CompTIA exam questions
A new user reports trying to login to a workstation but, when pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL, they are asked for a PIN. Which of the following should be done NEXT?
A. Enter all passwords they have used in the past
B. Verify a smart card has been issued
C. Check the network cable
D. Reboot the computer
Which of the following is the BEST license type to comply with end user licensing agreement (EULA) terms for commercial software used by multiple users in a corporate environment?
A. Commercial license
B. Enterprise license
C. Seat license
D. Open source license
Which of the following Windows features would be used to encrypt a single file or folder?
A. EFS
B. NTFS
C. BitLocker
D. Security
A user wants to configure a smartphone to save all attachments from an Outlook.com email to a cloud-based service. Which of the following would be BEST to use to accomplish this?
A. Google Drive
B. iCloud
C. One Drive
D. FTP
A user needs their email set up on their iOS device. The email needs to synchronize all changes made with the server and the PC. Which of the following would the technician use to accomplish this?
A. IMAP
B. SMTP
C. SMNP
D. POP3
A mobile phone has started to respond slowly and erratically. The user has done a soft reset and the problem still exists. Which of the following is the BEST step the user can take to fix this problem?
A. Perform a force stop
B. Reset to factory default
C. Upgrade to a larger battery
D. Close running apps
A user is having issues with a Windows computer. Upon loading the operating system, several messages appear referring to a DLL file that cannot be found. Which of the following would be the BEST course of action for the technician to perform NEXT?
A. Copy the DLL file from a working PC and use the regsvr32 command to load the file
B. Run the Windows Update utility to manually reinstall the DLL file
C. Run the defrag utility to correct any fragmentation that may have damaged the file
D. Research the DLL file to identify the application it corresponds to before continuing
Peter, a user, has connected a tablet to his personal mobile hotspot device in a public location for Internet access. The device display indicates there are two connections instead of just one. Which of the following actions can he perform to prevent this unauthorized access to the device immediately? (Select TWO).
A. Change the SSID to a different broadcast name
B. Add the intruding device to a blocked access list
C. Access the intruder’s device and shut it down
D. Shut down the device until the intruder is no longer in the area
E. Set up a WiFi analyzer to identify the intruding device
Peter, a user, is using his smartphone for navigation while driving. As he drives, an icon frequently appears on the screen informing the user additional information is required to log in. Which of the following is causing this?
A. Unintended WiFi connections
B. Cellular data roaming notifications
C. Weak cellular signal
D. Unintended Bluetooth connections
A technician needs to quickly destroy data on several hard drives that are no longer wanted. Which of the following methods is MOST effective?
A. Physical destruction
B. Quick format
C. Low level format
D. Overwrite