Which of the following is the function of a CPU?
A. Encrypts data for remote transmission
B. Performs data computation
C. Supplies electricity to components
D. Provides storage location for files
When trying to activate the operating system, a user receives a notice that the software is not genuine.
Which of the following security threats has occurred?
A. Social engineering
B. Phishing
C. Virus attack
D. License theft
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).
A. Select form data
B. Disable location services
C. Remove cookies
D. Clear history
E. Change passwords
Which of the following is a file on a computer that links to another program or file somewhere else on the same computer?
A. Shortcut
B. URL
C. Attachment
D. FTP
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?
A. The PC was switched over to 240v operation mode
B. Dust accumulation
C. The PC's BIOS is severely out-of-date, causing PSU issues
D. EMI
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).
A. Network attached storage
B. External hard drive
C. Optical drive
D. USB thumb drive
E. Another computer
Which of the following file types is used to consolidate a group of files?
A. .rtf
B. .m3u
C. .avi
D. .rar
Which of the following computer connector types was designed specifically for allowing high-speed external hard drive transfers?
A. DVI
B. USB
C. eSATA
D. HDMI
Your Windows XP hard drive has 2 partitions. The system partition is NTFS and the other is FAT. You wish to encrypt a folder created on the system partition for the purpose of data security.
Which of the following statements is true about this situation?
A. Since the operating system is on the NTFS partition, you can encrypt files on both.
B. You can only encrypt files on the FAT partition.
C. You can only encrypt files on the NTFS partition.
D. You cannot encrypt files on either partition.
Which of the following types of attacks entices a user to disclose personal information such as social security number, bank account details, or credit card number?
A. Password guessing attack
B. Spoofing
C. Phishing
D. Replay attack