CompTIA 220-1001 Exam

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

A	The POST will stop the system from booting into a stable state.
B	The system will run at the rate of lowest frequency RAM stick.
C	The system will run at the rate of the highest 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 3

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

Question 3 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 4

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

A	Linux kernel
B	POST
C	CMOS
D	Windows OS check

Question 5

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	Bytes
B	Bandwidth
C	Bits
D	Megabytes

Question 6

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

Question 6 Explanation:

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 7 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 8

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

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

Question 8 Explanation:

Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP)

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Question 10 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 11

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

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

Question 12

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

A	Impedance
B	Wattage
C	Voltage
D	Amperage

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

A	3D
B	Inkjet
C	Laser
D	Thermal

Question 19

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

A	Watts
B	Ohms
C	Amps
D	Volts

Question 20

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

A	21
B	80
C	22
D	25
E	443

Question 20 Explanation:

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

A	Managed switch
B	Router
C	WAP
D	Firewall
E	Repeater

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

A	21
B	6
C	802
D	88

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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 an attacker from opening the case.
D	It prevents a user from rearranging the boot order.
E	It prevents a user from booting/rebooting without permission (request for a password just after POST).

Question 30

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

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

Question 30 Explanation:

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

Question 31

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

Question 31 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 32

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

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

Question 33

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	Modem
B	Cabinet
C	WAP
D	Router
E	Switch

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A	FTP
B	Telnet
C	SSH
D	DNS
E	RDP

Question 40

______________ 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	VLAN
C	PAN
D	VPN

Question 41

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	Microwave
B	DSL
C	Cable
D	Fiber optic
E	Satellite

Question 42

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

Question 42 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 43

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

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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	Impact
C	Thermal
D	Inkjet

Question 46

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	SMTP
B	HTTP
C	POP3
D	SFTP
E	IMAP

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

Question 49 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 50

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

Question 51

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

A	Multimode
B	Fiber optic
C	STP
D	UTP

Question 51 Explanation:

Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

Question 52

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 53

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

A	IMAP
B	POP
C	LDAP
D	SMTP
E	SMB

Question 53 Explanation:

LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

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

A	TrueCrypt
B	Bitdefender
C	LoJack
D	MSVault
E	BitLocker

Question 59

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

A	Local
B	Network
C	Internal
D	USB flash drive

Question 59 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 60

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

Question 61

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

Question 61 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 62

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	Direct WiFi
B	Bluetooth
C	RFID
D	NFC
E	IR

Question 63

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

A	Reservation
B	DHCP relay
C	Permanent lease
D	Scope

Question 64

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	WAP
C	Unmanaged switch
D	Firewall
E	Managed switch

Question 65

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

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

Question 65 Explanation:

Single sign-on (SSO)

Question 66

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

Question 66 Explanation:

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

Question 67

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

A	SRAM
B	L1
C	L3
D	L2
E	DRAM

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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	Disk speed
D	I/O network bandwidth

Question 70 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 71

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

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

Question 72

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

A	False
B	True

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

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

A	POST
B	ILO
C	CMOS
D	LiLo
E	BIOS

Question 75

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

Question 76

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 77

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

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

Question 78

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

A	Thermal
B	Laser
C	Inkjet
D	Impact
E	3D

Question 79

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

Question 80

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

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

Question 81

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

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

Question 82

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

A	Hub
B	Repeater
C	Switch
D	Router

Question 83

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

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

Question 84

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

Question 85

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

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

Question 86

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

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

Question 87

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

Question 88

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

A	Ring
B	Star
C	Bus
D	Mesh

Question 89

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

A	CIFS
B	AFP
C	SLP
D	FTP
E	SMB

Question 90

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

Question 91

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

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

Question 92

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

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

Question 93

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

Question 94

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

A	127.0.0.1
B	192.185.225.250
C	192.168.1.55
D	10.52.50.10

Question 95

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

Question 96

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

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

Question 96 Explanation:

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

Question 97

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

Question 98

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	Router
B	Managed switch
C	Firewall
D	WAP
E	Unmanaged switch

Question 99

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

Question 99 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 100

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

A	MIDI
B	DVI
C	HDMI
D	VGA

Question 101

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

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

Question 102

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	VPN
C	WAN
D	QoS
E	DSL

Question 103

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

A	31
B	255
C	363
D	127
E	63

Question 104

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

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

Question 105

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

A	NAC
B	NAS
C	SMB
D	NAT
E	IaaS

Question 106

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

Question 107

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

A	LGA
B	PGA
C	BGA
D	Chipset
E	eWLB

Question 108

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

Question 108 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 109

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

Question 110

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

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

Question 111

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

Question 112

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

A	WLAN
B	WPAN
C	VPN
D	Domain
E	VLAN

Question 113

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

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

Question 114

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

A	WPAN
B	802.11
C	WWAN
D	802.3

Question 115

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

A	NAS
B	Riser card
C	WPAN
D	WLAN

Question 116

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	UDP
B	UPnP
C	PoE
D	PCIe
E	PXE

Question 116 Explanation:

Preboot eXecution Environment

Question 117

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

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

Question 118

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

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

Question 119

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

A	USB
B	FireWire
C	Thunderbolt
D	DisplayPort
E	HDMI

Question 120

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

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

Question 121

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

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

Question 122

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

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

Question 123

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	DHCP
B	QoS
C	NAT
D	VPN
E	DNS

Question 124

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

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

Question 125

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

Question 126

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

A	AHCI
B	UTM
C	TPM
D	ACPI

Question 126 Explanation:

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

Question 127

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

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

Question 128

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

Question 129

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

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

Question 130

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

Question 130 Explanation:

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

Question 131

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

Question 131 Explanation:

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

Question 132

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

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

Question 133

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

A	mini PCIe
B	PCI-X
C	MicroSD
D	mITX

Question 134

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

A	BNC
B	LC
C	RJ45
D	RJ11
E	RG6

Question 135

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

Question 135 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 136

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

A	Two
B	Three
C	Five
D	Four
E	Six

Question 137

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

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

Question 138

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

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

Question 139

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

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

Question 140

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

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

Question 141

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

Question 142

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

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

Question 143

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

Question 144

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	DaaS
B	FTP
C	SaaS
D	IaaS
E	PaaS

Question 144 Explanation:

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

Question 145

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

Question 146

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

A	DNS
B	FTP
C	SLP
D	RDP
E	HTTP

Question 147

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	WLAN
B	PAN
C	MAN
D	WAN
E	LAN

Question 148

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

A	413
B	445
C	427
D	443
E	548

Question 149

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

Question 150

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

Question 151

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

Question 152

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

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

Question 153

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

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

Question 154

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	192.168.1.1
B	169.254.54.5
C	192.168.0.1
D	175.168.0.255
E	175.255.255.255

Question 154 Explanation:

It within the APIPA range which is 169.254.0.1 through 169.254.255.254.

Question 155

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

Question 156

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

Question 157

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

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

Question 158

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

A	Digitizer
B	Phablet
C	E-reader
D	Tablet

Question 159

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

A	Plastic shim
B	Pliers
C	Flathead screwdriver
D	Plastic tweezers

Question 160

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

Question 161

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

A	DNS
B	FTP
C	TCP
D	SSH
E	UDP

Question 162

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

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

Question 163

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

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

Question 164

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

A	Thunderbolt
B	USB
C	DisplayPort
D	PCIe

Question 165

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

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

Question 166

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

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

Question 167

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

Question 167 Explanation:

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

Question 168

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	Touchpad
B	Biometric scanner
C	Digital camera
D	Barcode reader

Question 169

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	Reinstall the OS and test each software addition for compatiblity.
B	Test and replace the CMOS battery.
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 the BIOS chipset and advise the customer to replace the BIOS chip.

Question 169 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 170

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

A	Tethering
B	Meshing
C	Pairing
D	Bonding
E	Clustering

Question 171

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

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

Question 172

What is TLS? (ID-ATIA-252)

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

Question 172 Explanation:

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

Question 173

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	Firewall
B	Unmanaged switch
C	Router
D	Modem

Question 174

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

A	T566A
B	T568B
C	T560B
D	T560C
E	T568C

Question 175

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

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

Question 176

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

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

Question 177

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

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

Question 178

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

Question 179

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	Wi-Fi direct
C	Lightning
D	Bluetooth

Question 180

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	SNMAP community
B	VPN
C	DMZ
D	Domain
E	VLAN

Question 180 Explanation:

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

Question 181

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

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

Question 182

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	SMB
B	POP3
C	SSH
D	RDP

Question 182 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 183

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

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

Question 184

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

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

Question 185

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

Question 186

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

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

Question 187

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

A	Power-user
B	root
C	Supervisor
D	Administrator

Question 188

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

A	Satellite
B	WWAN
C	WAP
D	WLAN
E	VLAN

Question 189

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

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

Question 190

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

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

Question 190 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 191

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

Question 192

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

Question 193

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

A	245
B	200
C	240
D	204
E	260

Question 194

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

Question 194 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 195

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

Question 196

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

A	IBM
B	CompTIA
C	Apple
D	Microsoft

Question 197

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	Magnetic disks
B	DRRAM
C	DDRRAM
D	SDRAM
E	SSDs

Question 197 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 198

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

A	Telnet
B	IMAP
C	SSH
D	FTP
E	RDP

Question 199

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

A	NFC
B	PED
C	SDN
D	WEP

Question 200

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	Multicore architecture
C	Hyper-threading
D	VGA mode

Question 201

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	TFTP
B	RDP
C	Telnet
D	SFTP
E	SSH

Question 202

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	M.2 secondary storage devices
C	Motherboard
D	Optical drive
E	Integrated GPU

Question 203

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

Question 204

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	T568B
C	TIA
D	T568A

Question 205

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

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

Question 206

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

A	Extranet
B	DMZ
C	VPN
D	VLAN

Question 207

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	Mini-SD
C	xD
D	Micro-SD
E	SD

Question 207 Explanation:

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

Question 208

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	Telnet
C	VPN
D	VNC
E	RDP

Question 208 Explanation:

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

Question 209

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

Question 210

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	Device Manager
C	System Configuration
D	Computer Management

Question 211

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	10.1.1.255
B	192.168.0.1
C	192.168.1.109
D	192.168.0.55
E	10.1.0.255

Question 212

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

A	LAN
B	MAN
C	PAN
D	SAN

Question 212 Explanation:

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

Question 213

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

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

Question 214

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

A	True
B	False

Question 214 Explanation:

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

Question 215

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

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

Question 216

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

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

Question 217

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

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

Question 218

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

A	TRIM
B	SSH
C	SCP
D	EFS
E	TPM

Question 218 Explanation:

Trusted Platform Module

Question 219

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	eWLB
B	LGA
C	PGA
D	BGA

Question 220

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

A	FTP
B	DNS
C	SMTP
D	SSH
E	HTTP

Question 221

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

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

Question 222

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

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

Question 223

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

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

Question 224

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

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

Question 225

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

A	Thermal
B	Impact
C	Laser
D	Inkjet
E	3D

Question 226

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	Router
B	Patch panel
C	Injector
D	Repeater

Question 227

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

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

Question 228

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 VLANs for each department and enforce firewall rules to enable communuation between each VLAN and the centeral server.
C	Create multiple VMs within the central server to manage and handle traffic from each department.
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	Use multiple NAT points to separate traffic from each department. Then install the central server on the most outward-facing (Internet-facing) NAT.

Question 229

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

A	128
B	24
C	7
D	15

Question 230

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

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

Question 231

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

A	ECC RAM
B	CMOS
C	BIOS
D	GPU
E	CPU

Question 232

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

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

Question 233

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

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

Question 234

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

A	Thermal
B	Impact
C	Inkjet
D	Laser
E	3D

Question 235

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

Question 236

_____________ 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	Multitasking
B	Multicore
C	Hyper-threading
D	Parallel processing

Question 237

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 238

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

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

Question 239

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

A	LCD
B	OLED
C	Plasma
D	CRT

Question 239 Explanation:

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

Question 240

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

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

Question 241

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

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

Question 242

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, 3, 5, 6, 8
C	1, 4, 5, 6, 8
D	4, 5, 7, 8, 10

Question 243

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	CISC
B	EPIC
C	RISC
D	HPFS

Question 243 Explanation:

RISC (reduced instruction set computer)

Question 244

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

A	Touchpad
B	Fn key
C	Digitizer
D	Numeric keypad

Question 245

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

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

Question 246

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

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

Question 247

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

Question 248

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

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

Question 249

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

Question 250

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 251

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	IR
E	802.3

Question 252

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

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

Question 253

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

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

Question 254

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

Question 255

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

A	CPU
B	Northbridge
C	GPU
D	RAM
E	Hard drive

Question 256

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

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

Question 257

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

Question 258

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

Question 259

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

A	PRI
B	PII
C	IMEI
D	RIS
E	PRL

Question 259 Explanation:

The Primary Rate Interface (PRI)

Question 260

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

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

Question 261

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

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

Question 262

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

A	SSID
B	IMEI
C	IPV
D	MAPI
E	IMSI

Question 262 Explanation:

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

Question 263

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

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

Question 263 Explanation:

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

Question 264

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

Question 265

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

A	LGA
B	Chipset
C	BGA
D	PGA

Question 265 Explanation:

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

Question 266

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

A	MicroDIMM
B	UDIMM
C	Registered memory
D	VRAM
E	SRAM

Question 266 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 267

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	Managed switch
B	WAP
C	Firewall
D	Router
E	Cable modem

Question 268

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

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

Question 269

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

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

Question 269 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 270

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

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

Question 270 Explanation:

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

Question 271

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

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

Question 272

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

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

Question 273

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

Question 274

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	Laser
C	Inkjet
D	Impact

Question 275

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

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

Question 276

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

Question 277

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

A	Aborted BIOS updates can be resumed by the transaction recovery system.
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	A common security measure is to store BIOS on a non-rewritable memory chip.

Question 278

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

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

Question 279

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

A	Overspeeding
B	Overpowering
C	Overoperating
D	Overdriving
E	Overclocking

Question 280

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

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

Question 281

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

A	F connector
B	RJ45
C	DB-9
D	RJ11

Question 282

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

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

Question 283

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

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

Question 284

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 MB
C	7200 RPM
D	10 min
E	150 MB/s

Question 285

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

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

Question 286

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

Question 287

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

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

Question 288

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

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

Question 288 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 289

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	Static IPs
B	Port forwarding
C	QoS
D	VPN passthrough

Question 289 Explanation:

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

Question 290

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	PVC
B	Category 6
C	Coaxial
D	Fiber optic
E	Plenum

Question 291

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

Question 292

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 293

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 chip maintains the information about BIOS configurations options such as date and time, boot sequence and hardware settings.
C	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.
D	The BIOS cannot load without a CMOS chip because the BIOS firmware is written into the CMOS chip.

Question 293 Explanation:

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

Question 294

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

Question 295

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	ZIF
B	ZIP
C	TPM
D	FRU

Question 295 Explanation:

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

Question 296

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

Question 296 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 297

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

A	Laser
B	Thermal
C	Inkjet
D	Impact

Question 298

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

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

Question 299

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

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

Question 300

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	Motherboard
C	RAM
D	CPU
E	Keyboard

Question 301

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

Question 302

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

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

Question 303

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

A	CMOS
B	BIOS
C	DRAM
D	ROM
E	SRAM

Question 304

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

Question 305

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

Question 306

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

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

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