Most laptops show they are in hibernation mode by:

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To conserve power and extend a computer’s lifespan, many Windows Vista users will employ Sleep mode, Hibernation mode, or a hybrid of the two known as Hybrid Sleep. These power-saving states are built into Windows Vista and are supported by most motherboards. This article and screencast shows how to accomplish each of these configurations. You will note that Hibernation requires an extra step that some people are not aware of due to the fact that it requires manipulation of the command-line.

Types of Power Conservation Modes

To help in deciding which mode is best for you, let’s describe each of these power conservation states now. Afterwards, we’ll demonstrate via screencast how to accomplish these configurations in Windows Vista.

Sleep Mode

Sleep is a Windows power-saving mode that saves all work to RAM. A very small amount of power is necessary to maintain the contents of RAM. A user can opt to put the computer to sleep manually, or to set the computer to automatically go to sleep after a period of time. (We don’t want the computer to stay up past its bedtime, do we?) Of course, the computer can wake when updates are scheduled, and go back to sleep when updates have completed. This is the default power-saving mode in Windows Vista, and the computer can resume from sleep by pressing a key on the keyboard, moving the mouse, or in other cases, by pressing the power button; the method of resuming from sleep depends on the type of computer that is being used. Waking from sleep only takes a few seconds.

Hibernate Mode

Hibernate is another power-saving state like Sleep in that all work is saved. The difference is that instead of saving work to RAM, the work and contents of memory are usually saved to a hard disk. Because work is saved to a non-volatile area, power outages will not affect the work, and even after a power outage, the computer can resume to its previous state by pressing the power button. When the Hibernate option is enabled, it shows up in the Start Menu, and a file called hyberfil.sys is created in the root of C: which is used to store all settings and contents of RAM when the computer actually goes into Hibernation mode. Waking from hibernation takes longer than waking from sleep (imagine the bear in his cave!) because the hard drive works slower than RAM. In some cases, hibernation uses less power than sleep, but not always.

Hybrid Sleep Mode

Hybrid Sleep combines the speed of Sleep with the dependability of Hibernate. Normally, the computer will sleep, unless there is a power outage in which case the computer will attempt to hibernate. This is usually only implemented on desktop computers. Because laptops have a battery, the need for Hybrid Sleep (the best of both worlds) is not usually necessary.

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Most Windows desktops and laptops will offer you three ways to leave your computer to rest when it is not in immediate use. These are Sleep, Hibernate and Shut down. However, what do the three options mean and why could you be using the wrong option? These are some of the questions we will be answering today.

Keep in mind we are looking at the Windows ecosystem in this article. On Apple’s macOS, users have the option of Shutdown, Sleep and Restart for their Macs.

Shut down vs sleep vs hibernate: What do they mean?

Shut down: The ‘shut down’ option is one we’re all familiar with. It closes all active programs and shuts down your operating system and computer, to a state that consumes almost negligible power. Shutting down your machine also clears your running tasks irrespective of whether you have saved them or not, although you may see prompts asking you to save your work if that’s the case.

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However, while a shut down is the best option if you want to save power, it is the least efficient if you’re going to turn your computer back on in a short span of time. This is because the whole computer is shut down along with the operating system, your whole system needs to boot up from scratch when you turn it on again.

This can be fast or slow depending upon your machine’s specifications, and you may or may not be bothered by your boot up times. Regardless, coming out of a shut down will still be slower than the two other options we will discuss today. Also, shut down is impervious to a sudden loss in power like a power cut.

Sleep: When you put your desktop or laptop to sleep, the machine enters a low-power state where every on-going task and open program is saved to the system’s RAM, but other hardware components are shut down to save power. Any on-going tasks like a document in Word that you’re still typing in need not be saved before putting the machine to sleep.

The machine will also come back to life very quickly from sleep. Coming out of sleep is much faster than booting from a shut down and can even feel instantaneous on faster machines.

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Sleep, however, requires more power on all desktops and laptops. During sleep, machines will only retain everything in memory as long as the power supply is constant. For instance, if your desktop is on sleep and you suddenly lose power, you will be booting from a shutdown instead of waking the machine from sleep. Hence, the sleep option also means your machine is vulnerable to power cuts as a continuous power supply is required to keep things in memory.

Hibernate: Putting your system on Hibernate is basically like putting it on sleep, but without the continuous use of power that sleep demands. When in hibernation, your computer saves its current state to the hard drive instead of its memory, or RAM. For this reason, it takes longer to resume from a state of hibernation compared to sleep. However, this mode uses less power than sleep too.

Hibernation is a mid-way between shutting down your machine and putting it to sleep. I would call it shutting down, but while saving data of whatever is going on. Because hibernating uses a negligible amount of power, it is also impervious to power cuts as the data is saved to the hard disk.

When should you be using each mode?

Shut down: A shut down is the best thing to do when you are going to be turning your machine off for over a day. This could be anything from a weekend to a long vacation. While shutting down offers no benefits like saving your ongoing tasks to memory or faster resuming, it does help to shut down your computers once in a while.

However, if your computer is going to be resting for shorter periods, you may want to look at the two other options.

Hibernate: Try hibernating your computer if you’re going to turn it off at night only to start it again in the morning. This will save you the time of booting up and will barely consume more power. However, hibernation is known to have issues with certain programs so make sure you try this on a weekend first if you haven’t before.

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Sleep: You can put your desktop or laptop to sleep for short breaks, or longer ones when you know you may have to resume work quickly at short notice. Machines on sleep resume quickly, making this the ideal resting mode during lunch break at the office.

However, you may instead want to hibernate or shut down if you want to save power on your laptop or, for desktops, especially if you’re suffering from sudden power cuts.

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A client has asked a technician about drive sanitation and wants to know the difference between overwriting a drive and quick formatting a drive. Which of the following would be the best response from the technician?


Options are :

  • Overwriting writes 1s and 0s to the drive, which replaces the user's data, but not the OS data. Quick formatting destroys the hard drive.
  • Overwriting replaces all the data with a single file that fills the hard drive, destroying the data. Quick formatting erases all the data.
  • Overwriting writes 1s and 0s to a hard drive, replacing all the data. A quick format only clears the references to the data, so the data is only overwritten as new data is saved to the drive.
  • Nothing is different. They both destroy the data so no one can recover it.

Answer :Overwriting writes 1s and 0s to a hard drive, replacing all the data. A quick format only clears the references to the data, so the data is only overwritten as new data is saved to the drive.

Which of the following paths will open Event Viewer?


Options are :

  • Start | Control Panel | Event Viewer
  • Start | Control Panel | Accessories | Event Viewer
  • Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer
  • Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer

Answer :Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer

Which of the following is a legitimate way to update your anti-malware program?


Options are :

  • See if the anti-malware program has an automatic update feature.
  • Virus definitions must be loaded manually.
  • Use Task Scheduler.
  • Use Windows Update.

Answer :See if the anti-malware program has an automatic update feature.

220-702 CompTIA A+ Practical Application Practice Exam Set 9


Options are :

Answer :QoS

Which of the following file systems enable you to encrypt an image, thus making it un-viewable by any account except your own?


Options are :

Answer :EFS

A new application is installed which adds three new services to a customer's PC. The customer asks for help, because the new application will not start. A technician investigates and finds that one of the services has failed to start. They attempt to manually start the service, but it fails. Where should the technician look next for more information? (Select two.)


Options are :

  • System registry
  • Log files for the new application
  • %SystemDir%\system32\Drivers
  • Event Viewer
  • Task Manager

Answer :Log files for the new application Event Viewer

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001) 5 Practice Certification Exams Set 4


Options are :

Answer :RD

What tool can you use in the Recovery Console to partition a hard drive?


Options are :

  • PARTITION
  • Disk Management
  • DISKPART
  • FDISK

Answer :DISKPART

After installing a thumbprint reader, you must also _______ it.


Options are :

Answer :Train

CompTIA JK0-801 A+ Certification Practical Exam Set 7


Options are :

  • Last Known Good Configuration
  • Safe mode with networking
  • System Restore
  • Safe mode

Answer :System Restore

Technician Jason tests several computers on the LAN for connectivity to a secure Web server (using port 443 and HTTPS). Five of the computers connected properly, but one received an invalid certificate error. What should Jason change on the non-connecting computer to fix the problem?


Options are :

  • Logon times
  • UAC settings
  • Boot sequence
  • Date and time

Answer :Date and time

What protocol should you follow when handling evidence in a criminal investigation?


Options are :

  • Chain of custody
  • Change control management
  • MSDS documents
  • Channel escalation

Answer :Chain of custody

CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Practice Exams Set 8


Options are :

  • Isolate the workstation in a limited access facility.
  • Delete all unauthorized materials.
  • Reprimand the user, and remove violating materials.
  • Document the incident, purge all policy violating materials.

Answer :Document the incident, purge all policy violating materials.

Mario sets up a kiosk at a convention. Here's the scenario. First, the kiosk needs to log in automatically whenever it's rebooted. Second, the computer can only run Microsoft Edge for Web browsing. Users cannot have access to any other application. What account type should Mario use?


Options are :

  • Administrator
  • Guest
  • Remote Desktop User
  • Power User

Answer :Guest

Police commisioner Gordan has noticed a rash of laptop thefts throughout Gotham city offices. What can he recommend to Gotham's citizens as the most effective way to prevent laptop theft?


Options are :

  • A retina scanner
  • A cable lock
  • A CCTV system
  • A badge reader

Answer :A cable lock

JK0-016 CompTIA Network+ 2009 Edition Practice Exam Set 11


Options are :

  • The chain used to beat you into submission
  • Another name for hand cuffs
  • A documented history of who has been in possession of a system
  • Several smaller custodies linked together

Answer :A documented history of who has been in possession of a system

Which of the following can be achieved with Group Policy to help with workstation security measures?


Options are :

  • Password complexity requirements
  • Wake on LAN
  • BitLocker password
  • BIOS password

Answer :Password complexity requirements

Tammy's computer is generating seemingly random Blue Screens of Death, making her suspect a bad device driver. What handy Windows tool can she run to check all her device drivers?


Options are :

  • Sigverif
  • Device Manager
  • Driver Verifier Manager
  • Debug Mode

Answer :Driver Verifier Manager

CompTIA JK0-022 E2C Security Data & Host Security Exam Set 2


Options are :

  • DIR /w/p
  • DIR /H
  • DIR +H
  • DIR /AH

Answer :DIR /AH

You are working the 8:00 AM shift at the help desk. An irate user who fails to identify himself calls in claiming that his workstation is malfunctioning and that you need to fix it NOW. What is the first action you should take?


Options are :

  • Scold him for his tone of voice and tell him to call back when he has calmed down.
  • Tell the user you will send a technician over right away.
  • Recognize the urgency of the situation and escalate the user's complaint to level 2 tech support.
  • Calmly ask him for his name and a more detailed explanation of the problem.

Answer :Calmly ask him for his name and a more detailed explanation of the problem.

Dana, a Tier 2 help desk tech at Highland Gadgets, Corp., gets that dreaded call, an already-frustrated customer with a dead PC. After walking the customer through a few standard troubleshooting routines, the customer tells Dana that she's wasting his time. He's already tried everything she's suggested so far. What should Dana do next?


Options are :

  • Bump the customer up to Tier 3 tech support; that is, escalate the problem.
  • Tell the customer that she has a few more steps to try first, then follow the script as written for the troubleshooting steps.
  • Ask the customer open-ended questions to get closer to the underlying issue behind the PC that won't boot.
  • Question the user more aggressively, because his frustration clearly points to something he did that caused the problem.

Answer :Ask the customer open-ended questions to get closer to the underlying issue behind the PC that won't boot.

CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Practice Exams Set 5


Options are :

  • DISKPART
  • CHKDSK
  • FDISK
  • FORMAT

Answer :CHKDSK

Under what Control Panel applet is Computer Management located?


Options are :

  • System
  • Administrative Tools
  • Security Center
  • Control Center

Answer :Administrative Tools

Ursula needs to configure a Cisco router using the USB serial port adapter on her Windows laptop. The router documentation says the COM port needs to be set to: 9600 bits/sec, 8 data bits, no parity, one stop bit. Where does she go to make these settings for the serial port?


Options are :

  • Phone and Modem Control Panel applet
  • Sound Control Panel applet
  • CMOS
  • Device Manager

Answer :Device Manager

CompTIA CySA+ Set 4


Options are :

  • The workstation has keylogger malware.
  • The workstation has ransomware malware.
  • The workstation has rootkit malware.
  • The workstation has Trojan Horse malware.

Answer :The workstation has Trojan Horse malware.

When securing a new wireless router, which of the following should be changed first?


Options are :

  • Default SSID
  • Radio power levels
  • DHCP settings
  • Default password

Answer :Default password

A user starts yelling at you over the phone. You should:


Options are :

  • Don't take it personally.
  • Scold the user.
  • Yell back?he/she with the loudest voice wins.
  • Hang up on their rude behavior.

Answer :Don't take it personally.

JK0-015 CompTIA E2C Security+ 2008 Edition Practice Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • Shutdown
  • Coma
  • Hibernate
  • Standby

Answer :Standby

What is the shortcut for viewing the properties/attributes of a file or folder in Windows?


Options are :

  • Hold down the TAB key and double-click on a file or folder.
  • Hold down the ALT key and double-click on a file or folder.
  • Hold down the CTRL key and double-click on a file or folder.
  • Hold down the SHIFT key and double-click on a file or folder.

Answer :Hold down the ALT key and double-click on a file or folder.

Information you see or hear while working on a repair at a job site:


Options are :

  • Is fair game
  • Should be reported to your boss
  • Can be told to your friends
  • Should stay at the job site

Answer :Should stay at the job site

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner(CASP+) Practice Exams Set 3


Options are :

  • Windows Firewall
  • My Network Places Properties
  • Internet Options in Internet Explorer
  • Windows Security Center

Answer :Internet Options in Internet Explorer

Which type of virus propagates by tunneling through networks and the Internet?


Options are :

Answer :Worm

Jan says that when she walks away from her laptop for a long period of time, she has to reconnect to the wireless network when she gets back. Which of the following will most likely correct this issue?


Options are :

  • Disable screensaver
  • Replace the Wi-Fi card
  • Adjust advanced power settings
  • Install a higher-capacity battery

Answer :Adjust advanced power settings

CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Test Prep, Exams and Simulations Set 2


Options are :

  • 8192MB
  • 16328MB
  • 12288MB
  • 4096MB

Answer :8192MB

What is the last thing a technician should do before transferring a confiscated computer to another department? Assume the computer was confiscated for illegal material.


Options are :

  • Preserve data
  • Identify prohibited activity on PC
  • Document change of custody
  • Report prohibited activity

Answer :Document change of custody

What is the generic term used for the process to determine the identity of a user logging into a system?


Options are :

  • Authorization
  • Indemnification
  • Identification
  • Authentication

Answer :Authentication

CompTIA CTT+ Essentials Practice Test Certification Set 13


Options are :

  • Put a note in your wallet.
  • Tape it under your keyboard.
  • E-mail it to yourself.
  • Memorize it.

Answer :Memorize it.

What is the single biggest social mistake a tech can make at a job site?


Options are :

  • Get angry
  • Get frustrated
  • Get confused
  • Get hurt

Answer :Get angry

In Windows, what function does virtual memory accomplish?


Options are :

  • It lets you know when you are about to run out of available memory.
  • It uses hard disk space to emulate system memory.
  • It enables you to control memory on another computer on a network.
  • It keeps track of daily file usage.

Answer :It uses hard disk space to emulate system memory.

CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Practice Exams (Over 500 questions!) Set 14


Options are :

  • Recovery Console
  • MSCONFIG
  • Regedit
  • Safe Mode

Answer :Safe Mode

If a user types in http://23.62.99.75 they get to the Barney the Dinosaur website, but if they enter www.barney.com they cannot. What Internet service needs to be checked?


Options are :

Answer :DNS

What can protect a computer from transient voltage that's too high but not too low?


Options are :

  • UPS
  • Power outlet
  • Ground fault interrupter
  • Surge suppressor

Answer :Surge suppressor

CompTIA JK0-015 E2C Security+ Certification Practice Test Set 13


Options are :

  • Change all usernames and passwords.
  • Update the NTFS permissions on the system to prevent users from accessing any folder other than necessary ones.
  • Configure the wireless network for security.
  • Use only wired networking.

Answer :Use only wired networking.

Sam installs a brand-new second hard drive into his Windows system. The drive shows up in CMOS, but when he boots into Windows, he can't see the drive in Computer. What's wrong?


Options are :

  • The drive isn't mounted.
  • The drive is fragmented.
  • The drive isn't dynamic.
  • The drive isn't partitioned.

Answer :The drive isn't partitioned.

A technician is trying to reinstall Windows on a machine. He's already inserted the install disc in the optical drive, so what will he most likely have to configure next?


Options are :

  • Clock speeds
  • BIOS password
  • Flash BIOS for firmware upgrade
  • Boot sequence

Answer :Boot sequence

After installing an update on her MacBook, a user contacts the technician to complain that the WiFi is not working. The WiFi icon displays that it has connectivity, but the user is unable to browse. Which of the following could be the issue?


Options are :

  • The user's iCloud account is compromised.
  • Uninstall the upgrade.
  • PRAM needs to be reset
  • Reboot your router.

Answer :PRAM needs to be reset

Louis is using the Web interface to configure his SOHO home router/access point. At this exact moment, none of his own computers are on the wireless network. He goes into a screen called "active clients" only to see that a computer he doesn't recognize is on his network. What should he do?


Options are :

  • Reassess and add better security to his wireless network
  • Immediately call the police
  • Install a Wireless Intrusion Detection System to track down this hacker
  • Shut down the router

Answer :Reassess and add better security to his wireless network

Phil wants to set up BitLocker on his computer. He has a TPM chip on his motherboard and Windows 7 Ultimate. How many volumes will be created to use BitLocker?


Options are :

Answer :2

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?


Options are :

  • How may I help you?
  • What's your employee ID?
  • Is this correct?
  • What symptoms appeared and when?

Answer :How may I help you?

Jamie has just finished cleaning up a virus infection on a customer's computer. Which of the following should Jamie do last?


Options are :

  • Educate the end user
  • Enable system restore and create restore point
  • Schedule regular virus scans and updates
  • Update the definitions on antivirus software

Answer :Educate the end user

CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Exam Prep CV002 - 2019 Set 1


Options are :

  • bad clusters
  • directory structures
  • fragmented files
  • cross-linked files

Answer :fragmented files

You are about to install a microATX motherboard in an ATX computer case. What should you do FIRST?


Options are :

  • You cannot install a microATX motherboard into an ATX case
  • Put on your anti-static wrist strap
  • Remove the processor
  • Remove the power supply unit

Answer :Put on your anti-static wrist strap

A turnstile is an example of which of the following forms of physical security?


Options are :

  • Mantrap
  • Biometrics
  • Key pad
  • Cipher lock

Answer :Mantrap

CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) Practice Exams 2019 Set 5


Options are :

  • Throw it away
  • Return it to the manufacturer for a trade in.
  • Contact your local disposal authority for guidance.
  • Recharge it.

Answer :Contact your local disposal authority for guidance.

Tammy can successfully run the command PING 192.168.4.1 on her system. If Tammy types PING -t 192.168.4.1 on her system, how will the "-t" switch change the results of the PING command?


Options are :

  • The "-t" switch tells the PING command to ping showing time-to-live values.
  • The "-t" switch tells the PING command to ping 10 times.
  • The "-t" switch tells the PING command to ping 4 times.
  • The "-t" switch tells the PING command to ping continuously.

Answer :The "-t" switch tells the PING command to ping continuously.

After walking across a carpet, you pick up a known good stick of RAM and install it. When you try to boot the machine, you find the RAM no longer works. What it the most likely cause?


Options are :

  • Radio frequency interference (RFI)
  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
  • Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Voltage oscillation corruption (VOC)

Answer :Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

BR0-002 CompTIA Network + Bridge Practice Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • Li-Ion
  • Arsenic
  • Static Discharge
  • Vacuum

Answer :Vacuum

Angel is new to the job and is making lists of data his company uses that gets regulated by corporate interests and by government regulations. Which of the following is considered government-regulated data?


Options are :

  • End-user license agreement
  • PHI
  • DRM
  • Digital Millenium Copyright Act

Answer :PHI

Which of the following types of screen locks is the MOST secure way to secure your mobile device?


Options are :

  • Fingerprint lock
  • Passcode lock
  • Face lock
  • Swipe lock

Answer :Passcode lock

CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) 5 Practice Test 2019 Set 3


Options are :

Answer :EFS

Which error would CHKDSK most likely be able to repair?


Options are :

  • No ROM basic, system halted
  • Data error reading drive C:
  • No boot device present
  • Incorrect partition type

Answer :Data error reading drive C:

Which Windows tool would enable a user to recover his encrypted files if he forgets his password?


Options are :

  • BitLocker
  • Password reset disk
  • Password restore disk
  • Encrypting File System

Answer :Password reset disk

N10-006 CompTIA Network+ Certification Practice Test Set 3


Options are :

  • Stop and call the store.
  • Go ahead and make the transaction.
  • Do not accept the certificate, but do the transaction anyway.
  • Try using TCP port 8080 to confirm the HTTPS is intact.

Answer :Stop and call the store.

A technician needs to initiate a Remote Desktop Assistance connection for a customer who is experiencing email issues. Once the customer agrees, what should the technician ask the customer to complete, prior to establishing the connection?


Options are :

  • Reboot the system.
  • Take steps to reproduce the problem.
  • Close any files that are personal.
  • Log off, and log back on.

Answer :Close any files that are personal.

What does Windows 7 's User Account Control (UAC) do?


Options are :

  • Prevents unauthorized user access of privileged data
  • Prevents users from accidently deleting critical files
  • Prevents programs from running with escalated privileges without your knowledge
  • Prevents malware from attacking your critical files

Answer :Prevents programs from running with escalated privileges without your knowledge

220-801 CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Exam Set 10


Options are :

  • System Information utility
  • System Restore
  • Services
  • Performance Monitor

Answer :System Restore

A technician has a computer locked in a cabinet in the office that shares a printer and some files. The computer must remain on. Which of the following Control Panel options would be used to control the users that are able to shut the computer down?


Options are :

  • Security Center
  • Local Security Policy
  • System
  • Power Options

Answer :Local Security Policy

Which of the following command-line utilities is designed to edit the BOOT.INI file?


Options are :

  • Cacls
  • Regedit
  • Bootcfg
  • Sigverif

Answer :Bootcfg

CompTIA Cloud Essentials CLO-001 Certified Practice Exam Set 6


Options are :

  • Open Windows Explorer, navigate to the application's folder, and double-click the program's executable file.
  • You cannot run an application that is not in the Start Menu.
  • Go to Start/Run and type COMMAND. From the command prompt, change directories to the application's folder and press Enter.
  • Open Windows Explorer, navigate to the application's folder, and press the F1 key.

Answer :Open Windows Explorer, navigate to the application's folder, and double-click the program's executable file.

A drive configured as a basic disk in Disk Management cannot support what feature?


Options are :

  • RAID
  • Sharing
  • Disk Administration
  • NTFS

Answer :RAID

A user reports that there is a metallic burning smell from their CRT monitor. Which of the following should be taken into consideration before attempting to resolve the customer's issue?


Options are :

  • Have compressed air available to clear out the debris.
  • Allow the CRT power supply to drain all power.
  • Use anti static procedures.
  • CRT monitors should be serviced by qualified personnel.

Answer :CRT monitors should be serviced by qualified personnel.

CompTIA JK0-801 A+ Networking & PC Hardware Practice Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • The HOSTS file has been tampered with
  • NIC driver is corrupt
  • The Web browser's cache is full
  • Not all the malware has been eliminated

Answer :The HOSTS file has been tampered with

A contractor needs to destroy several drives containing confidential information so that they can never be used again. Which of the following destruction methods would best accomplish this task?


Options are :

  • Sanitize the hard drives
  • Format the hard drives
  • Overwrite the hard drives
  • Drill into the hard drives

Answer :Drill into the hard drives

Erica sits at her desk and tries to log into the accounting server with her laptop, but she?s prompted for a user name and password. What kind of authentication, if any, does this represent?


Options are :

  • RADIUS
  • None; this is authorization.
  • Single-factor
  • Multifactor
  • TACACS

Answer :Single-factor

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Practice Certification Exams Set 8


Options are :

Answer :The CPU

As a member of the accounting group, John has Write permission to the Database folder; as a member of the technicians group, John has Read permission to the Database folder. What permission or permissions does John have to the Database folder?


Options are :

  • Full Control
  • Write only
  • Read and Write
  • Read only

Answer :Read and Write

A user wants to change what happens when a laptop's lid is closed. Which of the following Control Panel applets is the most direct way to adjust this?


Options are :

  • Display
  • Device Manager
  • Personalization
  • Power Options

Answer :Power Options

CompTIA CTT+ Essentials Practice Test Certification Set 5


Options are :

  • On the servers
  • On the client systems
  • On every node
  • On the routers

Answer :On the client systems

Even after his impassioned secure password meeting, Paul is frustrated by the overly simplistic passwords his users use to login into Windows. What can Paul do to make sure his users create truly random, challenging passwords?


Options are :

  • Show users how to combine a pet's name with his or her own name
  • Have users use a password generator program to make their passwords
  • Make users change their passwords every 30 days
  • Have users make password of at least 15 characters in length

Answer :Have users use a password generator program to make their passwords

A customer reports that their wireless laptop cannot connect after removing it from its carrying case. The laptop boots and the user is able to login. Which of the following should be checked first?


Options are :

  • External Wi-Fi switch
  • Available hard drive space
  • Laptop battery levels
  • Status in Device Manager

Answer :External Wi-Fi switch

CompTIA JK0-022 E2C Security+ Compliance & Operational Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • A flashing Battery Power LED
  • A flashing Power LED
  • A flashing NumLock or CapsLock LED
  • A flashing Sleep LED.

Answer :A flashing Power LED

In Windows, how do you close an application that has stopped responding?


Options are :

  • Open Task Manager, select the Applications tab, select the application, then click the End Task button.
  • Open Device Manager, right-click on the application, select Disable from the popup menu.
  • Click and hold your mouse button on the application's Taskbar icon, then select Force Quit from the popup dialog box.
  • Open Task Manager, select the Applications tab, select the application, click the Switch To button.

Answer :Open Task Manager, select the Applications tab, select the application, then click the End Task button.

When booting to Windows, a user receives several messages referring to a .dll file that cannot be found. Which of the following would be the BEST course of action for the technician?


Options are :

  • Run Windows Update utility to replace the DLL file.
  • Copy the .dll file from another PC.
  • Research the file to identify the application which uses the .dll.
  • Run defrag utility to correct any file damage.

Answer :Research the file to identify the application which uses the .dll.

CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Practice Exams Set 8


Options are :

  • Shoulder surfing
  • Viruses
  • Rootkits
  • Tailgating

Answer :Tailgating

Mike wants to baseline his new computer. What tool should he use?


Options are :

  • Windows Baseline
  • Task Manager
  • Performance Monitor
  • Event Viewer

Answer :Performance Monitor

How can you insulate yourself from ESD without an ESD bracelet?


Options are :

  • Hold the metal of the case
  • Hold on to the power cord
  • Unplug the PC
  • Take off their shoes

Answer :Hold the metal of the case

BR0-003 CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition Bridge Practice Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • Extended partition
  • Boot sector
  • Logical drive
  • Primary partiton

Answer :Boot sector

For any given 802.11n wireless Internet signal, which of the following is needed to establish a connection?


Options are :

  • MAC address filtering
  • SSL certificate
  • Proper SSID
  • Windows password

Answer :Proper SSID

Which of the following is NOT a type of file attribute?


Options are :

  • Administrator
  • System
  • Hidden
  • Read-Only

Answer :Administrator

CompTIA A+ 220 902 Test Set 1


Options are :

  • The front of the monitor
  • A thin sponge
  • A lint-free cloth
  • A polishing cloth

Answer :A lint-free cloth

Karen is unable to access the Internet on her home network, but she can access both her roommate's computer and her home theater PC. She thinks her router might not be working. Which of the following tools could she use to test this theory?


Options are :

  • TRACERT
  • ICACLS
  • IPCONFIG /all
  • NET VIEW

Answer :TRACERT

John can ping any other computer on his LAN by IP address or name. He can also ping hosts outside his network by IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). However, when he opens his Web browser, he's unable to access any Web sites. Which of the following problems is the MOST likely cause? Below is his current IPCONFiG. C:\>ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : total.local IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.4.76 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.4.1


Options are :

  • His router is blocking outgoing port 443.
  • His DHCP server is down.
  • His DNS server is down.
  • His proxy server settings are wrong.

Answer :His proxy server settings are wrong.

Dave has a newly installed locally connected printer. When he tries to print a test page, he gets no error, but the printer fails to print. Which of the following would he want to check first?


Options are :

  • DHCP Service
  • Task Scheduler
  • Network connection
  • Print Spooler Service

Answer :Print Spooler Service

BR0-003 CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition Bridge Practice Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • Configure the network to utilize a proxy
  • Configure the use of DHCP
  • Configure the use of static IP addresses
  • Configure the router to allow access by specific MAC addresses

Answer :Configure the router to allow access by specific MAC addresses

John's client needs to connect an external monitor to his laptop. Which connection types is the laptop most likely to have to accomplish this goal? (Select TWO).


Options are :

Answer :HDMI VGA

A customer needs to create a copy a database on media, however the file is 89GB. Which of the following format specifications can support the file size?


Options are :

  • BD - RE
  • BD - R
  • BD - RE DL
  • BDXL

Answer :BDXL

CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Practice Exams Set 8


Options are :

  • Thermal
  • Radiation
  • Shock
  • Electro-static

Answer :Thermal

A technician needs to configure her neighbor's iPad. The neighbor wants to access his work e-mail. The technician requires some information from her neighbor's work IT department. Which of the following information does the technician need?


Options are :

  • IP address and DNS
  • Server and domain
  • IP address and domain
  • Server and gateway

Answer :Server and domain

Jim wants to be able to access his favorite website wirelessly with his new laptop, from anywhere. Which of the following would be the BEST choice for him to install/configure?


Options are :

  • 802.11g wireless card
  • Cellular card
  • Infared card
  • Bluetooth card

Answer :Cellular card

CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Practice Exams Set 9


Options are :

  • Use the hot spot to access the intruder's device.
  • Add the intruding device to a blocked access list
  • Utilize a WiFi analyzer to identify the intruding device.
  • Change the SSID's broadcast name.
  • Turn off the hotspot, and try later to see if the intruder has left.

Answer :Add the intruding device to a blocked access list Change the SSID's broadcast name.

You are trying to connecting your laptop to your new 52" LED TV using an HDMI connector. When you connect everything, you immediately noticed that you get video on the screen, but there is no sound. What is the MOST likely cause of this?


Options are :

  • You need to select HDMI audio on your laptop
  • The speakers in your TV are not compatible
  • The HDMI cable you installed doesn't meet specification
  • You need to install a third-party application

Answer :You need to select HDMI audio on your laptop

A company has a printer that currently has network access. They would like the group of users to be able to access the printer. Which of the following connection types is the BEST to achieve the access?


Options are :

Answer :Ethernet

CompTIA PD1-001 PDI+ Beta Certification Practice Exam Set 3


Options are :

  • Network connections
  • RAM
  • Video
  • Audio

Answer :RAM

Which of the following tools would be used to connect CAT5e cabling to a patch panel?


Options are :

  • Crimper
  • Tone probe
  • Punch down
  • Loopback plugs

Answer :Punch down

A laser printer keeps getting a MEM OVERFLOW error. Which of the following would most likely fix the problem while still maintaining quality?


Options are :

  • Reduce the print resolution.
  • Replace the printer's RAM.
  • Add more RAM to the printer.
  • Reduce the RET.

Answer :Add more RAM to the printer.

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Practice Exams with Simulations Set 1


Options are :

Answer :PPPoE

Which of the following explains why a tablets boot more quickly than most laptops?


Options are :

  • A tablet has a smaller circuit board than a laptop.
  • A SSD drive loads data much faster than a SATA drive.
  • A tablet requires less power to operate than a laptop.
  • A SATA drive loads data much faster than an IDE drive.

Answer :A SSD drive loads data much faster than a SATA drive.

You have just assembled your first PC. You hit the power button and the computer turns on. As the computer runs through POST, it starts beeping multiple times and you don't see anything displayed on the LCD. You notice there are no activity lights flashing for the HDD. However, when you check the inside of the computer, you can hear the drive spinning up. What is the NEXT thing you are going to check in order to get the PC functioning?


Options are :

  • Reseat your Front Panel LEDs
  • Reseat your RAM
  • Change the jumper settings to C/S
  • Replace the LCD with one that functions

Answer :Reseat your RAM

CompTIA JK0-015 E2C Security+ Certification Practice Test Set 1


Options are :

  • Class D
  • Class B
  • Class A
  • Class C

Answer :Class A

When choosing a home theater computer, what are the BEST features to include? (Select TWO).


Options are :

  • Digital Audio
  • NFC Capability
  • Liquid Cooling
  • Dual Monitors
  • VGA Output
  • HDMI Output

Answer :Digital Audio HDMI Output

Which of the following UTP cables can be used as a 1000BaseT cable?


Options are :

Answer :CAT 5e

CompTIA CTT+ Essentials Practice Test Certification Set 5


Options are :

Answer :POP3

What is the maximum throughput of a SATA II drive?


Options are :

  • 1 Gbps
  • 4 Gbps
  • 3 Gbps
  • 1.5 Gbps

Answer :3 Gbps

Anytime you hear either a scraping noise or a high-pitched squeal coming from your system, the first item to consider is:


Options are :

  • Bad power supply
  • Bad DVD drive
  • Bad hard drive
  • Bad fan

Answer :Bad hard drive

CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Practice Exams (Over 500 questions!) Set 23


Options are :

  • A trackball
  • Accelerometer
  • Micro USB port
  • Multi-touch

Answer :Multi-touch

Tammy's inkjet printer isn't printing one of the colors. She should first try:


Options are :

  • Installing a new maintenance kit.
  • Running the maintenance program to clear the clogged jet.
  • Replacing the clogged cartridge.
  • Soaking the cartridge in naphtha overnight.

Answer :Running the maintenance program to clear the clogged jet.

What does the "chassis intrusion detection" BIOS option do?


Options are :

  • It triggers a system shutdown and locks the drives.
  • It logs that the chassis (case) has been opened.
  • It sends an e-mail to the system administrator.
  • It triggers an alarm.

Answer :It logs that the chassis (case) has been opened.

NEW! CompTIA A+ 2019 Cert. Core 2 (220-1002) Practice Tests Set 10


Options are :

  • Display settings in Control Panel
  • Task Manager
  • Function keys on keyboard
  • Turn the monitors on and off

Answer :Function keys on keyboard

Mike's newly configured computer (using manual IP settings) can't access a Web site by its fully-qualified domain name (FQDN), but he can access it by the Web site's IP address. Everyone else on the network can access the site by the FQDN. Which of the following is the MOST likely problem?


Options are :

  • The computer's DNS settings are incorrect.
  • The computer does not have DNS permissions enabled on the default gateway.
  • The computer's DNS server is down.
  • The computer's DNS Client service is disabled.

Answer :The computer's DNS settings are incorrect.

You are troubleshooting a laptop that was just recently diagnosed with trouble holding power. When you turn the laptop on to troubleshoot, you notice that even while connected to the AC power adapter, the laptop will still use battery power. What could be causing something like this to happen? (Choose two.)


Options are :

  • The battery is incompatible with the laptop
  • You have selected a power scheme in your OS that disables charging
  • The power adapter that plugs into the wall is malfunctioning
  • The LCD's power inverter is malfunctioning
  • The internal power circuity on the motherboard is faulty

Answer :The power adapter that plugs into the wall is malfunctioning The internal power circuity on the motherboard is faulty

CV0-001 CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Practice Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • 11 Mbps / 140 meters
  • 54 Mbps / 140 meters
  • 11 Mbps / 120 meters
  • 54 Mbps / 250 meters

Answer :54 Mbps / 140 meters

Thermal printers have a major disadvantage compared to other printer technologies: thermal printing __________ .


Options are :

  • Is far too slow for most functions.
  • Is unsuitable for archival purposes.
  • Costs much more in terms of consumables.
  • Is limited to 16 colors.

Answer :Is unsuitable for archival purposes.

Jose is upgrading the memory on his laptop. The laptop has two slots for RAM, but one of them is currently being occupied. He has checked the qualified vendor list to ensure compatibility. After installing the new stick of RAM, the BIOS reports the original amount of memory. What should Jose do NEXT?


Options are :

  • Replace all of the RAM
  • Check your Virtual Memory settings
  • Check for any patches of Microsoft's website
  • Reseat the new stick of RAM

Answer :Reseat the new stick of RAM

CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Practice Certification Exams Set 2


Options are :

Answer :OLED

Which of the following is always a feature of a riser card?


Options are :

  • Riser cards always contain multiple expansion slots
  • Riser cards do not work with PCIe
  • Riser cards only work with PCI
  • Riser cards are limited to 1/2 CPU speed

Answer :Riser cards always contain multiple expansion slots

Bill returns from vacation, plugs in his laptop to charge, and preps for dinner. The dog bumps the table with the laptop and the laptop hits the floor. Bill checks for any obvious damage, such as a cracked screen, but sees nothing. He leaves the laptop on the charger over night and goes to work the next day. His laptop won't come up at all, even when it's plugged in. What's most likely the problem?


Options are :

  • The fall damaged the battery.
  • The fall damaged the hard drive.
  • The fall damaged the power brick.
  • The fall damaged the DC jack.

Answer :The fall damaged the DC jack.

CD0-001 CDIA+ Certification Practice Exam Set 12


Options are :

  • WiFi
  • Geotracking
  • Tethering
  • Filtering

Answer :Geotracking

Paul wants to clean his LCD monitor and he's holding the proper solution and a lint-free rag in his hand. How does he apply the cleaner?


Options are :

  • He should saturate the rag with cleaner.
  • He should spray the cleaner lightly on the rag.
  • He should spray the cleaner on the top part of the monitor and wipe downward.
  • He should apply a light spray evenly across the monitor.

Answer :He should spray the cleaner lightly on the rag.

Which of the following memory features allows for protection against random inconsistencies in the transfer of data?


Options are :

  • Dual channel
  • Single channel
  • Low latency
  • ECC

Answer :ECC

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Practice Exams with Simulations Set 7


Options are :

  • RAM
  • Hard Drive
  • Video Card
  • CPU

Answer :RAM Video Card

A technician receives a report from a client that is having issues with colors on a monitor. The technician notices that the monitor does not appear to have any red hues. The technician sees that the monitor has two types of inputs. VGA is currently in use, and the HDMI cable is not. The technician powers down the system and switches from using the VGA cable to the HDMI cable and the issue is resolved. Which of the following was MOST likely the issue?


Options are :

  • The video card drivers need to be updated.
  • HDMI was the original diplay configuration.
  • The monitor did not support VGA input.
  • The VGA cable had damaged pins.

Answer :The VGA cable had damaged pins.

A technician is called onsite to solve a network connection error. Upon arrival, the technician observes a message on the screen stating there is no boot drive found. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?


Options are :

  • Restart the system to verify the proper boot sequence
  • Inform the customer the hard drive has crashed and replace the drive
  • Restart the system, booting from a system recovery disc
  • Repair the boot sector using recovery console

Answer :Restart the system to verify the proper boot sequence

CompTIA JK0-801 A+ Certification Part - 2 Practice Exam Set 2


Options are :

  • Direct the user to a true letter-sized printer on the network.
  • Show the user how to set the print job for letter paper.
  • Tell the user to load some legal paper anyway.
  • Tell the user to restart the printer.

Answer :Show the user how to set the print job for letter paper.

In order for a digitizer to work properly upon installation, which of the following is required?


Options are :

  • The digitizer must be cleaned.
  • The digitizer needs to connect to the internet.
  • The digitizer requires the latest software updates.
  • The digitizer must be calibrated.

Answer :The digitizer must be calibrated.

A company has a network printer that is utilzed by several departments. Although the printer shows online and other departments can access the printer, the accounting group is unable to print to this network printer. Which of the following would the technician use to resolve the problem?


Options are :

  • The printer needs a maintenance kit replaced.
  • The TCP/IP print spooler service needs to be restarted.
  • Replace the network cable on the printer.
  • The security settings for the print spooler need to be modified to include the department.

Answer :The security settings for the print spooler need to be modified to include the department.

CompTIA JK0-801 A Laptop Printer and Operating certify Exam Set 1


Options are :

  • Server software security requirements
  • Network resources
  • Server hardware resources
  • Client hardware requirements

Answer :Server hardware resources

A retail-boxed CPU usually comes with a ________ fan.


Options are :

  • Specialized
  • OEM
  • Overdrive
  • Large

Answer :OEM

Mock Test : CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-001)