CompTIA exam questions
A technician has configured the ability to connect to a small office server using remote desktop from a workstation within the office. The technician has reviewed logs that show constant brute force attacks to that server from outside the network. Which of the following would prevent this from occurring?
A. Configure the server to use a static IP
B. Logically move the server to the DMZ
C. Reallocate the server to a different networking closet
D. Disable the remote desktop port
A client states that there are too many programs automatically starting when Windows boots. Which of the following tools would BEST be used to disable some programs from automatically starting when the computer is booted?
A. Performance Monitor
B. Fixboot
C. MSCONFIG
D. FIXMBR
Which of the following ports will have to be forwarded to allow an RDP connection to a specific machine?
A. 25
B. 110
C. 3389
D. 8080
Peter, a user, reports that each time his laptop is logged in to the company’s headquarters, his system time changes. After Peter returns home, he adjusts the clock, which stays set correctly until the computer is again at the company’s headquarters. No other users have reported any issues. Which of the following is MOST likely occurring?
A. The domain time controller is incorrect
B. The laptop firmware needs to be updated
C. The laptop has a malware infection
D. The laptops time zone is incorrectly set
In which of the following locations would a technician go to show file extensions?
A. Security Center
B. Folder Options
C. Display
D. System
Which Windows 7 command can stop a single process from the command-line?
A. Taskkill
B. Shutdown
C. Tasklist
D. DEL
A technician is tasked with installing a legacy application on a Windows 7 computer. When the technician tries to install the legacy application, an error is received that the application cannot be installed because the OS is not supported. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to try to get the application installed in Windows 7?
A. Install the application in safe mode
B. Install the application with compatibility mode
C. Install the latest Windows service packs and updates
D. Install Windows Security updates on the system
A user on a domain PC needs to leave their desk immediately, but does not want to compromise displayed content. Which of the following should be done?
A. Screensaver password
B. Restart PC
C. Lock screen
D. Reset user password
Jane, a home user, brings a Windows XP PC in for repair and reports that several disk read errors are occurring. She has run check disk and errors have been reported several times. Which of the following should a technician recommend? (Select TWO).
A. Increase the amount of RAM to improve disk checks
B. Backup all data on the drive
C. Upgrade to a home server
D. Purchase a new hard drive
E. Change the drive configuration to RAID 0
F. Upgrade to Windows 7 Professional
Which of the following Control Panel items will allow for easy streaming of pictures, music, and videos to other Windows 7 PCs?
A. Ease of Access Center
B. AutoPlay
C. Sync Center
D. HomeGroup