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Comptia A + Computer Repair Practicals

Subjects : certifications, comptia-a-+, it-skills

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A user recently purchased an 802.11g-capable laptop - but reports their network connection speed is much slower than expected. The technician notes that while the users wireless signal strength is excellent - they are connected at just 11Mbps. Which
The user is connected to an 802.11b wireless access point.
In the Control Panel - select Administrative Tools - select Services -click on the Print Spooler service and select start.
Ensure the keyboard ribbon is firmly plugged into the motherboard.
An issue that will not prevent the basic function of the computer.

2. Which of the following operating systems uses BitLocker to encrypt files on the hard drive?
Read only permissions
Cable tester
Two Type II cards - One Type III card
Microsoft WindowsVista Enterprise

3. Which of the following are the steps for setting up a PC to enable Remote Desktop connection in Windows XP Professional?
Performance Monitor
C. Turn off SSID - enable WPA2 - implement MAC filtering and change key every 30 days
My Computer>Properties>Remote Tab>Allow Users to connect remotely to this computer>Select Remote Users.
The DHCP server is unavailable.

4. A user states that their laser printer jams constantly. The unit is a little over seven years old and has had no maintenance. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
copied to a safe location and can be recovered using the antivirus program.
tracert
IDE but with an adapter
The rollers on the printer need to be replaced.

5. When a computer is powered on - after POST it states No boot partition found.Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?
There is no operating system on the hard drive.
The device is disabled.
netstat
Boot order in the BIOS

6. Which of the following commands will remove the read only - hidden - archive and system attributes from a file named test.doc?
An AGP slot - A PCIe slot
attrib test.doc -r -a -s -h
SNMP
Write all of the error message down immediately.

7. When using Device Manager - a red X indicates which of the following?
Device is disabled
IEEE 1394 card
Permissions on the folder containing the financial data.
Disk Management

8. In which of the following is the default location of user files (e.g. My Documents - Favorites - Desktop) in Windows Vista?
attrib test.doc -r -a -s -h
c:users<<username>>
Change the jumper settings on the drive.
sfc

9. Which of the following command line utilities can be used to check for open ports?
Solid state drive
FAT32 cannot handle single files larger than 4GB.
netstat
LCD power inverter.

10. A computer is redeployed after sitting in storage for a year and is now displaying the wrong date. Which of the following is the cause?
The computers CMOS battery has lost its charge.
The print head needs to be adjusted.
Heatsink / cooling fan - Motherboard
IEEE 1394

11. A customer states they cannot connect to a recently installed access point which is located just around the corner from their office. An elevator and a wiring closet are the only things between the customer and the access point. Which of the followin
Use the Automatic Update feature built into the application - Use scripts.
It is there to protect against any changes being made to the OS that may be harmful and could make the OS unstable.
There is too much electrical interference for the signal.
Disable SSID broadcast

12. Which of the following commands shows a graphical display of the drive or paths directory structure?
WPA2
The user has a USB drive in the system.
tree
Power Users

13. Which of the following boot.ini switches will allow a technician to install a non-default Windows splash screen?
Task Scheduler
The use of a flash drive to copy the script into all the desktops.
/bootlogo /noguiboot
The file is too large for the printer.

14. A technician is replacing a wireless router on an existing small office home office (SOHO) network. The SSID - WPA and DHCP information has been correctly added. Which of the following must also be addressed?
Install an updated firmware on the BIOS
The administrative password needs to be changed.
very thin layer - making sure to cover the CPU
5 volts

15. Which of the following commands allows the technician to find where packets are being lost on the network?
Check for the correct print driver.
Listen for beep codes to determine if the video card needs reseated.
Hard drive
tracert

16. A user reports that a device is not working. Within the device manager - a red X through the icon of a device indicates which of the following?
The device is disabled.
Start>Run>mstsc - Start>AllPrograms>Accessories>Communications>Remote Desktop
Backup theclients data onto removable media.
C. Turn off SSID - enable WPA2 - implement MAC filtering and change key every 30 days

17. Which of the following BEST controls the amount of virtual memory in a Windows XP system?
sigverif
The new movie is a Blu-ray disc and not compatible with the PC.
System Properties - Advanced - Performance
20

18. Which of the following is true regarding the number of volumes that can be created on a basic disk?
Task Scheduler
Using either FAT or NTFS - the limit is three - With extended partitions - there is no limit
A. Use the built-in Guest account and set personal files to private.
Tuner card

19. A user reports they would like to install a larger HDD but is not sure what type to buy. The user wants the technician to check and verify the type of HDD needed. The technician opens the case and looks at the HDD connectors they see a single thin ca
The network uses MAC filtering.
SATA
The computer has a 32-bit version of Windows XP installed.
SMTP

20. Which of the following is the cause if a user types in the letters U - I and O and displayed on the screen are the figures 4 - 5 and 6 on a laptop?
The file is too large for the printer.
Toggle the NUM lock key.
A multimeter
The thermal paste will insulate heat around the processor.

21. A user receives an Access is Denied error when trying to install an application on their computer. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?
Enable Public location
heck if user is a local administrator on the computer
DHCP service has stopped
Clock multiplier

22. Which of the following commands will resolve a host name to an IP address?
System Information
sfc
nslookup
RAM failure

23. A user is having printing issues and receives an error message that the print spooler is not running. Which of the following methods can be used to start the print spooler?
format d: /q
In the Control Panel - select Administrative Tools - select Services -click on the Print Spooler service and select start.
msconfig
Uncheck Hide protected operating system files in folder options - Uncheck the read only attribute in file properties.

24. A customer states that they can access all LAN resources but cannot access the Internet.Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
One of the sticks of RAM is not seated properly.
Device Manager
Incorrect proxy settings
The damaged ports contacts are shorting against the casing.

25. Which of the following is the proper order of user group rights - starting with the group having the most rights?
Administrators - Power Users - Users - Guests
The memory is bad and must be replaced. - The BIOS is not at the latest revision.
System Properties>Advanced Tab>Performance Options>Advanced Tab
Windows 2000

26. Which of the following commands should be used to change a FAT volume into a NTFS volume?
Faulty sensor - Worn paper feed roller
The technician failed to connect the antenna wires to theWiFi card.
Boots the OS with minimum drivers
convert

27. A technician would like to have a program start automatically during a specific time. Which of the following utilities would the technician use?
The rollers on the printer need to be replaced.
The data cable is not seated properly.
Mini PCI
Task Scheduler

28. In which of the following locations is the Windows Vista local user settings found?
Exclude the printers IP addresses from the DHCP scope.
RIMM modules must be installed in pairs.
The power button is not working.
%userprofile%AppDataLocal

29. Each time a user tries to print a large color graphic the user receives an out of memory error message. The user needs to print the document now for an upcoming meeting. Which of the following would BEST solve the issue?
Boot order in the BIOS
DNS - HOSTS file
Use a network firewall.
Instruct the user to decrease the graphics resolution of the image.

30. A technician is waiting for a user to power on their PC to begin troubleshooting a problem. The computer name is PC1. Which of the following commands can the technician run that will continuously check if the system is reachable?
Disable SSID broadcast
ping -t PC1
Add more RAM.
Set the jumpers on both hard drives to C/S.

31. Which of the following is the BEST solution for repairing a hard drive that results in the NTLDR is missing display upon booting?
sigverif
Reseat and check all cables.
Use recovery console and the fixboot command.
Cable tester

32. A user wants to upgrade their CPU. They currently have a processor from vendor A - but the user wants to purchase a different vendors CPU. Which of the following will MOST likely need to be upgraded in order to support a CPU from a different manufact
Microsoft WindowsVista Enterprise
Heatsink / cooling fan - Motherboard
System Information
Clock multiplier

33. A customer reports that all print outs from their laser printer are smeared. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
The fuser is not working properly.
tracert - ping
Thermal compound
Pull the CMOS battery - Use the appropriate jumper on main board.

34. A technician is implementing a small office home office (SOHO) wireless network. The technician would like to have a static network. Which of the following should the technician disable on the router?
DHCP
Map a new drive to an NTFS folder hosted by a different volume.
Enable Public location
/bootlogo /noguiboot

35. A technician suspects a computer has a virus - which of the following BEST describes the FIRST action to take?
C:UsersUser1
Have the LCD screen replaced.
The memory is not properly seated.
Disconnect the computer from the network.

36. To scan for corrupted system files - which of the following command-line applications would a technician use?
802.11a
ping localhost
sfc
The computer case was opened.

37. In a defaultWindows Vista installation - which of the following directory paths would a file on the desktop of user1 be placed?
The USB plug is not seated properly. - The BIOS is not configured for USB support.
Induction toners
Netstat
C:Usersuser1Desktop

38. A user cannot access the Internet via a proxy server. Which of the following ports needs to be set on the web browser proxy to allow HTTP traffic?
In the BIOS - enable WOL
msconfig
80
Power Users

39. How many volts does a power supplys 4-pin Molex connector carry to internal devices?
5 volts
The technician failed to connect the antenna wires to theWiFi card.
Windows Defender
run IPCONFIG /RENEW.

40. A customers office is located in their basement which is where the wireless router is located. The customers three desktop computers and network printer are hardwired. The customer reports a laptop connectivity issue in the second floor bedroom. Whic
netstat -a
Manufacturer's website
Install a wireless range extender to boost the signal.
The network card in the users computer has failed.

41. Which of the following is the default location for user account files in Windows Vista?
Disk Defragmenter
ping localhost
C:users
There are too many devices plugged into the USB hub.

42. A storm occurred overnight and a user is having a problem turning on a workstation. The technician has determined power to the monitor is good when plugged into the same power strip as the workstation. Which of the following is the BEST tool to use?
Enable port forwarding on the router for port 3389 to the IP address.
The damaged ports contacts are shorting against the casing.
Check for a floppy disk in the FDD.
Power supply tester

43. A computer will not complete POST and a series of beeps is heard.Which of the following is the BEST material for the technician to consult?
Ensure all features of the system are functioning.
RAID 0
The location type is currently PUBLIC.
Manufacturers guidelines for the beep codes

44. A technician installs a new USB inkjet printer for a client. The client tests the printer by printing several pages. The text output is unreadable. Which of the following is the BEST solution for the problem?
sfc
RAID controller and two drives
Use recovery console and the bootcfg /rebuild command.
Install the correct drivers.

45. Which of the following commands would provide a list of all local active TCP/IP connections?
System Information
Router
Not enough physical RAM installed.
netstat -a

46. A remote user is attempting to install a new external storage device on their computer. The user reports they only have one port open on the back of the device and the port is similar to the USB port their mouse is connected to. The port has a bevel
Enable MAC filtering
Windows Vista 32-bit can only address up to 3GB of memory.
IEEE 1394
The jumper is set to clear the BIOS settings

47. Which of the following adapters will offer the HIGHEST data transfer rate?
nslookup
The deny was selected on all share permissions
Manually start the service.
802.11n

48. Most laptops have two PCMCIA slots that are stacked on top of each other with no separator in between. Which of the following does this accommodate?
System Information
rdisk.exe
Device Manager
Two Type II cards - One Type III card

49. A user reports that a device is not working. Within the Device Manager - a yellow ! on the icon of a device indicates which of the following?
A local administrator must install the application.
fixmbr
The device driver is not loaded.
The file is too large for the printer.

50. A user reports their LCD monitor has failed and replaces it with a CRT. On boot up - the monitor displays POST - but displays an Out of range message when the GUI starts to load. Which of the following methods should the technician use to resolve the
64-bit WEP
PCIe graphics card
eSATA
Start the PC in Enable VGA Mode; reboot after login in normal mode.