FC0-U51 Exam Training Practice Tests (CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification)]

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of ransomware?

A. A user is asked to open an attachment that verifies the price of an item that was not ordered. B. A user is asked to pay a fee for a password to unlock access to their files. C. A user receives an email demanding payment for a trial application that has stopped working. D. A user has opened an Internet browser and is taken to a site that is not the normal home page.

Correct Answer: B

Question 2

A user is installing a new scanner on a computer. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be installed in order for this equipment to work?

A. Firmware B. OS update C. Driver D. License key

Correct Answer: C

Question 3

To increase security, which of the following is the BEST feature to disable on a mobile device when not in use?

A. NFC B. Wireless C. Network D. GPS

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

A student wishes to share contacts with another student's mobile device. Which of the following would be the easiest method to use?

A. Local hard drive B. Peer-to-Peer network C. Network attached storage D. Bluetooth sharing

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation?

A. Shred any sensitive information to prior to disposal. B. Practice good awareness skills when entering passwords/PINs. C. Cable and lock device securely attached to a solid object. D. Avoid storing passwords near the computer.

Correct Answer: C

Question 6

Which of the following security threats occurs when a user receives an email from an illegitimate source asking for login information?

A. Spam B. Hacking C. Cracking D. Phishing

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

Which of the following software is used to reduce the size of a file or folder?

A. Anti-malware B. Desktop publishing C. Basic database D. Compression

Correct Answer: D

Question 8

Ann, a user, is doing her daily job on her company laptop at a coffee shop. She opens an Internet browser and tries to go to her home page. Instead, she is sent to an unfamiliar website. She clears all temporary files and deletes the history, but this continues to occur. Which of the following is the cause of the problem?

A. The memory of the browser is corrupt, and she needs to have the browser reinstalled. B. The company has configured a policy on her computer that forces her to stay on their website. C. She did not reboot her computer after clearing the temporary files. D. Her computer is infected with adware and is redirecting her browser to another site.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

A user wants to update a driver for additional features. Where would the user find a current version of the driver from an official source?

A. Internet community support forums B. Manufacturer's web site C. Third-party support web sites D. Manufacturer's CD/DVD that came with the computer

Correct Answer: B

Question 10

You work as a computer technician. When you start your computer, you find that the computer's
CMOS battery has failed. You replace the CMOS battery. What will be your next step after replacing the CMOS battery?

A. Run the DEFRAG utility. B. Create a partition on the hard disk drive. C. Reboot the computer and set the date and time. D. Run the SCANDISK utility.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

A technician wants to minimize the risk of having third parties track previously visited web pages. Which of the following should be performed in the Internet browser's settings? (Select TWO).

A. Change passwords B. Remove cookies C. Select form data D. Disable location services E. Clear history

Correct Answer: B,E

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification - FC0-U51 Exam Practice Test