EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Which of the following is MOST likely used to represent international text data?

Question2: Given the following pseudocode:
If the Breakfast program ran on Sunday, which of the following would be the output?

Question3: Users are required to install a certificate in order to access commercial web pages through a corporate proxy server. Which of the following Windows Control Panel applets would enable users to verify the needed certificate is installed?

Question4: Which of the following business continuity concepts is the best example of fault tolerance?

Question5: An employee's laptop does not connect to the Internet when it is used in a coffee shop. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question6: Which of the following contains exactly four copper wires?

Question7: Which of the following BEST describes a kilobyte?

Question8: Which of the following filesystems would a Linux computer MOST likely use?

Question9: A customer is looking for a device that uses tap to pay when making purchases. Which of the following technologies should the customer use?

Question10: Which of the following scripting languages is most likely to be used in a Linux command-line environment?

Question11: When transferring a file across the network, which of the following would be the FASTEST transfer rate?

Question12: A remote user, who is working from home, requires significant bandwidth to connect to the corporate systems.
Which of the following types of Internet service connections would BEST meet the user's needs?

Question13: Which of the following computing devices would be used to provide a centralized means to distribute services to a group of clients and usually possesses a role on a LAN?

Question14: A technician reading workstation security logs notices that an unidentified device is plugged into a USB port several hours a day but is never plugged in when the technician goes to check the machine. File audits reveal nothing unexpected. Which of the following devices is most likely causing this message?

Question15: Which of the following is a logical structure for storing files?

Question16: Which of the following is an example of utilizing a personalized code for continuous personal access to a software product?

Question17: A technician replaces the video card in a user's PC. The user reports the resolution on the display seems very low, but the operating system will not let the user adjust it any higher. Which of the following steps would MOST likely fix this problem?

Question18: Which of the following categories describes commands used to extract information from a database?

Question19: When developing a game, a developer creates a boss object that has the ability to jump. Which of the following programming concepts does jump represent?

Question20: A developer is creating specific step-by-step instructions/procedures and conditional statements that will be used by a computer program to solve problems. Which of the following is being developed?

Question21: Consider the following statements:

Given the input (userin) of "analyst", to which of the following would the clearance variable be set?

Question22: Given the following pseudocode:

If there are seven apples in the basket, which of the following would be the number of oranges a person eats?

Question23: A company has installed an application that only requires a workstation to function. Which of the following architecture types is this application using?

Question24: A new device has been installed on a wired network and can be accessed via the LAN but cannot be accessed remotely.
Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question25: Which of the following describes the concept of a database record?

Question26: Joe, a user, finds out his password for a social media site has been compromised. Joe tells a friend that his email and banking accounts are probably also compromised. Which of the following has Joe MOST likely performed?

Question27: A programmer needs to store output in a place that can be accessed as quickly as possible. The data does not need to remain persistent. Which of the following is the BEST option for storing the data?

Question28: Which of the following is primarily a confidentiality concern?

Question29: A user needs an interface that supports both video and data. Which of the following will meet this requirement?

Question30: Which of the following would MOST likely prevent malware sent as compromised file via email from infecting a person's computer?

Question31: Which of the following shows how many results are possible when evaluating Boolean data types?

Question32: A technician is having trouble connecting multiple users' laptops to the internet wirelessly. The users are on the west side of the building, which is hardwired. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve this issue quickly?

Question33: Which of the following concerns does installing cross-platform software address?

Question34: Which of the following best protects data in transit?

Question35: Which of the following software solutions ensures that programs running simultaneously on a workstation do not utilize the same physical memory?

Question36: A programmer is generating results by iterating rows that provide values needed for one calculation. Which of the following functions best accomplishes this task?

Question37: Which of the following intellectual property concepts BEST represents a legally protected slogan of a business?

Question38: A user needs to enter text and numbers to produce charts that demonstrate sales figures. Which of the following types of software would BEST complete this task?

Question39: Which of the following would MOST likely use an ARM processor?

Question40: Which of the following is most appropriate to list on a social media site about an employer?

Question41: A technician travels to a data center to review specifications on a new project. Which of the following is the technician most likely to see pertaining to types of operating systems?

Question42: Which of the following language types would a web developer MOST likely use to create a website?

Question43: Ann, the president of a company, has requested assistance with choosing the appropriate Internet connectivity for her home. The home is in a remote location and has no connectivity to existing infrastructure. Which of the following Internet service types should MOST likely be used?

Question44: SQL databases use primary and foreign keys to enable which of the following?

Question45: A music studio needs to store artist data as text, demos as MP3 files, and sheet music as PDF files in an organized and easily searchable format. Which of the following is best suited to meet this need?

Question46: To establish a theory of probable cause, one technician investigates network issues in the server room while another technician troubleshoots the user's workstation. Which of the following troubleshooting methodologies is being performed?

Question47: Malware infections are being caused by websites. Which of the following settings will help prevent infections caused by Internet browsing?

Question48: Within a database, which of the following would be the best access method to use to display a subset of a table?

Question49: In which of the following situations should there be come expectation of privacy?

Question50: Which of the following connection types is typically used for a display monitor?

Question51: Employees must use a badge to enter and exit the building. Each time the badge is used, a log entry is created and stored to record who has entered and exited the building. Which of the following best describes what the log entries provide?

Question52: Which of the following BEST describes the physical location of the data in the database?

Question53: A user wants to use a laptop outside the house and still remain connected to the Internet. Which of the following would be the BEST choice to accomplish this task?

Question54: A startup company has created a logo. The company wants to ensure no other entity can use the logo for any purpose. Which of the following should the company use to BEST protect the logo? (Select TWO).

Question55: An IT manager wants to prevent end users from booting alternative operating systems on workstations. Which of the following security-related best practices would be used to accomplish this?

Question56: When editing a document, which of the following describes where the changes are located before they are saved to permanent storage?

Question57: Which of the following storage types is MOST vulnerable to magnetic damage?

Question58: Which of the following is an example of information a company would ask employees to handle in a sensitive manner?

Question59: Which of the following would be used to send messages using the SMTP protocol?

Question60: Which of the following is an example of a compiled language?

Question61: Which of the following is the most secure fllesystem?

Question62: Which of the following BEST describes an application running on a typical operating system?

Question63: A programmer chooses a database for a new application that needs to store information, including dates, times, names, and amounts. Which of the following database features is this an example of?

Question64: Which of the following allows wireless devices to communicate to a wired network?

Question65: Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?

Question66: Given this example:
FEB8077911AB12TB
Which of the following is being represented?

Question67: Which of the following filesystems is compatible with the greatest number of operating systems?

Question68: Which of the following is the exact number of bytes in a gigabyte?

Question69: A help desk technician encounters an issue and wants to find out if a colleague has encountered the same issue before. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

Question70: Which of the following types of memory can retain its content after a system reboot?

Question71: Employee information is stored in a database. Which of the following BEST describes where all of an employee's information is stored?

Question72: A UPS provides protection against:

Question73: A systems administrator uses a program that interacts directly with hardware to manage storage, network, and virtual machines. This program is an example of:

Question74: Which of the following computer components allows for communication over a computer network?

Question75: A technician is called to replace a display for a workstation. Which of the following would MOST likely be used to connect the display to the workstation?

Question76: All users have access to an application at a company. The data from the application is stored on a centralized device located on the network. Which of the following devices would MOST likely be used to store the data?

Question77: A user is trying to set up a new wireless access point. Which of the following should the user do first?

Question78: Which of the following does a NoSQL database use to organize data?

Question79: An administrator grants permission for a user to access data in a database. Which of the following actions was performed?

Question80: A company executive wants to view company training videos from a DVD. Which of the following components would accomplish this task?

Question81: Ann, a user, is experiencing difficulty getting her IP-based security camera to function at her house after a rain storm that caused a power interruption. The camera has an LED light indicating it has power. Which of the following is MOST likely the problem?

Question82: Which of the following commands would most likely be used to add data to an existing database table?

Question83: Which of the following protocols is used to relay email from a user's mail server?

Question84: A small company has authorized an allowance for employees to purchase their own work computers. The administrator has noticed a sizable increase in network traffic following the arrival of the new computers.
Which of the following is the most likely reason?

Question85: Given the following pseudocode:

Which of the following is the output of the code?

Question86: Which of the following types of encryptions would BEST protect a laptop computer in the event of theft?

Question87: A company purchased a software program. The EULA states that the software can be installed on as many computers as the company wants, but only four users can be using the software at any point in time. Which of the following types of licenses is this an example of?

Question88: Which of the following programming languages would most likely include tables and the select command?

Question89: Which of the following can a company use to protect its logo?

Question90: A technician overhears a systems administrator mention the term "IOPS". To which of the following operating system functions would the term BEST apply?

Question91: A database administrator wants to populate a database with large amounts of data from an external source.
Which of the following actions should be used to get the database populated?

Question92: A technician has successfully verified full system functionality after implementing the solution to a problem.
Which of the following is the NEXT troubleshooting step the technician should do?

Question93: Which of the following software license models allows a developer to modify the original code and release its own version of the application?

Question94: Which of the following file extensions is used for a consolidated group of files?

Question95: A function is BEST used for enabling programs to:

Question96: Which of the following commands can be used to remove a database permanently?

Question97: Ann, a user, connects to the corporate WiFi and tries to browse the Internet. Ann finds that she can only get to local (intranet) pages. Which of the following actions would MOST likely fix the problem?

Question98: A regulation requires new applicants to provide a scan of their retinas in case of any future legal questions regarding who applied for the position. Which of the following concepts is this an example of?

Question99: Which of the following relational database constructs is used to ensure valid values are entered for a column?

Question100: Which of the following is secure?

Question101: Which of the following WiFi security options would create the MOST need for a VPN connection on the client device?

Question102: A game developer is purchasing a computing device to develop a game and recognizes the game engine software will require a device with high-end specifications that can be upgraded. Which of the following devices would be BEST for the developer to buy?

Question103: An employee is asked to generate a report on a student information system. The employee uses spreadsheet software and connects to a remote database to pull data for the report. Which of the following types of application architectures did the employee use?

Question104: A small company wants to set up a server that is accessible from the company network as well as the Internet.
Which of the following is MOST important to determine before allowing employees to access the server remotely?

Question105: A technician has verified full system functionality. Which of the following actions should the technician take next?

Question106: Which of the following application delivery mechanisms BEST describes infrastructure located in an individual organization's datacenter?

Question107: A company is concerned with ensuring its databases are highly available. Which of the following can be used to increase database availability?

Question108: A user revisits a website and receives a message that the site may not be secure. The user is prompted to click a link to continue to the site. Which of the following would MOST likely identify the issue?

Question109: Which of the following database structures is the most granular?

Question110: A database administrator finds that a table is not needed in a relational database. Which of the following commands is used to completely remove the table and its data?