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CompTIA FC0-U51 CompTIA IT Fundamentals Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times. Which of the following should be done NEXT?

Options:

A.

The application has to be registered to the user.

B.

The application must be upgraded to a 64-bit version.

C.

The application must be activated.

D.

The application needs to be reinstalled.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST reason to backup data?

Options:

A.

To ensure data encryption

B.

To ensure data stability

C.

To ensure data security

D.

To ensure data availability

Question 3

An employee’s new computer came with a free 30-day trial version of antivirus software. The employee’s company provides enterprise antivirus software from a different vendor. Which of the following should the employee do in order to use a full version of antivirus software?

Options:

A.

Enter the company product key for the antivirus software, enabling the full version.

B.

Uninstall the current version antivirus software and install the company version.

C.

Verify Internet connectivity and run online virus scanning software.

D.

Update the trial antivirus software to the latest version.

Question 4

A technician is setting up a computer that was shipped. After everything is plugged in, the computer will not turn on. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to identify the issue?

Options:

A.

Check for physical damage on the computer.

B.

Search for a solution on the Internet.

C.

Reference the manufacturer’s documentation.

D.

Ensure the power supply is set at the correct voltage.

Question 5

A user installed a new scanner on a desktop personal computer without any documentation. The scanner powers on, the lamp turns on, and then the unit stops with a failure light lit. Which of the following should the user do FIRST?

Options:

A.

Go to the scanner manufacturer's website and download the current installation information.

B.

Check the personal computer manufacturer's support website for information about scanner installation.

C.

Find a scanner user group website and ask for help.

D.

Update the scanner firmware and drivers, then reinstall the scanner.

Question 6

Where can a user find the latest updates, upgrades, or firmware for an electronic device that the vendor supports?

Options:

A.

Internet search engine

B.

Internet forum

C.

Technical community groups

D.

OEM website

Question 7

Which of the following internal components is used for temporary data storage in a workstation?

Options:

A.

Power supply

B.

CPU

C.

RAM

D.

Hard drive

Question 8

A user is installing a new scanner on a computer. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be installed in order for this equipment to work?

Options:

A.

License key

B.

OS update

C.

Firmware

D.

Driver

Question 9

When setting up a new computer, where does a user change the date and time?

Options:

A.

Peripheral configuration

B.

Localization settings

C.

Screen resolution

D.

eSATA settings

Question 10

Which of the following storage methods provides the HIGHEST redundancy and availability?

Options:

A.

Cloud-based storage

B.

Storage Area Network

C.

Locally attached storage

D.

Network Attached Storage

Question 11

A user wants to have the latest security patches and bug fixes installed on a computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve this?

Options:

A.

Configure anti-malware updates

B.

Manually update before each use

C.

Update every six months

D.

Schedule automatic updates

Question 12

Ann, a user, is browsing shopping websites on the Internet when she receives a pop-up message on her screen indicating a virus has been detected by the antivirus software. Which of the following actions should be performed NEXT?

Options:

A.

Ignore the message because it is likely adware.

B.

Run a scan on the entire local drive.

C.

Clear temporary files and folders.

D.

Minimize the alert and continue browsing the Internet.

Question 13

Which of the following is MOST likely required during installation in order to legally install software?

Options:

A.

Automatic updates

B.

Service level agreement

C.

License key

D.

Antivirus software

Question 14

A user has downloaded an application file with the .dmg file extension. Which of the following operating systems can be used with this file by default?

Options:

A.

iOS

B.

Windows

C.

Mac OS

D.

Chrome OS

Question 15

Which of the following is a requirement to connect a smartphone to a wireless network?

Options:

A.

SSID

B.

SATA

C.

SMTP

D.

gzip

Question 16

Which of the following extensions identifies a video file?

Options:

A.

.msi

B.

.tar

C.

.img

D.

.mp4

Question 17

Which of the following file formats contain other files within them? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

tiff

B.

dmg

C.

png

D.

mp3

E.

iso

F.

flac

Question 18

Which of the following software package types is designed to accept input from multiple users?

Options:

A.

Utility

B.

Operating system

C.

Specialized

D.

Collaborative

Question 19

Which of the following connectors consists of three separate plugs for video?

Options:

A.

Display port

B.

S-video

C.

Thunderbolt

D.

Component

Question 20

Which of the following components is required to send faxes via POTS?

Options:

A.

NIC

B.

Power supply

C.

Modem

D.

Wireless adapter

Question 21

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 22

Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting and storing an operating system?

Options:

A.

Blu-Ray disc

B.

7200RPM HDD

C.

SSD

D.

DVD-RW

Question 23

Which of the following is required to have a multimedia conversation with someone across the Internet? (Select THREE).

Options:

A.

Network connection

B.

Microphone

C.

Modem

D.

Firewall

E.

Webcam

F.

Cable connection

G.

Wired NIC

Question 24

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

Options:

A.

Motherboard

B.

RAM

C.

CPU

D.

GPU

E.

SSD

Question 25

A technician is typing the password to logon to a system. A user is standing in close proximity to the technician and is able to see the password being typed. Which of the following BEST describes this situation?

Options:

A.

Dumpster diving

B.

Shoulder surfing

C.

Phishing

D.

Social engineering

Question 26

An attacker cracks a user's password for all social media, email, and bank accounts. The user needs to change the passwords for all these accounts. Which of the following should the user do in the future to prevent this from happening?

Options:

A.

Disable unused browser toolbars.

B.

Clear the browser cache.

C.

Avoid credential reuse.

D.

Delete tracking cookies.

Question 27

When setting up a new device, there are multiple features available that will never be used. Which of the following should the user do to make the new device more secure?

Options:

A.

Make all users administrators.

B.

Remove or disable the unnecessary features.

C.

Install a password manager on the device.

D.

Make all users guests.

Question 28

Which of the following is the MOST sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and should be shared cautiously and only with trusted resources?

Options:

A.

Email address

B.

Phone number

C.

Mother’s maiden name

D.

Last name

Question 29

A user is configuring a new wireless router. Which of the following should be done to ensure that unauthorized changes cannot be made?

Options:

A.

Change the SSID

B.

Change the router’s address

C.

Change the administrator password

D.

Change the encryption key

Question 30

A user, Ann, is experiencing slow browsing on a website she frequently visits that displays constant pop-up ads. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Options:

A.

The browser is incompatible with the website

B.

The workstation has been infected with malware

C.

The website is not secured by SSL

D.

The certificate of the website has expired

Question 31

Which of the following is the BEST security practice to use when configuring the management options of a wireless router?

Options:

A.

Disable DHCP

B.

Change the admin password

C.

Enable SSID

D.

Enable remote administration

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