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CompTIA FC0-U51 CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam Practice Test

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CompTIA IT Fundamentals Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of a basic power strip?

Options:

A.

Protects against lightning strikes

B.

Provides multiple outlets for power

C.

Generates power for devices

D.

Provides battery backup for devices

Question 2

A home computer that has been in operation for more than five years is now suffering from random shutdowns during the day. The PC is set up in an enclosed cubby built into the home office desk. Which of the following is MOST likely plaguing the PC?

Options:

A.

The PC was switched over to 240v operation mode

B.

Dust accumulation

C.

The PC’s BIOS is severely out-of-date, causing PSU issues

D.

EMI

Question 3

A user working on a laptop notices the mouse cursor frequently moves to random locations in a document while typing. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to help resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Ask tech support for help.

B.

Reboot the laptop.

C.

Turn off the touchpad.

D.

Reconnect the mouse.

Question 4

Which of the following is a safety feature of cloud-based backups?

Options:

A.

Incremental copy of data

B.

Local copy of data

C.

Offsite storage of data

D.

Full backup of PC data

Question 5

When applying ergonomics to a workstation area, which of the following are the MOST important to consider? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Proper sitting position

B.

Amount of time computer will be used

C.

Clarity of the display

D.

Proper keyboard and mouse height

E.

Number of speakers in sound system

F.

Brightness and contrast of the display

Question 6

A technician is trying to access a user’s files and is unable to open any folder or file. Which of the following BEST describes the situation?

Options:

A.

The folders contain older versions of the files.

B.

The files are corrupted.

C.

The technician needs to change the file attributes.

D.

The technician does not have permissions.

Question 7

Which of the following connectors supports both high definition video and audio?

Options:

A.

S-video

B.

Component

C.

HDMI

D.

DVI

Question 8

Which of the following should be done to reduce physical safety hazards around a newly installed computer?

Options:

A.

Verify all connections are seated properly.

B.

Avoid placing other computers nearby.

C.

Bundle loose cables with zip ties or Velcro straps.

D.

Attach all peripherals to the computer.

Question 9

A user purchases a new desktop computer and requires assistance setting it up. Which of the following describes the BEST resource the user should reference?

Options:

A.

Technical community group

B.

Local retail store technical support

C.

Internet search engine

D.

Manufacturer documentation

Question 10

A user with an outdated operating system is consistently browsing sensitive websites such as banking, email, and corporate intranets. The Internet browser of choice is one that has already lost patch support and is not updated anymore. Which of the following actions will remedy this situation?

Options:

A.

Uninstall all unused browser extensions and toolbars to help reduce risks.

B.

Convert the user’s account to an admin level account, to provide better overall security.

C.

Move to an alternate browser that still has consistent security update support.

D.

Install multiple anti-malware and firewall products to harden the computing experience.

Question 11

Which of the following device types is needed within a computer to read information on a CD-ROM?

Options:

A.

Network card

B.

Optical drive

C.

Video card

D.

Solid state drive

Question 12

Which of the following security threats is classified as license theft?

Options:

A.

Entering the neighbor’s software key

B.

Using software to reveal a password

C.

Searching through the trash for passwords

D.

Watching what a user types on screen

Question 13

When operating under optimal network conditions, which of the following has the HIGHEST reliability?

Options:

A.

Bluetooth

B.

Wired

C.

Cellular

D.

WiFi

Question 14

A technician has been tasked with changing the settings for a used SOHO router, but does not have the administrator password because the previous owner changed it. Which of the following actions will resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Click “Forgot password.”

B.

Use a password cracker.

C.

Hold the reset button.

D.

Use the password: password.

Question 15

Which of the following are secure network protocols? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

IMAP

B.

FTPS

C.

SMTP

D.

HTTPS

E.

DNS

Question 16

Which of the following connections provide data with the MOST secure protection from interception?

Options:

A.

Wired

B.

WiFi

C.

IR

D.

Cellular

Question 17

Which of the following BEST describes the pros and cons of a home wired network?

Options:

A.

Low throughput, low mobility, high availability, high latency, high security

B.

High throughput, high mobility, low availability, low latency, high security

C.

High throughput, low mobility, high availability, low latency, high security

D.

Low throughput, high mobility, low availability, high latency, low security

Question 18

Which of the following is an advantage of using cloud-based collaborative applications and storage, rather than local applications and storage?

Options:

A.

Decreased software licensing costs

B.

Higher security encryption

C.

Limited storage space for files

D.

Increased accessibility to files

Question 19

Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system. Which of the following BEST describes the type of account Joe should create for his roommate?

Options:

A.

Standard

B.

Guest

C.

Administrator

D.

Power user

Question 20

Which of the following security threats occurs when a user receives an email from an illegitimate source asking for login information?

Options:

A.

Hacking

B.

Phishing

C.

Spam

D.

Cracking

Question 21

Which of the following are best practices when it comes to using a computer in a public location? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Notify the administrator when finished.

B.

Use strong passwords.

C.

Turn off the computer when finished.

D.

Disable the save password function on web pages.

E.

Make sure to clean the keyboard when finished.

F.

Make sure to log out of websites when done.

Question 22

A technician wants to minimize the risk of having third parties track previously visited web pages. Which of the following should be performed in the Internet browser’s settings? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Select form data

B.

Disable location services

C.

Remove cookies

D.

Clear history

E.

Change passwords

Question 23

A user is configuring a SOHO wireless router. The user should change the router’s default administrator password for which of the following reasons?

Options:

A.

To prevent improper data transmission encryption

B.

To prevent unauthorized configuration changes

C.

To prevent social engineering attacks

D.

To increase wireless signal strength

Question 24

Which of the following would BEST be described as password best practices? (Select THREE).

Options:

A.

Use of long passwords

B.

Sharing passwords with a trusted source

C.

Limiting password reuse

D.

Keeping default passwords

E.

Use of special characters

F.

Writing down difficult passwords

Question 25

Which of the following printer types uses a powder based consumable with a lower cost per page compared to other printers?

Options:

A.

Thermal

B.

Laser

C.

Dot matrix

D.

Inkjet

Question 26

Which of the following are examples of keyboard connectors? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

USB

B.

RJ-11

C.

Serial

D.

FireWire

E.

PS/2

Question 27

A user installing a printer can connect it to which of the following ports? (Select FOUR).

Options:

A.

PS/2

B.

VGA

C.

DVI

D.

USB

E.

FireWire

F.

Serial

G.

RJ-11

Question 28

Which of the following is a 15-pin video connection?

Options:

A.

DVI

B.

S-video

C.

Component

D.

HDMI

E.

VGA

Question 29

Which of the following is considered an optical storage medium?

Options:

A.

SSD

B.

Blu-Ray

C.

Flash drive

D.

Memory card

Question 30

Which of the following computer components are used to store data? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

GPU

B.

HDD

C.

RAM

D.

NIC

E.

CPU

Question 31

A user is at the office and has a cellular phone that previously functioned properly. The phone is powered on with a fully charged battery. However, the phone does not have connectivity. Which of the following describes the problem?

Options:

A.

Phone is disconnected from WiFi

B.

Provider is conducting system testing

C.

MAC address is bad

D.

Phone is in airplane mode

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