of the employees

A

A security method of allowing

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A program needs to choose apples, oranges, or bananas based on an input. Which of the following programming constructs is BEST to use?

A. Variable
B. If
C. Datatype
D. Comment

A

If

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A UPS provides protection against:

A. denial of service
B. replay attack
C. power outages
D. wiretapping

A

power outages

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A company executive wants to view a company training videos from a DVD. Which of the following components would accomplish this task?

A. Optical drive
B. Hard disk drive
C. Solid state drive
D. Flash drive

A

Optical drive

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A technician is troubleshooting a problem. The technician tests the theory and determines the theory is confirmed. Which of the following should be the technician’s NEXT step?

A. Implement the solution
B. Document lessons learned
C. Establish a plan of action
D. Verify full system functionality

A

Establish a plan of action

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A desktop adminstrator just connected a printer to a workstation, but the workstation does not recognize the printer. Which of the following does the workstation MOST likely need for the printer to function?

A. Permission
B. Ink cartridge
C. USB cable
D. Driver

A

Driver

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Which of the following BEST describes a kilobyte?

A. A kilobyte is a measurement of storage (e.g., 100KB)
B. A kilobyte is a measurement of storage (e.g., 100Kbps)
C. A kilobyte is a measurement of storage (e.g., 100KW)
D. A kilobyte is a measurement of storage (e.g., 2.4KHz)

A

A kilobyte is a measurement of storage (e.g., 100KB)

33
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Which of the following security concerns is a threat to confidentiality?

A. Replay attack
B. Denial of service
C. Service outage
D. Dumpster diving

A

Replay attack

34
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Which of the following software license models allows a developer to modify the original code and release its own version of the application?

A. Proprietary software
B. Commercial software
C. Open source software
D. Cross-platform software

A

Open source software

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Which of the following are the basic computing operations?

A. Input, process, output, and feedback
B. Input, output, storage, and feedback
C. Input, process, and output
D. Input, process, output, and storage

A

Input, process, output, and storage

36
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Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?

A. Contact list
B. Movie theater locations
C. Directions to doctor’s office
D. Store inventory

A

Contact list

37
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An administrator grants permission for a user to access data in a database. Which of the following actions was performed?

A. Data correlation
B. Data manipulation
C. Data gathering
D. Data definition

A

Data definition

38
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An employee is asked to generate a report on a student information system. The employee uses spreadsheet software and connects to a remote database to pull data for the report. Which of the following types of application architectures did the employee use?

A. Standalone application
B. Client-server application
C. Web application
D. Cloud application

A

Client-server application

39
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Ann, a user, is experiencing difficulty getting her IP-based security camera to function at her house after a rain storm that caused a power interruption. The camera has an LED light indicating it has power. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem?

A. The power interruption caused the camera to malfunction
B. Ann has a compatibility problem with the camera
C. A firmware update needs to be applied to the camera
D. Ann’s Internet connection and wireless router are still down

A

Ann’s Internet connection and wireless router are still down

40
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A programmer needs to store output in a place that can be accessed as quickly as possible. The data does not need to remain persistent. Which of the following is the BEST option for storing the data?

A. Flat file
B. Memory
C. Relational database
D. Solid state drive

A

Flat file

41
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Which of the following intellectual property concepts BEST represents a legally protected slogan of a business?

A. Contract
B. Patent
C. Copyright
D. Trademark

A

Trademark

42
Q

Which of the following is a wireless communication that requires devices to be within 6in of each other to transfer information?

A. Infrared
B. NFC
C. Bluetooth
D. WiFi

A

NFC

43
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The IT department has established a new password policy for employees. Specifically, the policy reads:
Passwords must not contain common dictionary words Passwords must contain at least one special character. Passwords must be different from the last six passwords used. Passwords must use at least one capital letter or number. Which of the following practices are being employed? (Select TWO).

A. Password lockout
B. Password complexity
C. Password expiration
D. Password history
E. Password length
F. Password age
A

Password complexity

Password history

44
Q

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

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

A

Patching

45
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A user wants to use a laptop outside the house and still remain connected to the Internet. Which of the following would the BEST choice to accomplish this task?

A. Thunderbolt cable
B. Bluetooth module
C. Infrared port
D. WLAN card

A

WLAN card

46
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Joe, a user, finds out his password for a social media site has been compromised. Joe tells a friend that his email and banking accounts are probably also compromised. Which of the following has Joe MOST likely performed?

A, Password reuse
B. Snooping
C. Social engineering
D. Phishing

A

Password reuse

47
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A technician is installing a new wireless network and wants to secure the wireless network to prevent unauthorized access. Which of the following protocols would be the MOST secure?

A. WPA
B. SSID
C. WEP
D. WPA2

A

WPA2

48
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Which of the following network protocols will MOST likely be used when sending and receiving Internet email?
(Select TWO)

A. SMTP
B. POP3
C. SNMP
D. DHCP
E. ICMP
F. SFTP
A

SMTP

POP3

49
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A database administrator finds that a table is not needed in a relational database. Which of the following commands is used to completely remove the table and its data?

A. UPDATE
B. DELETE
C. ALTER
D. DROP

A

DROP

50
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A technician is called to replace a display for a workstation. Which of the following would MOST likely be used to connect the display to the workstation?

A. USB
B. NFC
C. DSL
D. DVI

A

DVI

51
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Ann, the president of a company, has requested assistance with choosing the appropriate Internet connectivity for her home. The home is in a remote location and has no connectivity to existing infrastructure. Which of the following Internet service types should MOST likely be used?

A. Fiber
B. DSL
C. Cable
D. Satellite

A

Satellite

52
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Which of the following is MOST likely used to represent international text data?

A. ASCII
B. Octal
C. Hexadecimal
D. Unicode

A

Unicode

53
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For a disaster recovery exercise, a company wants to ensure customer data is recovered before operational data. This is an example of:

A. redundancy
B. replication
C. prioritization
D. fault tolerance

A

prioritization

54
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Which of the following operating systems do not require extensions on files to execute a program? (Select TWO)

A. Windows 7
B. Windows 8
C. UNIX
D. Windows Server 2012
E. Android
F. Linux
A

UNIX

Linux

55
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A technician needs to install a wireless router for a client that supports speeds up to 11Mbps and operates on the 2.4GHz band. Which of the following should the technician select?

A. 802.11a
B. 802.11b
C. 802.11g
D. 802.11n

A

802.11b

56
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Which of the following is an example of multifactor authentication?

A. Password and passphrase
B. Fingerprint and retina scan
C. Hardware token and smartphone
D. Smart card and PIN

A

Smart card and PIN

57
Q

Which of the following language types would a web developer MOST likely use to create a website?

A. Interpreted
B. Query
C. Compiled
D. Assembly

A

Interpreted

58
Q

A developer is creating specific step-by-step instructions/procedures and conditional statements that will be used by a computer program to solve problems. Which of the following is being developed?

A. Algorithm
B. Software
C. Pseudocode
D. Flowchart

A

Algorithm

59
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A startup company has created a logo. The company wants to ensure no other entity can use the logo for any purpose. Which of the following should the company use to BEST protect the logo? (Select TWO)

A. Patent
B. Copyright
C. NDA
D. Trademark
E. EULA
A

Copyright

Trademark

60
Q

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

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

A

Full disk encryption

61
Q

In which of the following situations should there be some expectation of privacy?

A. Posting a comment on a friend’s social medial page
B. Submitting personal information on a school enrollment site
C. Posting a comment on a video sharing site
D. Sending email and pictures to a close relative

A

Submitting personal information on a school enrollment site

62
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Which of the following data types should a developer use when creating a variable to hold a postal code?

A. Integer
B. String
C. Float
D. Boolean

A

String

63
Q

Which of the following is the closest to machine language?

A. Scripted languages
B. Compiled languages
C. Query languages
D. Assembly languages

A

Assembly languages

64
Q

A function is BEST used for enabling programs to:

A. hold a list of numbers
B. be divided into reusable components
C. define needed constant values
D. define variables to hold different values

A

define variables to hold different values

65
Q

When transferring a file across the network, which of the following would be the FASTEST transfer rate?

A. 1001Kbps
B. 110Mbps
C 1.22Gbps
D. 123Mbps

A

1.22Gbps

66
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A technician has been asked to assign an IP address to a new desktop computer. Which of the following is a valid IP address the technician should assign?

A. 127.0.0.1
B. 172.16.2.189
C. 192.168.257.1
D. 255.255.255.0

A

172.16.2.189

67
Q

A game developer is purchasing a computing device to develop a game and recognizes the game engine software will require a device with high-end specifications that can be upgraged. Which of the following devices would be BEST for the developer to buy?

A. Laptop
B. Server
C. Game console
D. Workstation

A

Server

68
Q

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. Flat file
B. Word processor
C. Database
D. Network share

A

Database

69
Q

A company user is downloading from the Internet and notices the following at the end of the install file: “…x86.exe”. Which of the following statements BEST represents what the “…86.exe” means in the installation file?

A. x86 only supports an installation on a 32-bit CPU architecture
B. x86 supports an installation on a 32-bit and a 64-bit CPU architecture
C. x86 only supports an installatio on a 64-bit CPU architecture
D. x86 supports an installation on a 16-bit CPU architecture

A

x86 only supports an installation on a 32-bit CPU architecture

70
Q

Which of the following would be used to send messages using the SMTP protocol?

A. Document sharing software
B. Instant messaging software
C. Conferencing software
D. Email software

A

Email software

71
Q

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

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

A

Configure prompting before downloading content

72
Q

Which of the following is an example of information a company would ask employees to handle in a sensitive manner?

A. Customer date of birth
B. The first and last name of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
C. Customer service number
D. Company social media screen name

A

Customer date of birth

73
Q

The sales department needs to keep a customer list that contains names, contact information, and sales records. This list will need to be edited by multiple people at the same time. Which of the following applications should be used to create this list?

A. Database software
B. Word processing software
C. Conferencing software
D. Presentation software

A

Database software

74
Q

Ann, a user, connects to the corporate WiFi and tries to browse the Internet. Ann finds that she can only get to local (intranet) pages. Which of the following actions would MOST likely fix the problem?

A. Renew the IP address
B. Configure the browser proxy settings
C. Clear the browser cache
D. Disable the pop-up blocker

A

Configure the browser proxy settings

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