Practice Exam

Question 1

Which file extension is used for PowerShell scripts?

A) .bat
B) .vbs
C) .ps1
D) .sh

Answer 1

Answer: C) .ps1

Question 2

What command displays the current directory in Linux?

A) pwd
B) ls
C) cd
D) dir

Answer 2

Answer: A) pwd

Question 3

Which of the following is used to manage startup applications in Windows 10?

A) Task Scheduler
B) System Configuration (msconfig)
C) Event Viewer
D) Services.msc

Answer 3

Answer: B) System Configuration (msconfig)

Question 4

What does a firewall do?

A) Encrypt data
B) Monitor application use
C) Control incoming/outgoing traffic
D) Backup files

Answer 4

Answer: C) Control incoming/outgoing traffic

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a strong authentication method?

A) Password
B) PIN
C) Biometrics
D) Username

Answer 5

Answer: C) Biometrics

Question 6

What is the purpose of BitLocker in Windows?

A) User authentication
B) Network monitoring
C) Disk encryption
D) Application management

Answer 6

Answer: C) Disk encryption

Question 7

A user reports their application crashes on launch. What is the best first step?

A) Reinstall Windows
B) Check for updates
C) Delete the application
D) Format the drive

Answer 7

Answer: B) Check for updates

Question 8

Which utility can be used to view running processes in Windows?

A) Task Manager
B) Device Manager
C) Control Panel
D) Services.msc

Answer 8

Answer: A) Task Manager

Question 9

An app fails to update on a smartphone. What is a likely cause?

A) Too much storage
B) Airplane mode enabled
C) Battery fully charged
D) Wi-Fi connected

Answer 9

Answer: B) Airplane mode enabled

Question 10

What is the purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?

A) Track expenses
B) Limit liability
C) Establish user behavior rules
D) Encrypt user files

Answer 10

Answer: C) Establish user behavior rules

Question 11

Which backup type copies only changed files since the last full backup?

A) Full
B) Differential
C) Incremental
D) Synthetic

Answer 11

Answer: B) Differential

Question 12

Which tool helps avoid static damage when working on hardware?

A) Rubber gloves
B) Plastic mat
C) ESD strap
D) Wooden table

Answer 12

Answer: C) ESD strap

Question 13

Arrange the steps to install a printer in Windows:
1) Open Settings
2) Click Devices
3) Add a printer or scanner
4) Select printer
5) Install driver

Answer 13

1. Open Settings
2. Click Devices
3. Add a printer or scanner
4. Select printer
5. Install driver

Question 14

Put the steps to access Safe Mode in Windows in order:
1) Open Start Menu
2) Hold Shift and click Restart
3) Choose Troubleshoot
4) Select Advanced Options
5) Choose Startup Settings and reboot

Answer 14

1. Open Start Menu
2. Hold Shift and click Restart
3. Choose Troubleshoot
4. Select Advanced Options
5. Choose Startup Settings and reboot

Question 15

Put the steps to secure a public Wi-Fi connection in order:
1) Connect to VPN
2) Disable sharing
3) Mark network as public
4) Enable firewall
5) Avoid sensitive transactions

Answer 15

1. Mark network as public
2. Disable sharing
3. Enable firewall
4. Connect to VPN
5. Avoid sensitive transactions

Question 16

Arrange the steps to troubleshoot a mobile app that won’t launch:
1) Restart phone
2) Check for OS updates
3) Clear app cache
4) Update the app

Answer 16

1. Restart phone
2. Clear app cache
3. Update the app
4. Check for OS updates

Question 17

Put the backup rotation steps using GFS in order:
1) Create daily backups (Son)
2) Promote one weekly backup (Father)
3) Promote one monthly backup (Grandfather)
4) Retain monthly backups longer term

Answer 17

1. Create daily backups (Son)
2. Promote one weekly backup (Father)
3. Promote one monthly backup (Grandfather)
4. Retain monthly backups longer term