Q1. A newly deployed Windows PC cannot connect to the antivirus server on the local network for updates, but it can connect to other file servers and printers without issue. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
A. The PC’s Windows firewall is misconfigured
B. The PC has an incorrect IP address configured
C. The PC is on the wrong wireless network
D. The PC does not have remote assistance turned on
Answer: A
Q2. Which of the following is a security threat that disguises itself as legitimate software?
A. Trojan
B. Worm
C. Virus
D. Spyware
Answer: A
Q3. A user needs to shrink the partition size of a hard drive encrypted with BitLocker. Which of the following is the BEST option to modify the size of the partition?
A. Credential Manager
B. Computer Management
C. Device Manager
D. TPM Manager
Answer: B
Q4. Joe, a user, is using his smartphone for navigation while driving. As he drives, an icon frequently appears on the screen informing the user additional information is required to log in. Which of the following is causing this?
A. Unintended WiFi connections
B. Cellular data roaming notifications
C. Weak cellular signal
D. Unintended Bluetooth connections
Answer: A
Q5. A technician is remotely connecting to a workstation using SSH to transfer a security hotfix. Which of the following command line tools would the technician use to create a directory to store the hotfix?
A. dir
B. rd
C. cd
D. md
Answer: D
Q6. A technician recently removed spyware from a computer and now the user is getting error messages about system files. Which of the following tools would a technician use to verify all system files are intact and in their original versions?
A. Repair Disk
B. SFC
C. FIXMBR
D. ASR
Answer: B
Q7. A technician is tasked with installing a legacy application on a Windows 7 computer. When the technician tries to install the legacy application, an error is received that the application cannot be installed because the OS is not supported. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to try to get the application installed in Windows 7?
A. Install the application in safe mode
B. Install the application with compatibility mode
C. Install the latest Windows service packs and updates
D. Install Windows Security updates on the system
Answer: B
Q8. CORRECT TEXT
You need to configure your mobile device to send and receive electronic messages from your company. Your mobile device must be able to truly synchronize the message state with your desktop, so that when a message is read on your desktop, it is marked as read on your mobile device. These are the proper parameters:
. Email address: tech@techies.com
. Password: P@$$w0rd
. Pop.techies.com Port: 110 Security: None
. IMAP.techies.com Port: 993 Security: SSL
. smtp.techies.com Port: 465 Security: TLS
. Company SSID: Techies
. Security: WPA2
. Passphrase: P@$$w0rd
. SSID is not broadcasted
Instructions: You are not authorized to use the Company's WLAN. The outgoing server does not require login credentials. When you have completed the simulation, please select the done button to submit your answer.
Answer: Review the explanation for all details:
Q9. A technician receives a report that the pages coming out of a laser printer are smearing when touched. Which of the following components should the technician check FIRST to
resolve this issue?
A. Drum
B. Fuser
C. Pickup roller
D. Corona wire
Answer: B
Q10. A user calls the helpdesk reporting that when accessing the company portal, it redirects to an unfamiliar website. Which of the following steps would the technician take to resolve this issue using best practices?
A. Identify symptoms, quarantine infected system, and create restore point.
B. Quarantine infected system, identify symptoms, and create restore point.
C. Identify symptoms, educate end user, and create restore point.
D. Create restore point, identify symptoms, and quarantine infected system.
Answer: A
Q11. A technician recently installed a new video card in a PC. The PC already has integrated video on the motherboard. When the technician turns on the PC, there is no video. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?
A. The motherboard BIOS version is out of date.
B. The incorrect video card drivers are installed.
C. The power connector for the video card is unplugged.
D. The video card is unsupported by the motherboard.
Answer: C
Q12. A user is reporting that their screen is flickering at a rapid rate. Which of the following Control Panel paths should a technician use in order to remedy this issue?
A. Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> General -> DPI
B. Display -> Settings -> Resolution
C. Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> Adapter -> Refresh
D. Display -> Appearance -> Effects -> Transition
Answer: C
Q13. Joe, a user, just downloaded a game onto his company phone. When he is not using the device, it unexpectedly dials unrecognized numbers and downloads new content. Joe is the victim of which of the following?
A. Trojan horse
B. Spyware
C. Social engineering
D. Worms
Answer: A
Q14. A technician is tasked to change the number of CPU cores available to the OS to enhance productivity. Which of the following tools would allow the technician to perform this task?
A. msconfig
B. perfmon
C. taskmgr
D. dxdiag
Answer: A
Q15. A technician is using the troubleshooting theory to help resolve a problem that is occurring with a client’s machine. The technician has verified system functionally. Which of the following is the NEXT step in the troubleshooting theory?
A. Identify the problem
B. Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem
C. Test the theory to determine cause
D. Document findings, actions, and outcomes
Answer: D