CompTIA exam questions
A technician installs a new application and restarts the computer. After signing in to Windows, an error message appears stating that the application did not start automatically as intended. After confirming the software has installed correctly, which of the following tools would be used to troubleshoot this problem?
A. msconfig
B. appwiz.cpl
C. gpedit
D. regsrv32
A technician receives a helpdesk ticket about an employee having a problem sending text messages with a company Android smartphone. It has been determined that it is not a carrier issue. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?
A. Verify data connectivity
B. Reformat the MicroSD card
C. Replace the SIM card
D. Perform a soft restore
A customer has recently installed several applications on a Windows 7 workstation and is now experiencing slow system performance and spontaneous restarts. After removing some of the recently installed applications, the issue persists. Which of the following tools could the technician use to troubleshoot the problem while preventing data loss?
A. Factory restore
B. SecureBoot
C. msconfig
D. diskpart
How would a technician install Windows OS on a MAC OS computer without using third-party software?
A. Terminal
B. Boot Disk
C. Disk Utility
D. Boot Camp
Which of the following is a security threat that disguises itself as legitimate software?
A. Trojan
B. Worm
C. Virus
D. Spyware
A customer reports very slow wireless connection speeds in the new office. Which of the following tools should a technician use to troubleshoot the issue?
A. WiFi analyzer
B. Loopback plug
C. Signal booster
D. Packet sniffer
A technician has been given a PC that is not powering up. After brief troubleshooting, the technician comes to the conclusion the power supply needs to be replaced. Which of the following is the NEXT step in the process of performing the repair?
A. The technician should replace the power supply
B. The technician should review disposal regulations
C. The technician should check the environment
D. The technician should remove jewelry
A user leaves the workstation frequently and does not want sensitive material to be accessed. In addition, the user does not want to turn off the computer every time in the evening. Which of the following is the BEST solution for securing the workstation?
A. Set a strong password that requires a renewal every 30 days.
B. Run a screensaver after one minute of nonuse and fingerprint lock for afterhours.
C. Apply a screen lock after five minutes of nonuse and login time restrictions for afterhours.
D. Require a password and fingerprint lock afterhours.
A technician is working on a home theater PC in a location where the electrical system may not be properly grounded. As the technician is finishing the installation, which of the following should the computer technician do before connecting a cable TV line to a TV tuner card?
A. Perform self-grounding
B. Unplug the computer power cable
C. Use an ESD strap
D. Require the electrical system be brought up to code
After installing a critical update from Windows Update, a user accidentally types an incorrect URL into the browser and malware is automatically installed. The malware disables the computer’s antivirus software and Internet connection. Which of the following would be the BEST tool to remove the malware without risking loss of the user’s data?
A. Run System Restore
B. Reinstall Windows with the Repair Option
C. Reinstall Windows on top of itself
D. Run System File Checker