CompTIA ITF Practice Set 1

What is the best option to safeguard data on a laptop?

• Password Protection
• Antivirus Software
• Firewall
• Full disk encryption

Answer explanation

Full disk encryption renders the laptop's disk unreadable without the correct decryption key.

Submitting personal information on a school ________ site has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

• Social media
• Enrollment
• News
• Public forum

Answer explanation

Educational institutions typically have privacy policies and security measures.

Postal codes which typically consist of letters, numbers, and sometimes special characters, are best stored as ______

• Integers
• Booleans
• Strings
• Floats

Answer explanation

Strings allow inclusion of alphanumeric characters.

Which of the following is the lowest-level programming language?

• Python
• C++
• Assembly Language
• Machine language

Answer explanation

Machine language is the lowest level and directly communicates with the CPU.

What is the primary purpose of functions in programming?

• To manage memory
• To divide code into reusable components
• To declare variables
• To handle input/output operations

Answer explanation

Functions encapsulate specific tasks, promoting code reusability.

Which of the following transfer rates is the highest?

• 1001 Kbps
• 110 Mbps
• 1.22 Gbps
• 123 Mbps

Answer explanation

1.22 Gbps is the highest rate.

Which of the following IP addresses would be valid for a desktop computer?

• 127.0.0.1
• 172.16.2.189
• 192.168.257.1
• 255.255.255.0

Answer explanation

172.16.2.189 is a valid private IP address.

A game developer requires a computing device with high-end specifications that can be upgraded, what type of device should be recommended?

• Laptop
• Server
• Game console
• Workstation

Answer explanation

Workstations are optimized for demanding tasks and can be upgraded.

What is the best place to store data for analyzing related information from sales, inventory, marketing, and compensation data?

• Flat file
• Text file
• Database
• Spreadsheet

Answer explanation

Databases are designed for storing and retrieving structured data efficiently.

What type of CPU will a file labeled “x86.exe” run on?

• 32-bit CPU
• 64-bit CPU
• Any CPU
• A Virtual Machine

Answer explanation

x86 indicates 32-bit architecture.