STUDY Flashcards
What file system did Apple use in older versions of macOS?
HFS
What are the 2 major file systems used in Microsoft Windows?
NTFS
ReFS
What does ReFS stand for?
Resilient File System
Which best describes a block of memory?
The smallest readable or writable unit which can be accessed on the disk.
What does NTFS stand for?
New Technology File System
What command is used to install software on Ubuntu?
sudo apt-get install
How are most software installers obtained today?
The Internet
To which operating system is the file extension .dmg native?
Apple macOS
Of the following answers, which is the easiest way to configure macOS system startup?
Third party software like CleanMyMac
Is it possible to configure Windows to launch any installed application at system startup?
Yes
Please define the type of USB connector shown in the picture below.

Mini-USB
Looking at the graphic, which USB port is MOST LIKELY to be a USB 3.0 connector?
Blue
An input device sends information to a computer and an output device receives information from a computer?
True
Which of the following is NOT a way that you can connect a printer to a computer?
Display port cable
Which part of an inkjet printer contains the print head?
Ink cartridge
You have just finished setting up your new printer and when you go to print your first page it comes out with a lot of random characters and letters. What is most likely the problem?
bad driver
Inside of Device Manager on Windows 10, which of the following is not an available option to do with a device when right-clicked?
Device Specialization
You plugged in a USB mouse and keyboard to your laptop but they are not connecting correctly and are not responding to all your movements. Where should you go to check on the device drivers?
Device drivers allow hardware devices to communicate with the OS of a computer.
True
What digital connection type can support resolutions up to 15360 × 8640 @ 60 frames/second (hint: 20-pin)?
DisplayPort
Does Windows 10 automatically recognize multiple monitors when connected to a computer?
Yes
Inside of most web browsers, you can change your default search engine to one that will help provide you with the best searching results?
True
You are trying to fix a problem where your laptop runs very slow when you first turn it on, you aren’t sure why it is doing this or how to fix it so you decide to google your question, what would be the best search keywords for the best results?
Computer runs slow on startup
When doing a Google search for current IT news and documentation, what is the EASIEST way to make sure you are getting current and updated information?
Only choose results on the first page
Open every website and check the date published
Change search settings time frame
Put the date in the search bar
Change search settings time frame
You are working as a Network analyst and are asked to configure a new large business sized network switch. You decided to read some of the forums on switches, which of these forums will most likely give you the answers you need?
Cisco Community Forums
Intel Community Forums
Microsoft Community Forums
Dell Community Forums
Cisco Community Forums
You have a user contact you saying that their Outlook view has changed and you are unable to find out how to change it back, what would be the best online resource to use to find answers about this problem?
Yahoo Answers
The Verge Article
Microsoft Community Answers
Google Images
Microsoft Community Answers
Where would be a good place to keep all of your documentation on the steps you took to solve the IT problems you have encountered?
Keeping it in your head
Notebook
Knowledge Base
Telling your co-workers
Knowledge Base
Adam has just purchased a new Canon TR4550 series printer but does not know how to set it up, he decides to search on youtube for a video to watch, which video will most likely give him the answers that he needs?
C
John is trying to run some terminal commands to fix some network problems he is experiencing but he is struggling to find the answers online from his own research, he decides to look for a Facebook group for help, which group would be the MOST help to John?
Looking at the graphic below, what part of the website could help you collaborate and get answers to questions via a social media communication method?
Join Slack
What is the difference between the chat feature and team feature in Microsoft Teams?
Robert has been invited to a Google Meet by his supervisor but when he clicks on the link it won’t allow him to join, it only says “Ask to Join” like in the graphic below. What is causing this problem?
His camera needs to be on
He is not using the correct Google account
He needs to wait for other people to join the meeting first
He is not connected to the internet
He is not using the correct Google account
What is Microsoft’s main video conferencing software?
Skype for Business
Teams
Zoom
GoTo Meeting
Teams
You can restore your Google doc to any previous version where you made a change to the document.
True
You must remember to save your Google docs, sheets, or slides or all of your changes will be lost.
False
You have been assigned a project by your boss, you decide to complete the work inside of Google Docs due to its cloud capabilities. You copy the URL link and send it to your boss but he tells you that he cannot see the document when he clicks on the link, what is most likely the problem?
You boss needs to be the owner of the document
The boss needs to have the correct sharing permissions applied
The boss doesn’t have Google Docs on his computer
The document needs to be created under the boss’s account
The boss needs to have the correct sharing permissions applied
You are downloading your Google doc to your computer, which of the file format options below is not an available option for download?
.png
You were working with some of your files inside of One Drive and accidentally deleted one of them, where would you go to recover this file?
The One Drive recycle bin online
The recycle bin on your desktop
You cannot recover deleted documents in the cloud
The Exchange server recycle bin
The One Drive recycle bin online
Which of the following Microsoft products allows you to upload and access files from Windows PC’s, Macs and mobile devices anywhere with an Internet connection?
Exchange
Microsoft Access
Share Point
One Drive
One Drive
Allison would like for her co-workers to all edit a Microsoft Word Document at the same time, what does she need to do to allow for collaboration on a document?
Find a third party that allows for collaboration on documents
Upload and share the document in One Drive
She needs to present her screen using Microsoft Teams
Email the document to all of her co-workers
Upload and share the document in One Drive
You are using Outlook 365 to schedule a meeting with multiple people in your organization, which Microsoft tool would make it easy to see when everyone is available?
Scheduling Assistant
Contacts
Address Book
Shared Calendars
Scheduling Assistant
You are trying to send an email to some of your co-workers, you want your boss to see the email but you don’t want your co-workers to know that your boss is aware of the email, what email function could you use to complete this action?
Reply
Forward
BCC
CC
BCC
What is considered the brain of the computer?
CPU
After assembling a new PC, you turn on the power and hear a series of beeps, there is no display on the monitor. Which of the following would be a valid troubleshooting step to try next?
Resseat the RAM and memory
What is the first thing you check when your computer does not turn on?
Power
Which of the following do you NOT need to connect to the internet within your SOHO network?
BIOS
RJ11 ports are what you are going to need to be able to plug into computers and connect other devices to your router with a wired connection.
False
Your boss has asked you to make sure that only specific devices are allowed to connect to the router, what feature would allow you to complete this?
DHCP
SSID
MAC address filtering
WEP
MAC address filtering
The 2.4GHz band signal can reach a larger range with less bandwidth, while the 5GHz band can provide more bandwidth with a smaller range.
True
What does the WPS button do on the router?
Whitelist Power System
Wired Protected System
Wireless Phone Setup
Wifi Protected Setup
Wifi Protected Setup
Your work is going to hold a conference with at least 35 guests that will need to be able to wirelessly connect to the network, which device are you going to need to install in that conference room?
Switch
Access Point
Router
Firewall
Access Point
It is good practice to make the password to your router the same as your wireless password.
False
You have your ethernet line from your ISP and need to connect it into your router, what port are you going to plug it into?
WAN port
LAN port
USB port
DSL port
WAN port
Which of the following could be a valid IP address?
192.168.0.1
Which of the following binary expressions below represents a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask?
- 00000000.11111111.11111111
- 00000000.00000000.11111111
- 11111111.00000000.00000000
- 11111111.11111111.00000000
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000
What tool would you use to backup macOS Catalina?
Time Machine
System Restore
Image Restore
Using OneDrive
Time Machine
Which option is the best way to navigate to the Backup tool in Windows 10?
Settings > Update & Security > Backup
Using the Control Panel
CTRL+Alt+DEL > Backup
There is no Backup tool built into Windows 10, you must use third party software.
Settings > Update & Security > Backup
Which drive technologies store data on flash memory chips?
SSD
HDD
CAT 7
SATA III
SSD
Which drive technology is the smallest form factor?
M.2
HDD
2.5 inch SSD
PCIe
M.2
What is the last evolution of a connection option that works with both HDD and SSD?
SATA III
What best describes Spyware?
Malware designed to spy on you.
Which one of the following Malware is not always malicious in nature?
Adware
What best describes a computer Virus?
A file that attaches to non infected files and infects other clean files.
An infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
A subprogram in a computer, often called up to execute by a higher level program.
A bug that permanently slows down and destroys computer hardware.
A file that attaches to non infected files and infects other clean files.
What best describes a Rootkit?
Collection of computer software designed to provide continued privileged access to a computer.
Malware that locks down your computer and your files, and threatens to erase everything unless you pay a ransom.
Malware designed explicitely to spy on you.
Disguises itself as legitimate software, or is hidden in legitimate software that has been tampered with.
Collection of computer software designed to provide continued privileged access to a computer.
What best describes a computer Trojan?
It disguises itself as legitimate software, or is hidden in legitimate software that has been tampered with.
Which of the following is a famous Ransomware?
CryptoLocker
What is the route to run a patch update on Windows 10?
Start > Settings > Update & Security
How do you navigate to configure the Windows 10 Firewall?
Start > type in search bar “Firewall” > Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
You have been asked to recommend a computer upgrade to the CEO of your company. The computer he is currently using is a 2015 Apple MacBook Pro with upgraded processor, RAM and storage. Which of the following would be the best strategy for recommending a new computer to your CEO?
Conduct a short interview with the CEO to look at the latest MacBook models and point out which upgrade options will be most beneficial.
When evaluating a hardware purchase, which of the following are usually the best criteria to base your decision on?
Compatibility, Features, Product Reliability, and Price
Which companies are Desktop Processor manufacturers? Select ALL that apply.
Klipsche Intel
Apple AMD
Dell
Intel and AMD
What do HDD have over SSD?
Price/Storage Ratio Aesthetics
Speed Durability
Price/Storage Ratio
When working inside a computer, what is the first tool you should use?
Screwdriver ESD strap
The Internet Gloves
ESD strap
Which is a common portable storage device?
HDD Flash Drive
Ziploc Zip drive
Flash Drive
Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?
Graphics Card
This component improves video performance.
NUC NAS
GPU CPU
GPU
Where does your computer store short term information.
RAM
What is used to cool a processor?
Heatsink
A workstation is having intermittent connection issues suddenly. What hardware may be malfunctioning.
Network card Power Supply
Computer Case Motherboard
Network card
What is the first thing you check when your computer does not turn on?
Peripherials Software updates
Power Temperature
Power
What device stores your data when the computer is turned off?
HDD or SSD
RAM
Memory Cache
Flash Drive or Thumb Drive
HDD or SSD
What is considered the brain of the computer?
CPU
After assembling a new PC, you turn on the power and hear a series of beeps, there is no display on the monitor. Which of the following would be a valid troubleshooting step to try next?
Reseat the video card and RAM modules
Send the motherboard back for replacement
Plug in a different mouse and keyboard
Search the Internet for a BIOS update
Reseat the video card and RAM modules
Some desktops cannot natively support the output of audio, what expansion card would enable the system to do so.
Expansion Card
Graphics Card
Daughter Board
Sound Card
Sound Card
The GPU is considered the most integral part of the computer.
FALSE
What is the predominant file system used in Linux?
XFS
FAT
ReiserFS
Ext
Ext
What does FAT stand for?
Flow Allocation Table
File Allocation Table
File Access Table
Feature Attribute Table
File Allocation Table
What best describes Copy-on-Write?
Data is not written over the existing data, but into new disk space.
Can some file systems be used with multiple operating systems?
Yes
What best describes Journaling when looking at file systems?
Keeps a log or “journal” of changes that are made to a disk.
To which operating system is the file extension .exe native?
Microsoft Windows
What is a SuperUser in Linux?
A user who has returned from the Grid.
A user who has access to the sudo command.
A user who has used a login shell.
Someone who has earned many industry certifications.
A user who has access to the sudo command.
What command in Ubuntu is used to uninstall software?
apt-get remove
What is the recommended way to uninstall an application within macOS?
Apple Menu > Preferences > Uninstall Applications
Start Menu > Settings > Apps & Features > Select the App > Uninstall
Search Siri for Uninstallers.
Click the Finder icon in the Dock > click Applications in the Finder sidebar > Drag the application’s icon to the Trash > Empty the trash.
Click the Finder icon in the Dock > click Applications in the Finder sidebar > Drag the application’s icon to the Trash > Empty the trash.
What are the most efficient routes to configure system startup in Windows 10? Select all that apply.
Start > Settings > Apps > Startup
sudo install package
Start > Search bar > msconfig > Startup > Task Manager
CTRL+ALT+DEL > Task Manager > Startup
Start > Settings > Apps > Startup
CTRL+ALT+DEL > Task Manager > Startup
Of the following answers, which is the easiest way to configure macOS system startup?
Using the macOS Terminal
Using the Control Panel
Through Finder
Third party software like CleanMyMac
Third party software like CleanMyMac
If the monitor in use is flat what could it be?
LCD
Projector
CRT
LCD
Where is the best place to download a driver?
Manufacturers website
What is the minimum resolution to be considered “HD”?
720p
4k
1080p
240p
720p
What connections are digital?
VGA
HDMI
Serial
USB
HDMI, USB
What connections are analog.
VGA
HDMI
Serial
USB
VGA, SERIAL
What are common refresh rates?
60hz
44hz
144hz
220hz
60hz,144hz
What display type offers the best viewing angles?
IPS
TN
VA
OLED
IPS
Which display suffers from burn-in?
OLED
miniLED
microLED
Quantum Dot
OLED
Which display technology typically is the least expensive?
TN
IPS
OLED
VA
TN
Which display technology offers the best color reproduction?
IPS
TN
CRT
IPS
Adam is trying to set up his new Canon TR4550 printer that he just purchased but has never set up a printer like this before, he decides to watch a youtube video on how to set up his new printer, what would be the best keyword search combination for the best results?
How to set up Canon TR4550 printer
How to setup new printer
Canon printers install
How to set up Canon printers
How to set up Canon TR4550 printer
In the IT industry the content and technology moves very quickly, when reading forums online be sure to always look at the _____ to make sure you are getting the latest and correct content.
Date created
Content
Author
Security
Date created
Most video conferencing tools will allow you to share your screen and allow a participant to remotely take control of your screen if you give them access. Which video conferencing solution does NOT have that capability?
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Google Meet
Webex
Google Meet
Which of the following is NOT a valid way to join a Zoom meeting?
Join Zoom Meeting link
Using the Zoom VPN
Personal Link Name
Typing in Meeting ID and Password
Using the Zoom VPN
Besides being the owner of a Google document which of the options below is not an available permission sharing option?
Uploader
Editor
Commenter
Viewer
Uploader
You know that you are going to be going out of town and not have access to the Internet, you still want to be able to work on your Google sheets. What option are you going to need to change on your sheet to make this possible?
Publish to the web
Make available offline
Add shortcut to drive
Make a copy
Make available offline
Which of the programs below match this description:
Microsoft _________ is a program for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration. It gathers users’ notes, drawings, screen clippings, and audio commentaries. These can be shared with other users over the Internet or a network.
Outlook
Word
One Note
One Drive
One Note
Where do all Microsoft Office 365 email accounts get stored at?
Outlook online
Microsoft Exchange
One Drive
Outlook locally on the computer
Microsoft Exchange
Please select the correct answer regarding the archive and trash features of Gmail
Email trashed will also appear in the “all mail” section of Gmail
Emails trashed will automatically be deleted after 30 days, Emails archived will go to the “all mail” section of Gmail.
Emails trashed or archived will both be deleted after 30 days.
Emails archived will automatically be deleted after 30 days, Emails trashed will go to the “all mail” section of Gmail.
Emails trashed will automatically be deleted after 30 days, Emails archived will go to the “all mail” section of Gmail.
You can only connect Microsoft email accounts with Outlook?
False
Which of the options below is not a characteristic of a SOHO?
Wired Connections
Wireless Connections
Same Physical Location
50-100 Employees
50-100 Employees
Which of the following do you NOT need to connect to the internet within your SOHO network?
IP address
Subnet Mask
BIOS
Default Gateway
BIOS
When you configure a SOHO network with DHCP you will need to set the IP address that will be used on each device.
False
Which of the following is used to identify the name of a WiFi network?
WPA2 password
WEP key
MAC address
SSID
SSID
What is a SOHO network?
Single Operating Home Office
Small Office Home Office
Single Owner Home Office
Safety and Occupational Health Office
Small Office Home Office
You receive an update from the manufacturer of your SOHO router that they have discovered a security vulnerability, what should you do to try and resolve this security flaw?
Enable MAC filtering
Disable DHCP
Enable content filtering
Check for and apply firmware updates
Check for and apply firmware updates
As a technician you are installing a SOHO router for a children’s center, they don’t want the children to access inappropriate sites, which of the following options should you configure?
Update the firmware
Disable SSID
Disable DHCP
Enable content filtering
Enable content filtering
You are setting up a brand new SOHO wireless router, which of the following tasks below should you do FIRST to secure the router?
Press the WPS button
Disable SSID broadcast
Change the router’s default password
Set up an obscure network name
Change the router’s default password
What is the term for the auto-configuration technology responsible for addresses that start with 169.254?
IPv6
IPv4
APIPA
DHCP
APIPA
______ converts human readable names into IP addresses.
DHCP
DNS
Port forwarding
Subnetting
DNS
A static IP address is an IP address that is manually assigned to a device and remains constant until it is manually changed.
True
Which of the following could be a valid IP address?
- 168.0.1
www. icann.org - 0.0.1
- 0.250.261
192.168.0.1
What is the best way to create a full system backup of Ubuntu?
Using the third party Deja Dup application
Using OneDrive
Using the built in Backup tool in Ubuntu
Using Time Machine
Using the third party Deja Dup application
What drive technology delivers the fastest speeds?
NVMe M.2 SSD
Disc Doppling
NVMe HDD
NVMe 2.5 SSD
NVMe M.2 SSD
What best describes Malware?
Any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems.
An .exe file that can harm your computer
A malicious driver system
A form of government espionage
Any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems.
Which one of the following Malware is not always malicious in nature?
Adware
Virus
Worm
Trojan
Adware
What best describes Ransomware?
Malware that locks down your computer and your files, and threatens to erase everything unless you pay a ransom.
Software used for kidnapping.
A virus that allows an external source to view your installed programs.
Expired hardware warnings.
Malware that locks down your computer and your files, and threatens to erase everything unless you pay a ransom.
Which two options would best benefit a company to avoid being compromised by hackers? Select all that apply
Using reliable anti-virus programs and other security software.
Educating employees on cyber security hygiene.
Putting armed guards at every entry point to the building.
Prohibit employees from using any apps not pre-installed on their computer.
Using reliable anti-virus programs and other security software.
Educating employees on cyber security hygiene.
What is a Firewall?
A software program or hardware device that restricts communication between a private network or computer system and outside networks.
A piece of software designed to prevent viruses entering a computer system or network
A peice of software that downloads software patches to the OS.
A tool to configure user access to files on a computer.
A software program or hardware device that restricts communication between a private network or computer system and outside networks.
What is the most common form factor for motherboards?
ATX
mini-ITX
nano-ITX
Micro-ATX
ATX
What system of rating is used to determine a Power Supplies rated efficiency?
80 Plus
IEEE Power Rating System
Modularity Power Measurement
The Grid
80 Plus
What is the minimum amount of RAM a typical modern build should have?
16GB
8GB
32GB
12GB
16GB
Which is the correct order to use when determining your hardware for a build?
CPU > Motherboard > RAM > Storage Solution > Case > Power Supply
Power Supply > RAM > CPU > Storage Solution > Case > Motherboard
Power Supply > CPU > RAM > Storage Solution > Case > Motherboard
RAM > Motherboard > CPU > Storage Solution > Case > Power Supply
CPU > Motherboard > RAM > Storage Solution > Case > Power Supply