EMT Practice Test

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Question1: A systems administrator wants to run a script at a certain time every day. Which of the following is the BEST way to achieve this?

Question2: Which of the following terms best describes the outcome of a text message that is encrypted from its original form?

Question3: A technician is troubleshooting an error message and tests the same program on a separate, identical machine. Which of the following troubleshooting methodology steps is this an example of?

Question4: Which of the following describes the ability to recover access to a specific account if a credential is forgotten?

Question5: In which of the following situations should there be come expectation of privacy?

Question6: 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?

Question7: Which of the following statements BEST describes binary?

Question8: Which of the following would be best to use to store a project task list that will be updated by multiple team members?

Question9: A systems administrator is setting up an output device that supports both USB and network capability. Which of the following devices is the administrator most likely installing?

Question10: Which of the following is best used to store many integers in one container?

Question11: Which of the following scripting languages is most likely to be used in a Linux command-line environment?

Question12: An administrator grants permission for a user to access data in a database. Which of the following actions was performed?

Question13: Which of the following is an example of multifactor authentication?

Question14: Which of the following should have the HIGHEST expectation of privacy?

Question15: 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).

Question16: Which of the following describes plug-and-play installation?

Question17: Which of the following internal computing components is typically tasked with handling complex mathematical calculations required for realistic in-game physics?

Question18: Privacy expectations on a company intranet should be limited to:

Question19: A customer is looking for a device that uses tap to pay when making purchases. Which of the following technologies should the customer use?

Question20: 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?

Question21: 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?

Question22: Which of the following data types should a developer use when creating a variable to hold a postal code?

Question23: Which of the following is a reason why complex passwords are required?

Question24: 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?

Question25: 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?

Question26: Which of the following would be used to send messages using the SMTP protocol?

Question27: A technician has verified full system functionality. Which of the following actions should the technician take next?

Question28: Joe, a developer, is writing a program in which he needs to store a number that changes over the duration of the program's run. Which of the following would Joe MOST likely use to accomplish this?

Question29: 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?

Question30: Which of the following storage types is MOST vulnerable to magnetic damage?

Question31: Which of the following is the BEST option for a developer to use when storing the months of a year and when performance is a key consideration?

Question32: A developer is writing a script to calculate a bank account balance within two decimal places. Which of the following data types should the developer select to store the balance?

Question33: Which of the following is an advantage of installing an application to the cloud?

Question34: Which of the following software solutions ensures that programs running simultaneously on a workstation do not utilize the same physical memory?

Question35: 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?

Question36: A network technician needs to ensure data on a network drive is fully backed up. Which of the following backups should the technician implement?

Question37: Which of the following connection types is typically used for a display monitor?

Question38: Which of the following is MOST likely used to represent international text data?

Question39: An application is hosted on a local network. Which of the following descriptions is correct?

Question40: A user inserts a USB flash drive into a computer tor the first time and sees a message on the screen indicating the device is being set up. The message quickly changes to indicate the device is ready for use. Which of the following device configuration types most likely occurred?

Question41: Which of the following allows wireless devices to communicate to a wired network?

Question42: Which of the following best practices can be used to mitigate password reuse?

Question43: A systems administrator uses a program that interacts directly with hardware to manage storage, network, and virtual machines. This program is an example of:

Question44: The finance department needs software that includes depreciation functionality for asset management. Which of the following types of software would best accomplish this goal?

Question45: Given the following information:

Which of the following is descriptive of both tables?

Question46: 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?

Question47: Which of the following database types would be best in which to place financial data?

Question48: 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?

Question49: 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?

Question50: Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a vector in programming?

Question51: A function is BEST used for enabling programs to:

Question52: Malware infections are being caused by websites. Which of the following settings will help prevent infections caused by Internet browsing?

Question53: Which of the following does a NoSQL database use to organize data?

Question54: An IP address is 32 bits long. If converted to bytes, it would be:

Question55: Which of the following would a company consider an asset?

Question56: Which of the following best describes the differences between data and information?

Question57: Which of the following BEST explains the use of float over integer to store monetary values?

Question58: A hacker was able to obtain a user's password for email, social media, and bank accounts. Which of the following should the user do to prevent this type of attack in the future?

Question59: A systems administrator is setting up a new server using RAID technology. If one hard drive in the array fails, the data is stored on another drive, preventing data loss. Which of the following business continuity concepts does this explain?

Question60: 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?

Question61: Concerned with vulnerabilities on a home network, an administrator replaces the wireless router with a recently released new device. After configuring the new device utilizing the old SSID and key, some light switches are no longer communicating. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question62: SQL databases use primary and foreign keys to enable which of the following?

Question63: A user has an HDD that is almost at full capacity. Which of the following operating system features should be used to free up some space without deleting any files?

Question64: A systems administrator wants to return results for a time range within a database. Which of the following commands should the administrator use?

Question65: A technician has received multiple reports about a media player, which is located in a waiting room, turning on and off at various times of the day. The technician replaces the power adapter and turns the player back on. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question66: For a disaster recovery exercise, a company wants to ensure customer data is recovered before operational dat a. This is an example of:

Question67: During a meeting, managers spoke of several instances in which confidential information appeared on inappropriate websites. The company also discovered its firewall did not filter out certain traffic to prevent such issues. Which of the following most likely exposed the confidential information?

Question68: An attacker is using subversive tactics to gain the trust of a target in order to obtain entry to a location or access to confidential information. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

Question69: A programmer creates an object to retrieve customer names from a database. Which of the following best describes the object that is retrieving the names?

Question70: Which of the following BEST describes an application running on a typical operating system?

Question71: A technician has been asked to assign an IP address to a new desktop computer. Which of the following is a valid IP address the technician should assign?

Question72: Which of the following is secure?

Question73: Which of the following OS features would be best to use to remove unnecessary programs?

Question74: When transferring a file across the network, which of the following would be the FASTEST transfer rate?

Question75: Which of the following commands would most likely be used to add data to an existing database table?

Question76: Which of the following utilities has the ability to remove drivers and scan for hardware changes?

Question77: Which of the following actions is most likely associated with database use?

Question78: Given the following lines:

This is an example of:

Question79: Which of the following is primarily a confidentiality concern?

Question80: Which of the following types of encryptions would BEST protect a laptop computer in the event of theft?

Question81: Which of the following programming languages would most likely include tables and the select command?

Question82: Which of the following relational database constructs is used to ensure valid values are entered for a column?

Question83: Which of the following is an example of structured data?

Question84: Meaningful and accurate reporting is essential to retailers in making business decisions while managing inventory. Which of the following offers the BEST assistance in generating reports?

Question85: 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?

Question86: A programmer is modifying the code of an existing application to include an additional subroutine that is needed for a new product line. Which of the following will most likely be added to the existing code?

Question87: Which of the following BEST describes the practice of providing user credentials when logging onto the network?

Question88: A programmer needs to specify how to store a test score entered using a web form. Which of the following would be best to use?

Question89: An administrator wants to block application traffic on specific ports from entering into the local area network. Which of the following devices would be the best choice to perform this task?

Question90: Which of the following is a value that uniquely identifies a database record?

Question91: Which of the following is most appropriate to list on a social media site about an employer?

Question92: Which of the following would MOST likely prevent malware sent as compromised file via email from infecting a person's computer?

Question93: 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?

Question94: Given the following pseudocode:

Which of the following would be the output of the program?

Question95: 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?

Question96: An end user's computer has been failing to open its word processing software. An IT technician successfully solves the problem. Which of the following best describes the technician's NEXT step?

Question97: For which of the following is a relational database management system MOST commonly used?

Question98: A network technician is working on the configuration of a SOHO router. After entering the IP address of the router, the technician uses a GUI to complete the final configuration steps. Which of the following configuration types is this an example of?

Question99: A help desk technician loads a browser-based ticketing system, but when navigating to the queue, the technician realizes that another employee's queue is being accessed. Which of the following explains the issue?

Question100: A UPS provides protection against:

Question101: Which of the following computer components allows for communication over a computer network?

Question102: 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?

Question103: Which of the following is both an input and output device?

Question104: Which of the following is an example of utilizing a personalized code for continuous personal access to a software product?

Question105: A hotel guest is using the public computer to check travel plans. Which of the following is the best approach to prevent others from seeing what the guest was doing on the computer?

Question106: Which of the following would be the best reason to implement a host firewall?

Question107: Which of the following describes the concept of a database record?

Question108: Which of the following is required to view videos stored on a DVD?

Question109: Which of the following storage types uses platters to store data?

Question110: Which of the following types of memory can retain its content after a system reboot?

Question111: Which of the following business continuity concepts is the best example of fault tolerance?

Question112: 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?

Question113: A programming construct that is most beneficial tor organizing a program's data and behavior is:

Question114: Which of the following describes something in a database that refers to the unique identifier in the parent table?

Question115: A program needs to choose apples, oranges, or bananas based on an input. Which of the following programming constructs is BEST to use?

Question116: A user is getting an error message when trying to go to a website. A technician asks the user a few questions to find out more about the issue. The technician opens a browser locally and browses to the same site as the user. Which of the following troubleshooting steps is the technician using by browsing to the same site?

Question117: After creating a database, which of the following would a developer most likely use to put data in the database?

Question118: Which of the following WiFi security options would create the MOST need for a VPN connection on the client device?

Question119: When following the troubleshooting methodology, which of the following should be performed last?

Question120: Which of the following can a company use to protect its logo?

Question121: 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?

Question122: A user has purchased a high-end graphics card that contains a GPU. Which of the following processes is being performed by the GPU on the graphics card?

Question123: A programmer is tasked with providing a human-readable rough draft of output. Which of the following techniques would be used?

Question124: A database administrator needs to add a column to an existing table. Which of the following statements should the administrator use?

Question125: Which of the following concerns does installing cross-platform software address?

Question126: Which of the following defines a reusable value that can be reassigned?

Question127: Which of the following describes a unique entry to a data set?

Question128: Which of the following language types most likely controls the way a web page looks?

Question129: An online retailer experienced an outage. An investigation revealed that the server received more requests than it could handle, and customers could not log in as a result. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

Question130: Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?

Question131: Which of the following would be considered the BEST method of securely distributing medical records?

Question132: Which of the following is most likely to disclose the data collection practices of an application?

Question133: Which of the following BEST describes a technology that allows multiple users to create and edit reports at the same time?

Question134: Which of the following is required for a cloud network?

Question135: A flatbed scanner that is connected to a laptop is used to convert photographic prints to digital images for reproduction on a color printer. Which of the following is considered the input device for this process?

Question136: Which of the following connection types provides the fastest internet speed?

Question137: Which of the following intellectual property concepts BEST represents a legally protected slogan of a business?

Question138: The sales department needs to keep a customer list that contains names, contact information, and sales records. This list will need to be edited by multiple people at the same time. Which of the following applications should be used to create this list?