IT fundamentals + Examination
IT Fundamentals + Test
ITF+ Test
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Which of the following requires the MOST frequent updating to remain effective?
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Which of the following concerns does installing cross-platform software address?
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Employee information is stored in a database. Which of the following BEST describes where all of an employee’s information is stored?
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A gaming console needs to allow for inbound connectivity on a home network to facilitate chat functions. Which of the following devices is a user MOST likely to configure to allow this?
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Which of the following would indicate the FASTEST processor speed?
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A company wants an application to be accessed by concurrent users and store company information securely. Which of the following would be the BEST option for storing the information?
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Which of the following types of encryption would BEST protect a laptop computer in the event of theft?
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A user logs into a laptop using a username and complex password. This is an example of:
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Which of the following BEST describes the physical location of the data in the database?
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A user needs to enter text and numbers to produce charts that demonstrate sales figures. Which of the following types of software would BEST complete this task?
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A systems administrator is setting up a new server using RAID technology. If one hard drive in the array fails, the data is stored on another drive, preventing data loss. Which of the following business continuity concepts does this explain?
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Which of the following does a NoSQL database use to organize data?
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A developer needs to add a table to a database. Which of the following database activities should the user perform?
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A technician is concerned that sensitive data transmitted over the Internet can be intercepted and viewed during a MITM attack. Which of the following should the technician enable to reduce the risk?
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A company’s team members have both old and new laptops. Which of the following connectors should be available in the conference room to ensure everyone can use the conference room projectors?
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A database administrator wants to populate a database with large amounts of data from an external source. Which of the following actions should be used to get the database populated?
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A user has purchased a high-end graphics card that contains a GPU. Which of the following processes is being performed by the GPU on the graphics card?
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Which of the following authorization techniques is used to assign permissions and authorize a user based on job title or function?
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Which of the following computer components allows for communication over a computer network?
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Which of the following storage devices have a spinning disk?
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Which of the following should have the HIGHEST expectation of privacy?
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Which of the following would be considered the BEST method of securely distributing medical records?
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Ann, a user, connects to the corporate WiFi and tries to browse the Internet. Ann finds that she can only get to local (intranet) pages. Which of the following actions would MOST likely fix the problem?
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The sales department needs to keep a customer list that contains names, contact information, and sales records. This list will need to be edited by multiple people at the same time. Which of the following applications should be used to create this list?
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Which of the following is an example of information a company would ask employees to handle in a sensitive manner?
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Malware infections are being caused by websites. Which of the following settings will help prevent infections caused by Internet browsing?
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Which of the following would be used to send messages using the SMTP protocol?
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A computer user is downloading software from the Internet and notices the following at the end of the install file: “¦x86.exe`. Which of the following statements BEST represents what the “¦x86.exe` means in the installation file?
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A company requires several reports that analyze related information from sales, inventory, marketing, and compensation data. Which of the following is the BEST place to store this data?
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A game developer is purchasing a computing device to develop a game and recognizes the game engine software will require a device with high-end specifications that can be upgraded. Which of the following devices would be BEST for the developer to buy?
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Which of the following data types should a developer use when creating a variable to hold a postal code?
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Which of the following would be BEST to keep the data on a laptop safe if the laptop is lost or stolen?
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A startup company has created a logo. The company wants to ensure no other entity can use the logo for any purpose. Which of the following should the company use to BEST protect the logo?
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A developer is creating specific step-by-step instructions/procedures and conditional statements that will be used by a computer program to solve problems. Which of the following is being developed?
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Which of the following is an example of multifactor authentication?
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A technician needs to install a wireless router for a client that supports speeds up to 11Mbps and operates on the 2.4GHz band. Which of the following should the technician select?
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Which of the following operating systems do not require extensions on files to execute a program?
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For a disaster recovery exercise, a company wants to ensure customer data is recovered before operational data. This is an example of:
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Which of the following is MOST likely used to represent international text data?
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Ann, the president of a company, has requested assistance with choosing the appropriate Internet connectivity for her home. The home is in a remote location and has no connectivity to existing infrastructure. Which of the following Internet service types should MOST likely be used?
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A database administrator finds that a table is not needed in a relational database. Which of the following commands is used to completely remove the table and its data?
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Which of the following network protocols will MOST likely be used when sending and receiving Internet email?
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A technician is installing a new wireless network and wants to secure the wireless network to prevent unauthorized access. Which of the following protocols would be the MOST secure?
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Joe, a user, finds out his password for a social media site has been compromised. Joe tells a friend that his email and banking accounts are probably also compromised. Which of the following has Joe MOST likely performed?
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Which of the following would MOST likely prevent malware sent as compromised file via email from infecting a person’s computer?
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The IT department has established a new password policy for employees. Specifically, the policy reads: ✑ Passwords must not contain common dictionary words ✑ Passwords must contain at least one special character. ✑ Passwords must be different from the las six passwords used. ✑ Passwords must use at least one capital letter or number. Which of the following practices are being employed?
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Which of the following is a wireless communication that requires devices to be within 6in of each other to transfer information?
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Which of the following intellectual property concepts BEST represents a legally protected slogan of a business?
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A programmer needs to store output in a place that can be accessed as quickly as possible. The data does not need to remain persistent. Which of the following is the BEST option for storing the data?
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Ann, a user, is experiencing difficulty getting her IP-based security camera to function at her house after a rain storm that caused a power interruption. The camera has an LED light indicating it has power. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem?
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Given the above pseudocode. If the Breakfast program ran on Sunday, which of the following would be the output?
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An employee is asked to generate a report on a student information system. The employee uses spreadsheet software and connects to a remote database to pull data for the report. Which of the following types of application architectures did the employee use?
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An administrator grants permission for a user to access data in a database. Which of the following actions was performed?
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Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?
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Which of the following are the basic computing operations?
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Which of the following software license models allows a developer to modify the original code and release its own version of the application?
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Which of the following security concerns is a threat to confidentiality?
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 A kilobyte is a measurement of processor speed (e.g., 2.4KHz).
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A desktop administrator just connected a printer to a workstation, but the workstation does not recognize the printer. Which of the following does the workstation MOST likely need for the printer to function?
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A technician is troubleshooting a problem. The technician tests the theory and determines the theory is confirmed. Which of the following should be the technician’s NEXT step?
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A company executive wants to view company training videos from a DVD. Which of the following components would accomplish this task?
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A UPS provides protection against:
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A program needs to choose apples, oranges, or bananas based on an input. Which of the following programming constructs is BEST to use?
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A small company wants to set up a server that is accessible from the company network as well as the Internet. Which of the following is MOST important to determine before allowing employees to access the server remotely?
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Which of the following is an advantage of installing an application to the cloud?
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A regulation requires new applicants to provide a scan of their retinas in case of any future legal questions regarding who applied for the position. Which of the following concepts is this an example of?
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An end user’s computer has been failing to open its word processing software. An IT technician successfully solves the problem. Which of the following best describes the technician’s NEXT step?
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Joe, a developer, is writing a program in which he needs to store a number that changes over the duration of the program’s run. Which of the following would Joe MOST likely use to accomplish this?
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Which of the following statements BEST describes binary?
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A systems administrator wants to return results for a time range within a database. Which of the following commands should the administrator use?
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Which of the following is a value that uniquely identifies a database record?
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Which of the following actions is the FINAL step in the standard troubleshooting methodology?
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Which of the following is a compiled language?
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A systems administrator uses a program that interacts directly with hardware to manage storage, network, and virtual machines. This program is an example of:
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A user is buying a laptop. The user will have a lot of personal and confidential information on the laptop. The user wants to ensure data cannot be accessed by anyone, even if the laptop is stolen. Which of the following should be set up to accomplish this?
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Which of the following relational database constructs is used to ensure valid values are entered for a column?
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A user is attempting to print a document to a wireless printer and receives an error stating the operation could not be completed. Which of the following should the user do to correct this issue?
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A user is getting an error message when trying to go to a website. A technician asks the user a few questions to find out more about the issue. The technician opens a browser locally and browses to the same site as the user. Which of the following troubleshooting steps is the technician using by browsing to the same site?
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The broadcast signal from a recently installed wireless access point is not as strong as expected. Which of the following actions would BEST improve the signal strength?
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Which of the following BEST describes an application running on a typical operating system?
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For which of the following is a relational database management system MOST commonly used?
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Which of the following describes something in a database that refers to the unique identifier in the parent table?
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Which of the following computing devices would be used to provide a centralized means to distribute services to a group of clients and usually possesses a role on a LAN?
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Which of the following allows wireless devices to communicate to a wired network?
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Which of the following BEST describes the practice of providing user credentials when logging onto the network?
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A help desk technician encounters an issue and wants to find out if a colleague has encountered the same issue before. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
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Which of the following database concepts would MOST likely use a CSV file?
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A software developer develops a software program and writes a document with step-by-step instructions on how to use the software. The developer wants to ensure no other person or company will publish this document for public use. Which of the following should the developer use to BEST protect the document?
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Which of the following is primarily a confidentiality concern?
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ITF+ Exam 2
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Which of the following operating systems is most likely to be used to provide the GUI for a workplace employee?
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Which of the following is the largest storage capacity?
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During a meeting, managers spoke of several instances in which confidential information appeared on inappropriate websites. The company also discovered its firewall did not filter out certain traffic to prevent such issues. Which of the following most likely exposed the confidential information?
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A user installs a wireless router and opens a browser to modify the settings. Which of the following installation types does this describe?
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Which of the following is a quality of solutions created by web browsers?
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Which of the following is best used to store many integers in one container?
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When working with storage. 1,000,000MB can also be notated as:
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Which of the following can transmit graphics but not sound?
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Which of the following is a reason why complex passwords are required?
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A company is concerned with ensuring its databases are highly available. Which of the following can be used to increase database availability?
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Which of the following is used to protect intellectual property while requiring the owner to provide the public with working details?
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Which of the following creates multifactor authentication when used with something you have?
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A user connects a wireless router to a home network and notices another wireless access point uses the same name. Which of the following should the user change?
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A technician has received multiple reports about a media player, which is located in a waiting room, turning on and off at various times of the day. The technician replaces the power adapter and turns the player back on. Which of the following should the technician do next?
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Which of the following utilities has the ability to remove drivers and scan for hardware changes?
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ITF+ Exam 3
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Which of the following best describes the process of comparing MD5 values after downloading software?
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After creating a database, which of the following would a developer most likely use to put data in a table?
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A user at a company visits a weather website often during the day. The user browses to the site in the afternoon and notices that the temperature listed is from the morning and is not the current temperature. The user closes the page and tries again with the same result. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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