Practical Application Test

5.  Which of the following is the default directory for User Profiles in Windows 7
a.  c:\profiles
b.  c:\user profiles
c.  c:\users\profiles
d:  file://users/

Ans. c

10.  A technician has just cleaned a system of severe virus & malware infections.  Which of the following could prevent the system from becoming infected again?
a.  Change the attributes of all registry keys to "read only."
b.  Relocate the temp directory
c.  Delete the system restore points
d.  Disable automatic updates

Ans.  a
Should be c.  The virus may be residing there in restore point.
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13.  A technician replaces an older SCSI drive with a much larger SCSI drive.  The systems SCSI adapter is up-to-date.  Which of the following is the BEST action for the tech to take?
a.  Check that the SCSI adapter is getting power
b.  Format the SCSI drive with NTFS on another system before the installation
c.  Check for a firmware update from the manufacturer of SCSI adapter.
d.  Change the jumper settings on the SCSI adapter.

Ans.  d
better answer:  c., not a.

15.  A tech wants to replace an 250 GB HD with a 640 GB HD in a laptop.  Which of the following hard drive interfaces will the laptop most likely use.
a.  SATA
b.  PATA
c.  IDE
d.  SCSI

Ans. a
Reference:  http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Scorpio-Drive-WD5000BEVT/dp/B001JSSDGU

16.  A tech installs a new network printer and configures a group of 6 users with access.  The next morning, the tech receives a report that none of the users can access the new printer.  Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the problem.
a.  The user's computers were set with a static IP
b.  The user's computers were set for DHCP
c.  The printer was set for DHCP
d.  The printer was set with a static IP

Answer:  c
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17.  A tech is troubleshooting intermittent network issues & suspects a faulty cable.  Which of the following tools would be the BEST to determine the cause.
a.  cable tester
b.  Network sniffer
c.  Loopback plug
d.  multimeter

Ans.  c.

21.  A tech is setting up an email account on a smart phone.  To ensure the messages read in the phone will be marked as read when viewed on the computer, which of the following should the tech configure.
a.  pop
b.  pop3
c.  SNMP
d.  IMAP
Ans. b

22.  A laptop display is not working.  The tech connects the laptop to an external monitor and it displays fine.  The tech opens the laptop and checks the physical connector from the display to the motherboard and it appears connected and undamaged.  Which of the following is the MOST likely problem?
a.  The LCD inverter is faulty
b.  The video adapter is faulty
c.  The LCD converter is faulty
d.  The LCD lamp needs to be replaced

Ans.  a

23.  Which of the following locations allows the user and display and print a password in Windows 7 sharing files. 
a.  Windows Defender
b.  Manage Network Connections
c.  Network and Sharing Center
d.  HomeGroup & Sharing Options

My answer was c.
Correct answer:  d
Right click on network at systray
You will see HomeGroup & Sharing Options
24.  A customer requires a shock resistant mass storage device in their PC.  Which of the following devices should the tech install.
A.  HD
b.  solid state
c.  Floppy
d.  Tape

My Ans.  a.
correct answer:  b.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netbook

26.  Which of the following mail protocol settings would MOST likely be used when a client needs the ability to synchronize folders
a.  SMTP
b.  FTP
c.  IMAP
d.  POP3

Ans.  c.
confirmed with teacher

36.  Which of the following represents an administrative share?
a.  IPC$
b.  E
c.  Session_admin
d.  $admin

My answer was c.
Should be:  a.

35.  Where would a  tech go to turn off UAC in Windows Vista?
a.  Ctrl Panel
b.  Computer Management
c.  Active Dir Users & Computers
d.  Run> command prompt> Net of the UAC
Ans. a. 
Reference:  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc709691(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_S3

Which of the following Operating System has the sidebar enabled by default on the desktop?
a.  Microsoft Windows 7
b.  Windows 2000
c. Microsoft Windows Vista
d. XP

Ans. c. 
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41.  Which of the following would the tech install if the motherboard supports a MHZ bus speed of 400 MHZ and the user wanted the memory to be at the max bus within the manufacturer's specifications.
a. PC1000
b. PC2100
c.  PC2700
d.  PC3200

My answer was d.
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