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Computer Networking
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06/02/2013

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Term
) A user receives the message The security log on this system is full. Only an administrator can log on and fix this problem. The administrator should use which of the following to fix this issue?
Definition
Event Viewer (Correct Answer
Term
A user reports that a computer is running very slow and also states that the machine has been rebooted several times with the same result. The hard drive light is constantly on. Which of the following can be performed on the hard drive to improve performance? (Select TWO)
Definition
Use the defragment utility
. Use the checkdisk utility
Term
Two users want to print to a USB printer connected locally. Which of the following is the quickest way to accomplish this?
Definition
Share out the printer from the attached computer
Term
Which of the following is a valid boot device? (Select THREE)
Definition
DVD.ROM
Hard disk
NIC
Term
If a computer needs Windows XP and Windows 2000 configured for a dual-boot environment, which of the following file system should be used in formatting the drive?
Definition
NTFS
Term
Which of the following is the correct way to get to the Services MMC Plug-in to see what services are currently running? (Select TWO)
Definition
Open Control Panel, open Administrative Tools, double click on the Services icon

Click Start>Run and then type in services.msc
Term
The edit command line tool:
Definition
opens a text based word processor
Term
Which of the following Windows features should be disabled to ensure that malware and viruses are completely removed during the disinfection process?
Definition
System Restore
Term
Which of the following is a loopback address on a computer with an IP address of 192.168.0.12, a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and a gateway of 192.168.0.1?
Definition
127.0.0.1
Term
Which of the following, when locally connected, can be used as a boot device to install a new installation of Windows Vista? (Select TWO).
Definition
USB drive
DVD.ROM
Term
A user states that a program is missing from the computer and it had just been used yesterday. Which of the following questions should a technician ask to help determine what occurred?
Definition
Did you check the Recycle Bin to see if the shortcut was accidentally deleted?
Term
A user running Windows XP is experiencing degraded system performance while a particular application is running. Which of the following interfaces should the technician use to manage current application processes on the users computer?
Definition
Task Manager
Term
A user states a computer will not completely boot; it just keeps rebooting. Which of the following questions might a technician ask to try and determine the cause? (Select TWO).
Definition
Was any hardware installed since it last worked?
Were there any new software updates done?
Term
Which of the following is the proper way to enter the Windows Advanced options menu?
Definition
Press F8 after POST but before Windows begins to load.
Term
Starting Windows XP in Safe Mode will cause which of the following to occur? (Select TWO).
Definition
Windows prevents successful boot and logon from updating Last Known Good Configuration.
Windows XP uses the minimum set of drivers and services to start the GUI
Term
Which of the following BEST describes the function of ECC in a RAM module?
Definition
Ability to detect and correct single bit errors in memory
Term
Which of the following describes the S-video mini-DIN connector on laptops?
Definition
Allows analog video output to a variety of devices
Term
Which of the following wireless technologies has a maximum range of 30 feet (9 meters)?
Definition
Bluetooth 2.0
Term
Which of the following BEST describes digital signatures?
Definition
Cryptographic mechanism that identifies the sender as well as the message integrity
Term
) A customer states they want a new hard drive that is resistant to shock. Which of the following can be installed to accommodate the customers request?
Definition
PATA hard drive
Term
A user calls stating that they are missing icons from the Windows desktop and that the My Documents folder is empty. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the problem?
Definition
The local user profile is corrupt
Term
Which of the following methods can a technician use to find the IP address of a computer? (Select TWO).
Definition
Open Network Connections from the control panel, right click the Local Area Connection, select Status, and then select the Support tab.

Open a command window and run ipconfig from the command line.
Term
Which of the following is the maximum speed at which a standard CD.ROM can be read?
Definition
52x
Term
Which of the following devices must be terminated at the last device or none of the devices will work?
Definition
SCSI
Term
Which of the following slot types has the GREATEST peak bandwidth?
Definition
PCIe
Term
Which of the following utilities is used to remove programs from startup in Windows XP?
Definition
MSCONFIG
Term
Which of the following BEST describes what a VPN is?
Definition
A secured line of communication between two points through a public network.
Term
A customer connects a projector to their laptop, but no display shows on the screen. The projector is turned on. Which of the following could the technician do to send the display to the projector?
Definition
Use appropriate function toggle key to switch display mode
Term
Which of the following BEST describes a worm?
Definition
Malicious software that is self-replicating and self-propagating
Term
Which of the following describes the random access memory limitations with Vista 32-bit operating system?
Definition
4GB
Term
Which of the following Windows operating systems has a different user folder path than the rest?
Definition
Windows Vista Ultimate
Term
A technician has asked a user about any recent changes to a system and was able to backup all the important data prior to troubleshooting. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?
Definition
Create a checklist of the most likely issues.
Term
Which of the following commands will automatically reconnect a network drive as F: after a reboot in Windows XP?
Definition
net use F: \\ComputerName\ShareName /persistent:YES
Term
Which of the following Windows XP Control Panel applets could a technician use to change a local workstation password? (Select TWO).
Definition
User Accounts

Administrative Tools
Term
Which of the following is a benefit of using STP cable?
Definition
Decreased EMI
Term
Which of the following addresses would be assigned by APIPA?
Definition
169.254.0.15
Term
Which of the following are valid installation methods for Windows XP? (Select THREE)
Definition
Factory recovery partition

Windows CD installation

Network installation
Term
A technician needs to increase the paging file size on a Windows XP system. Where would they find this setting?
Definition
System Properties>Advanced>Performance Settings>Advanced
Term
A client receives an email stating that their online auction has been compromised. It says that they need to login and change their old username, password along with all of their account information. Which of the following is this an example of?
Definition
Phishing
Term
Memory was added to a Windows laptop and upon booting up, the BIOS only reports the original memory amount. Which of the following are the MOST likely issues? (Select TWO).
Definition
Memory mismatch

Memory is defective.
Term
In Windows XP, which of the following can the technician use to stop a program from loading at startup? (Select TWO).
Definition
Registry

MSCONFIG
Term
Which of the following is a benefit of using a password generator?
Definition
Generators eliminate a users tendency to create passwords that can be a security liability.
Term
A user reports that they have not heard from the help desk since calling in a problem two days ago. Which of the following is the BEST response?
Definition
Inform the user that the problem will be escalated to a supervisor for resolution.
Term
Which of the following copper cabling is BEST to use if data rate speed is not an issue and the segment length must be 1640 feet (500 meters) long?
Definition
RG-8ThickNet
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