Test_1_CompTIA+

Question 1

Which of the following is a GUI based BIOS software application?

Answer 1

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

Question 2

Select the option that could properly be used to describe the characteristics of a VGA cable?

Answer 2

VGA uses analog signals

Question 3

Which of the following wireless communication standards requires LOS in order to operate?

Answer 3

IR

Infrared is a wireless technology that requires a clear path between communication devices.

Question 4

Which of the following options would typically be associated with encryption?

Answer 4

TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a standard cryptoprocessor used to store cryptographic keys

Question 5

You need to configure a SOHO network to provide IP Addresses to devices on the network. Which feature should be enabled?

Answer 5

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the protocol responsible for assigning IP addresses.

Question 6

You are a Server Administrator at a small company. Company policy dictates that all remote connections must be encrypted and accessed using some form of authentication. Which of the following will allow a user to upload a large file from home, while adhering to company policy?

Answer 6

Secure-FTP (or SSH-FTP) uses Secure Shell (SSH) to encrypt a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) connection. This allows you to upload files to a SFTP server on a secure connection. FTP servers can also be configured to require a username/password as authentication.

Question 7

Which of the following network standards can operate at two different channel widths on the same spectrum simultaneously?

Answer 7

802.11 n

Question 8

Which of the following will be the first to receive heat leaving a processor?

Answer 8

Thermal paste (or Thermal grease) is designed to conduct heat traveling between two elements. In this case, Thermal paste allows heat to efficiently leave the processor and travel to the heat sink.

Question 9

You are trying to use RDP to control a Windows computer from your office to an accountant’s computer in the corporate office building. What port should be opened in the firewalls between the two locations?

Answer 9

3389

Question 10

Which of the following properly describes the basic operating of a layer 2 network switch?

Answer 10

Transmits packets it receives to specific connections, based on MAC address.

Question 11

Which of the following properly describes the purpose of a KVM?

Answer 11

A KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) Switch is used to use a single set of peripherals with multiple physical machines.

Question 12

You are a Desktop Technician in a company’s IT Department. You need to find the hardware specifications of a desktop, however the device does not have an operating system installed. Which of the following options will display this information?

Answer 12

BIOS

Question 13

Which of the following is the default TCP/IP port for the standard HTTP protocol?

Answer 13

TCP 80

Question 14

ECC type memory would be most commonly found in which type of device?

Answer 14

ECC memory is most commonly found in servers because a server has a much higher load and fault tolerance requirement than an average computer or device.

Question 15

Which of the following network topologies provides the most redundancy to protect against network outages?

Answer 15

In a Mesh network topology every network node is connected to every other network node

Question 16

A customer is explaining their PC’s symptoms, but you already know what the issue is. Which is the most appropriate action?

Answer 16

Finish listening to their explanation and then explain the solutions

Question 17

You are an IT Support Technician for a large office building. A user is complaining their laptop often does not charge or stops charging if they move it. What is most likely the issue?

Answer 17

Laptop’s DC jack

Question 18

A supervisor has asked you to update the BIOS on a customer’s laptop. Where is the best place to find the correct BIOS firmware?

Answer 18

Manufacturer’s website

Question 19

Of the following choices, which is an industry standard protocol used by computer networks to assign IP Addresses to network nodes and devices?

Answer 19

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns IP’s to network devices. Domain Name Service (DNS) translates between IP Addresses and Domain names

Question 20

What CAT version is RATED to provide a transmission speed of 1000 Mbps?

Answer 20

CAT5e is rated at 1000 megabits per second

Question 21

Why would you use plenum rated cables when installing new cabling in a data-center?

Answer 21

Reduction in hazardous fumes in the event of a fire