CompTIA A+ Basic Practice Test! Trivia Quiz

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    What should do with batteries that are no longer useful?

    • Recycle them
    • Put them in trash
    • Flush them
    • Burn them in a safe place
    • Donate them
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This is an essential practice test for CompTIA A+ Hardware for computer geeks. Do you have enough technical knowledge when it comes to computer Hardware? Can you resolve any troubleshooting issues? If yes, then prove yourself by taking this quiz and assess yourself where you stand. Read the questions carefully and answer. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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    You have just been hired as a field technician with a computer support company. Which of the following types of motherboards are you most likely to see more than others while on the job?

    • AT

    • Pico BTX

    • BTX

    • LPX

    • ATX

    Correct Answer
    A. ATX
    Explanation
    As a field technician with a computer support company, you are most likely to see ATX motherboards more than others while on the job. ATX is a widely used form factor for motherboards and is compatible with a wide range of computer cases and components. It offers standard dimensions and mounting points, making it easier to work with and upgrade. Additionally, ATX motherboards often come with a variety of expansion slots and connectors, allowing for greater flexibility in terms of adding peripherals and components.

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    What is your first action when windows report that your hard drive is developing bad sectors?

    • Run Scandisk

    • Run Secclean from DOS

    • Run defragmentation

    • Replace hard drive

    • Run Scdisk

    Correct Answer
    A. Run Scandisk
    Explanation
    When Windows reports that your hard drive is developing bad sectors, the first action you should take is to run Scandisk. Scandisk is a utility tool in Windows that scans and repairs errors on the hard drive, including bad sectors. By running Scandisk, you can identify and fix any issues with the hard drive, potentially preventing further damage and data loss.

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    What is the best method for preventing social engineering attacks?

    • User education

    • Security tokens

    • Encrption

    • Biometric devices

    • Firewalls

    Correct Answer
    A. User education
    Explanation
    User education is the best method for preventing social engineering attacks because it focuses on increasing awareness and knowledge among users about the various tactics and techniques used by attackers. By educating users about the risks associated with social engineering, such as phishing emails or phone scams, they can learn to identify and avoid these types of attacks. User education also emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong passwords, not sharing sensitive information, and being cautious when interacting with unknown individuals or websites. Ultimately, by empowering users with knowledge, they can become the first line of defense against social engineering attacks.

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    Which of the motherboards uses a riser card for providing expansion slots?

    • LPX

    • HTX

    • AT

    • NLX

    • Baby AT

    Correct Answer
    A. NLX
    Explanation
    NLX is the correct answer because NLX motherboards use a riser card for providing expansion slots. A riser card is a circuit board that allows expansion cards to be mounted parallel to the motherboard, providing additional slots for expansion. NLX motherboards were popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and were designed to be smaller and more compact than other form factors, making them suitable for slim desktop computers. The use of a riser card allowed for more flexibility in adding expansion cards to the system.

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    If your computer boots from SCSI interface which of the Windows files is loaded?

    • BOOTSECT.DOS

    • BOOT.INI

    • NTBOOTDD.SYS

    • HAL.DLL

    • NTSCSIBOOT.SYS

    Correct Answer
    A. NTBOOTDD.SYS
    Explanation
    When a computer boots from a SCSI interface, the Windows file that is loaded is NTBOOTDD.SYS. This file is responsible for initializing and communicating with SCSI devices during the boot process. It allows the operating system to access and utilize the SCSI interface for reading and writing data. Therefore, NTBOOTDD.SYS is the correct answer in this scenario.

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  • 7. 

    Acronym for SCSI

    • Small Computer System Interconnect

    • Small Computer Serial Interface

    • Serial Computer System Interconnect

    • System Computer Serial Internet

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    None of the options provided correctly represent the acronym for SCSI. The correct expansion for SCSI is Small Computer System Interface.

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    What is the major design difference between Pentium 1 and Pentium 2

    • Pipeline cache size

    • Capacitor size

    • High core memory

    • Branch Prediction unit

    • Memory

    Correct Answer
    A. Capacitor size
    Explanation
    The major design difference between Pentium 1 and Pentium 2 is the capacitor size. Capacitors are electronic components that store electrical energy. In the case of computer processors, capacitors are used to regulate and stabilize the flow of electricity. The size of the capacitors can affect the overall performance and efficiency of the processor. In Pentium 2, the capacitor size was likely different from Pentium 1, which could have resulted in improved performance and efficiency.

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    Which of the following ports supports the maximum number of devices.

    • Parallel

    • USB

    • Firewire

    • Serial

    • IR

    Correct Answer
    A. Firewire
    Explanation
    Firewire supports the maximum number of devices compared to the other options listed. Firewire, also known as IEEE 1394, is a high-speed serial bus interface that allows for the connection of multiple devices. It has the ability to support up to 63 devices in a daisy-chain configuration, making it suitable for applications that require a large number of devices to be connected simultaneously. Parallel, USB, Serial, and IR (Infrared) ports have limitations in terms of the number of devices they can support, making Firewire the correct answer.

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