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You have installed a new network adaptor in your computer and reboot the OS. You go to check the settings of the network adaptor but you cannot find the device in Windows. What is the most likely problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
bad or missing device driver
Correct Answer: d.
bad or missing device driver
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Which OS is commonly used as both a desktop OS and for multiuser server applications?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Linux
Correct Answer: b.
Linux
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a job typically performed by the kernel?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
managing CPU interactions
Correct Answer: a.
managing CPU interactions
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following does NOT require a device driver to be installed in the OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
installing more RAM
Correct Answer: c.
installing more RAM
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing, you find that some applications are not getting sufficient CPU time while others are getting more than necessary. Which component is likely to be the cause of this problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
kernel
Correct Answer: a.
kernel
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
You want to implement a system that hosts scalable Web-based applications accessible through a Web browser. This system should be available only to your company but the resources should be made available through a third-party. What type of system should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
hosted private cloud
Correct Answer: b.
hosted private cloud
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Code that exchanges information with specific hardware devices is referred to as which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
device driver
Correct Answer: d.
device driver
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
You are planning to buy a new server that will act as the server portion of a client/server application. A colleague of yours makes some suggestions for the server’s OS. Which of the following suggestions are you least likely to adopt?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Windows 7
Correct Answer: c.
Windows 7
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
executes program instructions
Correct Answer: b.
executes program instructions
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
If your computing environment requires that some processing of your application takes place on a server and some of it takes place on a PC-class computer, what type of system are you using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
client/server system
Correct Answer: b.
client/server system
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following can be described as program code that acts as a specialized hook into the operating system?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
API
Correct Answer: c.
API
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
What type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design and film design and animation?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
high-end workstation
Correct Answer: d.
high-end workstation
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Unix
Correct Answer: c.
Unix
Question 14
0 out of 1 points
Which of the following is least concerned with a computer’s specific hardware configuration?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
operating system
Correct Answer: c.
applications
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
Correct Answer: d.
The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following can be described as client/server computing coupled with the Internet?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
cloud computing
Correct Answer: d.
cloud computing
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
application software
Correct Answer: c.
application software
Question 18
1 out of 1 points
If you need to change certain aspects of the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
BIOS
Correct Answer: b.
BIOS
Question 19
1 out of 1 points
If you are a bank manage and have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required, which type of computer are you most likely to use?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
mainframe
Correct Answer: a.
mainframe
Question 20
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer’s BIOS?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
manages random access memory
Correct Answer: b.
manages random access memory
Friday, September 9, 2011 2:10:27 PM EDT
OK
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following can be described as client/server computing coupled with the Internet?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
cloud computing
Correct Answer: d.
cloud computing
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following does NOT require a device driver to be installed in the OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
installing more RAM
Correct Answer: c.
installing more RAM
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
Correct Answer: d.
The OS controls when an application can use the CPU
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following was the first widely used multiuser, multitasking OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Unix
Correct Answer: a.
Unix
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
You have installed a new network adaptor in your computer and reboot the OS. You go to check the settings of the network adaptor but you cannot find the device in Windows. What is the most likely problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
bad or missing device driver
Correct Answer: c.
bad or missing device driver
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
executes program instructions
Correct Answer: c.
executes program instructions
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A word processor is best described as which type of operating system element?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
application software
Correct Answer: b.
application software
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer’s BIOS?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
manages random access memory
Correct Answer: d.
manages random access memory
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
You want to implement a system that hosts scalable Web-based applications accessible through a Web browser. This system should be available only to your company but the resources should be made available through a third-party. What type of system should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
hosted private cloud
Correct Answer: b.
hosted private cloud
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following can be described as program code that acts as a specialized hook into the operating system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
API
Correct Answer: d.
API
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Code that exchanges information with specific hardware devices is referred to as which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
device driver
Correct Answer: d.
device driver
Question 12
1 out of 1 points
If you are a bank manage and have thousands of transactions to process in which no user interaction is required, which type of computer are you most likely to use?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
mainframe
Correct Answer: b.
mainframe
Question 13
1 out of 1 points
You are testing out a new multitasking operating system. In your testing, you find that some applications are not getting sufficient CPU time while others are getting more than necessary. Which component is likely to be the cause of this problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
kernel
Correct Answer: d.
kernel
Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is least concerned with a computer’s specific hardware configuration?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
applications
Correct Answer: c.
applications
Question 15
1 out of 1 points
You are planning to buy a new server that will act as the server portion of a client/server application. A colleague of yours makes some suggestions for the server’s OS. Which of the following suggestions are you least likely to adopt?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows 7
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 7
Question 16
1 out of 1 points
What type of computer is most likely to be used for graphical design and film design and animation?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
high-end workstation
Correct Answer: b.
high-end workstation
Question 17
1 out of 1 points
If your computing environment requires that some processing of your application takes place on a server and some of it takes place on a PC-class computer, what type of system are you using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
client/server system
Correct Answer: d.
client/server system
Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is a job typically performed by the kernel?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
managing CPU interactions
Correct Answer: d.
managing CPU interactions
Question 19
1 out of 1 points
If you need to change certain aspects of the way your computer boots, which of the following components would you configure?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
BIOS
Correct Answer: c.
BIOS
Question 20
1 out of 1 points
Which OS is commonly used as both a desktop OS and for multiuser server applications?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Linux
Correct Answer: a.
Linux
Friday, September 9, 2011 2:22:05 PM EDT
OK
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
From which OS did Windows XP evolve?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Windows 2000
Correct Answer: d.
Windows 2000
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Correct Answer: c.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
all network data is encrypted
Correct Answer: d.
all network data is encrypted
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
virtual folders
Correct Answer: a.
virtual folders
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
64-bit Itanium support
Correct Answer: d.
64-bit Itanium support
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
What feature in Windows 7 uses flash memory to supplement RAM?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
ReadyBoost
Correct Answer: c.
ReadyBoost
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
common hierarchy for file shares
Correct Answer: c.
quota management
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular basis. You want the remote connection to be secure and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
DirectAccess
Correct Answer: a.
DirectAccess
Question 9
0 out of 2 points
You’re running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
COM
Correct Answer: b.
ADAM
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system?
Answer
S
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP?
Answer
a.
Startup Repair Tool
Selected Answer: d.
64-bit Itanium support
Correct Answer: d.
64-bit Itanium support
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows 2000 Server
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 2000 Server
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows 95
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 95
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular basis. You want the remote connection to be secure and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
DirectAccess
Correct Answer: d.
DirectAccess
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Registry
Correct Answer: a.
Registry
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
user accounts and passwords
Correct Answer: a.
user accounts and passwords
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which new feature in Windows Server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Hyper-V
Correct Answer: a.
Hyper-V
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You’re running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
ADAM
Correct Answer: c.
ADAM
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
You’re an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
DFS
Correct Answer: b.
DFS
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Startup Repair Tool
Correct Answer: d.
Startup Repair Tool
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Windows Server 2008
Correct Answer: b.
Windows Server 2008
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
shell
Correct Answer: b.
shell
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
UAP
Correct Answer: a.
UAP
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
all network data is encrypted
Correct Answer: a.
all network data is encrypted
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Correct Answer: c.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
quota management
Correct Answer: d.
quota management
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
From which OS did Windows XP evolve?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Windows 2000
Correct Answer: c.
Windows 2000
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
You have a network of 175 workstations, 5 servers, and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Print Management Console
Correct Answer: d.
Print Management Console
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
virtual folders
Correct Answer: d.
virtual folders
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
What feature in Windows 7 uses flash memory to supplement RAM?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
ReadyBoost
Correct Answer: c.
ReadyBoost
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:29:21 PM EDT
OK
elected Answer:
Correct Answer: a.
Startup Repair Tool
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
UAP
Correct Answer: c.
UAP
Question 12
0 out of 2 points
You have a network of 175 workstations, 5 servers, and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
MMC 3.0
Correct Answer: b.
Print Management Console
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Windows 95
Correct Answer: b.
Windows 95
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
You’re an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
DFS
Correct Answer: a.
DFS
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
shell
Correct Answer: c.
shell
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows Server 2008
Correct Answer: a.
Windows Server 2008
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows 2000 Server
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 2000 Server
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Registry
Correct Answer: b.
Registry
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Kerberos
Correct Answer: d.
user accounts and passwords
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
Which new feature in Windows Server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Hyper-V
Correct Answer: c.
Hyper-V
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:48:54 PM EDT
OK
2 out of 2 points
You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular basis. You want the remote connection to be secure and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
DirectAccess
Correct Answer: c.
DirectAccess
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
UAP
Correct Answer: c.
UAP
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which new feature in Windows Server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Hyper-V
Correct Answer: b.
Hyper-V
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
shell
Correct Answer: c.
shell
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
You’re an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
DFS
Correct Answer: c.
DFS
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
From which OS did Windows XP evolve?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Windows 2000
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 2000
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
all network data is encrypted
Correct Answer: a.
all network data is encrypted
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
virtual folders
Correct Answer: d.
virtual folders
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
Windows 95
Correct Answer: d.
Windows 95
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Registry
Correct Answer: b.
Registry
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Correct Answer: c.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
quota management
Correct Answer: d.
quota management
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
user accounts and passwords
Correct Answer: b.
user accounts and passwords
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
64-bit Itanium support
Correct Answer: d.
64-bit Itanium support
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Windows 2000 Server
Correct Answer: c.
Windows 2000 Server
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Windows Server 2008
Correct Answer: b.
Windows Server 2008
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
You have a network of 175 workstations, 5 servers, and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Print Management Console
Correct Answer: c.
Print Management Console
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
What feature in Windows 7 uses flash memory to supplement RAM?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
ReadyBoost
Correct Answer: b.
ReadyBoost
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Startup Repair Tool
Correct Answer: a.
Startup Repair Tool
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
You’re running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
ADAM
Correct Answer: b.
ADAM
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:16:01 PM EDT
OK
You need to set up a new network with 15 workstations. You must provide access to network services for all 15 stations simultaneously and you have been told to use Active Directory in this network. Which OS should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows 2000 Server
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 2000 Server
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
If you suspect that a Windows problem is related to the database that stores hardware and software configuration information, which Windows component should you investigate?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Registry
Correct Answer: b.
Registry
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
File Server Resource Manager offers which of the following features?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
quota management
Correct Answer: d.
quota management
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following OSs was the first to offer true 32-bit functionality?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Windows 95
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 95
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
What feature in Windows 7 uses flash memory to supplement RAM?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
ReadyBoost
Correct Answer: b.
ReadyBoost
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
You are the administrator for a company that has users that must access the network remotely on a regular basis. You want the remote connection to be secure and as easy as possible to set up for your users. What new feature found in Windows Server 2008 R2 along with Windows 7 can you use to accomplish this?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
DirectAccess
Correct Answer: b.
DirectAccess
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature first introduced in Windows 2000?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
user accounts and passwords
Correct Answer: a.
user accounts and passwords
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You’re running several Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You re considering purchasing an application that requires user authentication and authorization. You want to be able to manage your user accounts through a single database that will work both for centralized logon and for this application. What feature should you consider using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
ADAM
Correct Answer: d.
ADAM
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which Windows Vista feature protects the registry and specific folders so that their contents are only available to a specific user?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
UAP
Correct Answer: c.
UAP
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
From which OS did Windows XP evolve?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Windows 2000
Correct Answer: a.
Windows 2000
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
You’re an administrator for a network with 6 Windows Server 2003 R2 servers. You maintain shared files on four of those servers and your users frequently get confused as to which server holds which share. You want to simplify access to the shares on these servers. What feature can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
DFS
Correct Answer: a.
DFS
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
What component of a Linux/Unix OS functions similar to a MS-DOS command prompt?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
shell
Correct Answer: b.
shell
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which new feature in Windows Server 2008 allows you to run multiple independent operating systems on a single physical server?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
Hyper-V
Correct Answer: d.
Hyper-V
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features differentiated Windows NT from Windows 95/98?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Correct Answer: b.
Windows NT’s kernel ran in privileged mode
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following will be launched automatically if Vista detects a problem while booting the system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Startup Repair Tool
Correct Answer: b.
Startup Repair Tool
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
You want to be able to take advantage of the new Server Core feature. You have both 32-bit and 64-bit computers you want to install Server Core on. Which Windows OS should you purchase?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Windows Server 2008
Correct Answer: c.
Windows Server 2008
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following features was first available in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
64-bit Itanium support
Correct Answer: a.
64-bit Itanium support
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Windows NT security model?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
all network data is encrypted
Correct Answer: c.
all network data is encrypted
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
You have created a number of different documents using several applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These files are located in different folders on your hard drive. You want to be able to access these folders from a single location without actually moving them from their current location. What feature of Windows Vista can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
virtual folders
Correct Answer: d.
virtual folders
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
You have a network of 175 workstations, 5 servers, and 12 printers. You want to be able to maintain enterprise-wide control of your network printers from one location. What new tool in Windows Server 2003 R2 can help you do that?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Print Management Console
Correct Answer: b.
Print Management Console
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:37:18 PM EDT
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You are building a new PC for yourself. You want your computer to have a dual-core processor made by AMD. Which processor family should you choose?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Athlon X2
Correct Answer: a.
Athlon X2
Question 2
0 out of 2.6 points
Approximately how much data could a CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 32-bit data bus transfer per second?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
4 Gigabytes
Correct Answer: d.
8 Gigabytes
Question 3
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You are troubleshooting a computer that is in the design phase. The problem you see is that the CPU is not receiving information about the status and of resources and devices connected to the computer. The CPU is also not receiving IRQs. What component of the computer do you suspect could be the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
control bus
Correct Answer: a.
control bus
Question 4
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which hardware component predicts what data will be needed and makes that data available to the CPU’s internal memory?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
cache controller
Correct Answer: d.
cache controller
Question 5
2.6 out of 2.6 points
If you want to design a CPU that will run on general-purpose hardware, which type of CPU should you design?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
CISC
Correct Answer: d.
CISC
Question 6
0 out of 2.6 points
Which of the following is true about RISC CPU hardware?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
it is more complicated and must run at slower clock speeds
Correct Answer: d.
it is less complicated and can run at faster clock speeds
Question 7
2.6 out of 2.6 points
What RISC processor design can build multiple instructions into a single word and can combine instructions into groups, allowing parallel operation?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
EPIC
Correct Answer: c.
EPIC
Question 8
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which feature of RISC CPUs allows the processor to operate on one instruction at the same time it is fetching one or more subsequent instructions?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
pipelining
Correct Answer: a.
pipelining
Question 9
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You have heard that the Linux distribution your are going to install to run a new application runs best on a RISC architecture. Which of the following CPU families should you consider for the computer on which you will install this Linux distribution?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
SPARC
Correct Answer: d.
SPARC
Question 10
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You have found an old dusty computer in your basement that you can identify as an original IBM PC. You ask your friend if he knows what CPU was used in these computers. Which of the following represents a correct response to your question?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
8088
Correct Answer: a.
8088
Question 11
2.6 out of 2.6 points
A CPU that has two or more sections that read and execute instructions is referred to as which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
multicore processor
Correct Answer: d.
multicore processor
Question 12
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You work for a college that was just donated a computer with an Itanium processor. Which of the following OSs can NOT be installed on this computer?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Vista 64-bit
Correct Answer: b.
Vista 64-bit
Question 13
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
hyper-threading
Correct Answer: d.
hyper-threading
Question 14
2.6 out of 2.6 points
If you are designing a CPU on which you want to have a lot of storage that can be accessed at the internal clock speed of the CPU, which type of memory are you concerned with?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
L1 cache
Correct Answer: c.
L1 cache
Question 15
2.6 out of 2.6 points
If your address bus is 20-bits wide, approximately how much memory can your computer address?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
1024K bytes
Correct Answer: c.
1024K bytes
Thursday, September 22, 2011 4:04:44 AM EDT
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If your address bus is 20-bits wide, approximately how much memory can your computer address?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
1024K bytes
Correct Answer: c.
1024K bytes
Question 2
0 out of 2.6 points
A CPU that has two or more sections that read and execute instructions is referred to as which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
multibus processor
Correct Answer: c.
multicore processor
Question 3
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which of the following is best described as a technology that enables a single processor to appear as two processors to the OS and allows multiple threads to run simultaneously?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
hyper-threading
Correct Answer: b.
hyper-threading
Question 4
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You have heard that the Linux distribution your are going to install to run a new application runs best on a RISC architecture. Which of the following CPU families should you consider for the computer on which you will install this Linux distribution?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
SPARC
Correct Answer: a.
SPARC
Question 5
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You work for a college that was just donated a computer with an Itanium processor. Which of the following OSs can NOT be installed on this computer?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Vista 64-bit
Correct Answer: b.
Vista 64-bit
Question 6
2.6 out of 2.6 points
If you are designing a CPU on which you want to have a lot of storage that can be accessed at the internal clock speed of the CPU, which type of memory are you concerned with?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
L1 cache
Correct Answer: c.
L1 cache
Question 7
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which hardware component predicts what data will be needed and makes that data available to the CPU’s internal memory?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
cache controller
Correct Answer: a.
cache controller
Question 8
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which of the following is true about RISC CPU hardware?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
it is less complicated and can run at faster clock speeds
Correct Answer: a.
it is less complicated and can run at faster clock speeds
Question 9
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You are troubleshooting a computer that is in the design phase. The problem you see is that the CPU is not receiving information about the status and of resources and devices connected to the computer. The CPU is also not receiving IRQs. What component of the computer do you suspect could be the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
control bus
Correct Answer: d.
control bus
Question 10
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Which feature of RISC CPUs allows the processor to operate on one instruction at the same time it is fetching one or more subsequent instructions?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
pipelining
Correct Answer: c.
pipelining
Question 11
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You have found an old dusty computer in your basement that you can identify as an original IBM PC. You ask your friend if he knows what CPU was used in these computers. Which of the following represents a correct response to your question?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
8088
Correct Answer: a.
8088
Question 12
2.6 out of 2.6 points
What RISC processor design can build multiple instructions into a single word and can combine instructions into groups, allowing parallel operation?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
EPIC
Correct Answer: d.
EPIC
Question 13
2.6 out of 2.6 points
Approximately how much data could a CPU with an external clock speed of 2 GHz and a 32-bit data bus transfer per second?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
8 Gigabytes
Correct Answer: d.
8 Gigabytes
Question 14
2.6 out of 2.6 points
If you want to design a CPU that will run on general-purpose hardware, which type of CPU should you design?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
CISC
Correct Answer: b.
CISC
Question 15
2.6 out of 2.6 points
You are building a new PC for yourself. You want your computer to have a dual-core processor made by AMD. Which processor family should you choose?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Athlon X2
Correct Answer: b.
Athlon X2
Thursday, September 22, 2011 4:13:57 AM EDT
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Instructions
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which feature of the NTFS file system keeps a log of file system activity to help prevent loss of information if there is a power outage while your disk is in use?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
journaling
Correct Answer: b.
journaling
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
A colleague of yours uses Windows 7 and wants to organize her files so that files stored in several different folders can be easily grouped together and accessed as if they were in a single location. What feature of the Windows 7 file system do you suggest she use?
false
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
libraries
Correct Answer: c.
libraries
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements is true about how disk drives are organized?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
tracks are divided into sectors
Correct Answer: a.
tracks are divided into sectors
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
In a folder hierarchy, the top level is referred to as which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
root
Correct Answer: d.
root
Question 5
0 out of 2 points
You have a very large hard disk that is 1 TB. You want to organize your data into ten volumes on this disk. What can you do to accommodate this?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
use a basic disk scheme and create 10 primary partitions
Correct Answer: b.
use a dynamic disk scheme and create 10 volumes
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following folders in a Windows file system is NOT typically located directly off the root?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Documents
Correct Answer: c.
Documents
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT an element of the MBR on a Windows system?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
disk signature
Correct Answer: c.
master file table
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You have just partitioned a new disk into three partitions and formatted them NTFS 5. You want to be able to access these partitions as folders on the current C: drive. What feature can you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
volume mount points
Correct Answer: b.
volume mount points
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements is true about the FAT directory structure?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
a backup of the FAT table is kept for each partition
Correct Answer: c.
a backup of the FAT table is kept for each partition
Question 10
0 out of 2 points
You have created a movie that is on a file that is almost 6 GB in size. You want to put the movie file on a flash drive so you can bring it to a friend’s house to show him. Your computer and your friend’s computer are both running Windows 7. Which file system should you use to format your 16 GB thumb drive?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
FAT32
Correct Answer: d.
exFAT
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
What command can you use to make the file named private.txt read-only?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
attrib +r private.txt
Correct Answer: c.
attrib +r private.txt
Question 12
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed by an OS’s file system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
establish file naming conventions
Correct Answer: a.
convert files between image formats
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
You have just purchased a new hard drive to install in your Linux system. Before you can begin using the drive to store files, which of the following task must you complete?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
partition then high-level format
Correct Answer: a.
partition then high-level format
Question 14
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements is true about file storage on a FAT file system?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
the filename is stored in the first cluster occupied by the file
Correct Answer: d.
the clusters are organized as a linked-list
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
What command should you use to change the name of an existing volume?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
format /v
Correct Answer: c.
format /v
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true about Windows FAT and NTFS file systems?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
FAT32 can be converted to NTFS using the convert command
Correct Answer: c.
FAT32 can be converted to NTFS using the convert command
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
You are troubleshooting a friend’s computer and your diagnostic software reports a problem with the MFT. What file system is your friend’s computer using?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
NTFS
Correct Answer: d.
NTFS
Question 18
0 out of 2 points
You have a new hard disk that you want to put two different OSs on but each OS requires a different file system. What procedure must you perform before you can install the two OSs?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
install the first OS and then create a new folder off the root to install the
second OS
Correct Answer: b.
partition the disk into two logical drives and install an OS on each logical drive
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following elements of a file system connects the names of files to the file data stored on the disk?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
LFN
Correct Answer: d.
directory
Question 20
0 out of 2 points
If you have a Windows computer with three hard drives, each with three partitions, what drive letter is assigned to the third partition on the third hard drive?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
i
Correct Answer: a.
k
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:02:06 AM EDT
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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following Windows XP editions cannot be upgraded to Windows Vista?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Professional Edition (64-bit)
Correct Answer: d.
Professional Edition (64-bit)
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a Vista hardware installation requirement?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
1 GB RAM
Correct Answer: d.
1 GB RAM
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following should you consult before installing a particular Windows OS to verify that the OS supports your chosen hardware?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Windows Catalog
Correct Answer: b.
Windows Catalog
Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a necessary step you should take before upgrading or migrating to a new OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
do a low-level format of all your hard disks
Correct Answer: d.
make a complete backup of the current system
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is considered the most stable version of a new OS that is safe to install on production equipment?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
RTM
Correct Answer: c.
RTM
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Before starting an upgrade to Windows XP, what should you keep in mind?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
you cannot upgrade Windows 95 or earlier OSs to Windows XP
Correct Answer: d.
you cannot upgrade Windows 95 or earlier OSs to Windows XP
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which task is an unnecessary step in preparing to upgrade a computer to a new OS version?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
do performance benchmarks with the current OS
Correct Answer: c.
do performance benchmarks with the current OS
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a task in preparation for installing an OS?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
call the OS vendor’s technical support to get detailed installation instructions
Correct Answer: a.
call the OS vendor’s technical support to get detailed installation instructions
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
When upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7, which of the following is a true statement?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
at least Service Pack 1 for Vista must be installed
Correct Answer: d.
at least Service Pack 1 for Vista must be installed
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
During the installation of the Windows 7 OS, which of the following are you likely to provide to the installation program?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
where to install the OS
Correct Answer: d.
where to install the OS
Question 11
0 out of 2 points
You are preparing to install Windows 7 on a computer that used to run Windows XP. This will be a clean installation. Which of the following are you least likely to need detailed information about before performing the installation?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
sound card
Correct Answer: b.
keyboard
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
If you are having trouble installing an OS because it does not seem to be detecting the computer hardware, which of the following should you check to try to resolve the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
the BIOS settings
Correct Answer: a.
the BIOS settings
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a typical function performed by the OS installation program?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
backing up existing data on the hard drive, if any
Correct Answer: b.
backing up existing data on the hard drive, if any
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
What feature was first implemented in Windows XP that must occur within 30 days after installation?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Activation
Correct Answer: c.
Activation
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
You have a computer running a 32-bit CPU on which you want to install Windows Server 2008. Which of the following statements is true about your installation options?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
you cannot install Windows Server 2008 R2
Correct Answer: c.
you cannot install Windows Server 2008 R2
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true of Windows 7?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
Starter Edition is only available in a 32-bit version
Correct Answer: d.
Starter Edition is only available in a 32-bit version
Question 17
0 out of 2 points
When choosing a computer for a test upgrade/migration, choose one that represents which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
the one with the most memory and disk space
Correct Answer: c.
the lowest common denominator
Question 18
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a true statement about PnP?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
PnP only works on Windows Vista and later OSs
Correct Answer: c.
PnP may still require configuration of memory or devices
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements is true about the Linux OS?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
most Linux distributions can be used as either a desktop or server OS
Correct Answer: d.
most Linux distributions can be used as either a desktop or server OS
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
You are preparing to upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7 but you are going to be cautious and make a backup of your system before proceeding with the installation. Which of the following should NOT be a consideration for performing your backup.
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
select only the data files for backup since the OS files and applications will not be affected by the upgrade
Correct Answer:
a.
select only the data files for backup since the OS files and applications will not be affected by the upgrade
Thursday, October 13, 2011 1:49:37 AM EDT
You recently purchased a new digital camera and now you want to print some of the photos you have been taking. Which type of printer are you most likely to use to print your photos?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
ink-jet
Correct Answer: c.
ink-jet
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
You are about to install a new USB camera on your Linux system and you realize that there is no device special file available for your device. What command can you use on the system to create a new device special file?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
mknod
Correct Answer: b.
mknod
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a good practice when you are installing a new device?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
check for a new driver
Correct Answer: c.
check for a new driver
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following are common formats for distributing driver files?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
zip
Correct Answer: c.
zip
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
You manage several hundred Windows 7 computers for your company. In the past, your support staff has spent a lot of time troubleshooting issues related to incompatible or faulty device drivers. You want to reduce the amount of troubleshooting your staff is doing. What is one step you can take that will help?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
configure driver signing to disallow unsigned drivers
Correct Answer: a.
configure driver signing to disallow unsigned drivers
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
You want to take advantage of a new VoIP application you just downloaded. What type of device will you need to use this application?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
sound card
Correct Answer: d.
sound card
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
A user calls the help line and ask for some help installing a new keyboard. He isn’t sure how to plug the keyboard into the computer because it doesn’t have a cable connected to it. What advice are you likely to give him?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
plug the USB receiver into a USB port on the computer
Correct Answer: b.
plug the USB receiver into a USB port on the computer
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You have ten employees, each with their own computer. You currently have only one printer that is connected via USB to your computer. You frequently run into the problem where other employees try to print to the printer when your computer is shut down or when you are in a meeting. You have funds for a new printer but you don’t want to run into the same problems even if the printer is installed on another user’s computer. What do you suggest?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
buy a printer with a LAN interface
Correct Answer: d.
buy a printer with a LAN interface
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
What should you wear while installing a circuit board in a computer?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
ESD wrist strap
Correct Answer: b.
ESD wrist strap
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
You want to install a graphics card with the fastest available bus interface. What should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
PCIe
Correct Answer: c.
PCIe
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
A user complains that his new mouse doesn’t work right. He has an old system at home and when he has had this problem, he cleaned the ball on the underside of the mouse to fix it, but this mouse doesn’t have a ball on the underside. What can you tell him about his mouse?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
the mouse is an optical mouse
Correct Answer: d.
the mouse is an optical mouse
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a Linux device special file type?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
stream
Correct Answer: d.
stream
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
The office manager of your company has instructed you to find a solution for a problem. A new employee is being hired and her desk will be located where there is a table that is occupied by an older model fax machine and scanner. There is no room to put the table anywhere else and the table that holds the ink-jet printer is too small for the other two devices. There is money in the budget if funds are necessary. What do you recommend?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
replace the ink-jet printer with a multifunction printer
Correct Answer: d.
replace the ink-jet printer with a multifunction printer
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Where should you look for the configuration settings of your printer on a Linux computer?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
/etc/printcap
Correct Answer: a.
/etc/printcap
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
You need to install a new sound card for a colleague’s computer. Which of the following does NOT represent a typical method for installing the driver on a Windows system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Programs and Features
Correct Answer: c.
Programs and Features
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using device drivers rather than incorporating code into the kernel for all possible devices?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
the kernel is recompiled after each new device is installed
Correct Answer: b.
the kernel is recompiled after each new device is installed
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a typical step in the process for installing new hardware on a Mac OS X system?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
configure dip switches
Correct Answer: b.
configure dip switches
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is used to connect the traditional Unix-based shared network printer?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
LPR
Correct Answer: d.
LPR
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
You have a hardcopy of a report that you found some errors on that must be corrected. The report is three pages long and you have about 20 minutes before a meeting you must attend to present the report. Unfortunately, the report was created on your laptop at home and you have no way of getting to it quickly. What is your best option?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
scan the report and use OCR; fix the errors and re-print the report
Correct Answer: d.
scan the report and use OCR; fix the errors and re-print the report
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
You have attached a new USB camera to your computer but it doesn’t seem to be working. Which tool can you use to see if Windows successfully installed the driver and to see if the device is working correctly?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Device Manager
Correct Answer: a.
Device Manager
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:19:20 AM EDT
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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
You are planning to buy a new laptop computer. One of your primary concerns with this laptop is that it is reliable, can take a little physical abuse, and has pretty long battery life. The data you will store on it is only a couple dozen GB. Which storage technology should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
SSD
Correct Answer: c.
SSD
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true about using GPT versus MBR?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
GPT supports larger disks than MBR
Correct Answer: c.
GPT supports larger disks than MBR
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following represents a valid Linux command to mount a CD/DVD drive?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /cdrom
Correct Answer: c.
mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /cdrom
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Your server has been running with two hard disks for the last few months. You needed additional storage so you have just installed a third disk on your SCSI interface; however, when you reboot the computer, the SCSI drives are not recognized by the system. What is a possible cause?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
you neglected to re-install the terminator after the last disk
Correct Answer: d.
you neglected to re-install the terminator after the last disk
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
If you want to attach six hard drives to your computer using a single disk controller interface, which interface type should you choose?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
SCSI
Correct Answer: c.
SCSI
Question 6
0 out of 2 points
A friend of yours has a Mac OS X Snow Leopard computer and he has just read something about hard drives sometimes failing. He is not very familiar with his computer’s built-in software and wants to know how he can back up his data. What should you tell him?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
use the GUI versions of dump and cpio
Correct Answer: b.
use the Time Machine Utility found on the Dock
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT true about SSD drives compared to mechanical drives?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
they come in much larger storage configurations
Correct Answer: d.
they come in much larger storage configurations
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You need to create new volumes and format a new disk you just installed on your Windows 7 computer. Which tool should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Disk Management
Correct Answer: c.
Disk Management
Question 9
0 out of 2 points
You have a Windows 7 desktop computer that has a C: drive and a D: drive that are separate disks. You use the D: drive for storing data and applications. You are finding that you are almost out of disk space on the D: drive. What is a good solution to your disk space problem?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
extend the D: drive onto a storage area network
Correct Answer:
c.
convert the D: drive to dynamic, add a new drive and extend the D: volume onto the new drive
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
You are building a new computer and you have just installed Windows Server 2008. You have two hard disks that you want to configure for fault tolerance using a Windows RAID configuration. How should you set up your hard disk?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
configure the disks as dynamic disks and create the RAID
Correct Answer: d.
configure the disks as dynamic disks and create the RAID
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
You have a music collection that you want to backup to optical media such as some type of DVD/CD. You want to be able to use the same disc to do backups each time you update your collection. Which disc type should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
DVD-RW
Correct Answer: b.
DVD-RW
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a Linux/Unix file or disk management command?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
xterm
Correct Answer: c.
xterm
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is used for removable storage?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
eSATA
Correct Answer: b.
eSATA
Question 14
0 out of 2 points
You are building a network that will have three servers. You want the servers to have access to storage that is separate from the servers themselves but you don’t want the traffic involved with accessing the storage to affect your corporate LAN. What technology should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
eSATA with Ethernet
Correct Answer: a.
SAN with Fibre Channel
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
You have a mission-critical server that you must back up on a daily basis. You start the backup when you leave at night and the backup must be finished the next morning with no user intervention. Your server has a storage capacity of almost 2 TB. Which tape media will hold all
of your server’s storage on a single tape?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
SDLT
Correct Answer: c.
SDLT
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a possible advantage of using RAID versus single-disk configurations?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
lower cost
Correct Answer: a.
lower cost
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following media types has the most storage capacity?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
fixed hard disk
Correct Answer: d.
fixed hard disk
Question 18
0 out of 2 points
A Terabyte is the same as which of the following values?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
100 GB
Correct Answer: a.
1,000,000 MB
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following statements is NOT true of cloud storage?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
you connect to cloud storage using a local SAN
Correct Answer: c.
you connect to cloud storage using a local SAN
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
You have a server with four SCSI disks. You have just installed a fifth SCSI disk into the server. After a reboot of the system, your disk controller only recognizes three of the five disks. What is a likely cause of the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
the new disk’s address conflicts with one of the other disk’s address
Correct Answer: d.
the new disk’s address conflicts with one of the other disk’s address
Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:21:00 AM EDT
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Question 1
0 out of 2 points
When accessing the Internet through a wi-fi connection, which of the following is NOT a suggested security measure you should follow?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
disable SSID display
Correct Answer: a.
disallow all incoming packets
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true about using software-based modems?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
they use more memory and CPU cycles than hardware-based modems
Correct Answer: a.
they use more memory and CPU cycles than hardware-based modems
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a component in a typical satellite Internet connection?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
twisted-pair cable from dish to modem
Correct Answer: c.
twisted-pair cable from dish to modem
Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true about cable modem connections.
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
upstream data rates are always lower than downstream data rates
Correct Answer: d.
DOCSIS 3.0 combines multiple channels to increase speed
Question 5
0 out of 2 points
You have a laptop with a built-in analog modem. You are at a hotel and must connect to the company network with the modem. The hotel phone system requires that you dial a 9 before the phone number. You have found that it takes a second or two to get a dial-tone after you dial the 9. What command should be used on the modem to dial the number: 928-555-1932?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
dt 99285551932
Correct Answer: a.
atdt 9,9285551932
Question 6
0 out of 2 points
You have arrived at a customer site who is having problems using a modem attached to his Linux server. The GUI is not installed on the server. Which command can you use to verify and configure the modem?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
/dev/getty
Correct Answer: b.
minicom
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
You have been called to troubleshoot a satellite Internet connection. Based on your knowledge of how satellite communications work, which of the following is NOT likely to be the cause of the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
excessively bright sunlight
Correct Answer: b.
excessively bright sunlight
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
You are researching the possibility of upgrading your analog modem to ISDN. Which of the following is true about ISDN modems and connections?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
you can have a voice and data connection simultaneously
Correct Answer: b.
you can have a voice and data connection simultaneously
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
What protocol does a dial-up networking connection use to access the ISP for Internet communications?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
PPP
Correct Answer: d.
PPP
Question 10
0 out of 2 points
Data compression on modems is accomplished “on the fly” by using which of the following methods?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
PKZIP
Correct Answer: a.
LZJH
Question 11
0 out of 2 points
You are analyzing a serial communication session. You are able to view each character as it is transmitted and received. You suspect a problem with the software flow control. Which of the following characters is involved in software flow control?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Ctrl-O
Correct Answer: b.
Ctrl-S
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
While considering whether to use DSL for an Internet connection, which of the following is NOT a valid consideration?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
only a single user can access the Internet through a DSL connection
Correct Answer: d.
only a single user can access the Internet through a DSL connection
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a component of an analog modem?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
CSMA/CD
Correct Answer: d.
CSMA/CD
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
You are verifying a computer’s parity checking by analyzing the bits received through a serial communication port. The system is set for even parity. Which of the following bit streams indicates a parity error?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
111000011
Correct Answer: b.
111000011
Question 15
0 out of 2 points
You are configuring an analog modem for a point-of-sale device and are deciding which modulation protocol to choose. Which of the following is NOT one of your choices.
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
V.90
Correct Answer: b.
V.44
Question 16
0 out of 2 points
In Unix/Linux, you refer to the first modem on the computer using which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
/dev/ttys1
Correct Answer: b.
/dev/ttys0
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
You are weighing the benefits of the major communications technologies. Your main concern is having a high bandwidth connection to the Internet. Which of the following technologies provides the highest bandwidth connections?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
Cable modem
Correct Answer: c.
Cable modem
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following standards is used my modems for error checking?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
v.42
Correct Answer: d.
v.42
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
When connecting to an analog modem using Windows XP, which of the following is a possible port name through which you communicate to the modem?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
UART0
Correct Answer: b.
COM2
Question 20
0 out of 2 points
You have a Mac computer that you need to connect to the Internet. The only network connection available on the computer is a Bluetooth adapter. You are in range of a wi-fi hotspot that you have access to. What, if anything can you do to connect this computer to the Internet?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
create a DUN using Network and Sharing Center and connect to your Bluetooth phone
Correct Answer:
d.
configure a Bluetooth DUN on the Mac to use your Bluetooth phone’s Internet connection
Thursday, November 3, 2011 11:56:32 PM EDT
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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a likely consideration when purchasing a NIC?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
the MAC address of the NIC
Correct Answer: a.
the MAC address of the NIC
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
You have been hired to design a small office network that will have 10 workstations and two servers. You want to use a network topology that is flexible for future growth and performance enhancements. Which topology should you choose?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
star
Correct Answer: b.
star
Question 3
0 out of 2 points
You are called in to a business that just expanded its network onto another floor of the building. There are 30 stations on each floor. You have been told that the two groups of computers must be able to communicate but for security reasons, there must be a way to filter communication between the two networks. What device do you recommend?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
wireless access point
Correct Answer: b.
router
Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following accurately describes a function of a LAN?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
uses a modem to connect to an ISP
Correct Answer: b.
uses switches to connect computers
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following enables the NIC to format data for a protocol and identify the most efficient methods for transporting it?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
binding
Correct Answer: c.
binding
Question 6
0 out of 2 points
You are designing a new network that will use TCP/IP. You are trying to decide which class of IP address you should use. There will be several thousand nodes on the network and you want to use an address class suitable for medium-sized networks. What address class should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
class D
Correct Answer: c.
class B
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
You are trying to decide which media you should use to connect the computers in a small business network that will have 15 computers. You want media that works well with LANs, is reasonably priced and is fairly flexible to aid installation. After reading about the various media available, what should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
UTP
Correct Answer: c.
UTP
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of a client operating system?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
authenticates clients to access the network
Correct Answer: b.
authenticates clients to access the network
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a common function of a network protocol?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
schedule network applications to run
Correct Answer: b.
schedule network applications to run
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which protocol enables routers to build tables of routing information?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
RIP
Correct Answer: d.
RIP
Question 11
0 out of 2 points
You need to connect two groups of about 20 computer each that are located on different floors of a building. Which media type will work best for this scenario?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
UTP
Correct Answer: c.
fiber-optic
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
You have a server on your network that your users frequently access. You don’t want the server’s address to change. What type of addressing method should you use?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
static
Correct Answer: d.
static
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true of IPv6 addresses?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
they are 128 bits in length
Correct Answer: b.
they are 128 bits in length
Question 14
0 out of 2 points
You are setting up a wireless network. The environment in which this network will run has several other devices such as cordless phones that run in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. You want to avoid conflicts with other devices. Which wireless standard should you consider?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
802.11g
Correct Answer: b.
802.11a
Question 15
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true of Ethernet?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
uses CSMA/CA
Correct Answer: b.
Fast Ethernet is 100 Mbps
Question 16
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a task typically performed by TCP?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
fragments packets as needed
Correct Answer: b.
closes communication session
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
A colleague has asked you where the media access control address of his computer is located? What do you tell him?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
NIC
Correct Answer: a.
NIC
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
You are diagnosing a network communication problem on a computer that uses the TCP/IP protocol. What address can you use to test network services without actually accessing the network?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
127.0.0.1
Correct Answer: c.
127.0.0.1
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
You have been told by a colleague that the type of network in use at a new client site uses fixed-length payloads and has information in the header that allows the data unit to be routed according to the type of data carried within the unit. What type of data unit is in use?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
packet
Correct Answer: c.
cell
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
You are troubleshooting a problem with a network that is composed of several subnets connected by routers. You have determined that the problem lies with the packet routing function. Which of the following is most responsible for this function?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
IP
Correct Answer: a.
IP
Friday, November 11, 2011 3:01:48 AM EST
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Instructions
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
You need to create a user on your Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. What command should you use?
Answer
false
Selected Answer:
c.
useradd
Correct Answer: c.
useradd
Question 2
0 out of 2 points
You have a multi-domain Windows Server 2008 forest. You need to make a shared folder available to users from several domains. What type of group should you create to add the users to and assign permissions to the resource?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Global
Correct Answer: b.
Universal
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which account feature can be configured to prevent a user from logging in after incorrectly entering the password a number of times?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Account lockout
Correct Answer: d.
Account lockout
Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is the correct syntax for specifying a shared folder on a server in Windows?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
\\server\drive:\share
Correct Answer: b.
\\server\share
Question 5
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true about permissions on an NTFS volume?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
a file that is copied from a FAT volume to an NTFS volume has no permissions set
Correct Answer: d.
a file that is moved to another volume inherits the parent folder’s permissions
Question 6
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a valid permission in the Linux file system?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
Modify
Correct Answer: d.
Write
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT an event type that can be set up for logging using Server Admin on Mac OS X Server?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
Opened files
Correct Answer: d.
Installation of applications
Question 8
0 out of 2 points
You manage a multi-domain network, DomainA, DomainB, and DomainC. You have users from each domain that must have permission to a shared folder in DomainB. Which of the following represents the correct method of assigning these users permissions?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Create a Global group in each domain.Add the users from the respective domains to the Global group. Add the Global groups to the share permissions list.
Correct Answer:
a.
Create a Universal group. Add the users from the domains to the Universal group and add the Universal group to the share permissions list.
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following password security options enables the server to ‘remember’ a user’s previous passwords?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Enforce password history
Correct Answer: b.
Enforce password history
Question 10
0 out of 2 points
To protect user’s passwords on a Linux system, they can be kept in a file only available to the system administrator. What is the name of that file?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
/etc/passwd
Correct Answer: d.
/etc/shadow
Question 11
0 out of 2 points
You have shared a folder on a Windows server that is a part of a domain. You need to assign permissions to users so they can access the shared folder. Which type of group will you use to make the permissions assignment?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Local
Correct Answer: c.
Domain local
Question 12
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following permissions should you set on a shared printer in Windows to allow a junior administrator to configure the properties of the printer?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
Full Control
Correct Answer: c.
Manage Printers
Question 13
0 out of 2 points
You need to assign the read and execute permission to a folder named /docs/acctg to other. Which of the following commands does this?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
chmod -rx o /docs/acctg
Correct Answer: b.
chmod o +rx /docs/acctg
Question 14
0 out of 2 points
You have just successfully created a user named acoulter on your Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. You left the password blank so the user can easily log on and create her own password. The user calls you and informs you she cannot logon. She has tried several times and has used a
blank password but still cannot logon. What is likely to be the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
you didn’t add the user to the right group
Correct Answer: b.
the account is disabled
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT included in the Linux password (/etc/passwd) file?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
user permissions
Correct Answer: d.
user permissions
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Which permission to a folder should you give a user if that user should be able to create files but not read or execute files in that folder?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
Write
Correct Answer: b.
Write
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a function of a directory service?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
decentralizes user management
Correct Answer: b.
decentralizes user management
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
A user is complaining that he cannot open a file in a shared folder. He is able to open other files in the same shared folder. Which of the following could be the problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
he has Read sharing permission but has a Deny permission on the file
Correct Answer: a.
he has Read sharing permission but has a Deny permission on the file
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
You need to specify which clients are allowed to access files on a UNIX/Linux system using NFS. What should you do?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
configure the sharing permissions
Correct Answer: c.
edit the /etc/hosts.allow file
Question 20
0 out of 2 points
You are explaining to a colleague how to make a shared resource available on a Linux file system. Which of the following terms best describes what you should tell him?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
map a volume
Correct Answer: b.
mount a volume
Saturday, November 19, 2011 5:48:06 AM EST
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Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT true about using the ping utility?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
it cannot work through routers
Correct Answer: c.
it cannot work through routers
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a general rule you should consider when configuring a page/swap file?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
the initial size should be set to 1.5 times the amount of RAM
Correct Answer: d.
the initial size should be set to 1.5 times the amount of RAM
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following RAID configurations uses disk striping and includes the ability to replace a failed drive and rebuild the RAID without shutting down the server?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
RAID 5
Correct Answer: d.
RAID 5
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
You find that disk operations on your server have gradually gotten slower. You look at the hard disk light and it seems to be almost constantly active and the disk seems noisier than when you first installed the system. What is the likely problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
the disk is fragmented
Correct Answer: c.
the disk is fragmented
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following values is the recommended maximum percentage of disk space you should use for best reliability?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
80
Correct Answer: d.
80
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following commands should you use to delete files on a Linux system?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
rm
Correct Answer: a.
rm
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a good rule to follow when creating a file structure?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
create a folder for deleted files to be stored temporarily
Correct Answer: b.
create a folder for deleted files to be stored temporarily
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a database of information about the Windows operating system including customized settings and software installations?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
registry
Correct Answer: a.
registry
Question 9
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a method to defragment a hard disk?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
copy the files to a server, reboot, and copy the files back to the disk
Correct Answer: b.
backup the disk and do a full restore
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a file extension that indicates the file type of application in a Windows environment?
Answer
Selected Answer: c.
exe
Correct Answer: c.
exe
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
If your Mac OS system displays a message indicating it is low on memory, which of the following is NOT a remedy to this memory fragmentation problem?
Answer
Selected Answer: d.
plug in a USB flash drive
Correct Answer: d.
plug in a USB flash drive
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT an argument for using RAID?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
decreased costs
Correct Answer: b.
decreased costs
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which command should you run on a Windows system to check for and fix problems with the file system?
Answer
Selected Answer:
c.
chkdsk
Correct Answer: c.
chkdsk
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Which command should you use on a Linux system to find and print a list of files that begin with acctg that have been modified in the last 10 days?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
find -name acctg* -mtime -10 -print
Correct Answer: b.
find -name acctg* -mtime -10 -print
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a partial backup that backs up files with the archive attribute and then removes the archive attribute on those files?
Answer
Selected Answer:
a.
incremental
Correct Answer: a.
incremental
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
You have used Windows Performance monitor and you are trying to locate the files created by this application. What is the name of the folder where Windows store the results of Windows performance tests?
Answer
Selected Answer:
b.
PerfLogs
Correct Answer: b.
PerfLogs
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Which software RAID levels do Windows server OSs provide?
Answer
Selected Answer:
d.
RAID 0, 1, 5
Correct Answer: d.
RAID 0, 1, 5
Question 18
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a true statement about rotating backup media?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
media rotation is only necessary with tape drives
Correct Answer: c.
it can protect against media failure
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
If you analyze your disk and find that most of the files are stored contiguously on the disk, what should you do?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
run a disk defragmenting utility
Correct Answer: b.
nothing
Question 20
0 out of 2 points
You manage a server that users store their document files on. You are finding that some users are utilizing more space than they should with some very large files. What can you do to prevent users from taking up too much space on the server?
Answer
Selected Answer: a.
set stricter share permissions
Correct Answer: b.
set up disk quotas