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CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Information

The CompTIA Tech+ Certification (formerly ITF+) is an entry-level certification designed to introduce individuals to the essential IT concepts and terminology. This certification is particularly suited for those who are new to the world of information technology and seeking to gain a basic understanding of IT. It covers a broad range of topics, including hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and basic IT literacy. This certification is ideal for individuals considering a career in IT, students in other fields who require a foundational understanding of IT, or professionals in other industries who want to gain a basic knowledge of IT to complement their primary skills.

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  • Questions: 15
  • Time: Unlimited
  • Included Objectives:
    IT Concepts and Terminology
    Infrastructure
    Applications and Software
    Software Development Concepts
    Data and Database Fundamentals
    Security
Question 1 of 15

In a company, you need to add a new record for a recently hired employee into the employee database. Which command should you use to accomplish this task?

  • CREATE

  • SELECT

  • INSERT

  • UPDATE

Question 2 of 15

Creating a database involves defining a schema before any data can be stored within it.

  • True

  • False

Question 3 of 15

What device is necessary for establishing a connection between a home network and the Internet?

  • Modem

  • Switch

  • Repeater

  • Router

  • Hub

Question 4 of 15

A mobile app for a library contains a 'Book' object with information about each book. If an app feature needs to display the title of a book, which aspect of the 'Book' object would the feature need to reference?

  • The feature would construct a new class to extract the title information.

  • The feature would invoke a method of the 'Book' object.

  • The feature would need to reference a property of the 'Book' object.

  • The feature would require a new variable outside the 'Book' object.

Question 5 of 15

Which query would efficiently retrieve the first name and last name of all employees in the 'Staff' table whose last name begins with the letter 'S' and are sorted in ascending order by their first name?

  • SELECT * FROM Staff WHERE LastName = 'S*';

  • SELECT FirstName, Surname FROM Staff WHERE Surname LIKE 'S%';

  • SELECT FirstName, LastName FROM Staff WHERE LastName LIKE 'S%' ORDER BY FirstName ASC;

  • SELECT FirstName, LastName FROM Staff WHERE LastName LIKE 'S%' ORDER BY FirstName DESC;

Question 6 of 15

In a professional office setting, you are responsible for ensuring the company's financial records are preserved against accidental loss. Which of the following backup strategies should you recommend to safeguard these critical files?

  • On-demand backups before major updates

  • Regular backups to cloud storage

  • Daily on-site backups only

  • Weekly backups to an external hard drive

Question 7 of 15

Why is it important to consider the location where backups are stored?

  • To comply with data storage laws that require all data to be stored off-site

  • To ensure data can be recovered even if the primary site is compromised

  • To reduce the cost of storage by using less expensive off-site facilities

  • To make data recovery faster by keeping it close to the primary data

Question 8 of 15

A new employee needs to connect their laptop to the conference room projector for a presentation. They are provided with a cable that has the same connector on both ends. What type of cable should they ensure they have in order to transmit both audio and video from the laptop to the projector?

  • DisplayPort cable

  • HDMI cable

  • VGA cable

  • RJ-45 cable

Question 9 of 15

If an attacker intercepts communication between two parties without them knowing and attempts to alter the information being sent, what type of security concern is being demonstrated?

  • Snooping

  • Man-in-the-middle attack

  • Wiretapping

  • Denial of service attack

Question 10 of 15

What should you consider when sharing documents with colleagues using a file-sharing service?

  • Share files via an open public link.

  • Email the documents directly from your personal account.

  • Upload files to a service that does not mention security features.

  • Use a service that encrypts files during transfer.

Question 11 of 15

Samantha is working at a graphic design company and needs to purchase a new computer. Her tasks involve heavy image processing and 3D rendering. When comparing two similar computer processors, why would she prefer a processor with a 3.2 GHz clock speed over one with a 2.5 GHz clock speed?

  • The 3.2 GHz processor can perform more cycles per second, which allows it to process tasks faster.

  • The 3.2 GHz processor has less thermal output, making the computer run cooler.

  • The 2.5 GHz processor will make the computer run more quietly.

  • The 2.5 GHz processor uses less energy, which makes it more environmentally friendly.

Question 12 of 15

What is the primary function of a folder in a computer system?

  • To connect to the internet

  • To run applications directly

  • To display system settings

  • To organize and store files

Question 13 of 15

Alice is working on a website that calculates the total cost of products selected by a user. She notices that she is repeatedly writing the same code to calculate the sum of prices. To make her code more efficient, she decides to group this repeated code in one place so that she can call it whenever she needs to perform the calculation. What is the programming concept Alice is utilizing to improve her code?

  • Variables

  • Objects

  • Arrays

  • Functions

Question 14 of 15

An IT project manager is in the initial stages of planning a new network layout for the company's upcoming office space. Which type of software would be most effective for creating a detailed network diagram that can be shared and edited by the IT team?

  • Spreadsheet software

  • Visual diagramming software

  • Presentation software

  • Word processing software

Question 15 of 15

You are performing a routine clean-up on your computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to remove unwanted software that ensures it is no longer taking up system resources?

  • Deleting the program's desktop shortcut

  • Using the operating system's uninstall feature

  • Defragmenting the hard drive

  • Rebooting the computer