CompTIA A+ Certification Quiz Enhanced 10

CompTIA A+ Certification Quiz Enhanced 10

12th Grade

52 Qs

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CompTIA A+ Certification Quiz Enhanced 10

CompTIA A+ Certification Quiz Enhanced 10

Assessment

Quiz

Computers

12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Pat Johnson

Used 3+ times

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52 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be checked first if a system does not boot and the boot device is not detected?

Check if the data cables are damaged.

Verify that the system firmware is updated.

Ensure that the drive has power and is correctly connected.

Replace the motherboard.

Answer explanation

Ensure that the drive has power and is correctly connected because if the drive is not receiving power or is not connected properly, it will not be detected during boot.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Master Boot Record (MBR) primarily used for?

To store user data and applications.

To act as the first sector of the logical partitions and contains the code that points to the method of booting the OS.

To update the system BIOS.

To encrypt data on the drive.

Answer explanation

To act as the first sector of the logical partitions and contains the code that points to the method of booting the OS.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could prevent a system from marking a boot sector as active?

Incorrect installation of mobile operating systems.

Malware or incorrect installation of multiple operating systems.

A damaged CPU.

Insufficient RAM.

Answer explanation

Malware or incorrect installation of multiple operating systems can prevent a system from marking a boot sector as active.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which partition table scheme allows multiple disk partitions to contain a boot sector?

GUID Partition Table (GPT)

Extended Partition

Master Boot Record (MBR)

None of the above

Answer explanation

GUID Partition Table (GPT) allows multiple disk partitions to contain a boot sector.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What typically indicates a hardware issue when a Windows system displays a blue screen of death (BSOD)?

A) A virus infection

B) Software compatibility issues

C) A system memory fault or other hardware issue

D) An outdated driver

Answer explanation

A blue screen of death (BSOD) in Windows typically indicates a system memory fault or other hardware issue, making option C the correct choice.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which device is most likely to fail due to mechanical problems?

A) Solid-state drive (SSD)

B) USB flash drive

C) Optical drive

D) Hard disk drive (HDD)

Answer explanation

The most likely device to fail due to mechanical problems is the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) because it contains moving parts that are susceptible to wear and tear over time.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum expected lifetime of a solid-state drive (SSD) compared to a hard disk drive (HDD)?

A) Less than HDD due to electronic issues

B) More than HDD due to no moving parts

C) Same as HDD

D) Cannot be determined

Answer explanation

SSDs have a longer expected lifetime compared to HDDs due to having no moving parts, reducing the risk of mechanical failure.

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