CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Practice Exam

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• Which protocol provides users with information on networking addresses?
• What kind of addressing does APIPA provide when DHCP fails?
• What does VGA stand for in computing terminology?
• What does DLP stand for?
• What does IoT stand for in technology?
• What does a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) primarily carry?
• What does the acronym MAC refer to in networking?
• Which component is referred to as the CPU in a computer?
• Not allowing the use of the past three passwords is enforcing what policy?
• What is indicated by the acronym DVI?
• What is DML commonly associated with?
• What is the purpose of FAT in computer storage?
• What is the definition of DoS?
• What does DNS stand for in the context of internet services?
• Hardware tokens are which type of factor of authentication?
• Which type of network is typically confined to a specific area, such as a building?
• Why is licensing important in software use?
• Which protocol is known for providing a secure channel over an unsecured network?
• What type of addressing is used at layer 3 and is typically utilized by routers?
• TKIP is primarily used in which type of networks?
• For what purpose is a router primarily used in networking?
• What is the purpose of a variable in programming?
• Biometrics and handwriting recognition are which type of factors of authentication?
• In computing, what does the acronym DNS eliminate the need for?
• What data type represents a true or false value?
• Which protocol was commonly used for securing wireless networks but is now considered outdated?
• Which type of storage does not require power to maintain its data?
• Which term describes a method to prevent unauthorized data exposure?
• What network device is responsible for filtering incoming and outgoing traffic?
• Which wireless technology offers the greatest coverage area?
• What technology does Near Field Communication (NFC) primarily use?
• What does ACL stand for in the context of network security?
• What is the function of a NIC in a computer?
• What term describes internet-connected devices like thermostats and cameras?
• What is the purpose of a popup blocker in a web browser?
• What device is used to convert data from an ISP for personal use?
• In binary, how are information bits represented?
• What does RAM stand for in computing?
• What does DSL represent in networking?
• What is Cipher Text?
• Which type of hypervisor is installed directly on the hardware without a host operating system?
• What is the main frequency used by Wi-Fi 802.11b technology?
• What is the primary function of flow-chart concepts in programming?
• Which protocol is designated as POP3?
• What is the meaning of the acronym MiTM in cybersecurity?
• Which statement is true regarding the binary system?
• What is the primary purpose of the Advanced Encryption Standard?
• Which of the following is true about a Gigahertz?
• What does a loop structure in programming typically require to function?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of pseudocode?
• What is the function of Compression in data handling?
• Which of the following technologies typically uses USB connections?
• What is the part of the CIA triad that ensures information remains unaltered during transmission?
• What does DDL stand for in database management?
• What type of hypervisor does not require an underlying operating system?
• RJ-11 is commonly associated with which of the following?
• Where is the best place to download legitimate software?
• What does GUI stand for in computing?
• What term describes the act of looking over someone's shoulder to view sensitive information?
• When managing file access, where should permissions be set?
• What frequency is associated with 802.11b?
• What process involves taking plain text and creating cipher text?
• What type of software is characterized by email clients and video conferencing tools?
• What is the term for pretending to be someone else online using IP, MAC, or email addressing?
• What is the purpose of SSO in authentication processes?
• What type of key serves as a unique identifier within a database table?
• What term describes the act of manipulating individuals into providing confidential information?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a constant in programming?
• What do computers provide to humans?
• What are software pieces that are hardware specific from OEMs called?
• Which technology is used to convert domain names into IP addresses?
• Which password should be changed first when configuring a wireless network?
• Which of the following is most likely to cause issues in electronic devices?
• Which feature identifies devices on a local network at layer 2?
• What type of factor involves something inherent to the user, such as fingerprints?
• What does GPU stand for?
• NAS is primarily used for what purpose in IT?
• What does NFC stand for in wireless communications?
• What does EULA mean in software licensing?
• What does authorization allow you to do after authentication?
• SMB in computing refers to which of the following?
• Which method can serve as a way to enforce non-repudiation?
• Which of the following represents a Gigabyte?
• What describes the N-tier application architecture model?
• Which cryptographic standard is referred to as AES?
• What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?
• What is HTTP(s) an abbreviation for?
• In wireless networking, SSID is crucial for what purpose?
• What are small applications that can be installed inside your web browser called?
• What type of security mechanism can you use to protect your data in a tunnel?
• What does MB stand for when referring to storage capacity?
• In programming, what is an identifier that does not change called?
• What does SSID stand for in networking?
• Which application architecture model operates everything from a single server?
• What does WAN stand for?
• What type of key refers to a key in one table that corresponds to a primary key in another table?
• Which technology allows for the automatic assignment of IP addresses in a network?
• Which is NOT a reason for backing up databases?
• Encrypting data on a hard disk is known as protecting data at what stage?
• Which utility is used for device management in Windows?
• Which type of cyber attack primarily affects availability of services?
• Encrypting data on a transmission media is known as protecting data in what?
• What is the purpose of antivirus software?
• Which term describes a text-only window used for inputting commands?
• What type of addressing allows devices on a network to uniquely identify each other at layer 2?
• Which of the following is NOT a method of social engineering?
• What does the acronym DRP stand for?
• What is the function of CSS in web development?
• What best describes a Cold Site?
• Replication is known as which continuity concept?
• What protocol is indicated by DHCP?
• What is the meaning of RJ-45 in networking?
• What addressing method is utilized at layer 2 and is associated with switches?
• NTFS is a file system primarily used by which operating system?
• Which file system is associated with Mac operating systems?
• What type of storage requires power to retain data?
• What unit is GHz an abbreviation for?
• What frequency does 802.11n operate on?
• What security feature is achieved with TKIP?
• Which part of the CIA triad is focused on preventing unauthorized access?
• Which device can create a wireless network segment within a pre-existing wired network?
• Which type of encryption improves upon WEP and provides better security for wireless networks?
• True or False: For continuity, databases should never be backed up.
• What does PCI stand for in computer networking?
• What does USB stand for in relation to computer connectivity?
• What type of unit is a CPU classified as?
• Which file system is commonly used by Windows operating systems?
• What is the abbreviation for Gigabit?
• What does DDoS stand for?
• In cybersecurity, what is a common method to confirm user actions?
• Which is commonly used to send and receive emails securely?
• Which of the following is an example of accounting in cybersecurity?
• What programming structure allows for repeated calculations until a specified condition is met?
• Which of these is a characteristic of a Media Access Control (MAC) address?
• What is the acronym SOHO commonly used to describe?
• What type of program helps protect a system from malicious applications?
• What is the main benefit of using a Solid State Drive over a traditional hard drive?
• Which key relationship uses a pointer from one table to indicate a relationship with another table?
• Commands such as CREATE, ALTER, and DROP fall under which category?
• What does SMTP stand for in the context of email?
• LAN is an acronym that stands for what?
• Which of the following is commonly used to maintain login security by tracking previously used passwords?
• Which of the following is a common feature of firewalls?
• Which protection method typically involves a specialized communication network to transmit data securely?
• Which command would you use to add a new record in a database?
• Which term refers to proving your identity online?
• Which encryption standard is abbreviated as WEP?
• What does a firewall primarily do?
• What does EMI stand for in the context of electronics?
• What is the purpose of DNS in networking?
• What file system does HFS refer to?
• What does ARM stand for in computing?
• Which part of the CIA triad refers to the accessibility of information when needed?
• Which process involves changing the attributes of a database object?
• What does WPA stand for in wireless security?
• What type of network does a LAN typically cover?
• What term describes the structural design of a database?
• What is the purpose of a Password Manager?
• What technique is used to visually map out programming using diagrams and shapes?
• What component allows different network segments to communicate with each other?
• Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files over a network?
• What file system is primarily used by Linux?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
• What device allows for wireless connections to a wired network?
• What type of storage device does an SD card refer to?
• What does HTML stand for?
• APIPA is used in networking for what purpose?
• Which of these is essential for a comprehensive disaster recovery plan?
• Which interface does HDMI represent?
• Which network device is primarily used to route traffic between different networks?
• In the context of data storage, what does MiTM signify?
• What technique employs plain words and everyday syntax to represent programming concepts?
• What term is used for the protection of sensitive information within the CIA triad?
• What does TLS provide for network communications?
• Which of the following refers to commands that change data within a database?
• Passwords and PINs are classified as which type of authentication factor?
• Which numbering system consists of digits 0-9?
• What is a Hot Site?
• Which type of storage device is abbreviated as SSD?
• Which cyber security practice helps in maintaining the confidentiality of information?
• What is the primary role of BIOS in a computer system?
• Which type of hypervisor needs an underlying operating system?
• What type of software includes spreadsheets, word processors, and presentation tools?
• What is the primary function of an ISP?
• Which of the following best describes a VPN?
• Which term is used to describe a value that may change during the execution of a program?
• RAID is an acronym for what?
• Which command is used to remove a database object?
• What type of network covers large geographical areas?
• What does non-repudiation mean in the context of cybersecurity?
• In computing, what is hexadecimal primarily used for?
• What does FTP stand for in networking?
• Which protocol is commonly associated with the encryption of transmitted data?
• What does TCP stand for in networking?
• In a database, what are structured collections of data organized in rows and columns called?
• What is defined as what humans give to computers?
• Which of the following is a database management system developed by Microsoft?
• In which application model do servers and databases exist in multiple locations?
• What does CAD stand for in design software?
• What is Plain Text?
• What type of intellectual property protects brand names and logos?
• What numbering system uses 0-9 and A-F?
• What is the term for decreasing the number of bits required to illustrate data?
• Which of the following is known as an open-source database management system?
• Which protocol is used to establish connections over digital subscriber lines?
• What does SQL stand for in the context of databases?
• What is the primary function of a UPS?
• Which of the following is a main function of a GPU?
• The abbreviation NTFS is best described as which of the following?
• What does IMAP stand for in email protocols?