Tb143 Unit 5-7 Study Guide

Which file system can be used by all Microsoft operating systems?

• A.

  FAT16

• B.

  NTFS

• C.

  DOS

• D.

  Windows

Which of the following file types will save the most file space after you compress them?  

• A.

  JPEG

• B.

  MP3

• C.

  TXT

• D.

  Archive

Creating a backup of your data files can be made easier if you:

• A.

  Save image files to diskette

• B.

  Place the data files in a separate partition

• C.

  Create a System and Restore disk

• D.

  Login as a standard user

Which of the following will allow you to recover the data when a computer has been stolen from an office?

• A.

  A backup copy of the data.

• B.

  Police Report

• C.

  Administrator priviledges

• D.

  Remote access software

How often should you backup data?

• A.

  Whenever you shut down the server

• B.

  Once a year

• C.

  Every five minutes

• D.

  At least once a day

The ______________   type of backup stores only those files that changed since the last backup?

What is the purpose of a signed driver?

• A.

  Secures delivery of parcel packages.

• B.

  It serves as a reliable and tested command interpreter between Windows and a hardware device.

• C.

  It authenicates the URL and server of secure access web site or secured web application

• D.

  Allows the driver software to be installed on a computer.

Windows uses an update process to patch program code problems. Which update setting will automatically download patches but wait for you to install them?  

• A.

  Automatic

• B.

  Download Updates

• C.

  Notify

• D.

  Turn Off

What is virtual memory and how is virtual memory created in Windows?

Your three-week old computer is hit with a nasty virus. You have secured your data files on a separate hard drive, but the system partition has an enormous amount of data corruption. Which of the following tools would be the best choice to fix this system?

• A.

  LINUX install disk

• B.

  Windows install CDs

• C.

  DOS boot disk

• D.

  System Restore CD

While trying out a registry hack, you find that you have made a major mistake. Windows won’t finish its startup process, and you can’t get into the registry to undo your mistake. You decide to press F8 as you reboot, the _______________________ would be a first choice tool to fix the system?

How much current can a USB port on the back of a computer supply?  

• A.

  50 mA at .5 volts

• B.

  500 mA at 5 volts

• C.

  USB 1.0 at 12mbps

• D.

  USB 2.0 at 480mbps

It is possible to use a USB or IEEE-1394 device to boot a computer and bypass its internal security devices. 

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

Renaming the Administrator account would:

• A.

  Prevent access to the computer.

• B.

  Give administrator priviledges to the guest account

• C.

  Automatically be done in a domain environment

• D.

  Close one potential security hole

Microsoft’s term for an account on a computer that is not attached to a network is:

• A.

  Standalone account

• B.

  Workgroup account

• C.

  Local account

• D.

  Domain account

What is a hacker most likely not going to steal from a networked computer?

• A.

  Passwords and account logins

• B.

  Video game hacks

• C.

  Credit card numbers

• D.

  Personnel information

The process of verifying that the person typing is the actual authorized user is called ______________________.

What is the purpose of a strong password?

• A.

  It prevents unauthorized users from guessing their way into a system.

• B.

  It demonstrates system integrity and stability.

• C.

  It provides a mnemonic device for users to remember passwords

• D.

  It overwrites weaker passwords

What is the most reliable and secure way to share resources between computers?

• A.

  Copy files to and from diskettes

• B.

  File transfer protocol with anonymous username

• C.

  Modem connection over public telephone network

• D.

  Create a user account on a Windows NT-based domain network

A software program is recording your keystrokes in an attempt to gather your password for your online bank. This type of program is usually described as:

• A.

  A virus

• B.

  Spyware

• C.

  Trojan horse

• D.

  Honeypot

You receive an urgent e-mail message from your online bank, warning you that without immediate action, your account is going to be disabled. If you click the provided link, then verify your account information, your money will be safe. Such a warning is most likely an example of Phishing.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

What type of virus uses the programming and scripting features found in applications?

• A.

  Phishing

• B.

  Key Logger

• C.

  Spyware

• D.

  Macro

All of the USB connectors on the front of your desktop are in use, but you need a file from your flash drive. You run an extension USB cable from a connector that is never used on the back of the computer, but the USB port does not work. Which of the following would be most important when describing this problem to tech support?  

• A.

  That you have multiple USB connections on the front of the PC

• B.

  That it is an unused USB port

• C.

  That your flash drive is USB 2.0

• D.

  That your PC is powered on.

A computer that reboots at random times and intervals is most likely experiencing:  

• A.

  A software problem

• B.

  A hardware problem

• C.

  A user error

• D.

  Automatic software upgrades

You are into your second day of trying to figure out why a vital application will not start on your computer. In the meantime, your deadline is approaching and no progress is being made. You should: 

• A.

  Tell your boss you can't get it done

• B.

  Throw the computer out the window

• C.

  Complete your project on paper

• D.

  Call tech support

If I am having a problem with a computer, a USENET newsgroup, or a manufacturer's forum, would be a good place to find if others are having the same problem. 

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

Which of the following redundancy techniques is best fulfilled by a thorough and periodic backup strategy?  

• A.

  Data Redundancy

• B.

  Fault Tolerance

• C.

  Updates

• D.

  Establishing a Baseline

Preventing failures altogether, and thus improving up time, is the goal of:

• A.

  Environmental Controls

• B.

  Power Management

• C.

  Authorization and Authentication Measures

• D.

  Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware

Often problems can be predicted ahead of time by comparing the current system performance against:

• A.

  Competitor systems

• B.

  State of the art, new techology

• C.

  Published internet standards

• D.

  A baseline

A surge suppressor is designed to provide uninterruptible power to a system.

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

What is the most effective way to protect a computer from malware?

• A.

  Install and maintain an antivirus program, a spyware detector, and an adware and cookie blocker.

• B.

  Only use diskettes to transfer data between computers

• C.

  Only use a Macintosh

• D.

  Contact tech support every week.

A possible danger following a blackout is a:  

• A.

  Sag

• B.

  Storm

• C.

  Flood

• D.

  Surge

What could be a warning sign that your computer power supply is about to fail?

• A.

  Random reboots

• B.

  ID10T errors

• C.

  Virus Warnings

• D.

  Your mother keeps calling