CompTIA exam questions
A technician recently setup a new wired network and wants to ensure only their computers can use it. Which of the following is the MOST secure way to accomplish this?
A. Make sure the computers are using strong passwords.
B. Enable an intrusion detection system.
C. Assign the computers static IP addresses.
D. Disable the extra ports on the router.
Which of the following commands can be used in Windows XP to modify when the CHKDSK command runs?
A. CONVERT
B. IPCONFIG
C. CHKNTFS
D. SCANDSK
Physically observing a user input a code or password is known as:
A. Social engineering.
B. Shoulder surfing.
C. Tailgating.
D. Phishing.
Which of the following commands shows the number of hops from a computer to the specified destination?
A. IPCONFIG
B. NETSTAT
C. PING
D. TRACERT
A SOHO location is being remodeled and the users are concerned about unauthorized traffic on their network during the remodel. The WLAN needs to be able to allow various types of devices to securely connect 24 hours a day while requiring the least amount of overhead to manage. Which of the following security implementations would MOST likely be implemented?
A. Setting encryption
B. Resetting all user-names and passwords
C. Assign static IP addresses
D. Enable MAC filtering
A technician is about to put a computer back into service that has not been turned on for many months. It was healthy when taken out of service and boots quickly without any problems. Which of the following actions would be a best practice to begin computer maintenance? (Select TWO).
A. Run a full antivirus scan.
B. Defragment the hard disk.
C. Run antivirus updates.
D. Run Windows updates.
E. Configure the firewall to access the Internet.
Safe Mode is an essential Startup tool for troubleshooting Windows 7. Which two methods cause the system to start up in Safe Mode? (Select TWO)
A. start the system in DOS Mode and run the WIN /S command
B. press the
C. start the system in DOS Mode and run the SAFE.EXE file
D. hold
A technician has discovered two PCs with the same name being used on the network. Which of the following BEST describes what has been happening and how to resolve the problem?
A. Both users can log in but only one can access company shares; both PCs need their network names changed.
B. Only one user can log in; one PC needs to have its network name changed.
C. Both users can log in and access company shares; one PC needs to have its network name changed.
D. Neither user can log in; one PC needs to have its network name changed.
An attack that creates a website that looks like another website, with the purpose of learning someones account information is called which of the following?
A. Virus
B. Shoulder surfing
C. Trojan
D. Phishing
A company has decided to implement a recycling program across the organization. The financial department uses employee sensitive information on a regular basis for payroll. Which of the following would need to be implemented for the financial department?
A. Use a single garbage container for department paper waste
B. Paper shredding service
C. Disable printing for all users in the department
D. Pickup material more often