Comptia A+ Certification Practice Final Exam

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Comptia A+ Certification Practice Final Exam 1. What two motherboard components control the system boot operations? (Choose two.) - ✔✔BIOS chip* UEFI chip* 2. What motherboard chip controls h... igh speed CPU communication to RAM and the video card? - ✔✔Northbridge* 3. What is a possible use for virtual computing? - ✔✔to run old applications that are not compatible with current operating systems* 4. True or False? Thin clients require a network connection to remote servers to perform data processing. - ✔✔true* 5. What is the correct disposal process of old computer batteries? - ✔✔They must be recycled because they are harmful to the environment.* 6. Which two procedures can help protect against ESD when working on a computer system? (Choose two.) - ✔✔the use of an antistatic wrist strap* the use of an antistatic mat* 7. Which software tool will protect against viruses and spyware on a Windows PC? - ✔✔Windows Defender* 8. Which cleaning material should be used to clean component contacts? - ✔✔isopropyl alcohol* 9. A technician is troubleshooting a problem where many websites return a "certificate not valid" error. The technician notices that the date and time are not current and resets these to the correct settings. The previously inaccessible websites are now accessible. However, when the computer is restarted the same problem reoccurs. What can the technician do to prevent the date and time from resetting? - ✔✔Replace the CMOS battery.* 10. When a new motherboard is being installed, between which two components must thermal compound be applied? (Choose two.) - ✔✔CPU* heat sink*11. Which solid-state storage technology allows a computer BIOS to be upgraded by flashing? - ✔✔EEPROM* 12. Which two existing components must be compatible with the installation of a new upgraded CPU? (Choose two.) - ✔✔power supply* motherboard* 13. What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard that has just been upgraded? (Choose three.) - ✔✔Antistatic precautions are taken.* The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.* The CPU heat sink/fan assembly is correctly installed.* 14. A specific computer has an issue that could not be resolved by the help desk technician. The on-site technician finds that Windows updates have been disabled. The technician re-enables the update service, configures the computer for automatic updates, downloads and installs all missing updates, ensures the computer boots successfully, and verifies with the customer that the issue has been resolved. Which step, if any, is next? - ✔✔Document the findings, actions, and outcomes.* 15. What should a technician do before beginning any troubleshooting steps on a customer computer? - ✔✔Perform a data backup.* 16. Which document can be signed by both a user and a computer repair shop to release the shop from backing up user data? - ✔✔liability release form [Show More]

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