Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

A variable is a storage location that can hold a value that can change during the execution of a program.

Question 2

Which of the following are the basic computing operations?

Accepted Answer

The basic computing operations are input, process, output, and storage. These are the fundamental functions that a computer performs to execute tasks.

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of installing an application to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Storing data in the cloud means it is not stored locally, which can save local storage space and provide access from anywhere with internet access.

Question 4

Which of the following would MOST likely prevent malware sent as compromised file via email from infecting a person's computer?

Accepted Answer

Patching updates software to fix vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.

Question 5

Which of the following statements BEST describes binary?

Accepted Answer

Binary is a notational system that uses two symbols, typically 0 and 1, to represent an "on" or "off" state, which is fundamental to digital computing and electronic systems.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A regulation requires new applicants to provide...

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

It is crucial to determine a secure method for allowing remote connections to ensure that the server is protected from unauthorized access and potential security threats.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the findings is important for future reference and helps in maintaining a record of the issue and its resolution, which can be useful for similar problems in the future.

Question 9

Given the following pseudocode:  If the Breakfast program ran on Sunday, which of the following would be the output?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following pseudocode:  If the...

Question 10

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? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

The policy employs password complexity by requiring special characters and capital letters or numbers. It also uses password history by requiring passwords to be different from the last six used.

Question 11

Which of the following security concerns is a threat to confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following security concerns is...

Question 12

Which of the following BEST describes a kilobyte?

Accepted Answer

A kilobyte is a unit of digital information storage equal to 1024 bytes.

Question 13

Which of the following software license models allows a developer to modify the original code and release its own version of the application?

Accepted Answer

Open source software allows developers to access, modify, and distribute the original source code, enabling them to create and release their own versions of the application.

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

The next step after confirming the theory is to establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.

Question 15

A program needs to choose apples, oranges, or bananas based on an input. Which of the following programming constructs is BEST to use?

Accepted Answer

If statements are used to execute different blocks of code based on the value of a condition. In this case, the condition would be the input value, and the different blocks of code would be the different types of fruit to choose.

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

The workstation most likely needs a driver, which is software that allows the operating system to communicate with the printer hardware.

Question 17

A UPS provides protection against:

Accepted Answer

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides protection against power outages by supplying backup power to connected devices.

Question 18

A user wants to use a laptop outside the house and still remain connected to the Internet. Which of the following would be the BEST choice to accomplish this task?

Accepted Answer

A WLAN card (Wireless Local Area Network card) allows a laptop to connect to Wi-Fi networks, enabling internet access outside the house.

Question 19

A company executive wants to view company training videos from a DVD. Which of the following components would accomplish this task?

Accepted Answer

An optical drive is required to read DVDs, which are optical discs.

Question 20

A systems administrator wants to return results for a time range within a database. Which of the following commands should the administrator use?

Accepted Answer

The SELECT command is used to query and retrieve data from a database, including specifying a time range for the results.

Exam 9: CompTIA IT Fundamentals