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Comptia A + Computer Repair Practicals

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1. A client explains their system is running slow - has trouble accessing the Internet and multiple windows are popping up on their own. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?






2. In Windows Vista - where would a technician find User1 desktop files?






3. Which of the following will resolve the NTLDR is missing error during the boot process?






4. A customer brings in a laptop with a non-functioning LCD screen that always remains black. However - when the technician connects the laptop to an external monitor the laptop will boot Windows normally. Which of the following actions should the techn






5. 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?






6. Additional RAM has been added to a PC. When the RAM amount is checked within Windows the additional memory is not reflected. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?






7. To determine if remote host is reachable a technician would issue which of the following






8. A customer reports that they are unable to access any network resources. To test the functionality of the customers NIC - the technician should use which of the following?






9. A user has noticed several clusters of dead pixels on a laptops LCD screen. The technician is called to investigate and troubleshoot the issue. Which of the following is a possible solution?






10. A client has installed an additional 1GB of RAM in a computer to accommodate the requirements of a new application. When the application is run a Low on Virtual Memory warning appears. Which of the following steps needs to be taken?






11. Which of the following utilities would a technician use to verify that a sound card is correctly installed on a PC?






12. A technician receives a call from a laptop user that recently purchased a new wireless router. The user claims the laptop cannot connect to the new wireless router. The technician finds out that the router is an 802.11g model and the customers laptop






13. A technician needs to edit the default path in Windows XP. In which of the following can they accomplish this task?






14. A technician installed a new motherboard. Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT?






15. Which of the following utilities determines how many CPU resources are being used by a service?






16. A technician is installing an OS onto a new hard drive. The OS media is in the optical drive. Upon booting the system displays the message no operating system found. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?






17. During the disinfection process - to eliminate a virus from inserting itself into the system restore point which of the following is the BEST solution?






18. A technician logs into a users computer and downloads a file from a central server to a users local document directory. After logging in - the user reports that they cannot open the file. Which of the following can the technician do to solve the prob






19. A hard drive is experiencing poor performance. Which of the following would be the BEST option to help improve read/write speeds?






20. When using FTP to transfer files which of the following is used to retrieve a file from a remote server?






21. Which of the following should a technician perform to check a hard disk for corruption?






22. A users laptop PC fails to boot and gives a message of invalid boot device on the screen. Each successive reboot gives the same message. The technician finds that the user has no floppy drive connected to the PC; however - they have a USB flash drive






23. Which of the following command syntax tests if a Windows XP computer is configured to connect to the Internet?






24. When installing a small office home office (SOHO) network - which of the following can a technician configure to hide wireless networks from unauthorized users and attackers?






25. A user reports that email is working but they are unable to access the Internet. Which of the following is the NEXT step in solving the issue?






26. When setting security permissions on a folder - which of the following properties apply?






27. In a 64-bitWindows operating system - which of the following directories is created twice - once for 32-bit applications and once for 64-bit applications?






28. 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






29. Which of the following profiles are automatically created by Windows XP during installation?






30. 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?






31. A client is having problems sending their email. If the company uses SMTP - which of the following ports is configured by default on their email client to allow mail out?






32. A technician is installing a wireless access point for a customer that wants to ensure only certain laptops are able to connect to the access point. Which of the following would BEST meet the customers needs?






33. Which of the following is the default loopback address?






34. Which of the following commands would be used to verify the integrity of critical system files?






35. If a drives file system becomes corrupt - which of the following commands would the technician use to repair the file system?






36. A user reports that they can hear downloaded music and sounds through their computer speakers. Music CDs cannot be heard when played in the local CD-ROM drive except by plugging headphones into the jack on the front of the drive. Which of the followi






37. A user reports that they are unable to print to a shared network printer. Other users are able to print to the same printer with no problems. Which of the following is the MOST likely solution?






38. Which of the following directory paths is the default profile folder for User1 in Windows 2000?






39. A technician replaces two 1GB DIMMs with two 2GB DIMMs. When the installed RAM amount is verified in Windows Vista - only 3GB appears. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?






40. A user reports that VoIP telephone calls have static and a noticeable delay whenever other users are using the home network. Which of the following routing features should be used on the home network to resolve this issue?






41. A customer wants to purchase a FireWire-based external hard disk drive. Which of the following ports is needed on the machine to be able to utilize such a device?






42. A computer has become infected with a piece of malware. The current system software has detected the threat and moved it into a special state. Which of the following terms BEST defines the state?






43. A user asked to have a second IDE hard drive installed on their computer. Which of the following should be done FIRST?






44. A user reports that their Windows XP PC booted to a desktop which is presented with very rough colors and poor detail on all images displayed.Which of the following is the MOST likely cause and solution of the problem?






45. A technician is troubleshooting a PC that will not turn on. The technician has determined that the PC is on a known good power outlet. Which of the following should the technician check NEXT?






46. A customer reports that their newly purchased Windows Vista Home Premium notebook is unable to see other computers in their home office. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?






47. Which of the following would a technician perform to cancel a print job?






48. A user is reporting that the image on their CRT monitor is shaking and giving them eye strain. The technician notices the display is OK at first - then after a minute it begins wavering. Which of the following is the FIRST step the technician should






49. Which of the following broadband networking technologies is MOST widely available in isolated areas?






50. 1/2 Which of the following actions should a technician take when the Service Control Manager reports - one or more services failed to start?