Practical application exam-STUDY

Q2. Where is the default location for 32-bit program files on a Windows 64 bit operating system?
a.  c:\program files\(x86)
b.  c:\X86\program files
c.  c:\program files (x32)
d:  x:\x32\program files

my answer was a
Reference:

There are two "Program Files" directories, both visible to both 32-bit and 64-bit applications. The directory that stores the 32 bit files is called Program Files (x86) to differentiate between the two, while the 64 bit maintains the traditional "Program Files" name without any additional qualifier.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WoW64

4.  Which of the following actions should a technician take when installing a maintenance kit to avoid a further alert message.
a.  update the print drivers
b.  reset the page count
c.  replace the power cable
d.  power cycle before and after installation

my answer was a
Answer:  D, per teacher
correct answer:  b.
read:  reset page count
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A technician has installed a maintenance kit on a laser printer and replaced all consumables. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?
a. 
Reset the page count.
b. 
Disconnect the power.
c. 
Connect the communications cable.
d. 
Install the toner cartridge.

5.  A co-workers hands a technician a CAT5 cable which they claim to be a crossover cable.  After attempting to use the cable between a router and switch, it fails to function properly.  It was factory molded and looks to be in excellent condition.  A CAT5 cable tester tells the technician that its intended parts are wired as "1-1", "2-2" continuously in pattern.  Which of the following is there about the cable.
a.  The cable is a loopback cable
b.  The cable is a straight patch cable
c.  The cable is a CAT3 cable
d.  The cable is a CAT5e cable

my answer was b, confirmed with teacher

7.  One technician needs to map a network share to the user's Windows 7 computer from the command prompt.  Which of the following commands will the technician execute?
a.  net send

b.  net config

c.  net use

d.  net name

my answer was b
per teacher:  c: 

The system performance index in Windows Vista is a number formulated from:

a.  The lowest base score from each of the five performance categories
b.  An average of the highest and lowest base scoe from each of the 5 performance categories
c.  The  average base score score from each of the five performance categories
d.  The median base score from each of the five performance categories

my answer was c
correct answer:  a.  Check it out yourself, (on a Windows 7 Pro) Start, Computer, System Properties, click on Windows Experience Index.  Under score says "determined by lowest subscore."

19.  Which of the following Windows Vista Ultimate features allows a user to encrypt their external hard drive and operating sytem
a.  Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
b.  bitlocker
c.  Encrypted File System (EFS)
d.  NTFS

my answer was c
correct answer:  b. bitlocker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitLocker_Drive_Encryption

20.  When updated, which of the following commands will allow network access to new users?

a.  route tests

b.  ACLS

c.  Firmware

d.  Definitions

Ans.  b

23.  Which of the following commands would a techncian use to map a drive from a remote computer?

a.  tracert

b.  net

c.  ipconfig

d.  nslookup

my answer was b

26.  A technician is repairing a laptop that has a problem with its monitor.  The tech hooks up an external monitor to the laptop and the display works fine.  The tech notices that when the laptop is turned on, there is a faint dim light that can be seen on the internal monitor.  Which of the following should be replaced to correct this problem?

a.  backlight

b.  screen

c.  wiring harness

d.  video card

my answer was b.  Correct answer:  a, per teacher

32.  A technician is trying to install Windows XP Pro X64 edition on a Pentium 4 based system.  The installation refuses to complete multiple times.  Which of the following is the most likely reason for the problem.

a.  The drive was formatted incorrectly
b.  Proper SATA drives during Windows setup did not load correctly
c.  Pentium 4 systems can run only with Windows Vista.

d.  Pentium 4 systems are not 64-bit enabled

My answer was c.  Correct answer:  d.

39.  Which of the following hardware devices assists with user authentication and Hard drive encryption

a.  TPM

b.  bios password

c.  bitlocker

d.  EFS
Answer:  a.  Trusted Platform Module

46.  Which of the following best describes a primary difference between PATA and SATA.

a. SATA drives cannot share the same physical interfacing cable which drives PATA cable 

b.  SATA drive data interfaces have more pins than PATA

c.  PATA drive data interface have fewer pins than SATA

d.  PATA drives cannot share the same physical interface cable, while SATA can

Answer:  a

54.  loopback plugs

ISA CARD

71.  How many logical partition are allowed on a single NTFS drive
a.  1

b.  3

c. 4

d.  6

my answer was a

91.  A computer performance has degraded which of the following should the technician check first

a.  system information

b.  task scheduler

c.  task manager

d.  system restore
Ans. c.  So one can check what applications are running on the background

Users have stated that all their printouts from a networked printer consist of random characters.  The technician should
a.  perform a virus scan
b.  relace the fuser
c.  reinstall the printer drivers
d.  reinstall the printer firmware
Answer c.  good
A number of printers have been installed on local PC port all functioning normally.  After a few days of use, users complain that they are unable to print, and cannot see any of the installed printers.  When seeing the printer, in the control panel applet, none of the installed printers are seen.  Which of the following will resolve
a.  update the printer driver
b.  start printer spooler
c.  Check the permissions on the printer
d.  reinstall the printer.
Correct answer:  b.
Run as administrator
Start Run CMD
net stop spooler
net start spooler