EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Joe, a user, reports that his neck and back are hurting after being at his desk for the whole day. Which of the following are the possible causes of the problem? (Select TWO).

Question2: A company needs an application that filters unwanted network traffic. Which of the following should be configured?

Question3: A technician wants to keep a router up to date. Which of the following MUST be updated regularly?

Question4: Which of the following is a significant advantage of a locally stored file?

Question5: A user is attempting to open a file and receives a pop-up message stating that the action cannot be accomplished. This is MOST likely a result of which of the following?

Question6: Which of the following can be considered a basic function of a desktop OS?

Question7: A home computer that has been in operation for more than five years is now suffering from random shutdowns during the day. The PC is set up in an enclosed cubby built into the home office desk. Which of the following is MOST likely plaguing the PC?

Question8: Which of the following should be performed after a backup has been completed?

Question9: A user working on a laptop notices the mouse cursor frequently moves to random locations in a document while typing. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to help resolve this issue?

Question10: Which of the following software types BEST facilitates collaboration?

Question11: A user has finished setting up a new computer. Now the operating system requires activation, but the user discovers the computer has no Internet connection. Which of the following should the user do FIRST?

Question12: A home user wants to share files between two different computers. The user wants the files to be available to either computer, regardless of whether either computer is turned on. Which of the following is the BEST storage method?

Question13: An employee, Joe, forgot his laptop at the airport. Joe is worried about unauthorized access. Which of the following BEST protects against data theft in this instance?

Question14: Which of the following is the BEST method of sharing files within a department?

Question15: Which of the following are MOST likely to be configured during the initial setup of an OS on a basic workstation? (Select two.)

Question16: Which of the following data connection types provides the HIGHEST mobility?

Question17: A user is accessing an online bank account for the first time via an Internet browser. Which of the following should the user check? (Select TWO).

Question18: Malware that has an embedded keylogger to capture all of the keystrokes and steal logins is considered:

Question19: A user receives an email containing a link. When they hover the mouse over the link, the actual URL does not match the text in the body of the email and appears to be a string of random characters. Which of the following is the BEST course of action?

Question20: A technician just installed a new computer. Which of the following is the BEST way to manage the cables?

Question21: Which of the following storage methods provides the HIGHEST redundancy and availability?

Question22: A user wants to securely back up data for recovery in case of a natural disaster. Which of the following is the BEST solution? (Select two.)

Question23: A user must create a new password after a security breach was discovered at work. Which of the following is the MOST secure password?

Question24: Which of the following data connections can span the FARTHEST distance?

Question25: A user, Joe, is concerned about the safety of his personal information on a website. Which of the following can Joe look for to ensure that his personal information is not at risk? (Select TWO).

Question26: Which of the following keys should be pressed to enable access to various menus?

Question27: Ann, a user, has a new laptop and is unable to print using her old printer. She verified that the printer has connectivity to the laptop. Which of the following should Ann check NEXT?

Question28: Which of the following security threats includes suspicious activity, such as reviewing someone's screen display without permission?

Question29: Which of the following is a requirement to connect a smartphone to a wireless network?

Question30: A user, Joe, wants to install an application on his computer. Which of the following factors should he be aware of before beginning?

Question31: Which of the following are good practices to follow when creating a password? (Select two.)

Question32: Which of the following could be a reason for limited web page visibility while using a large screen?

Question33: Which of the following should be done to reduce physical safety hazards around a newly installed computer?

Question34: Which of the following allows users to print to another user's local printer?

Question35: A user wants to purchase a CAD application that requires 8GB of RAM to operate. Which of the following operating system types is required?

Question36: A technician sets up a new computer system and connects the keyboard and mouse to the PS/2 ports.
When the computer boots, the BIOS gives a keyboard and mouse error. Both devices are connected.
Which of the following is the solution?

Question37: Which of the following security threats occurs when a user receives an email from an illegitimate source asking for login information?

Question38: A user is browsing the Internet when suddenly a threatening message appears on screen demanding a payment in order to avoid the system being disabled. Which of the following BEST describes this type of malware infection?

Question39: Which of the following is the MOST sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and should be shared cautiously and only with trusted resources?

Question40: Which of the following is used with a touch screen to increase accuracy?

Question41: Which of the following methods are MOST likely used to reduce the internal temperature of a computer?

Question42: Which of the following operating systems is available for free and can be modified by anyone?

Question43: When operating under optimal network conditions, which of the following has the HIGHEST reliability?

Question44: Which of the following file types is considered executable?

Question45: Which of the following computer connector types was designed specifically for allowing high-speed external hard drive transfers?

Question46: A user set up a new computer and implemented cable management with very little slack on all cabling.
However, the workstation is shutting off intermittently. Which of the following issues is MOST likely occurring?

Question47: A user, Ann, is concerned about theft of her laptop and does not want a thief to have easy access to all of her banking and email. Which of the following precautions could be taken to mitigate this issue?

Question48: Joe, a user, saves a document to a flash drive on his computer in order to print the document from a public computer kiosk. After returning home and reinserting the flash drive in his computer, the security software identifies an infected file on the flash drive. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the infection?

Question49: A technician is typing the password to logon to a system. A user is standing in close proximity to the technician and is able to see the password being typed. Which of the following BEST describes this situation?

Question50: When setting up a new desktop, which of the following should be performed FIRST?

Question51: Which of the following is the MOST secure password?

Question52: When downloading a large file that contains sensitive data, it is important to ensure that which of the following download methods is being used?

Question53: Joe, a user, wants to back up all the data on his home computers to a safe medium that will survive a house fire. Which of the following if the BEST choice?

Question54: Which of the following are examples of video connectors? (Select TWO).

Question55: An attacker cracks a user's password for all social media, email, and bank accounts. The user needs to change the passwords for all these accounts. Which of the following should the user do in the future to prevent this from happening?

Question56: Joe, a technician, has discovered that his SOHO router does not include features that are listed on the manufacturer's website. Which of the following would allow Joe to enable these missing features?

Question57: Which of the following protocols is used to secure communications between sender and receiver?

Question58: Which of the following is MOST likely required during installation in order to legally install software?

Question59: A technician has added an external hard drive to a personal computer. The hard drive is powered on, but the computer does not see the new hard disk. Which of the following is the FIRST thing the technician should check?

Question60: Which of the following will allow a user to move a file from one folder to another using the LEAST number of steps, while ensuring that the file is removed from its original location?

Question61: A user receiver a message that requests login information and claims to be from the user's IT department.
This is an example of:

Question62: Which of the following defines why backup verification is important?

Question63: A user receives an email formatted to appear as if the bank sent it. The email explains that the user must confirm the name, address, and social security number listed on the bank account. Which of the following BEST describes the security threat taking place?

Question64: A user, Ann, calls the manufacturer of a software product she purchased, but is denied assistance because the product is no longer supported. Which of the following options is a BEST next choice?

Question65: Which of the following is a safety feature of cloud-based backups?

Question66: Which of the following is the primary purpose of a computer's case fan?

Question67: A printer is migrated between offices. All the wires are connected properly, but the new workstation cannot find the printer. Which of the following should the technician install?

Question68: A user has purchased some new software from a vendor and wants to install it on all of the Windows computers in the house. Which of the following will help the user accomplish the task and ensure compliance with the software vendor?

Question69: Which of the following storage types has no moving parts?

Question70: Which of the following is a common characteristic of open source software?

Question71: A user, Ann, is experiencing slow browsing on a website she frequently visits that displays constant pop-up ads. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question72: When logging in to a laptop, which of the following is an example of multifactor authentication?

Question73: Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting and storing an operating system?

Question74: To increase security, which of the following is the BEST feature to disable on a mobile device when not in use?

Question75: A user has just removed a new desktop PC from the box and has plugged in several new peripheral devices. During which of the following steps will the plug and play peripheral devices be installed on the new PC?

Question76: Which of the following computer components are used to store data? (Select TWO).

Question77: Ann, a user, is doing her daily job on her company laptop at a coffee shop. She opens an Internet browser and tries to go to her home page. Instead, she is sent to an unfamiliar website. She clears all temporary files and deletes the history, but this continues to occur. Which of the following is the cause of the problem?

Question78: Which of the following security threats is classified as license theft?

Question79: Which of the following connectors supports both high definition video and audio?

Question80: Which of the following operating systems is very lightweight and relies heavily on Internet applications?

Question81: A technician wants to test a new OS version locally without interfering with a production installation. Which of the following is the BEST technology to use?

Question82: Which of the following allows for the FASTEST printer connections?

Question83: A user is configuring a SOHO wireless router. The user should change the router's default administrator password for which of the following reasons?

Question84: An employee's new computer came with a free 30-day trial version of antivirus software. The employee's company provides enterprise antivirus software from a different vendor. Which of the following should the employee do in order to use a full version of antivirus software?

Question85: A user, Ann, receives a call asking for her password to troubleshoot a problem. Which of the following describes this type of security threat?

Question86: Which of the following storage media provides the FASTEST speeds when backing up large data files?

Question87: After installing the OS on a workstation, a technician notices that everything is displayed in large windows and the viewing area is limited. Which of the following will the technician need to adjust to resolve this issue?

Question88: Which of the following video connections provides the highest resolution?

Question89: The manufacturer of a SOHO router has released a security fix for the router. Which of the following methods should be used to apply the fix?

Question90: A user has recently installed a new version of antivirus software on a workstation. Which of the following steps should be taken to reduce the risk of infection?

Question91: Multiple laptops that contain confidential data are stolen from a company. Which of the following is a likely policy change resulting from this incident?

Question92: When setting up a new computer, where does a user change the date and time?

Question93: When setting up a new device, there are multiple features available that will never be used. Which of the following should the user do to make the new device more secure?

Question94: A technician is creating a WiFi network to which anyone can connect without entering a key. With which of the following should the technician configure the wireless network?

Question95: A user is configuring a new wireless router. Which of the following should be done to ensure that unauthorized changes cannot be made?

Question96: A user wants to have the latest security patches and bug fixes installed on a computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve this?

Question97: Which of the following is the BEST reason to change a wireless router's default SSID?

Question98: Which of the following will allow the easiest and fastest way to share a single file between two modern smartphones without joining the same WiFi network?

Question99: Ann, a user, is redirected to a shopping website every time she searches for items in any search engine she uses. Which of the following BEST describes the cause of this problem?

Question100: Which of the following has the lowest latency?

Question101: A user wants to update a driver for additional features. Where would the user find a current version of the driver from an official source?

Question102: When setting up a new workstation, which of the following should be configured during the initial OS setup wizard?

Question103: Ann, a user, has an external monitor that will not turn on. Her laptop has activity lights and is plugged into the same power strip. Which of the following should be checked FIRST to begin troubleshooting this issue?

Question104: Which of the following is MOST important to ensure a computer temperature is maintained within normal limits?

Question105: Which of the following media has the highest possible availability?

Question106: Which of the following is used for telepresence?

Question107: Which of the following system utilities allows a user to configure multiple monitors in the OS?

Question108: Which of the following BEST describes the pros and cons of a home wired network?

Question109: Which of the following extensions identifies a video file?

Question110: A user had to replace the hard drive in a computer. The user would like to install the games that came with the computer but were not installed as part of the initial OS setup wizard. The user can install the games by performing which of the following?

Question111: A user has a username and password to log onto a banking website. The user would like to keep access to the account as secure as possible. Which of the following security best practices should the user follow?
(Select TWO).

Question112: After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times. Which of the following should be done NEXT?

Question113: A technician has just finished setting up a SOHO wireless router but the client does not want the PC on the wireless network for security reasons. The technician connects an RJ-45 cable to the computer and the router, but does not receive network connectivity. Which of the following is the NEXT step to diagnose the problem?

Question114: Which of the following is a feature of a basic power strip?

Question115: Which of the following technologies allows people to communicate all over the world inexpensively?

Question116: Joe, a user, needs to store a large amount of data, but does not have enough space on his local computer.
Which of the following are the BEST options for him to use? (Select TWO).

Question117: Several users want to share a common folder with high availability. Which of the following devices is BEST to use for this requirement?

Question118: By default, which of the following types of operating systems can automatically detect a user's location while the user is traveling in a bus?

Question119: Ann, a user, is browsing shopping websites on the Internet when she receives a pop-up message on her screen indicating a virus has been detected by the antivirus software. Which of the following actions should be performed NEXT?

Question120: After configuring a new SOHO wireless router, Joe, a user, noticed that he was connected to the wrong access point. Which of the following steps of the configuration process should Joe implement to avoid this scenario in the future?

Question121: Which of the following are the FASTEST ways to send a copy of a physical document to a remote user?
(Select two.)

Question122: Which of the following would a user need in order to connect to a public wireless hotspot at a local coffee shop?

Question123: Which of the following software types allows for the creation of a single file composed of multiple subfiles, while at the same time reducing the overall size of the combined elements?

Question124: Which of the following items need to be disposed of properly to avoid hazardous materials in landfills?
(Select two.)

Question125: Which of the following permissions is required to run a .bat file?

Question126: Which of the following is a reason that a user might upgrade a video card driver? (Select TWO).

Question127: Which of the following connections provide data with the MOST secure protection from interception?

Question128: A user purchases a new desktop computer and requires assistance setting it up. Which of the following describes the BEST resource the user should reference?

Question129: Which of the following connection methods requires line-of-sight to be effective?

Question130: Which of the following are reasons to verify backups? (Select TWO).

Question131: A user's laptop hard drive contains sensitive information. The user often plugs the laptop into the corporate network. A sensitive file from the laptop has been found on another user's laptop. How could the user have prevented this breach?

Question132: Which of the following would be the MOST efficient way to transport a file from one location on a local hard drive to a different location on the same hard drive?

Question133: Which of the following are examples of keyboard connectors? (Select TWO).

Question134: A user is at the office and has a cellular phone that previously functioned properly. The phone is powered on with a fully charged battery. However, the phone does not have connectivity. Which of the following describes the problem?

Question135: A user receives an email from the bank stating that the user needs to follow a link and re-enter login credentials due to recent security breaches. Based on best practices, which of the following actions should the user take? (Select TWO).

Question136: Which of the following software is used to reduce the size of a file or folder?

Question137: A technician wants to minimize the risk of having third parties track previously visited web pages. Which of the following should be performed in the Internet browser's settings? (Select TWO).

Question138: Which of the following storage media is intended for single-use backups?

Question139: Which of the following is a 15-pin video connection?

Question140: Which of the following file types is used to consolidate a group of files?

Question141: Joe, a user, has installed a new SOHO wireless router. The router keeps dropping PC connections. Which of the following should be check?

Question142: Which of the following is an output device?

Question143: An employee is using a desk phone that is connected only via a network cable. Which of the following technologies is the phone using?

Question144: A user is updating a website. Which of the following protocols will provide the MOST security when uploading the files?

Question145: Which of the following are examples of mobile OSs for cellular services? (Select two.)

Question146: Which of the following printer types uses a powder based consumable with a lower cost per page compared to other printers?

Question147: A student wishes to share contacts with another student's mobile device. Which of the following would be the easiest method to use?

Question148: A laptop owner, Ann, can no longer see web pages when she opens her browser, and she can only see her search bars and plug-ins. Which of the following is the MOST likely source of this issue?

Question149: Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system. Which of the following BEST describes the type of account Joe should create for his roommate?

Question150: A technician has been tasked with changing the settings for a used SOHO router, but does not have the administrator password because the previous owner changed it. Which of the following actions will resolve this issue?

Question151: A technician is configuring a wireless router for a small office and the business owner would like the wireless network to be secured using the strongest encryption possible. Which of the following should the technician choose?

Question152: A user has finished running the initial operating system setup wizard. Which of the following would be BEST for the user to do next?

Question153: A user installed a new scanner on a desktop personal computer without any documentation. The scanner powers on, the lamp turns on, and then the unit stops with a failure light lit. Which of the following should the user do FIRST?

Question154: A user learns of an operating system vulnerability that would allow a hacker to access the computer. The user would like to keep the operating system up to date to prevent such vulnerabilities from occurring.
Which of the following should the user configure?

Question155: When considering backup media, which of the following holds the MOST data?

Question156: When storing a document in the cloud, a user needs to be:

Question157: Which of the following components is required to send faxes via POTS?

Question158: Which of the following connector types are similar in physical appearance? (Select two.)

Question159: Ann, a user, wishes to free space in her documents folder. Which of the following is the BEST characteristic to sort by in order to ensure that the most space is freed by deleting the least amount of files?

Question160: Which of the following is the component responsible for interconnectivity of internal system devices?

Question161: Before purchasing a new video card for a PC, which of the following should be checked to ensure there will be enough electricity for the video card to function properly?

Question162: Which of the following software package types is designed to accept input from multiple users?

Question163: Which of the following data connections would provide a user the BEST Internet availability while traveling?

Question164: A user is staying at a hotel on a trip and has the option to connect to multiple Wi-Fi networks. Which of the following networks is the BEST to use?

Question165: Ann and Joe, both users, share the same computer. They both log on using the same account. Ann is concerned that Joe may review her Internet activity. Which of the following can be implemented to prevent both users from reviewing each other's Internet activity?

Question166: A user installs an expensive new microphone on a desktop. Now, every time the user boots the machine, the speakers give loud feedback. Which of the following caused this issue?

Question167: Which of the following are considered input devices for a computer? (Select TWO).

Question168: Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation?

Question169: Which of the following is the primary goal in performing a backup verification?

Question170: Which of the following computer ports can be used for storage, video output, and peripherals?

Question171: Which of the following is an advantage of using cloud-based collaborative applications and storage, rather than local applications and storage?

Question172: Which of the following is the BEST reason to backup data?

Question173: Which of the following functions can transfer a file between folders and deletes it from the original folder?

Question174: Which of the following devices transmits and receives printed images over a telephone line?

Question175: Which of the following allows for an audio and video signal to be sent via a single cable?

Question176: A technician needs to troubleshoot a user's computer. The user leaves personal credentials written on a piece of paper for the technician. Which of the following principles has the user violated?

Question177: Which of the following adds a basic security measure to a wireless device?

Question178: Which of the following describes sleep mode for a computer?

Question179: When setting up a SOHO wireless router, which of the following is the FIRST step to secure the router from configuration changes by an unauthorized user?

Question180: A user needs to download tax documents from a financial website. Which of the following is the website MOST likely to use for transmission of the tax document to the user's browser?

Question181: Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or file somewhere else on the same computer?

Question182: Which of the following should be done to reduce the risk of having sensitive passwords compromised while browsing the Internet?

Question183: A user reports an inability to access the Internet on a new SOHO router. On further investigation, a technician notices that the wireless network is not visible. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question184: Which of the following is the BEST example of productivity software?

Question185: Ann, a user, is using a mobile device at a local coffee shop where she connects to an open Wi-Fi hotspot.
Which of the following is a risk that should be considered while using the hotspot?

Question186: A user is installing an operating system. Which of the following should the user do to apply best practices?

Question187: Which of the following printers requires a special type of paper in order to print?

Question188: A user places a new desktop computer, monitor, and printer on the desk. Which of the following is the NEXT step in completing the setup of the computer?

Question189: Which of the following settings will a user configure as part of the initial operating system setup wizard?
(Select TWO).

Question190: Which of the following are secure network protocols? (Select TWO).

Question191: Ann, a user, reports that her computer was working this morning, but now the screen is blank. The power indicator for the monitor is on. Pressing the space bar or mouse does not fix the problem. Which of the following is the cause?

Question192: Which of the following is performed during WiFi setup on a mobile device?

Question193: Which of the following features of a smartphone controls the screen orientation?

Question194: A website locks a user's account after three unsuccessful login attempts. This precaution prevents which of the following?

Question195: An employee who is working for a small business would like to prevent shoulder surfing. Which of the following should the employee do?

Question196: A user's operating system is set to automatically update as updates are released. However, last week's updates failed to download. Which of the following should the user do FIRST to install the updates?

Question197: A user recently installed a new display on a computer that stopped working a few days later. Which of the following should be done FIRST to remedy this problem?

Question198: Which of the following applications would a user employ to write a business letter?

Question199: A user has downloaded an application file with the .dmg file extension. Which of the following operating systems can be used with this file by default?

Question200: A backup that stores only data that has changed since the last full backup is:

Question201: Joe, a user, has many applications on his computer and is trying to use software management best practices. Which of the following should he consider?

Question202: Which of the following is a type of printing technology commonly used today?

Question203: The extension .rtf is an example of which of the following file types?

Question204: A technician is trying to access a user's files and is unable to open any folder or file. Which of the following BEST describes the situation?

Question205: A user is installing a new scanner on a computer. Which of the following MOST likely needs to be installed in order for this equipment to work?

Question206: A user needs to establish an initial password for an email account. Which of the following is the BEST example of a complex password?

Question207: Which of the following connectors is MOST often used to connect a computer to a network?

Question208: A technician needs to connect a user's computer to the network. Which of the following device types would the technician install?

Question209: Which of the following device types is needed within a computer to read information on a CD-ROM?

Question210: Which of the following application types is MOST often used for doing a mail merge?

Question211: Which of the following technologies would allow a user to run multiple operating systems at the same time on a single computer?

Question212: Which of the following commands is used to view the contents of a file?

Question213: Which of the following data connectivity options is the BEST to use when both high availability and reliability are required?

Question214: Which of the following is the BEST security practice to use when configuring the management options of a wireless router?

Question215: Which of the following is used for temporary storage of program data that is cleared when the computer is turned off?

Question216: A user wants to run a major update on a laptop. Which of the following should be considered before running any major updates?

Question217: Joe, a user, gets an email asking him to click a link to update his login information for this bank. He clicks on the link to the website, which looks authentic. The URL shows unusual characters instead of the name of the bank. Which of the following has occurred?

Question218: Which of the following is used by an email account to receive email?

Question219: Which of the following is true about a user wanting to run a 64-bit software program on a 32-bit OS?

Question220: A peripheral device manufacturer has corrected a security flaw in its software and released a patch. Which of the following is the QUICKEST method to correct this flaw?

Question221: Where can a user find the latest updates, upgrades, or firmware for an electronic device that the vendor supports?

Question222: A user with an outdated operating system is consistently browsing sensitive websites such as banking, email, and corporate intranets. The Internet browser of choice is one that has already lost patch support and is not updated anymore. Which of the following actions will remedy this situation?

Question223: Which of the following CPU cooling types is BEST in a dusty environment?

Question224: Which of the following alternative technologies allows a computer to run multiple operating systems without partitioning the hard drive?

Question225: While browsing the Internet, a user receives a warning regarding the display of mixed content. The address bar includes https, and the lock symbol is showing. Which of the following does this warning indicate about the website?

Question226: A user is setting up an older wireless access point that has only WEP for encryption. Which of the following additional steps will help to secure the network? (Select TWO).