CompTIA exam questions
A small library has an integrated switch and router that is not wireless. All of the public PCs in the library are connected to the device. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the library should do to deter curious patrons from interfering with the device?
A. Configure DNS to resolve externally rather than internally
B. Enable MAC filtering to permit public PCs
C. Change the default user name and password
D. Set up the DHCP server to use a different gateway option
A /all switch is MOST likely to be used with which of the following commands?
A. NET
B. NBTSTAT
C. PING
D. IPCONFIG
Which of the following methods is BEST used to ensure that data on a hard drive cannot be recovered?
A. Overwrite the drive
B. Use a degaussing tool
C. Repartition the drive
D. Format the drive
A technician is tasked with building three systems that are capable of utilizing the new Windows HomeGroup functionality. Which of the following versions of Windows would need to be used?
A. Windows 7 or Windows Vista
B. Windows Vista only
C. Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
D. Windows 7 only
Which of the following operating systems can be upgraded directly to Windows 7 Professional by a default installation? (Select TWO).
A. Windows 7 Home Premium
B. Windows Vista Business
C. Windows XP Home
D. Windows XP Professional 64-bit
E. Windows XP Media Center
A technician needs to rebuild a computer that had a virus. Which of the following data destruction methods should be used to ensure the virus has been successfully erased before reinstalling the operating system, programs, and all user data?
A. Standard format
B. Low level format
C. Shredder
D. Degaussing tool
Which of the following user accounts should be disabled to adhere to security best practices?
A. Standard user
B. Guest
C. Administrator
D. Power user
A small business owner wants to prevent employees from disconnecting company computers from the network jacks and connecting their personal computers. Which of the following must a technician implement to ensure only company authorized computers will be given access when connected to the office network jacks?
A. MAC filtering
B. Disable unused ports
C. Static IP addresses
D. Use computer cable locks
A technician troubleshoots a broken PC only to find that a strong burning odor is coming from inside the case. Which of the following parts MOST likely experienced a level of electrical burn?
A. PSU
B. Processor
C. CMOS battery
D. Hard drive
A technician is setting up a new wireless router at a clients home. Which of the following would the technician do FIRST when securing the network?
A. Change the DHCP scheme
B. Change the default administrative password
C. Enable the VPN pass through setting
D. Increase radio power levels