CompTIA 220-1001 Exam

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Question 1

According to the following CMD information, what is the IP of DNS server? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-130)

A	255.255.255.0
B	192.168.33.1
C	192.168.55.1
D	21-68-5D-BC-1C-24
E	192.168.0.195

Question 2

Which of the following RAID levels does not offer fault tolerance? (ID-ATIA-06)

A	Disk duplexing
B	RAID 5
C	RAID 0
D	RAID 1
E	RAID 10

Question 3

Which of the following best describes printing in duplex? (ID-ATIA-250)

A	Full-duplex printer communication
B	Printer collation
C	Printing on both sides of the paper
D	Printing to file

Question 4

A customer complained that after a power outage, the monitor has no display (blank). You noticed the LED power light on the monitor is ON. When you manually power down the monitor (with the monitor's power switch), an error message displayed; "No input found". Which of the following step should be performed first? (ID-ATIA-181)

A	Power cycle the peripherals such as attached external storage devices.
B	Replace the monitor connection cable.
C	Power cycle the monitor by physically disconnecting the monitor power cable (instead of the power button).
D	Power cycle the PC.
E	Check the main power breakers in the building.

Question 5

_____________ is a type of CPU architecture where a single physical CPU contains more than one execution core on a single die or chip. (ID-ATIA-11)

A	Multicore
B	Multitasking
C	Parallel processing
D	Hyper-threading

Question 6

Your company is forcing the employees to work from home due to a viral epidemic. The company sent employees home with VOIP phones to be used at home. All of the employees complain that the VOIP phones are not powering ON at home. What is most likely the problem? (ID-ATIA-306)

A	The phone numbers for the VOIP may not have been provisioned.
B	The VOIP unit needs a PoE injector or an external power source.
C	The home Internet connection speed must be too slow to power ON the VOIP phone.
D	All the employees must have broken something.

Question 7

Local TV station ask you to build a computer to edit HD 8K quality videos. Which of the following is not a critical requirement for this workstation? (ID-ATIA-210)

A	LAN card with SFP support
B	High sped next generation RAM
C	Multi-core CPU
D	Powerful GPU

Question 8

Every time a workstation at company xyz boots, its time and date keep resetting to January 1, 2000. Which of the following is the most likely cause? (ID-ATIA-197)

A	The lithium battery needs to be replaced.
B	Windows needs to be updated.
C	The BIOS needs to be updated.
D	The Windows Date and Time Properties window needs to be modified.

Question 9

You were advised to send a computer for LCD screen repair to the manufacturer. The laptop belongs to xyz company and the company policy has strict data protection rules. Which of the following you should do before you ship the computer to the manufacturer? (ID-ATIA-304)

A	You should remove the LCD.
B	You should remove the password and admin account.
C	You should clean it thoroughly.
D	You should remove the hard drive.
E	You should remove the WLAN card.

Question 9 Explanation:

For this question, the best asnwer is remove the hard drive so the data cannot be accessed by an outsider. But always check the company policy on how your organization deals with outside vendors and manufacturers. If something is unclear, get written instructions from your Management team.

Question 10

You have just installed a basic router (wired only) for a small business. The employees at the business complained that intermittently that everyone lose network access. After troubleshooting, you realized that one of the ports on Windows Server 2018 in their office has the exact same MAC address as the unknown computer used by CEO. What should be the best course of action to rectify the issue that will have the least disruption? (ID-ATIA-121)

A	Remove the network card from the Windows Server 2018 machine and install a new network card.
B	Upgrade the Windows Server 2018 machine to a Linux based distribution.
C	Reboot the Windows Server 2018 in order to obtain a new MAC address.
D	Separate the Windows Server 2018 into a new isolated VLAN.
E	Use Windows mac spoofing in Windows Server 2018 network adaptor to change the MAC address of the Server.

Question 11

Which of the following server types is used for synchronizing time across multiple networks and network devices? (ID-ATIA-83)

A	DHCP server
B	DNS server
C	NTP server
D	FTP server
E	HTTP server

Question 12

Which of the following cables is prone to electromagnetic interference (EMI)? (ID-ATIA-137)

A	UTP
B	Multimode
C	STP
D	Fiber optic

Question 12 Explanation:

Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

Question 13

____________ connectors can be found in musical equipments. (ID-ATIA-263)

A	MIDI
B	VGA
C	HDMI
D	DVI

Question 14

What is the definition of BIOS? (ID-ATIA-100)

A	Binary Indirect Operating System
B	Binary Initial Output System
C	Basic Initial Operating System
D	Basic Input/Output System

Question 15

Why would an IT specialist setup an administrator password in the BIOS/UEFI of a workstation? (ID-ATIA-217)

A	It prevents malicious software from injecting code into BIOS chip.
B	It prevents a user from modifying the MBR.
C	It prevents a user from rearranging the boot order.
D	It prevents a user from booting/rebooting without permission (request for a password just after POST).
E	It prevents an attacker from opening the case.

Question 16

You were hired to create a system to log fingerprint information for all employees. Which type of equipment would you install to obtain fingerprint data? (ID-ATIA-230)

A	Digital camera
B	Biometric scanner
C	Barcode reader
D	Touchpad

Question 17

What are the characteristic features of the signal that can be transmitted through the HDMI cable? Choose all the best answers. (ID-ATIA-88)

A	Digital signal
B	Audio only
C	Video and Audio
D	Video only
E	Analog signal

Question 18

What is the best tool for removing the display LCD screen from a laptop case? (ID-ATIA-220)

A	Plastic shim
B	Pliers
C	Plastic tweezers
D	Flathead screwdriver

Question 19

Which of the following answers refers to a security feature used in Bluetooth device pairing? (ID-ATIA-66)

A	Multifactor authentication
B	Cleartext credentials
C	PIN code
D	WEP
E	Biomimetics

Question 20

What is the maxium data transfer rate of USB 3.1? (ID-ATIA-16)

A	6 Gbps
B	10 Gbps
C	40 Gbps
D	20 Gbps
E	15 Gbps

Question 21

This type of network device can help connect multiple devices together in a LAN but cannot perform any other tasks such as deep packet monitoring. (ID-ATIA-196)

A	Unmanaged switch
B	Firewall
C	Modem
D	Router

Question 22

Which of the terms listed below refers to a proprietary flash memory card format used mainly in older digital cameras? (ID-ATIA-09)

A	SSD
B	SD
C	Micro-SD
D	Mini-SD
E	xD

Question 22 Explanation:

xD-Picture Card is a flash memory card format, used in digital cameras made by Olympus and Fujifilm.

Question 23

Which of the following refers to the best solution for securing a small network lacking an authentication server? (ID-ATIA-67)

A	WPA2-PSK
B	WPA-Enterprise
C	WPA-PSK
D	WPA2-Enterprise

Question 24

Network Address Translation (NAT) provides an IP proxy between a private LAN and a public network such as the Internet. (ID-ATIA-53)

A	True
B	False

Question 25

Which of the following is used to express IPv4 addresses? (ID-ATIA-115)

A	Decimal numbers
B	Hexadecimal numbers
C	Octagonal numbers
D	Binary numbers

Question 26

Which of the printers would display an error that says: “replace filament”? (ID-ATIA-240)

A	Thermal
B	Laser
C	Inkjet
D	3D

Question 27

The 120mm and 140mm fans are associated with which type of PC component? (ID-ATIA-274)

A	Case fans
B	On-board video chipset fans
C	RAM module fans
D	CPU fans

Question 28

Which of the following is the module format used by a laptop's DDR4 SODIMMs? (ID-ATIA-163)

A	260-pin
B	200-pin
C	240-pin
D	204-pin

Question 29

On which of the following computers requires the most RAM? (ID-ATIA-299)

A	Gaming PC
B	Thick client
C	Thin client
D	Virtualization PC
E	AV editing workstation

Question 30

Which of the following is the typical speed of a SATA hard disk drive? (ID-ATIA-259)

A	32 GB
B	3.1 GHz
C	7200 RPM
D	1000 Mbps

Question 31

In Windows Device Manager, an exclamation point next to a device indicates which of the following? (ID-ATIA-195)

A	The device is disabled.
B	A driver is not properly installed for this device.
C	The device driver needs to be upgraded.
D	The driver is not digitally signed.
E	The device is unplugged.

Question 32

Which of the following statement best describes Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)? (ID-ATIA-14)

A	APIPA uses an address block range between 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.255
B	APIPA allows Windows host to self-configure an IP address and subnet mask when DHCP is unaviable.
C	APIPA is used only in WAN enviroment.
D	APIPA-assigned address can directly connect to the Internet.

Question 33

What is the specified maximum data transfer rate of USB 2.0 (High-Speed USB") (ID-ATIA-86)

A	960 Mbps
B	120 Mbps
C	240 Mbps
D	480 Mbps

Question 34

What is the most common connector type used for providing power to various hardware components inside a desktop computrer? (ID-ATIA-90)

A	Mini-DIN connector
B	4-pin connector
C	Berg connector
D	Molex connector
E	D-sub connector

Question 35

How should you be holding RAM modules when installing it on a desktop motherboard? (ID-ATIA-172)

A	Hold it by the edges.
B	Hold it by pressing on the contact pins with your bare hand.
C	Hold it by pressing on one of the chip's plasic surfce with your finger.
D	Hold by pressing on the surface of the circuit board (avoid touching the chip plastic surface).
E	Hold it using a metal tweezers.

Question 36

You work for a government agency that heavily relies on centralized server farms for resources. All employees must save all their work on network drives and all employees must access the mainframe server to access necessary databases for daily work. Which type of client workstation computer would you recommend for employees? (ID-ATIA-287)

A	Xenon based workstation
B	VM workstation
C	Thick client
D	Thin client

Question 37

Which type of cable should be used to connect a two PCs directly to each other? (ID-ATIA-236)

A	Parallel cable
B	Coaxial cable
C	Cat 5e crossover cable
D	BNC cable
E	Cat 5e patch cable

Question 38

You build a new computer and test it on a PC test bench. No errors or issued are noted during the test period. Then you install the same components on a desktop case. After about 15 minutes computer shuts down automatically. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the problem? (ID-ATIA-235)

A	Hard drive is failing.
B	The CPU has overheated.
C	Incompatible RAM modules are installed.
D	Lose power connection to the hard drive.

Question 39

Look at the following list of wires. What wiring standard is being used here? (ID-ATIA-141)
1. White/orange, 2. Orange, 3. White/green, 4.Blue, 5. White/blue, 6.Green, 7.White/brown, 8.Brown

A	RJ45
B	TIA
C	T568B
D	T568A

Question 40

Which of the following is the most secure and common connection method when synchronizing data from a mobile device to a PC? (ID-ATIA-165)

A	USB
B	Bluetooth
C	Lightning
D	Wi-Fi direct

Question 41

A CPU design based on an instruction set that tries to improve speed by utilizing relatively few and simple instructions is referred to as _____________. (ID-ATIA-116)

A	RISC
B	HPFS
C	CISC
D	EPIC

Question 41 Explanation:

RISC (reduced instruction set computer)

Question 42

Special paper is needed to print on which type of printer? (ID-ATIA-284)

A	Impact
B	Inkjet
C	3D
D	Thermal
E	Laser

Question 43

Which type of RAID creates a striped set from a series of mirrored drives? (ID-ATIA-104)

A	RAID 1
B	RAID 0
C	RAID 5
D	RAID 1+0
E	RAID 0+1

Question 44

Which of the following computer components connect directly to the CPU or northbridge? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-151)

A	RAM
B	Audio
C	Fan
D	Hard drive
E	Video card

Question 45

A customer complains a ghost image appears on the paper each time they print on a laser printer. Which of the following would you check? (ID-ATIA-203)

A	Primary corona wire
B	Printer toners
C	Pickup rollers
D	Photosensitive drum
E	Transfer corona wire

Question 46

High-end PC motherboards typically contain microprocessor sockets compatible with chips from different CPU manufactures. (ID-ATIA-33)

A	True
B	False

Question 46 Explanation:

A single motherboard hardware architecture cannot support multiple CPUs. For example, an Intel based motherbord socket cannot take AMD based chip.

Question 47

Which of the following answers listed below refer(s) to storage media type(s) that can be read, but not written to? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-22)

A	BR-R
B	CD-RW
C	DVD-RW
D	BD-RE
E	USB storage
F	CD-ROM
G	DVD-ROM

Question 48

What is the minimum number of hard drives necessary to implement RAID 5? (ID-ATIA-211)

A	Six
B	Five
C	Four
D	Two
E	Three

Question 49

Answer the following question based on the network diagram below. Which of the following network devices are most likely served by the domain controller (DC)? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-161)

A	Workstations 1, 2 and 3 and printer.
B	Router with IP 192.168.0.1
C	Workstations 1, 2 and 3.
D	Workstations 7, 8 and print station.
E	Workstations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Question 49 Explanation:

The best answer is workstation 7, 8 and print station. The workstation 9 may also be on the DC.

Question 50

Which of the following commands is used to generate the following information on Command Prompt? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-178)

A	ifconfig /all
B	ipconfig /release
C	ipconfig
D	ifconfig /release
E	ipconfig /all

Question 50 Explanation:

Command Prompt is Windows-based. Therefore it has to be ipconfig. You will not see the detailed information unless you use the command /all. You can clearly see on the image MAC address of the network card is displayed. This information is only displayed when ipconfig /all is used.

Question 51

Which of the following refers to a physical security control that provides protection against laptop theft? (ID-ATIA-34)

A	Cable lock
B	LoJack
C	Smart card reader
D	Biometric locks
E	Hardware encryption

Question 52

What is the default port for AFP? (ID-ATIA-27)

A	445
B	443
C	413
D	427
E	548

Question 53

Which of the following are input devices? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-246)

A	Printer
B	Speakers
C	Mouse/Touchpad
D	Keyboard
E	Display

Question 54

You are building a new server and you notice that the server motherboard has 18 RAM sockets that are labeled 1A through 9A and 1B through 9B. Four of them on each segment are blue, and all other slots are a darker shade of gray. You do not have enough RAM sticks to populate all 18 slots. Which of the following should be performed first? (ID-ATIA-144)

A	Consult the motherboard technical documentation.
B	Install the memory into the dark gray slots test the server board before installing others.
C	Pick any random configuration and install the RAM.
D	Install the memory into the blue slots first and test the server board before installing others.
E	Install RAM only in slots labeled 1A through 9A because 1B through 9B is for redundency.

Question 54 Explanation:

Always check the motherboard documentation before you begin installing components. Each motherboard will have a specific type of channel configuration (most likely dual or quad-channel), and where the sticks of RAM should be installed depending on what configuration you will use. Never assume anything even if it is from a familier manufacture.

Question 55

Which of the following most likely cause printer paper-feed error? (ID-ATIA-300)

A	Separation pad
B	Developing rollers
C	Pickup rollers
D	Paper tray

Question 56

A company requested that its network infrastructure must include the complete separation of network traffic between different departments (for example, Accounting should not have access to Marketing or Management). However, all networks must communicate with a central server installed in Management Department. Which of the following would provide the best solution? (ID-ATIA-122)

A	Advice the company there is no solution without leasing seperate Internet connections for each department from their ISP.
B	Create multiple VMs within the central server to manage and handle traffic from each department.
C	Use multiple NAT points to separate traffic from each department. Then install the central server on the most outward-facing (Internet-facing) NAT.
D	Use multiple routers to create NAT points for each department and use firefwall rules in each NAT point to allow access to center sever.
E	Create multiple VLANs for each department and enforce firewall rules to enable communuation between each VLAN and the centeral server.

Question 57

What is the Microsoft Windows propriety driver encryption system? (ID-ATIA-68)

A	MSVault
B	Bitdefender
C	LoJack
D	BitLocker
E	TrueCrypt

Question 58

Is it normal to have a small "burning smell" when you power on a brand new desktop computer or a server? (ID-ATIA-255)

A	For server yes it is true, but you should not have any smell when you turn on a consumer computer.
B	False, and you should shut down the computer/server imminently.
C	Consumer computers should have that fresh smell, but not enterpise or buissness servers.
D	True

Question 59

This is an older type of serial cable used for connecting modems, printers, mice and other peripheral devices. (ID-ATIA-112)

A	RJ-11
B	RG-59
C	RS-232
D	RG-6

Question 60

You are trying to preform a network installation of Windows. Which of the following must be supported by the computer's network card? (ID-ATIA-237)

A	UPnP
B	UDP
C	PoE
D	PXE
E	PCIe

Question 60 Explanation:

Preboot eXecution Environment

Question 61

Which of the following unit is used to measure TDP? (ID-ATIA-179)

A	Amps
B	Watts
C	Volts
D	Ohms

Question 62

A field worker called you to ask what he should do to conserve battery in the short term because he is running out of battery on his work laptop. Which of the following is the best option that you would recommend? Note the field worker must always connected to the central server located in your office. (ID-ATIA-231)

A	Disable touchpad.
B	Turn off WLAN card.
C	Turn off Bluetooth connections.
D	Turn off the fingerprint reader.
E	Increase the screen brightness.

Question 63

Which of the following answers refers to a laptop's Bluetooth module? (ID-ATIA-64)

A	NAS
B	WLAN
C	Riser card
D	WPAN

Question 64

If you enter the following into MS Command Prompt (CMD), what are you trying to achieve? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-125)

Text version: ping -n 350 -l 1200 192.168.0.1

A	Send 1200 pings, each 350 in bytes size to destination 192.168.0.1.
B	Send a minimum of 350 and a maximum of 1200 pings to destination 192.168.0.1.
C	You cannot combine CMD commands as shown on the above image. This will result in an invalid entry.
D	Send 350 pings, each 1200 in bytes size to destination 192.168.0.1.
E	Send between 350 and 1200 pings to destination 192.168.0.1.

Question 65

Which of the following server types is used for the automatic allocation of IP addresses on a network? (ID-ATIA-82)

A	HTTP server
B	FTP server
C	DHCP server
D	NTP server
E	DNS server

Question 66

Company xyz wants to backup 10 TB of data daily. Which of the following media would you recommend for the company? (ID-ATIA-291)

A	USB flash drives
B	Floppy drives
C	LTO
D	DVD-RW
E	USB 3.0 magnetic disk external drives

Question 67

Which of the following voltages are normally supplied by a PSU's rails? (ID-ATIA-135)

A	3.3 V and 5 V
B	3.3 V and 9 V
C	1.5 V and 3.3 V
D	1.5 V and 9 V
E	1.5 V and 3.3 V

Question 68

A workstation on a LAN can ping other workstations, ping google server IP 8.8.8.8, can access internal network drives, but cannot access any website on the Internet. Which of the following command would you run on Microsoft CMD? (ID-ATIA-204)

A	ipconfig /release
B	ipconfig /flushdns
C	ipconfig /setclassid
D	ipconfig /all
E	ipconfig

Question 68 Explanation:

This issue is most likely caused by the DNS. It explains why the workstation can ping the IP of a google server but cannot access google.com.

Question 69

Which of the following devices is the best solution for implementing and enforcing network security policies? (ID-ATIA-225)

A	Router
B	Managed switch
C	WAP
D	Firewall
E	Repeater

Question 70

All of the following protocols uses TCP and UDP except _______________ which only uses TCP. (ID-ATIA-286)

A	FTP
B	RDP
C	Telnet
D	SSH
E	DNS

Question 71

Which of the following memory technologies enables protection against random inconsistencies when storing data? (ID-ATIA-305)

A	Quad-channel
B	ECC
C	Dual-channel
D	RAID 5
E	Parity

Question 72

How many contacts pins are used in DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM memory modules? (ID-ATIA-106)

A	260 contact pins
B	200 contact pins
C	204 contact pins
D	230 contact pins
E	240 contact pins

Question 73

What is the peak transfer rate of the DDR3-1600 module? (ID-ATIA-73)

A	10667 MB/s
B	6400 MB/s
C	8533 MB/s
D	12800 MB/s

Question 74

The IT Department has a printer that has been working for the last five years. The printer has not been serviced during that period. Which of the following action will make sure the printer will remain troublefree for the next few years? (ID-ATIA-289)

A	Run multiple test prints.
B	Clean the printer.
C	Install a printer maintenance kit.
D	Install a new power surge protector.
E	Clear the printer desk and surrounding area.

Question 75

Which of the following is most likely result in network light to stop blinking and not light up on a network card? (ID-ATIA-273)

A	Loss of Internet access due to a firewall rule.
B	Loss of WiFi SSID from computer memory.
C	Failure during POST.
D	Network cable damage or disconnection.
E	Loss of DNS server connection.

Question 76

_______________ is known as forcing the CPU to operate beyond its normal operating range. (ID-ATIA-214)

A	Overspeeding
B	Overclocking
C	Overpowering
D	Overoperating
E	Overdriving

Question 77

Which type of printer uses a toner cartridge? (ID-ATIA-248)

A	Laser
B	Impact
C	Inkjet
D	Thermal

Question 78

Which of the following answers refers to a propietary connector type that features symmetrical/resversible connector pug? (ID-ATIA-58)

A	Micro-USB
B	Thunderbolt
C	Lightning
D	USB-C

Question 79

Which of the following physical network device most likely to be installed in a typical North American or European household? (ID-ATIA-282)

A	Standalone print server
B	AD DS
C	LDAP
D	Router
E	Firewall appliance

Question 79 Explanation:

The other appliances may be present in some homes such as my home because I play with IT equipment at home. But typically most homes would not have dedicated physical equipment for any of the others above. They may, however, have some of the functionalities of these physical devices such as built-in firewall in the router.

Question 80

Which of the following solutions can be used to provide device authentication before decrypting an HHD? (ID-ATIA-75)

A	TPM
B	TRIM
C	SSH
D	SCP
E	EFS

Question 80 Explanation:

Trusted Platform Module

Question 81

What would you expect to observe if you install compatible RAM with different frequencies? (ID-ATIA-61)

A	The system will run at the rate of the highest frequency RAM stick.
B	The POST will stop the system from booting into a stable state.
C	The system will run at the rate of lowest frequency RAM stick.
D	The motherboard will be damaged as a result of inconsistent voltage drawn by different frequency RAM sticks.
E	The system will not see the lower frequency RAM and only utilize the higher frequency RAM sticks.

Question 82

What is the peak transfer rate of the DDR4-3200 module? (ID-ATIA-18)

A	19200 MB/s
B	23466 MB/s
C	21333 MB/s
D	25600 MB/s

Question 83

Which of the following statement best describes the behavior of the CMOS chip and its interaction with BIOS? (ID-ATIA-99)

A	The CMOS chip is responsible for carrying out all the operations drirected from the BIOS.
B	The CMOS is a non-volatile chip and it can maintain the information without any power while BIOS chip will lose its information once the power is turned off.
C	The CMOS chip maintains the information about BIOS configurations options such as date and time, boot sequence and hardware settings.
D	The BIOS cannot load without a CMOS chip because the BIOS firmware is written into the CMOS chip.

Question 83 Explanation:

Note CMOS chip will get rest if the battery on the motherboard is pulled and the PSU is turned off.

Question 84

A unique number used for identification of a mobile network phone user is referred to as: (ID-ATIA-03)

A	IPV
B	IMEI
C	SSID
D	IMSI
E	MAPI

Question 84 Explanation:

An international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) is a unique number that is usually fifteen digits long.

Question 85

What is the maximum number of USB devices that can be connected to a single USB host controller? (ID-ATIA-45)

A	63
B	255
C	127
D	31
E	363

Question 86

Which of the following should be reset during normal printer maintenance? (ID-ATIA-131)

A	Job queue
B	Print job cache
C	Page count
D	Tray settings

Question 86 Explanation:

Page count is typically used as a gauge for scheduling regular matianace interval.

Question 87

When you visit SANUJA.COM website today, which of the following server is most likely linked your request to this web server's IP address? (ID-ATIA-164)

A	Network authentication server
B	HTTP server
C	DHCP server
D	Syslog server
E	DNS server

Question 88

You replaced a bad internal WLAN card in a Windows laptop. You complete the installation and verify that the new WLAN card is listed in the Device Manager but it is not enabled. What should you do next to actually use the card? (ID-ATIA-142)

A	Reinstall the card by physically removing it and installing back onto the motherbaord
B	Type the security passphrase
C	Configure encryption on the router
D	Add the SSID of the network to the connection
E	Update the firmware and drivers of the WLAN card

Question 88 Explanation:

If the MS Device Manager recognize the card but is not enabled, most likley you need to update the firmware/drivers.

Question 89

Common examples of ____________ printers include dot matrix, daisy-wheel printers, and ball printers. (ID-ATIA-270)

A	Thermal
B	3D
C	Impact
D	Inkjet
E	Laser

Question 90

Which of the following laptop features allow you to overcome standard keyboard size restrictions? (ID-ATIA-08)

A	Numeric keypad
B	Digitizer
C	Touchpad
D	Fn key

Question 91

Which of the following hard drive type(s) most widely used in laptop computers? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-79)

A	USB drives
B	SSHDs
C	SSDs
D	Magnetic disks
E	Flash drives

Question 92

This deprecated remote access protocol utilizes insecure port 23 and command-line interface (CLI). (ID-ATIA-169)

A	IMAP
B	SSH
C	Telnet
D	FTP
E	RDP

Question 93

A USB-to-Ethernet converter enables what type of connectivity? (ID-ATIA-21)

A	802.11
B	WPAN
C	WWAN
D	802.3

Question 94

Which device improves network performance by diving a given network segment into separate collision domains? (ID-ATIA-109)

A	Repeater
B	Router
C	Switch
D	Hub

Question 95

Which process verifies all the computer components during booting? (ID-ATIA-261)

A	LiLo
B	ILO
C	CMOS
D	POST
E	BIOS

Question 96

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) servers use the default port ________ but for secure transmissions they use the default port _______. Answers are in respective order. (ID-ATIA-168)

A	22, 1024
B	143, 993
C	21, 990
D	989, 990
E	80, 443

Question 97

What type of server handles the assignment of dynamic IP addresses? (ID-ATIA-120)

A	DNS server
B	VPN server
C	DHCP server
D	Authentication server
E	Proxy server

Question 98

_______________ is a type of digital audio interconnects used in consumer audio equipment to output audio over reasonably short distances. (ID-ATIA-296)

A	VGA
B	DVI
C	HDMI
D	S/PDIF
E	DisplayPort

Question 99

What is the default port for accessing https://sanuja.com? (ID-ATIA-276)

A	80
B	21
C	443
D	25
E	22

Question 99 Explanation:

Note "https" on the address, https://sanuja.com. HTTPS uses TLS/SSL which is by default port 443.

Question 100

Which of the following protocol uses port 427? (ID-ATIA-285)

A	DNS
B	RDP
C	FTP
D	SLP
E	HTTP

Question 101

You have been tasked with blocking remote desktop acccess to a Windows based server. Which of the following ports should you block? (ID-ATIA-173)

A	Port 587
B	Port 955
C	Port 3389
D	Port 443
E	Port 23

Question 102

Which of the following refer to IoT technologies designed to provide communication between appliances in a home automation network? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-40)

A	NFC
B	Z-Wave
C	Zigbee
D	RFID
E	Ant+

Question 103

Which of the following statement on SSID is correct? (ID-ATIA-244)

A	SSID can contain special characters (spaces, periods, dashes, underscores etc).
B	It is illegal to have vulgar language on an SSID in most Western democratic countries.
C	If there are two WLANs with exact same SSID, it will lead to IP conflicts and network issues.
D	The maximum length of an SSID must not exceed 128 bytes/characters.

Question 104

Which of the following is a network device that can provide large scale data storage and sharing services? (ID-ATIA-174)

A	IaaS
B	NAT
C	SMB
D	NAS
E	NAC

Question 105

A PC’s network adapter has a link light that is lit(normal), but the PC can’t access internal network resources. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue? (ID-ATIA-132)

A	IP address conflict
B	Slow transfer speed
C	Incorrect gateway
D	Packet collisions

Question 105 Explanation:

If there is an IP conflict (two devices in the same NAT has the same IP address), the system will still show a connection to the gateway but will result in connection issues.

Question 106

Which of the following provides the fastest rate of data transmission? (ID-ATIA-229)

A	STP
B	Coaxial
C	Multi-mode fiber
D	Single-mode fiber
E	Cat6

Question 107

Which of the following should not be connected to a UPS? (ID-ATIA-249)

A	Speakers
B	Monitors
C	Managed switch
D	PSU in a PC
E	Laser printers

Question 108

A server running Windows Server 2018 failed to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server for one of its network ports. Which of the following IP address most likely assigned to that particular port? (ID-ATIA-272)

A	175.255.255.255
B	169.254.54.5
C	192.168.0.1
D	192.168.1.1
E	175.168.0.255

Question 108 Explanation:

It within the APIPA range which is 169.254.0.1 through 169.254.255.254.

Question 109

Answer the following question based on the network diagram below. You were hired as an IT consultant and told to improve the following network. What might be something that you would recommend? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-160)

A	Remove one of the routers and if requires use VLANs to create separate subnets with specific firewall rules.
B	Add a firewall between the domain controller and the router.
C	Remove the firewall between the Internet/modem and the router.
D	Add additional printers across both NATs.

Question 110

In order to install the full suite of Windows Hyper-V features, which of the following settings must be updated? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-295)

A	Intel Adaptive Thermal monitor should be enabled to low setting.
B	Execute Disable Bit must be disabled.
C	Intel Virtualization Technology must be enabled.
D	Active Processor Cores should be changed to virtual processors only.
E	Hyper-threading must be disabled.

Question 110 Explanation:

Windows will display the following message with the current configuration (image above). Hyper-V cannot be installed: Virtualization support is disabled in the firmware.

Question 111

Which of the following is an early indicator of an imminent SSD failure? (ID-ATIA-257)

A	Clicking noise coming from the SSD.
B	High-temperature readings on SSD.
C	Active applications often freeze up and crash.
D	Usually, fast read/write speeds.

Question 111 Explanation:

Unlike HDDs, SSDs do not emit any sounds when it is experiencing technical issues. When using SSDs, it is always recommended to install a manufacture's SSD health monitoring software applications. They can warn you about SSD issues in advance. An example of such software is Samsung Magician.

Question 112

Which of the following statement is true about MAC addresses? (ID-ATIA-266)

A	They cannot have numbers.
B	IP addresses and MAC addresses are interchangeable.
C	Optical fiber network devices do not use MAC addresses.
D	MAC addresses are registered in an international database and it is unique to each network device.
E	They are part of IEEE 802 networking technologies.

Question 113

How do STP cables reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)? (ID-ATIA-138)

A	It incorporates a thicker plastic jacket around the twisted wires.
B	It incorporates thicker higher gauge wires for twisted pairs.
C	It incorporates an aluminum shield around the twisted wires.
D	It incorporates thicker lower gauge wires for twisted pairs.

Question 113 Explanation:

Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP)

Question 114

Which of the following is a possible symptom of a damaged video display? (ID-ATIA-134)

A	Computer repeatedly boots to Safe Mode
B	Low RF signal
C	Dead pixel
D	Disconnected punchdown at the network terminal

Question 115

What is the best discription of the following screenshot? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-290)

A	It is a UEFI screen.
B	It is a motherboard settings screen.
C	It is a CMOS configuration screen.
D	It is a BIOS screen.
E	It is a device manager screen for the CPU.

Question 116

You have been advised that no one can reach sanuja.com. As an IT professional, you run a ping test and found you can ping the IP address of sanuja.com (192.185.225.33). However, you cannot ping sanuja.com itself. Assuming sanuja.com is on a self-hosted web server, what is most likely the cause of this problem? (ID-ATIA-176)

A	DHCP server is down.
B	Web server port forwarding is incorrect.
C	DNS server is down.
D	Internet connection to the webserver is down.
E	SFTP server is down.

Question 116 Explanation:

Since you can ping the IP but cannot reach the website, the Internet connection to the server must be working. Most likely either the DNS server is down or incorrectly configured.

Question 117

______________ is a lightly proctected subnet containing devices that is placed outside of the a firewall. (ID-ATIA-103)

A	VPN
B	VLAN
C	DMZ
D	Extranet

Question 118

You tested a video card on a test bench and determined it is in good working condition. But the video card stop working after you installed it on a workstation. Which of the following Windows tools should you use first to troubleshoot the problem? (ID-ATIA-278)

A	Task Manager
B	Computer Management
C	Device Manager
D	System Configuration

Question 119

Which of the following is not a configuration that can be made in the UEFI/BIOS? (ID-ATIA-200)

A	Overclocking
B	Temperature thresholds
C	Install drivers
D	Boot sequence
E	Intrusion detection

Question 120

Which of the following refer to a copper cabling termination specification? (ID-ATIA-28)

A	T568B
B	T560B
C	T566A
D	T560C
E	T568C

Question 121

Which of the following has the fastest data throughput? (ID-ATIA-189)

A	RAM
B	USB 3.0
C	USB 2.0
D	BlueRay
E	DVD-ROM

Question 122

What is the typical operating temperature of a CPU? (ID-ATIA-218)

A	60° Fahrenheit
B	60° Celsius
C	10° Celsius
D	10° Fahrenheit

Question 123

Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector is a _________. (ID-ATIA-37)

A	three-row 29- pin connector
B	PCIe 6/8-pin connector
C	three-row 15-pin connector
D	two-row 40-pin connector

Question 124

Users in the xyz company have complained that they cannot connect to the Internet on their laptops and mobile devices. However, they can access the Internet using their desktop computers. Which of the following devices most likely causing this problem? (ID-ATIA-224)

A	Router
B	Firewall
C	WAP
D	Managed switch
E	Cable modem

Question 125

Which of the following expansion slot found in laptops is based on a desktop counterpart? (ID-ATIA-35)

A	mITX
B	PCI-X
C	mini PCIe
D	MicroSD

Question 126

Which of the following devices can segment network broadcasts into separate subnet segments, apply access restrictions, and interconnect different networking devices? (ID-ATIA-280)

A	Router
B	Unmanaged switch
C	Managed switch
D	WAP
E	Firewall

Question 127

Your employer requested that the IT department should provide a web-based and cloud-hosted scheduling system for booking appointments with clients. What technology would you recommend to your employer? (ID-ATIA-183)

A	FTP
B	PaaS
C	IaaS
D	SaaS
E	DaaS

Question 127 Explanation:

Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is a form of cloud computing that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

Question 128

How many devices can be connected to a single motherboard slot with a one Serial ATA (SATA) data cable? (ID-ATIA-101)

A	Up to 2 devices
B	Up to 4 devices
C	Up to 1 device
D	Up to 3 devices

Question 129

Answer the following question based on the diagram below. User on Workstation 7 complains that she cannot print. The printer is controlled by a print server. The other users did not report any issues with printing through the same print server. What is the first action you should take to torubleshoot the problem? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-193)

A	Reinstall the OS on the Workstation 7.
B	Open the firewall ports on the print server for Workstation 7.
C	Clear the print queue and reboot the printer.
D	Replace the printer USB cable that connects to the print server.
E	Check the firmware and drivers for the printer on the Workstation 7.

Question 130

This tool can be used for measuring the strength of a wireless signal. (ID-ATIA-114)

A	Wifi-analyzer
B	Tone generator
C	Multimeter
D	Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
E	Network mapper

Question 131

You were given a contract from a company to install several smart thermostats and smart TVs. The company employees are working on several government contracts and the management is concerned about IoT devices connecting to the local LAN. What are the best method of securing the LAN from IoT devices? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-222)

A	Update firmware on all IoT devices, routers, managed switches and other network devices across the network.
B	Create a VLAN and use firewall rules to prevent IoT devices from talking to devices in the main network.
C	Install a new router behind the main router (LAN) then place all IoT devices in the new router's NAT.
D	Separate the IoT thermostat by placing it in a DMZ.
E	Disable wireless access to all employees and only allow the IoT devices to connect via WLAN.

Question 132

Which of the following connector types is used by fiber-optic cabling? (ID-ATIA-208)

A	RG6
B	RJ11
C	RJ45
D	BNC
E	LC

Question 133

Which of the following term refers to a permanent IP address assignment from a DHCP server? (ID-ATIA-29)

A	Scope
B	Reservation
C	DHCP relay
D	Permanent lease

Question 134

Which of the following interfaces takes advantage of the 19-pin Type A connector? (ID-ATIA-38)

A	USB
B	Thunderbolt
C	FireWire
D	HDMI
E	DisplayPort

Question 135

Which of the following refers to a means for creating private encrypted network connections on a mobile device? (ID-ATIA-63)

A	WPAN
B	Domain
C	VLAN
D	VPN
E	WLAN

Question 136

A customer reports that her laptop is very loud and occasionally turns itself off. The laptop is placed on a desk with a cushioned fur surface. Which of the following steps should be performed to remedy this situation? (ID-ATIA-187)

A	Clean the motherboard with alcohol wipe.
B	Wipe the computer down with a cloth.
C	Remove the computer from the cushioned fur surface.
D	Install more RAM or replace the current RAM module with a higher capacity unit.
E	Install a new hard drive or replace the hard drive with an SSD.

Question 137

Which of the following refers to a short distance, line-of-sight technology used for in-home remote controls? (ID-ATIA-117)

A	802.11
B	NFC
C	Z-Wave
D	802.3
E	IR

Question 138

Which of the following is a valid physical layer address (MAC address)? (ID-ATIA-126)

A	10.1.1.255
B	00:1J:C0:G1:55:21
C	http://sanuja.com
D	00-1C-C0-A1-55-21
E	4410:FF11:AAB3::0012

Question 138 Explanation:

You cannot have any letter above F in a hexadecimal number. Hence, 00:1J:C0:G1:55:21 is invalid. You can, however, describe a MAC address either with "- "or ":" between each segment.

Question 139

When a modular hardware component (inside the case) is replaced, where is the updated information about the specific parameters of the new device stored? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-10)

A	System BOIS
B	Flash memory
C	Startup BIOS
D	Secondary storage
E	CMOS RAM

Question 140

Which of the following solution can be used to hide the internal IP addresses by modifying IP address information in IP packet headers while in transit across a traffic routing device? (ID-ATIA-72)

A	DNS
B	DHCP
C	NAT
D	QoS
E	VPN

Question 141

Which of the hardware components listed below would be the most difficult to replace on a typical laptop computer? (ID-ATIA-92)

A	Primary storage device (HDD/SSD)
B	Optical drive
C	Integrated GPU
D	M.2 secondary storage devices
E	Motherboard

Question 142

Which of the following tools would be helpful in determining the optimal placement of WAP? (ID-ATIA-55)

A	Network mapper
B	Optical power meter
C	Wi-Fi analyzer
D	War driving

Question 143

A company has guest virtual machines on their server that get direct access to the hosting computer’s network connection. What is another name for this? (ID-ATIA-157)

A	Host-only networking
B	NAT
C	Bridged networking
D	Private virtual network

Question 144

After installing a wireless AP, you noticed the area is crowded with network broadcasts from multiple other AP units. It is creating interference and your customer is not happy. You do not have permission to change any settings on other AP units, but you are allowed to change any configurations on the one you just installed. What would you do? (ID-ATIA-268)

A	Advice the customer to paint all of their outside wall with lead-based paint to prevent extrenal WiFi interference.
B	Replace the WiFi AP unit with a better and more expensive unit with similiar specifications.
C	Change the WiFi broadcast channel of the newly installed AP.
D	Change the physical location of the newly installed AP unit.
E	Increase the distance between the newely installed WiFi AP unit and all other AP units in the area.

Question 145

The TCP port 389 is the default network port for which of the following service? (ID-ATIA-20)

A	SMB
B	IMAP
C	POP
D	LDAP
E	SMTP

Question 145 Explanation:

LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.

Question 146

A customer complains that when his son starts watching movies, the Internet for everyone in the house slows down. Which settings should be reconfigured to alleviate the problem? (ID-ATIA-140)

A	VLAN
B	WAN
C	QoS
D	VPN
E	DSL

Question 147

Which IEEE standard provides the implementation basis for most modern (as of 2020 January) WLANs? (ID-ATIA-07)

A	IEEE 802.1q
B	IEEE 802.11
C	IEEE 802.3
D	IEEE 802.1x

Question 147 Explanation:

This question should be updated as the years go by...

Question 148

Beeps codes during booting are helpful in troubleshooting hardware problems. (ID-ATIA-194)

A	CMOS
B	POST
C	Windows OS check
D	Linux kernel

Question 149

Which of the following network device act as the entry point into another network or Internet? (ID-ATIA-15)

A	Hub
B	DNS server
C	DHCP server
D	Switch
E	Default gateway

Question 150

Which of the following terminates a coaxial cable? (ID-ATIA-186)

A	F connector
B	DB-9
C	RJ45
D	RJ11

Question 151

How do most consumer surge protectors safeguard network and computer equipment? (ID-ATIA-277)

A	By providing a path of short conductance.
B	By providing a path of least resistance.
C	By providing a path of highest voltage.
D	By providing a path of lowest inductance.

Question 152

Which of the following statements reffer to the IEEE 802.11a wireless standrad? (ID-ATIA-31)

A	5.0 GHz frequency band with maximum data signaling rate of 300 Mbps
B	2.4 GHz frequency band with maximum data signaling rate of 54 Mbps
C	5.0 GHz frequency band with maximum data signaling rate of 54 Mbps
D	2.4 GHz frequency band with maximum data signaling rate of 300 Mbps
E	2.4 GHz frequency band with maximum data signaling rate of 600 Mbps

Question 153

One of the desktop computers at a customer site is randomly rebooting several times per day since last week. You have checked for overheating issues, but everything seems okay with the case fans, CPU fan, and power supply. No new software or firmware updates have been done during the last few weeks. What should you check for next? (ID-ATIA-148)

A	The RAM to confirm it is of the right type.
B	The hard drive is defragmented.
C	The integrated network adapter has the latest drivers.
D	The motherboard for signs of swollen capacitors.

Question 154

You are tasked with fixing a laptop that is not booting. You have analyzed the system and can’t see any system lights or display. You can’t hear any sounds when the power button is pressed. Which of the following should be attempted first when troubleshooting the problem? (ID-ATIA-156)

A	Connect an external monitor to the laptop to determine if the LCD has failed.
B	Disconnect the AC and the battery and press and hold the power button for several seconds.
C	Remove hard drives and optical drives, RAM, and USB devices from the laptop.
D	Boot the system from a boot CD.

Question 154 Explanation:

By disconnecting the AC connection and the battery and pressing and holding the power button for several seconds, effectively discharge the laptop (capacitors and such). This also may also clear the BIOS. Either one of which may fix the problem.

Question 155

You just upgraded the memory on a server. You used a compatible memory module that is identical to what has been already installed. After the server is boot into Windows Server 2018, you noticed the Windows Server OS is not recognizing the newly added memory. What should you do to resolve this issue? (ID-ATIA-182)

A	Install a new CMOS battery.
B	Update the Windows Server 2018.
C	Update information in the BIOS/UEFI.
D	Update the firmware for the new RAM.
E	Change the jumper settings on the motherboard.

Question 156

Which of the following devices can be used to enforce a pre-determined IP address to a specific network device using MAC identifiers? (ID-ATIA-281)

A	Managed switch
B	WAP
C	Unmanaged switch
D	Router
E	Firewall

Question 157

______________ is a type of daughterboard equipped with expansion slots enabling the attachment of further expansion cards placed paallel to the mainboard. (ID-ATIA-42)

A	Backplane
B	Riser card
C	Adapter card
D	Extendable card
E	Accessory card

Question 158

Which of the following technology is used in most modern laptop display units? (ID-ATIA-94)

A	LCD
B	CRT
C	Plasma
D	OLED

Question 158 Explanation:

In the next 5 years or so I except most laptop to us OLEDs.

Question 159

What is the most common motherboard type used in full-size desktop PCs? (ID-ATIA-97)

A	mITX
B	LPX/NLX
C	ITX
D	mATX
E	ATX

Question 160

Which built-in functionality allows certain CPU modules to take over tasks normally executed by a dedicated graphics controller? (ID-ATIA-32)

A	Integrated GPU
B	Hyper-threading
C	VGA mode
D	Multicore architecture

Question 161

Sanuja purchased a well used, but hardware certified and tested, HP G7 server for his homelab. He noticed after a few hours, the processor starts to overheat. Which of the following might be the cause? (ID-ATIA-279)

A	The CPU is not properly seated.
B	The CPU is not compatible with the motherboard.
C	CUP thermal compound may have been degregated.
D	The CPU is not locked down.

Question 162

Which of the following are characteristic features of Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable? (ID-ATIA-05)
1. 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBaseT networks)
2. RJ-11 connector
3. 55-meter cable segment length
4. 100 Mbps Ethernet (100BaseT networks)
5. Rj-45 connector
6. Fiber-optic SFP connector
7. 100-meter cable segment
8. Twisted-pair copper cable
9. Coaxial cable
10. 1 Gbps Ethernet (1000BaseT networks)

A	2, 3, 6, 9, 10
B	1, 4, 5, 6, 8
C	4, 5, 7, 8, 10
D	1, 3, 5, 6, 8

Question 163

This type of cache memory is shared by all cores of the CPU. (ID-ATIA-180)

A	L1
B	L2
C	DRAM
D	SRAM
E	L3

Question 164

What is the function of an HTTP server? (ID-ATIA-36)

A	File storage
B	Domain name resolution
C	Email handling
D	Serving web pages

Question 165

______________ is a system that uses a public network (such as the Internet) as a means for creating private encrypted connections between remote locations. (ID-ATIA-119)

A	WWAN
B	PAN
C	VLAN
D	VPN

Question 166

You are planning a secure DMZ that will incorporate several servers including a web server, an FTP server, and a mail server. Which inbound ports will need to be opened at the firewall so that the servers can securely communicate with users on the Internet? Select the four best answers. (ID-ATIA-128)

A	Ports 80, 22, 587 and 995
B	Ports 80, 20, 587 and 995
C	Ports 443, 22, 587 and 995
D	Ports 80, 21 and 587
E	Ports 80, 3389 and 995

Question 166 Explanation:

The term is securely communicate. Therefore, port 443 (HTTPS), Port 22 (SFTP), 587 (SMTP) and port 995 (POP3).

Question 167

Which port enables the FTP's data connection for sending file data? (ID-ATIA-105)

A	TCP port 20
B	UDP port 21
C	TCP port 21
D	UDP port 20

Question 168

Which of the following refers to one of the functionalities provided by RADIUS and TACACS servers? (ID-ATIA-84)

A	Name resolution
B	File storage and sharing
C	Centralized authentication
D	Email handling

Question 169

This type of socket uses the lands to ensure connectivity to a CPU. (ID-ATIA-170)

A	Chipset
B	PGA
C	BGA
D	eWLB
E	LGA

Question 170

Which type of printer uses impact to transfer ink from a ribbon to the paper? (ID-ATIA-269)

A	Laser
B	Thermal
C	Impact
D	3D
E	Inkjet

Question 171

Which of the following refers to the default ("shipped with") configuration settings a mobile device? (ID-ATIA-107)

A	RIS
B	PRI
C	PII
D	IMEI
E	PRL

Question 171 Explanation:

The Primary Rate Interface (PRI)

Question 172

Which of the following installation types would require PXE compliance? (ID-ATIA-124)

A	USB flash drive
B	Network
C	Internal
D	Local

Question 172 Explanation:

A network-based installation requires that the network card be PXE compliant so that it can boot to the network and locate a DHCP server and deployment server. Local installations, such as using a USB flash drive or optical disc do not need the network adapter. Internal installations, such as ones that are done from a secondary internal hard drive, also do not need a PXE compliant network card.

Question 173

Which of the following statements best describe a cable modem connection? (ID-ATIA-54)
1. Cabling that can carry TV signals
2. Telephone lines
3. Coaxial cabling
4. Sharded bandwidth per loop
5. Twisted-pair copper cabling
6. Dedicated bandwidth

A	Statements 1, 3, 4
B	Statements 1, 3, 6
C	Statements 1, 2, 5, 6
D	Statements 1, 2, 3, 6

Question 174

Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is a type of specilized cable tester that allows for _____________. (ID-ATIA-85)

A	testing reliability of copper network connections with termination points located at long distances (such as between cities or countries).
B	testing latency issues between termination points (fiber-optic).
C	locating faults and breaks in fiber-optic cabling.
D	analysis of signal wavelengths in CAT5e and CAT6 cables.

Question 175

Answer the following question based on the network diagram below. Assuming all Workstations receives their internal IP from the DHCP server within the router, which of the following is the most likely IP address of Workstation 5? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-159)

A	10.1.0.255
B	192.168.0.55
C	192.168.1.109
D	192.168.0.1
E	10.1.1.255

Question 176

What term is used to describe a dedicated file server? (ID-ATIA-44)

A	SMTP server
B	DNS server
C	FTP server
D	HTTP server

Question 177

Your company developed a simple app that can be installed on any (BYOD) Android and iOS devices. The only function of the app is to allow the phone to be used as an access control device buildings and rooms within the main campus. Once installed, configured and authenticated, employees can open the app on their phone and touch the phone on the reader device near any of the secure doors to open it. Which of the following technologies most likely used in this particular app? (ID-ATIA-297)

A	IR
B	NFC
C	Bluetooth
D	RFID
E	Direct WiFi

Question 178

Your coworker complains that he can receive emails but cannot send emails from the Outlook software client on his workstation (desktop). However, he noticed that he can both send and receive emails from his work laptop. Which protocol is not configured properly on the workstation? (ID-ATIA-206)

A	POP3
B	IMAP
C	SMTP
D	SFTP
E	HTTP

Question 179

What is the functionality of the "Airplane mode" on mobile devices? (ID-ATIA-91)

A	Disable wireless transmission capability.
B	Change the bandwidth of the wireless communication spectrum.
C	Make the device lighter.
D	Disable network chipset.

Question 180

What is the function of a laptops' smart card reader? (ID-ATIA-93)

A	Data encryption
B	Access control
C	Storage expansion
D	Theft prevention

Question 181

Your employer has requested that they need access to the local server located in Calgary, Alberta. Your employer is located in Houston, Texas. After providing credentials, the employer has advised you that they cannot ping the server from the Houston office. To allow access to the system remotely, which capability most likely requires configuration? (ID-ATIA-127)

A	Port forwarding
B	Static IPs
C	VPN passthrough
D	QoS

Question 181 Explanation:

Note, static IP is also a good option to configure. However, the port forwading is the most important element in this senario.

Question 182

POST failure is most likely caused by which of the following? (ID-ATIA-184)

A	Missing CMOS battery
B	A software error
C	An external peripheral error
D	A locked BIOS
E	A hardware error

Question 183

In 802.11 networks, the term "Channel bonding" refers to a technique that allows for combining adjacent channels to increase the amount of available bandwidth. When was channel bonding first introduced? (ID-ATIA-110)

A	With IEEE 802.11ac standard.
B	With IEEE 802.11b standard.
C	With IEEE 802.11a standard.
D	With IEEE 802.11g standard.
E	With IEEE 802.11n standard.

Question 184

In most server and desktop hardware, the physical intrusion defection settings can be changed through _________. (ID-ATIA-241)

A	Windows OS
B	Software and driver provided by motherboard manufacture
C	BIOS/UEFI
D	Hard drive software settings

Question 185

Which of the following is in use when a WINS server tries to resolve a hostname into an IP address on a Windows-based LAN? (ID-ATIA-78)

A	NetBIOS
B	DHCP
C	DNS
D	Domain controller
E	TCP/IP

Question 186

The magnetic platters based hard drives have spinning disks. What measurement is used to describe the rate of spin? (ID-ATIA-96)

A	Iteration per second
B	Byte per second
C	Iteration per minute
D	Revolutions per minuite
E	Revolutions per second

Question 187

Customer complain his laptop sometimes suddenly increase the volume without a user input. What should you do first? (ID-ATIA-239)

A	Open the laptop and check the connectivity of the sound card.
B	Check for driver instability issues and install/update drivers accordingly.
C	Increase the volume to a desirable level using Windows Control Panel settings.
D	Replace the power adapter.

Question 188

What is the maximum signal range of a Class 1 Bluetooth device? (ID-ATIA-216)

A	5m
B	100m
C	1m
D	10m

Question 189

Which of the terms listed below refers to a logical grouping of computers that allow computer hosts to act as if they were attached to the same brodcast domain regradles of their physical location? (ID-ATIA-52)

A	VPN
B	DMZ
C	SNMAP community
D	Domain
E	VLAN

Question 189 Explanation:

A virtual LAN is any broadcast domain that is partitioned and isolated in a computer network at the data link layer.

Question 190

Based on the following image of a speed test, which statement is correct? (ID-ATIA-191)

A	High ping time indicate a faster and reliable Internet connection.
B	Low ping time indicate a faster and reliable Internet connection.
C	Low ping time may indicate a internal (LAN) network issues.
D	For most home users, having a higher upload speed is more importnat than having a higher download speed.
E	Ping time is inversely proportional to the latency rate.

Question 191

Which of the following refers to copper cabling used in Ethernet networks? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-56)

A	STP
B	Single-mode
C	Coax
D	UTP
E	Multimode

Question 192

What is the most important property of a heat sink that has the greatest effect on heat dissipation? (ID-ATIA-205)

A	Contact surface area
B	Location on the motherboard
C	Shape and size
D	Connection type
E	Fan speed

Question 193

Which of the following network device installed at the service location that is used by ISPs to identify and provide correct Internet services to their customers? (ID-ATIA-245)

A	Switch
B	Modem
C	Router
D	Cabinet
E	WAP

Question 194

Which of the following most likely resolve an issue where a tablet intermittently losing the connection to the Internet? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-303)

A	Set up a static IP.
B	Power cycle the device.
C	Check if the SSID was correct.
D	Use GPRS instead.
E	Forget the network and reconnect to it.

Question 194 Explanation:

You may think why not check the SSID? Well, if the SSID was incorrect, the tablet should never have been able to access the Internet in the first place. Unless there are unsecured networks in the area which tablet is now connected. This question is bit tricky. 🙂

Question 195

How many pins are inside an SATA 3.0 data connector? (ID-ATIA-238)

A	24
B	7
C	15
D	128

Question 196

Which of the following is defined as the movement of electric charge? (ID-ATIA-185)

A	Impedance
B	Wattage
C	Voltage
D	Amperage

Question 197

Which of the following refer to example applications of D-sub connector? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-49)

A	eSATS cables
B	RS-232 cables
C	IDE/PETA cables
D	VGA cables
E	USB cable

Question 198

Which of the following HDD form factor is used in typical laptop computers? (ID-ATIA-62)

A	3.5 inch
B	5.25 inch
C	1.8 inch
D	2.5 inch

Question 199

Which of the following storage technologies is used by hard disk drives? (ID-ATIA-199)

A	Magnetic
B	Laser
C	Optical
D	Solid-state
E	Impact

Question 200

Which of the following refer to a copper cabling termination specification? (ID-ATIA-19)

A	RJ-11
B	T568A
C	RG-6
D	RG-45

Question 201

Which type of password provides the highest level of permissions in BIOS? (ID-ATIA-89)

A	Supervisor
B	Power-user
C	Administrator
D	root

Question 202

Which CPU technology calculates two independent sets of instructions simultaneously in order to simulate two CPUs? (ID-ATIA-301)

A	Hyper-threading
B	Multi-core
C	Turbo Boost
D	HyperTransport

Question 203

You were told to troubleshoot a network problem. You noticed one set of LED lights on the network card is blinking rapidly even after you remove all network connections to the computer. Which of the following is most likely the problem? (ID-ATIA-254)

A	A defective hard drive in computer.
B	A defective network card in computer.
C	The original switch and modem that was plugged into the computer.
D	A defective SSD in the computer.

Question 204

You work for a company with a campus that has four separate buildings; A, B, C and D. The fiber optic Internet connection is connected to the Building A. Each building has its own LAN setup. You were advised to connect all four LANs together in order to share data and information. What type of network would you be creating by connecting these four LANs together? (ID-ATIA-209)

A	WAN
B	WLAN
C	PAN
D	LAN
E	MAN

Question 205

Which of the following is a common type of CPU used in smartphones? (ID-ATIA-212)

A	CoB
B	LGA 2011
C	SoC
D	LPDDR
E	Core i7

Question 206

Which type of protocols listed below is used for the automated discovery of networked services on Local Area Networks (LANs)? (ID-ATIA-71)

A	AFP
B	SLP
C	FTP
D	CIFS
E	SMB

Question 207

Which of the following types of printers requires a maintenance kit that contains a fuser, transfer roller, and pickup rollers? (ID-ATIA-155)

A	Thermal
B	Inkjet
C	Laser
D	Impact

Question 208

Which of the following is a dedicated device that supplies power to PoE equipment? (ID-ATIA-13)

A	Power Inverter
B	Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
C	Power Supply Unit (PSU)
D	Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
E	Power Injector

Question 209

What is the maximum signal range of a Class 2 Bluetooth device? (ID-ATIA-215)

A	5m
B	1m
C	10m
D	100m

Question 210

If you were to design and build a laptop that would be installed on a law enforcement vehicle, which of the following file storage solution would you use? Choose the best answer. (ID-ATIA-81)

A	SDRAM
B	SSDs
C	DDRRAM
D	DRRAM
E	Magnetic disks

Question 210 Explanation:

For file storage it has to be either a magnetic disks or SSDs. Consdiering this is for a laptop that would be used in a vehicle, SSD would the best choice.

Question 211

Which of the following is a type of virtualization software? (ID-ATIA-175)

A	SFTP
B	iCloud
C	VMware
D	Hyper-D
E	IaaS

Question 212

To which type of technology would you install a x16 card? (ID-ATIA-243)

A	USB
B	DisplayPort
C	PCIe
D	Thunderbolt

Question 213

A user working at a PC is experiencing screen flicker. Of the following, what should you reconfigure? (ID-ATIA-153)

A	Resolution
B	CCFL
C	Switch from HDMI to DVI
D	Refresh rate

Question 214

Which of the following channel is typically used for 802.11 wireless network? (ID-ATIA-233)

A	6
B	88
C	21
D	802

Question 215

The Intel CPU virtualization is known as _____________ and AMD CPU virtualization is known as ____________. The answer is in respective order. (ID-ATIA-242)

A	Intel-V, AMD-V
B	VT-x, AMD-Vi
C	Intel-V, AMD-vi
D	VT-x, AMD-V

Question 216

Which non-profit organization that avoids paying taxes and yet lobbies against the right to repair? (ID-ATIA-253)

A	Microsoft
B	IBM
C	Apple
D	CompTIA

Question 217

Which of the following is the most common magnetic drive form factor used in laptops? (ID-ATIA-24)

A	5.25 inch
B	2.5 inch
C	2.3 inch
D	3.5 inch
E	1.8 inch

Question 218

This network protocol is used to configure and monitor network printers across LAN. (ID-ATIA-227)

A	SNMP
B	SMTP
C	UDP
D	TCP/IP
E	DHCP

Question 219

What are the characteristics features of satellite Internet connections? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-69)

A	Cheaper in comparison to terrestrial links.
B	Interference (weather dependent).
C	Lack of signal interference.
D	Low signal latency.
E	Relatively high cost in comparison to terrestrial links.
F	High signal latency.

Question 220

Of the following, which components are the most important in a virtualization server? (ID-ATIA-139)

A	RAM
B	High-end video card
C	Dual-rail 1000w PSU
D	High-end sound card

Question 221

According to the digram below, the router with IP address 192.168.1.1 has a subnet of ____________ and is composed of _______ bits. The answer is in respective order. Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-162)

A	192.168.1.1, 32
B	192.168.1.xxx, 32
C	192.168.1.1, 24
D	255.255.255.0, 24
E	255.255.255.0, 32

Question 222

Which of the following applies to Telnet? (ID-ATIA-80)
1. Encrypts network connection.
2. Provides password or two-factor authentication.
3. Transmits data in an unencrypted form.
4. Does not provide authentication.
5. Enables remote login and command execution.
6. Enables data connection over TCP.

A	1, 4, 5, 6
B	3, 4, 5
C	3, 4, 5, 6
D	1, 2, 5, 6
E	1, 2, 5

Question 223

Which of the following IP address is not an internal LAN IP address? (ID-ATIA-275)

A	192.185.225.250
B	127.0.0.1
C	10.52.50.10
D	192.168.1.55

Question 224

How would you test if IPv4 and IPv6 is working on a Windows based workstation connected to a LAN? (ID-ATIA-221)

A	Ping test 127.0.0.1 and ::1.
B	Ping test ::4 and ::6.
C	Ipconfig 127.0.0.1 and ::1.
D	dnsflush
E	Ipconfig ::4 and ::6.

Question 224 Explanation:

The name localhost normally resolves to the IPv4 loopback address 127.0.0.1, and to the IPv6 loopback address ::1.

Question 225

A workstation Intel i9 CPU overheats only when under high load and shuts down. Which of the following is most likely causing this problem? (ID-ATIA-302)

A	The BIOS temperature threshold.
B	Damaged CPU pins or damanged motherboard.
C	The variable CPU fan is malfunctioning.
D	An issue with one or more RAM module(s).

Question 225 Explanation:

If the workstation is equipped with a variable fan, under normal operations, the fan may run at low speeds until the temperature of the CPU increase. Then the fan will run at medium or full speed. However, a malfunction in the variable fan may result in fans running at normal speed at all times, which can lead to sudden overheating issues.

Question 226

Which of the following acronym refers to a specific feature of certain types of microprocessor sockets that facilitates the insertion and removal of a CPU chip? (ID-ATIA-46)

A	ZIP
B	TPM
C	FRU
D	ZIF

Question 226 Explanation:

Zero insertion force (ZIF) is a type of IC socket or electrical connector that requires very little force for insertion.

Question 227

What is the special-purpose memory type used by graphics controllers? (ID-ATIA-59)

A	Registered memory
B	VRAM
C	MicroDIMM
D	SRAM
E	UDIMM

Question 227 Explanation:

Video RAM, or VRAM, is a dual-ported variant of dynamic RAM, which was once commonly used to store the framebuffer in graphics adapters.

Question 228

Which of the following port numbers are reserved for NetBIOS services? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-65)

A	138
B	139
C	136
D	137
E	161
F	162

Question 229

When a computer receives the IP address 169.254.155.25, which of the following has failed? (ID-ATIA-188)

A	WINS
B	APIPA
C	DHCP
D	Router/gateway
E	DNS

Question 229 Explanation:

169.254. x.x: This is what's called an Automatic Private IP address (APIPA). An IP in this range means that the computer cannot see the network. A computer using DHCP needs to have an external server tell it what IP address to use. The IP address range for APIPA is 169.254.0.1-169.254.255.254, with the subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

Question 230

Which type of CPU socket mounting method is mostly used in laptop computers and tablets? (ID-ATIA-171)

A	PGA
B	LGA
C	BGA
D	Chipset

Question 230 Explanation:

BGA uses a grid array of solder balls to mount and is not user-serviceable.

Question 231

Which memory type provides a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data? (ID-ATIA-12)

A	DRAM
B	Multi-level cache
C	Flash memory
D	Secondary storage
E	VRAM

Question 232

How would you connect to a hidden WLAN? (ID-ATIA-298)

A	By unhiding the SSID from the router settings and connecting to the WLAN.
B	By knowing and entering the SSID into the system.
C	By creating a secondary AP point.
D	There is no way to connect to a hidden network without a network administrator account.

Question 233

After initial diagnostic and allocation of system resources, the startup BOIS program checks for information about secondary storage devices that might contain the OS. The list of devices and the order in which they should be checked can be found in __________ and this procedure is known as _________. The answer is in the respective order. (ID-ATIA-98)

A	BOIS, boot sequence
B	BIOS, boot record
C	CMOS chip, boot sequence
D	CMOS chip, Master Boot Record (MBR)
E	CMOS chip, boot record
F	BOIS, Master Boot Record (MBR)

Question 234

What is one of the indicators that a website you access most likely be using TLS? (ID-ATIA-167)

A	Use of SFTP protocol
B	Use of port 443 for delivery
C	Use of HTTP protocol
D	Use of port 80 for delivery
E	Use of badges indicating the site is secured

Question 235

The following image is an example of a speed test result. What does the b in 328.85 Mbps stand for? (ID-ATIA-190)

A	Bits
B	Bytes
C	Bandwidth
D	Megabytes

Question 236

Which of the following refers to a simple network device that amplifies received signals in order to transmit over a greater distance without a loss in quality? (ID-ATIA-118)

A	Patch panel
B	Router
C	Injector
D	Repeater

Question 237

Which of the following is an advantage of UDP over TCP? (ID-ATIA-158)

A	It uses flow control.
B	It is connection based.
C	It uses connection handshakes.
D	It transfers packets faster.

Question 238

Which protocol uses port 53? (ID-ATIA-283)

A	HTTP
B	DNS
C	SMTP
D	FTP
E	SSH

Question 239

Which of the following answers refers to the industry name used for DDR2-1066 modules? (ID-ATIA-50)

A	PC2-4200
B	PC2-5300
C	PC2-6400
D	PC2-8500

Question 240

A data storage solution that combines multiple disk drive components into a single logical unit to increase volume size, performance, reliability is referred to as __________. (ID-ATIA-74)

A	Aggregated disk
B	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
C	Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
D	load balancing

Question 241

Which of the following components store data over a long period of time? (ID-ATIA-262)

A	CPU
B	Hard drive
C	GPU
D	Northbridge
E	RAM

Question 242

What is the standard port for POP3? (ID-ATIA-47)

A	TCP port 110
B	UDP port 123
C	TCP port 143
D	UDP port 161

Question 243

Which of the tools listed below would be used for locating cable in a cabling bundle, or tracing individual wires in a cable? (ID-ATIA-48)

A	Multimeter
B	Time-Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
C	Torner and probe kit
D	Spectrum analyzer

Question 244

Which environmental condition could most likely impact the performance of thermal printers? (ID-ATIA-207)

A	Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
B	IR light
C	Heat
D	Moisture
E	Dirt

Question 245

Which type of technology enables contactless payment transactions? (ID-ATIA-43)

A	PED
B	WEP
C	SDN
D	NFC

Question 246

You are helping a project manager with a presentation using a laptop that feeds video to a projector. During your tests, the projector’s image begins to flicker. The laptop’s display does not have any problems. You attempt to change the resolution on the laptop, but the issue continues. Which of the following should you do next? (ID-ATIA-123)

A	Check the connectivity of the video cable.
B	Check the connectivity of the power cable.
C	Change the aspect ratio of the laptop.
D	Change the projector settings.

Question 247

Which of the following is the most important factor for a remote off-site file server that will be accessed by multiple employees at the same time? (ID-ATIA-264)

A	RAM capacity and speed
B	CPU type
C	I/O network bandwidth
D	Disk speed

Question 247 Explanation:

Note, all of the above factors are important. But I/O network bandwidth is the most important because it is most likely the bottleneck when multiple users are accessing the system at the same time.

Question 248

This term is used to describe the delay in the RAM's response to a request from the memory controller. (ID-ATIA-294)

A	Fetch interval
B	Latency
C	Ping
D	Lag
E	Return delay

Question 249

A customer of yours is opening an Internet Café and wants to offer computers for the patrons to access the Internet. Which type of computer system should you recommend? (ID-ATIA-152)

A	HTPC
B	Audio/video workstation
C	Gaming PC
D	Standard thick client
E	Thin client

Question 250

What do you call a device consisting of multiple connector blocks and ports used for cable management? (ID-ATIA-02)

A	Patch panel
B	Blockchain
C	Medica convertor
D	Demarc
E	Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

Question 251

How many bits are in an IPV6 address? (ID-ATIA-26)

A	64 bits
B	128 bits
C	32 bits
D	48 bits

Question 252

This is a dedicated microcontroller designed for carrying out cryptographic operations. (ID-ATIA-95)

A	ACPI
B	TPM
C	AHCI
D	UTM

Question 252 Explanation:

Trusted Platform Module is an international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor.

Question 253

Which of the following statements is true? (ID-ATIA-23)

A	A common security measure is to store BIOS on a non-rewritable memory chip.
B	Aborted BIOS update can damage the motherboard and render the computer unstable.
C	It is possible to switch from BIOS to UEFI on an existing PC that is running BIOS.
D	In Microsoft Windows, the BIOS hardware configuration setting can be modified on Device Manager.
E	Aborted BIOS updates can be resumed by the transaction recovery system.

Question 254

Which of the following would you check first if a workstation on a LAN can ping other workstations and access internal network drives, but cannot access the Internet? (ID-ATIA-201)

A	NIC card
B	Central switch
C	Patch cable
D	NIC driver
E	Firewall settings

Question 255

USB version 1.1 specifies two data transfer rates. (ID-ATIA-57)

A	True, 1.5 Mbps ("Low-Speed USB") and 12 Mbps ("Full Speed USB").
B	True, 1 Mbps ("Low-Speed USB") and 10 Mbps ("Full Speed USB").
C	True, 1.5 Mbps ("Low-Speed USB") and 5 Mbps ("Full Speed USB").
D	True, 5 Mbps ("Low-Speed USB") and 10 Mbps ("Full Speed USB").
E	False, the above statement is invalid. USB version 1.1 has no spefic guidelines for data transfer rates.
F	True, 1 Mbps ("Low-Speed USB") and 5 Mbps ("Full Speed USB").

Question 256

A color laser printer produces images that are tinted one colour. Which of the following you should do to rectify the problem? (ID-ATIA-258)

A	Change the fusing assembly
B	Clean the primary corona
C	Replace the color tonners
D	Clean the toner cartridge
E	Calibrate the printer

Question 257

___________ is an access control method of multiple related, yet independent, software systems using one single user account. (ID-ATIA-166)

A	iTunes
B	BT
C	SSO
D	Exchange ActiveSync
E	Android Auto

Question 257 Explanation:

Single sign-on (SSO)

Question 258

A Windows desktop workstation cannot connect to the Internet. When you ping the loopback address, you receive no response. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem? (ID-ATIA-234)

A	The LAN is unresponsive.
B	The TCP/IP protocol is not functioning.
C	The Ethernet cable needs to be replaced.
D	The DHCP server is down.

Question 259

The power supply fan and case fans spin, but there is no power to other devices. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this? (ID-ATIA-147)

A	Failed RAM
B	Improper data/power connectivity
C	CPU failure
D	Failed hard drive
E	Drive not recognized

Question 260

After installing a printer for a customer, what should you do first? (ID-ATIA-271)

A	Print a test page.
B	Restart or power cycle the printer.
C	Reboot the computer.
D	Use a program like MS Word or MS Excel to print a string of letters and numbers.

Question 261

Which of the following tools often necessary to remove the outer casing of a laptop computer? (ID-ATIA-213)

A	Needle nose pliers
B	Heat gun
C	Torx screwdriver
D	Plastic solvents
E	Flat head screwdriver

Question 262

Which of the following is a common problem with double NAT networks? (ID-ATIA-219)

A	High latency
B	Low ping rate
C	DNS not resolving some addresses
D	FTP access failure

Question 263

Which of the following RAID arrays is fault tolerant and allows data striping with parity? (ID-ATIA-232)

A	RAID 0
B	RAID 5
C	RAID 10
D	RAID 1

Question 264

Which of the following memory can be replaced by the end-user with no specialized tools? (ID-ATIA-177)

A	DRAM
B	BIOS
C	SRAM
D	ROM
E	CMOS

Question 265

Which of the following is a possible symptom of a failing CPU? (ID-ATIA-192)

A	Software started to show file corruption.
B	Lockups and overheating immediately before PC shuts down.
C	The computer won’t boot.
D	BIOS reports low temperatures within the case.
E	CPU spikes once in awhile beyond the recommended voltage range for a very short period of time.

Question 265 Explanation:

Note, if CPU spikes and remains outsie of the recommended votage range, that is also an indicator of CPU failure.

Question 266

What is the Microsoft proprietary remote access protocol that provides the user with a graphical interface for connecting to another computer on a network? (ID-ATIA-04)

A	SSH
B	VPN
C	VNC
D	Telnet
E	RDP

Question 266 Explanation:

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft,

Question 267

This is a type of limited-range computer network used for data transmission among various types of personal devices. (ID-ATIA-87)

A	MAN
B	SAN
C	PAN
D	LAN

Question 267 Explanation:

A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network for interconnecting devices centered on an individual person's workspace.

Question 268

Which of the following should be used to clean a laser printer’s rubber rollers? (ID-ATIA-226)

A	WD-40
B	Alcohol based solvent
C	Non-alcoholic solvents
D	Wet paper towel
E	Wet cloth

Question 269

Which of the following describes a set of firewall entries containing information on traffic considered to be safe to pass through? (ID-ATIA-77)

A	Pass through table
B	Wildcard list
C	Blacklist
D	Routing table
E	Whitelist

Question 270

A network drive has high latency and you have determined one of the drives in the RAID array shows a reduced performance. All drives in the RAID array are identical to each other. What should be the best course of action for this situation? (ID-ATIA-133)

A	Replace the RAID controller.
B	Rebuild the RAID array.
C	Replace the faulty drive.
D	Reseat the faulty drive.
E	Reinstall the RAID driver.

Question 271

A customer complained that his laptop battery fails to charge after a period of intermittent loss of charging capabilities. Which of the following should be checked first? (ID-ATIA-149)

A	AC circuit breaker
B	CMOS battery
C	AC power outlet
D	DC-in jack
E	AC-in jack

Question 272

Which of the following statements applies to ECC RAM? (ID-ATIA-60)

A	ECC refers to parity RAM (two terms are interchangable).
B	Offers better performance in terms of speed when comparred to non-ECC type of RAM.
C	Can only detect errors, but does not have the capability to correct them.
D	Can detect and correct errors.

Question 273

What term is used to describe a mobile device's ability to share its Internet connection with other devices? (ID-ATIA-17)

A	Bonding
B	Clustering
C	Tethering
D	Pairing
E	Meshing

Question 274

Which of the following components is responsible for the majority of complex calculations? (ID-ATIA-145)

A	ECC RAM
B	BIOS
C	CMOS
D	GPU
E	CPU

Question 275

You are replacing an older NIC on a desktop computer. Which of the following is an important tool in protecting electronic components from power surge? (ID-ATIA-228)

A	Multimeter
B	Anti static strap
C	Power surge protector
D	Anti static mat

Question 276

You have been advised by your customer that their computer failed to load the OS upon a reboot. Upon investigation, you recognized that you have to reconfigure the boot sequence in the BIOS. However, after the reconfiguration when you restart the computer, you notice the system again failed to boot into the OS and all your BIOS settings are erased. What should be your next course of action to rectify the problem? (ID-ATIA-146)

A	Test the BIOS chipset and advise the customer to replace the BIOS chip.
B	Reinstall the OS and test each software addition for compatiblity.
C	Update the BIOS firmware according to manufacture guidelines.
D	Replace the entire motherboard because this is most likely caused by a burnt BIOS chip.
E	Test and replace the CMOS battery.

Question 276 Explanation:

BIOS configuration information is stored in CMOS chip. CMOS chip requires the battery backup to maintain its saved content. Most likely either the CMOS battery connection is lose or the battery has to be replaced.

Question 277

What is the network topology in which each node has a direct connection to every other node? (ID-ATIA-41)

A	Mesh
B	Ring
C	Star
D	Bus

Question 278

Which of the following component must be included in a "network-ready" printer, which does not requires a separate print server? (ID-ATIA-267)

A	USB connector jack
B	Direct WiFi module
C	A SATA connector
D	An RJ11 jack
E	An RJ45 jack

Question 278 Explanation:

You can install a USB only printer to a server such as a Windows Server 2018 to run print server queries. A stand along network printers must have a network card, which can be used to connect to the network without a print server.

Question 279

Which of the following best describes the differences between a switch and a router? (ID-ATIA-292)

A	A switch interconnects devices on the same network so that they can communicate; a router interconnects one or more networks.
B	A switch broadcasts all data packets that are sent on the network; a router transmits data directly to the device.
C	A router broadcasts all data packets that are sent on the network; a switch transmits data directly to the device.
D	A switch interconnects one or more networks; a router interconnects devices on a network.

Question 280

If you were to run network cable through HVAC and circulation space within the celings of an office building, which type of cable do you need? (ID-ATIA-293)

A	Fiber optic
B	PVC
C	Plenum
D	Category 6
E	Coaxial

Question 281

A client lives by himself in an apartment. He owns a desktop computer and he recently purchased a wireless laser printer. He contacted you to install the printer. The printer has a USB and network connectors. Which of the following is the easiest and least complicated method of installing the printer? (ID-ATIA-260)

A	Use the network connection.
B	Use the Ethernet connector.
C	Use the USB connector.
D	Use a wireless connection.

Question 282

You are testing the latency of a SATA hard drive. Which of the following measurement is a typical reading of a working SATA drive? (ID-ATIA-288)

A	4.3 ms
B	10 min
C	10 MB
D	7200 RPM
E	150 MB/s

Question 283

According to the following CMD information, what is the IP address of the main router that issued the IP for this client? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-ATIA-129)

A	192.168.55.1
B	255.255.255.0
C	192.168.33.1
D	fe80::d05d:be18:4780:744
E	192.168.0.195
F	21-68-5D-BC-1C-24

Question 284

A type of cryptographic network protocol for secure data communication, remote command-line login, remote command execution, and other secure network services between two networked computers is known as ______. (ID-ATIA-39)

A	SFTP
B	Telnet
C	TFTP
D	RDP
E	SSH

Question 285

What is the standard specified maximum allowable cable length for Parallel ATA (PATA)? (ID-ATIA-102)

A	1 meter
B	18 inches
C	4.5 meters
D	2 meters

Question 286

This term is used to describe a set of Intel CPU hardware enhancements improving support for virtualization. (ID-ATIA-76)

A	Hyper-V
B	EPV
C	Proxmox
D	Catalyst
E	VT-x

Question 287

Lauren complains that her USB powered handheld barcode scanner would not power on. Upon investigation, you noticed that it is correctly plugged into a front USB port on her desktop. What is the best suitable action you should take to troubleshot the problem? (ID-ATIA-223)

A	Run Windows update on the desktop.
B	Plugin the device to on-board USB port on the back of the desktop.
C	Use a different USB cable.
D	Ask her employer to replace the scanner unit with a new one.
E	Update windows drivers for the handheld scanner.

Question 287 Explanation:

Some devices may not obtain power without being plugged directly into a USB port on the motherboard.

Question 288

Which of the following protocols is used to perform file sharing between Apple computers running macOS and PCs running Windows on a LAN? (ID-ATIA-136)

A	POP3
B	SSH
C	RDP
D	SMB

Question 288 Explanation:

SMB (Server Message Block) can be used to facilitate file sharing between Windows computers and computers running macOS. It is sometimes referred to as its older name CIFS (Common Internet File System).

Question 289

What is TLS? (ID-ATIA-252)

A	Trusted Layer Security (TLS) is an international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor, a dedicated microcontroller designed to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys.
B	Trusted Layer Security (TLS) is an encryption standard that is used in NFC secure transactions such as credit card payments.
C	Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the depreciated predecessor of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
D	Trusted Layer Security (TLS) is a type of protocol that is used to secure site-to-site VPN connections.
E	Transport Layer Security (TLS) is used to secure communication between HTTP servers and web browsers.

Question 289 Explanation:

TLS is the successor to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Question 290

On your server, two drives of a RAID 5 array have failed. What should you do? (ID-ATIA-154)

A	Replace the failed drives and restore the data from tape backup to the repaired RAID array.
B	Replace one of the failed drives and repair the RAID array using system utilities.
C	Replace the failed drives and format the RAID array using the quick option.
D	Replace one of the drives and run RAID repair.

Question 291

What is the socket type shown on the following image? Click on the image if it is hard to see. (ID-ATIA-198)

Image credit: Reddit u/Lyokanthrope

A	LGA
B	PGA
C	BGA
D	eWLB

Question 292

Which WAN technology takes advantage of cell towers that provide wireless signal coverage for mobile devices? (ID-ATIA-01)

A	WWAN
B	WLAN
C	VLAN
D	Satellite
E	WAP

Question 293

Which of the folllowing tools would be used for testing power supply volage output? (ID-ATIA-30)

A	Torner and probe kit
B	Multimeter
C	Loopback plug
D	Voltage Feedback Unit (VFU)
E	Torx screwdriver

Question 294

Which of the following translates a computer name into an IP address? (ID-ATIA-247)

A	TCP
B	FTP
C	SSH
D	UDP
E	DNS

Question 295

Which of the following statement(s) describe(s) IMAP? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-70)

A	It offers improved functionality in comparison to POP3.
B	Offers less functionality than POP3, but can support much higher number of clients than POP3.
C	Enables email exchange between mail servers.
D	Enables sending email messages from client devices.
E	Servers the same function as POP3.

Question 296

A computer stops booting with the following message on display: Alert! Cover previously removed. Which of the following do you need to reset on BIOS in order to rectify this issue? (ID-ATIA-150)

A	Date and time settings
B	CMOS memory settings
C	Intrusion detection settings
D	Default POST settings

Question 297

A customer complains a Windows laptop screen gets dimmer when she unplug the power supply from the unit. Which is most likely causing this problem? (ID-ATIA-265)

A	Power management settings.
B	A malfunction within the power circuits that connects the battery, AC power input and the screen.
C	All modern laptops requires an external power source to keep the backlight at 100%.
D	LED backlight degradation due to period of use.
E	Digitizer or LCD screen malfunction.
F	Unstable video driver.

Question 298

Which of the tools listed below would be the most suitable for attaching an RJ-45 connector to a twisted-par Ethernet cable? (ID-ATIA-108)

A	Wire cutters
B	Neelde-nose pliers
C	Cable strippers
D	Crimper

Question 299

What is the number of contact pins used in SODIMM DDR3 SDRAM modules? (ID-ATIA-25)

A	200
B	240
C	260
D	204
E	245

Question 300

A movie production company complains that one of their media editing workstation is making unusual noises when downloading and saving large 8K video/audio media files. Upon investigation, you determined that it is a clicking noise. What would you do first? (ID-ATIA-256)

A	Perform a System Restore.
B	Scan for malware.
C	Replace the audio card.
D	Perform full data backup of the main hard drive.
E	Replace the video card.

Question 300 Explanation:

This may be an indication of an imminent hard drive failure. But note SSD would not make such noise.

Question 301

Which DVI connector type does not provide support for analog signal transmission? (ID-ATIA-111)

A	DVI-D
B	DVI-A
C	DVI-I
D	DVI-A/D

Question 302

Which of the following components most likely to be found inside a desktop computer? Please select all that apply. (ID-ATIA-251)

A	Wireless dongle
B	CPU
C	RAM
D	Motherboard
E	Keyboard

Question 303

A type of portable device primarily designed for document access is known as ________. (ID-ATIA-51)

A	Phablet
B	Tablet
C	E-reader
D	Digitizer

Question 304

A government agency requested your advice on building a data communication backbone that is highly secure and difficult to eavesdrop. Which of the following infrastructure type would you recommend? (ID-ATIA-201)

A	DSL
B	Microwave
C	Fiber optic
D	Satellite
E	Cable

Question 305

What is the purpose of disabling SSID broadcast? (ID-ATIA-113)

A	It makes a WLAN harder to discover.
B	It will prevent new wireless clients that are not already on the WLAN from accessing the network.
C	It will secure the wireless connection.
D	It will block access to WAP.

Question 306

Which of the following printer technologies uses piezoelectric pressure pads to produce small bubbles that are moved to the paper? (ID-ATIA-143)

A	Laser
B	Inkjet
C	Thermal
D	Impact

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