NET 1060 Midterm Exam
Name:________________________
Date:_________________________
Class: __Net 1060_______________
Instructor: ___Lori Collier_________
Answer each question. (5 points each)
Chapter 1
1.
How many exams must you pass to become CompTIA A+ certified?
A. One
B.
Two
C.
Three
D. Four
Answer: B
2. The CompTIA A+ certification covers which of the following operating systems? (Select two.)
A. Linux
B.
Mac OS X
C.
Windows XP Media Center
D. Windows 7
Answer: C, D
3. What percentage of questions should you expect on Windows 8 in the 220-802 exam?
A. 10%
B.
13%
C.
20%
D.
0%
Answer: D
4.
Which of the following is a vendor-specific certification? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cisco Certified Network Associate
B.
CompTIA A+
C.
CompTIA Network+
D.
Answer: A, D
Microsoft Certified IT Professional
Chapter 2
5.
The Microsoft Management Console holds individual utilities called what?
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A.
Built-ins
B.
Snap-ins
C.
Applets
D.
MMCs
Answer: B
6.
What is the benefit of 64-bit Windows over 32-bit Windows?
A.
Supports more hard drives
B.
Fewer lockups
C.
Supports more memory
D.
Supports more monitors
Answer: C
7.
What is the primary tool you use to observe and manipulate files on a computer?
A.
Flip 3D
B.
Windows Aero
C.
Windows desktop
D.
Windows Explorer
Answer: D
8.
For a user account called “Ethan,” where would you expect to find the personal documents folder in a
Windows Vista computer?
A.
C:\Ethan
B.
C:\Users\Ethan
C.
C:\Documents and Settings\Ethan
D.
C:\Windows\Ethan
Answer: B
Chapter 3
9.
Which statement is true?
A.
Removing the expansion slot covers on the back of your case will improve cooling by allowing hot
air to escape.
B.
Shop around when purchasing a case; you will often find good deals that include a powerful PSU.
C.
Always keep the power supply plugged in to the wall outlet when working on the inside of a
computer, as this helps to ground it.
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D.
If your power supply fails, don’t try to repair it; buy a new one.
Answer: D
10. Which of the following will most likely result in a POST beep code message?
A.
The system is overheating.
B.
The video card is not seated properly.
C.
The keyboard is unplugged.
D.
The hard drive has crashed.
Answer: B
11. What should you check first if a computer will not start and the fan in the power supply will not turn?
A.
The voltages coming out of the power supply
B.
The motherboard power connector
C.
The power coming into the power supply
D.
The power switch
Answer: C
12. When you turn on your computer, what is accessed first?
A.
The CPU
B.
The setup program
C.
The POST
D.
The CMOS chip
Answer: A
Chapter 4
13. To make your files unreadable by others, what should you use?
A. Clustering
B.
Compression
C.
Disk quotas
D.
Encryption
Answer: D
14. For what purpose can you use disk quotas?
A. Limit users to a specific drive.
B.
Extend the capacity of a volume.
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C.
Manage dual-boot environments.
D.
Limit users’ space on a drive.
Answer: D
15. Which is the most complete list of file systems Windows can use?
A. FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
B.
FAT16, FAT32, FAT64, NTFS
C.
FAT16, FAT32
D.
FAT16, NTFS
Answer: B
16. The Disk Cleanup utility removes which types of unneeded files?
A. Temporary Internet files
B.
Temporary files that remain when an application is closed
C.
Programs no longer in use
D.
Both A and B
Answer: D
Chapter 5
17. If you do not complete the activation process for Windows XP, Vista, or 7, what will happen to your
computer?
A. Nothing. Activation is optional.
B.
The computer will work fine for 30 days and then Windows will be disabled.
C.
Microsoft will not know how to contact you to provide upgrade information.
D.
You will have to use a floppy disk set to boot to Windows.
Answer: B
18. After you have completed a Windows installation and verified that the system starts and runs okay, what
should you do next?
A. Do nothing. You’re through.
B.
Install World of Warcraft and enjoy.
C.
Install productivity applications and restore data.
D.
Install the latest service pack or updates along with any updated drivers.
Answer: D
19. Which setting affects the way currency and math separators display?
A. Currency
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B.
Language
C.
Locale
D.
Date/Time
Answer: C
20. If you are experiencing problems with Windows XP and wish to install Windows 7, what type of installation is
required?
A. Clean installation
B.
Upgrade installation
C.
Network installation
D.
Image deployment
Answer: A
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