IT Candidate

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?

• The quality of the computer used to connect

• A security method of allowing connections

• The employees’ home ISP speeds

• The geographical location of the employees

The sales department needs to keep a customer list that contains names, contact information, and sales records. This list will need to be edited by multiple people at the same time. Which of the following applications should be used to create this list?

• Database software

• Word processing software

• Conferencing software

• Presentation software

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?

• Implement the solution.

• Document lessons learned.

• Establish a plan of action.

• Verify full system functionality.

A computer user is downloading software from the Internet and notices the following at the end of the install file: “…x86.exe”. Which of the following statements BEST represents what the “…x86.exe” means in the installation file?

• x86 only supports an installation on a 32-bit CPU architecture.

• x86 supports an installation on a 32-bit and a 64-bit CPU architecture.

• x86 only supports an installation on a 64-bit CPU architecture.

• x86 supports an installation on a 16-bit CPU architecture.

Which of the following would be used to send messages using the SMTP protocol?

• Document sharing software

• Instant messaging software

• Conferencing software

• Email software

Ann, the president of a company, has requested assistance with choosing the appropriate Internet connectivity for her home. The home is in a remote location and has no connectivity to existing infrastructure. Which of the following Internet service types should MOST likely be used?

• Fiber

• DSL

• Cable

• Satellite

A technician needs to install a wireless router for a client that supports speeds up to 11Mbps and operates on the 2.4GHz band. Which of the following should the technician select?

• 802.11a

• 802.11b

• 802.11g

• 802.11n

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 last six passwords used.

Passwords must use at least one capital letter or number.

Which of the following practices are being employed? (Select TWO).

• Password lockout

• Password complexity

• Password expiration

• Passwords history

• Password length

In which of the following situations should there be come expectation of privacy?

• Posting a comment on a friend’s social media page

• Submitting personal information on a school enrollment site

• Posting a comment on a video sharing site

• Sending email and pictures to a close relative

Which of the following computing devices would be used to provide a centralized means to distribute services to a group of clients and usually possesses a role on a LAN?

• Laptop

• Workstation

• Mobile phone

• Server