CompTIA A+ Review

A visually engaging image of a computer technician working on a computer with various IT devices and tools around, representing a certification exam environment.

CompTIA A+ Certification Quiz

Test your knowledge and readiness for the CompTIA A+ certification exam with this engaging quiz! Designed for aspiring IT professionals, this quiz covers essential topics that every technician should know.

Key features of the quiz include:

Challenging multiple-choice questions
Real-world scenarios for practical understanding
Instant feedback on your answers

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by FixingTech12

A technician is installing a private PC in a public workspace. Which of the following password practices should the technician implement on the PC to secure network access?

Remove the guest account from the administrators group

Disable single sign-on

Issue a default strong password for all users

Require authentication on wake-up

A user calls the help desk regarding a new Windows issue that started in the morning. The user can no longer use any locally attached devices such as a mouse or a printer, and a reboot did not fix the problem Which of the following would MOST likely fix the issue?

Roll back updates.

Disable the Windows Update service

Check for updates

Restore hidden updates

Joe, a customer, calls a technician to report a remote computer is demonstrating erratic behavior while he is working on it. The technician verifies the files and directories. Joe is working on locally cannot be opened in any application, and the computer is running extremely slow. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Files disappearing

File permission changes

Application crash

Too many startup items

A technician is investigating the cause of a Windows 7 PC running very slow. While reviewing Task Manager, the technician finds one process is using more than 90% of the CPU. Outbound network traffic on port 25 Is very high, while Inbound network traffic Is low. Which of the following tasks should be done FIRST?

Disconnect the network cable

Update the antivirus software.

Run an antivirus scan.

Shut down the PC

A technician is PXE booting a computer. Which of the following is the technician MOST likely performing on the computer?

Image deployment

Multiboot configuration

In-place upgrade

System repair

An end user is browsing the Internet when multiple browser pages open by themselves. The user notices the PC is running slowly, even while not browsing the internet. Which of the following actions should the user take?

Update antivirus definitions

Install anti-malware software

Enable the pop-up blocker

Reboot the PC

Joe. An end user, just changed his network password A pop-up box appears a few minutes later, prompting him to enter his password. Joe enters his new network password and is able to continue working. A few minutes later, the same pop-up box appears again, asking him to enter his network password. Which of the following Control Panel utilities can Joe use to help with this situation?

Credential Manager

Network and Sharing Center

Security and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

A user contacts a technician to troubleshoot server errors. The user explains that some files will not open on the server, the data backups are operational, and the weather has been bad. The technician notices missing time slots in the event log. Which of the following should the technician replace to prevent these issues in the future?

System memory

Surge protector

Hard drives

Battery backup

An end user’s PC is taking a long time to boot. Which of the following operations would be the BEST to resolve this issue with minimal expense? (Select two.)

CompTIA A+ Review

CompTIA A+ Certification Quiz

More Quizzes