1.
A CPU can operate in how many different modes and use which of the following instruction sets?
Correct Answer
A. 3 (RISC, EPIC, CISC)
Explanation
A CPU can operate in 3 modes (16-bit real/ 32-bit protected/ merged 16/32 bit)
CPUs can use RISC(Reduced Instruction Set Computing)
EPIC(Explicitly parallel instruction Computing)
CISC(Complex Instruction Set computing)
instruction sets.
2.
LC and ST are what type of connectors?
Correct Answer
D. Fiber-Optic
Explanation
LC are lucent connectors.
3.
Which UTP can support speeds of 10 Gbps?
Correct Answer
C. Cat 6
Explanation
While fiber-optic can support 10 Gbps, it is not UTP.
UTP = Unshielded Twisted Pair
Type 3 is generally used for Token Ring networks
4.
Generally what speeds/bus size does Mini-PCI support?
Correct Answer
E. 33 MHz 32-bits
Explanation
Mini-PCI generally runs at the same speeds as PCI. 33 Mhz/32-bits
5.
Firewire running at 400 Mbps uses what IEEE designation?
Correct Answer
D. 1394a
Explanation
Firewire 1394a runs at 400Mbps
Firewire 1394b runs at 800Mbps
802.11 if for Wi-Fi
1284 Parallel
RS-232 Serial
6.
A customers pet monkey is throwing around your computer parts and generally making a mess, you should:
Correct Answer
E. Request the monkey be leashed and put in a separate room
Explanation
Every technician has a right to a safe work environment. While putting the monkey on a leash and putting him in a separate room may sound harsh... you have every right to request the customer do so.
7.
What type of power connectors do most modern day power supplies come with?
Correct Answer
A. ATX, Molex, Mini, Sata
Explanation
While some modern motherboards may come with P4, AUX connectors depending on whether they were made for Intel or AMD, most modern motherboards support P1, Molex, Mini, and Sata cables. Although Mini cables are on their way out.
Note: Comptia sometimes calls P1 connectors ATX connectors.
8.
You overhear a colleague mentioning that they may have to download "new definitions" on the corporate systems. What is he talking about?
Correct Answer
D. Anti-virus updates
Explanation
Definitions are associated with anti-virus updates.
9.
A PCIe Lane runs at which speed?
Correct Answer
C. 2.5 Gbps
Explanation
Uses a point-to-point serial connection rather than parallel communication.
A lane uses a pair of wires(one for sending/one for receiving). PCIe slots generally come with x1(1-lane)x2x4x8x12x16x32. The most common PCIe slot uses 16-lanes(x16)
10.
This type of RAM is primary used for cacheing on CPUs and is very expensive. What type of RAM is it?
Correct Answer
D. SRAM
Explanation
SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is normally used for cacheing in CPUs.
11.
When using the IEEE 1284 Standard which mode has the fastest transfer rate?
Correct Answer
C. ECP
Explanation
EPP has a max throughput speeds of 2 MBps (Note its MegaBytes)
ECP 2.5 MBps
ECP is generally the standard used by printers
12.
How many IDE controllers do most modern day motherboards that support ATA/ATAPI drives come with?
Correct Answer
C. 2
Explanation
Remember most modern day motherboards come with two IDE controllers. Both can support 2 devices. (ATA/ATAPI)
ATA/ATAPI
13.
The PCMCIA standard defines two levels of software drivers to support PC Cards. What are they? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Card Services
E. Socket Services
Explanation
Socket services are generally known as "lower" services.
Card services are known as "higher/more advanced" services.
14.
A DDR2 running at a DDR-2 speed of 667 MHz has what clock speed?
Correct Answer
C. 166 MHz
Explanation
If its DDR-2 speed rating is 667MHz, its DDR I/O speed would be 333MHz. Which in effect would make its "core" ram clock speed 166MHz.
15.
On a motherboard using an Intel CPU, what are the names of the different parts of the chipset?
Correct Answer
D. Memory Controller Hub, I/O Controller Hub
Explanation
For motherboards using INTEL CPU's the chipset is called the Memory Controller Hub, and I/O controller Hub.
On AMD CPUs its normally called North/South Bridge
16.
NTFS by default supports HDD of what size?
Correct Answer
D. 2 terabytes
Explanation
NTFS by default can support 2 terabytes!
Comptia expects you to know this. You might have a similar question on the test.
17.
If you are using a jumper setting called cable select on two hard drives on the same IDE controller... what determines the order of which is master/slave?
Correct Answer
C. Put the master on the end of the cable and the slave in the middle connection.
Explanation
When using cable select, the EIDE cable must be able to support it.
18.
What is the upper limit for most CPUs in terms of memory utilization if the CPU is running at 32-bits?
Correct Answer
D. 4GB
Explanation
2^32 = 4.3B bits = approx 4GB
Remember most motherboards only support up to 4GB of memory.
For chips running at 64-bits
2^64 = 16 exabytes!
Remember this fact. You maybe tested on it.
19.
Firewire running at 800 Mbps uses what IEEE designation?
Correct Answer
E. 1394b
Explanation
Firewire 1394a runs at 400Mbps
Firewire 1394b runs at 800Mbps
802.11 if for Wi-Fi
1284 Parallel
RS-232 Serial
20.
Irda works at what distance and at what speeds?
Correct Answer
E. 1 meter at 4 Mbps
Explanation
Know every wireless technology. Speeds and distances. Many people have been tested extensively on wireless.
21.
Which connector type can carry both audio and video?
Correct Answer
E. HDMI
Explanation
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the correct answer because it is a connector type that can carry both audio and video signals. HDMI cables are commonly used to connect devices such as televisions, monitors, and audio/video receivers to transmit high-quality audio and video signals in a single cable. DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I, and S-Video are not capable of carrying audio signals, making HDMI the only suitable option for this purpose.
22.
In windows 2000 how would you edit the registry?
Correct Answer
E. /Programs/Accessories/command prompt/regedt32.exe
Explanation
In windows 2000 regedit is used primary for searches. You edit the registry using regedt32.exe
Notice option D is spelled regedit32.exe. Be careful on the Comptia exams. You may be given an option of selecting either regedit or regedt32. The difference should be noted especially on windows 2000.
23.
What comes to mind when you hear that a laptop is modular?
Correct Answer
C. RAM, CPUs, Optical Drives, HDD
Explanation
Modular means components within the laptop like RAM, CPUs, Optical Drives, HDD, Network Drives and even Video Cards can be swapped out. Laptops no longer use "proprietary" OEM-only versions.
24.
In terms of battery technology. Which is the oldest to the newest.
Know your batteries. It might rear its ugly head on the test.
Correct Answer
B. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion
Explanation
The correct order of battery technology from oldest to newest is Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion. Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries were one of the earliest rechargeable battery technologies developed in the 1950s. Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries came after Ni-Cd and were introduced in the 1980s as an improvement over Ni-Cd batteries. Li-Ion (lithium-ion) batteries are the newest technology among the given options and have become widely used in recent years due to their higher energy density and longer lifespan compared to Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries.
25.
Which power management option allows use of soft-power?
Correct Answer
C. ACPI
Explanation
Only ACPI supports soft power and hot-swappable devices.
26.
All PC Cards both the 16-bit version and the CardBus version share the same ________ interface.
Correct Answer
D. 68-pin
Explanation
Important factoid. Seen on the exams.
27.
You are currently running regedit. How would you go about saving all the entries in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT?
Correct Answer
B. File/Export/HKEY.bak
Explanation
People have seen this type of question on the test. Know how to backup the registry.
28.
What is the 5th step of the laser printing process?
Correct Answer
D. Transfer
Explanation
You gotta know your laser printing process!
Clean, Clear, Write, Develop, Transfer, Fuse!
29.
A customer calls you complaining of the many power outages he is experiencing lately. What type of solution would you recommend to him?
Correct Answer
D. Buy a UPS
Explanation
Remember surge supressors are used for power surges/spikes.
UPS's for brownouts and power sags.
30.
What can you do to mark bad sectors on a hdd, so you can increase performance by not using those sectors?
Correct Answer
E. Format
Explanation
Only format will mark bad sectors on the HDD and avoid them.
31.
Sally in accounting used to love using MSN to chat with her boyfriend, but after a nasty breakup, no longer wants the program to run at startup. How would you fix this?
Correct Answer
A. Use MSCONFIG
Explanation
While editing the registry may fix this problem. It is much easier to disable it in MSCONFIG.
32.
A serial cable has what max. length?
Correct Answer
D. 15m
Explanation
Know your cable lengths! Serial is 50ft. 15m is closest to 50ft.
33.
Jay is currently trying to send email but can't. Everyone else in his department seems able to do so. After an exhaustive search you notice one of his ports is disabled. What could that port number be?
Correct Answer
C. 25
Explanation
SMTP uses port 25. Know your port numbers for the 602 exam!
34.
Jeremy (a closet tech) says he has done everything on his windows 95 system so he can upgrade to windows xp. He has upgraded his ram and video card and bought a new 233 Mhz CPU that his motherboard can support. Can Jeremy upgrade his system?
Correct Answer
D. No he can't
Explanation
You can't upgrade from win 95 to XP.
35.
What can you do in the MMC console in windows xp and 2000?
Correct Answer
B. Add snap-ins
Explanation
MMC uses snap-ins. If you dont know MMC... familiarize yourself on it.
36.
A laser printout seems to be completely blank. What could be the problem?
Correct Answer
E. Transfer corona
Explanation
a completely black page is usually associated with problems with the primary corona. Blank pages with the transfer corona. If you don't know why, review the laser printer process.
37.
What is not a standard voltage for an ATX power plug? Choose 2
Correct Answer(s)
A. 3 volts
C. 3.5 volts
Explanation
Know the colors of your wires and the voltages!
38.
What wireless security method uses a 128-bit encryption key?
Correct Answer
C. WEP
Explanation
You will be tested on wireless security. Be sure to know the differences between WPA and WEP. Expect a couple of test questions on this subject.
39.
The maximum throughput for a standard bluetooth device is?
Correct Answer
C. 1 Mbps
Explanation
Know your wireless devices!!!! Distances and throughput. Expect to see many questions on wireless on the test. This can't be emphacized enough.
40.
Which of the following system files are not necessary for all windows xp/2000 machines to boot?
Correct Answer
D. NTBOOTDD.SYS
Explanation
NTBOOTDD.SYS is for SCSI devices.
41.
The Windows Update website calls their most important updates?
Correct Answer
C. High Priority
Explanation
Visit the MSFT site!
42.
Bluetooth is defined as:
Correct Answer
C. 802.15
Explanation
Know your standards!
43.
A laptop HDD has a standard size of?
Correct Answer
B. 2.5"
Explanation
Laptops are a huge part of the test. Know the differences between Laptops and Desktops. RAM, HDD, etc etc
44.
You have just received an email from the President of the United States to give him your username and password. What is this type of deception known as?
Correct Answer
B. pHishing
Explanation
Do you know what a trojan horse is? The differences between a worm and a virus? What piggy-backing is? If not, study up on it!
45.
Which of the following components is not tested by POST?
Correct Answer
D. Power Supply
Explanation
POST (Power-On Self Test) is a diagnostic testing process that occurs when a computer is turned on. It checks various components of the computer to ensure they are functioning properly. The system RAM, CPU, and Mother Board are all tested by POST to ensure they are working correctly. However, the Power Supply is not directly tested by POST. The Power Supply is responsible for providing power to all the components of the computer, but it is not specifically tested by the POST process. Therefore, the correct answer is Power Supply.
46.
Grabate from human resources calls complaining that his system is slow and won't open files as fast as it use too. What two things can you do to improve his overall performance? Choose 2
Correct Answer(s)
B. Run Defrag
D. Run Disk Cleanup
Explanation
Defrag and Disk Cleanup will be seen over and over again on both 601/602. Know how to access them and what they do.
47.
By default, XP Home installs:
Correct Answer
D. NTFS
Explanation
All XP installations by default are NTFS. Know the differences between FAT and NTFS!
48.
You want to shutdown your pc, but save everything into memory. What option will allow you to do this?
Correct Answer
D. Hibernate
Explanation
Hibernate is the correct option because it allows you to save everything into memory before shutting down your PC. When you hibernate your computer, all open documents and applications are saved to the hard drive, and the computer enters a low-power state. Upon restarting, the computer restores all the saved data from the hard drive, allowing you to continue where you left off. This is different from standby, sleep mode, and snooze, which also save data but in a different manner and may not retain the state of all open applications.
49.
What is the default format for print jobs sent to the print spooler?
Correct Answer
A. Enhanced Metafile
Explanation
This is kind of tricky. But definately know your printer languages, and what TWAIN is. You might see it on the test.
50.
A client has recently opened a retail store. She asks that you select a printing process that is very cheap but would allow her to print out duplicate receipts. What would you suggest?
Correct Answer
D. Dot-matrix
Explanation
The only viable option would be to use Dot-matrix. It can print receipts in duplicate/triplicate.