FC0-U71 Practice Test 36 — 15 Questions

Question 1

Which network topology connects all devices to a single central cable?

Accepted Answer

Bus. In a bus topology, all devices are connected to a single backbone cable. However, star topology is more common today.

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Mesh

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Ring

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Star

Question 2

A user has a desktop computer with a SATA SSD and wants to upgrade to an NVMe M.2 SSD. The motherboard has an M.2 slot. What must the user verify before purchasing the NVMe drive?

Accepted Answer

The M.2 slot supports NVMe (PCIe).. NVMe M.2 drives use the PCIe interface and require a motherboard that supports NVMe via M.2 slot with PCIe lanes.

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The power supply has enough wattage.

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The operating system is 64-bit.

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The SATA cable is compatible.

Question 3

A user is experiencing slow Wi-Fi performance at home. The router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Which frequency band would provide faster speeds but shorter range?

Accepted Answer

5GHz. The 5GHz band offers higher speeds but has shorter range and is less prone to interference compared to 2.4GHz.

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NFC

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2.4GHz

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Bluetooth

Question 4

A user is setting up a new wireless router at home. During configuration, they see options for Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Which standard offers faster speeds and better performance in congested environments?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 is the newer standard with higher data rates, improved efficiency, and better handling of multiple devices.

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Neither affects speed

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Both are identical in speed

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Wi-Fi 5

Question 5

A company wants to deploy a new wireless standard that offers higher throughput and better performance in dense environments. Which Wi-Fi standard should they choose?

Accepted Answer

802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6). 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) is the latest standard, offering higher speeds, better efficiency, and improved performance in dense environments.

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802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)

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Bluetooth 5.0

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802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)

Question 6

A technician is installing RAM in a desktop computer. The motherboard supports dual-channel memory. Which memory configuration will provide the BEST performance?

Accepted Answer

Two 8 GB DDR4 modules in matching slots for dual-channel. Dual-channel memory requires two identical memory modules installed in matching slots to double the memory bandwidth.

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One 8 GB and one 4 GB DDR4 module

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Two 8 GB DDR4 modules in the same channel

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One 16 GB DDR4 module

Question 7

A company is setting up a home office for a remote employee. The employee will use a desktop computer, a VoIP phone, and a printer. The office has only one Ethernet wall jack. Which of the following devices would allow all three devices to connect to the network? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

Wireless router. A network switch provides additional Ethernet ports, and a wireless router can connect devices wirelessly and provide additional ports.

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Repeater

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Hub

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Modem

Question 8

Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a client-server network? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

Clients can be desktop computers, laptops, or smartphones. Client-server networks are designed to support a variety of client devices, including desktop computers, laptops, and smartphones, which all connect to a centralized server to request resources or services. Option B is correct because the defining characteristic of a client-server network is the presence of a centralized server that manages resources, such as file storage, authentication, or database access, and controls access to those resources for all clients.

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All devices are directly connected to each other

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Every device can act as both client and server

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Each device has equal authority and control

Question 9

A technician is choosing expansion cards for a new workstation. The workstation will be used for high-end gaming and video editing. Which TWO cards are most essential for these tasks?

Accepted Answer

Graphics card (GPU). A dedicated GPU is essential for gaming and video editing, and a sound card provides high-quality audio.

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Network interface card (NIC)

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TV tuner card

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USB expansion card

Question 10

A company is deploying mobile devices for its sales team. The devices need to access corporate email and calendars securely. Which THREE features are most important for managing these devices centrally?

Accepted Answer

Remote wipe capability. MDM enables remote management, remote wipe protects data if lost, and GPS tracking helps locate devices.

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NFC for mobile payments

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High-resolution camera

Question 11

A user wants to install software on a Windows computer using the application's official installer. Which of the following file extensions is most likely associated with a Windows executable installer?

Accepted Answer

.exe. The .exe extension is the standard executable file format for Windows installers. .dmg is for macOS disk images, .deb is for Debian-based Linux, and .pkg is for macOS installer packages.

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.pkg

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.dmg

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.deb

Question 12

A user wants to ensure data confidentiality. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Encrypt files. Encrypting files using algorithms like AES-256 ensures that even if unauthorized users gain access to the data, they cannot read it without the decryption key. This directly addresses the goal of data confidentiality by transforming plaintext into ciphertext that is unreadable without the proper key.

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Change password

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Share with everyone

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Delete files

Question 13

An IT administrator needs to install software on multiple company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should the administrator use?

Accepted Answer

Silent installation. Silent installation runs the installer without displaying any prompts or requiring user input, ideal for automated deployments. App store installation typically requires user interaction, interactive installation requires clicks, and network installation may still involve prompts.

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App store installation

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Interactive installation

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Network installation

Question 14

A system administrator needs to deploy a software update to 500 computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?

Accepted Answer

Run the installer with the /quiet or /silent switch. Silent installation (also called unattended installation) uses command-line switches or configuration files to install software without prompts, ideal for mass deployments.

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Email the installer to each user and ask them to run it

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Copy the program files manually to each computer

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Install from an app store

Question 15

In a database, which SQL statement is used to add new records to a table?

Accepted Answer

INSERT INTO. INSERT INTO adds new rows. SELECT retrieves data, UPDATE modifies existing data, DELETE removes data.

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DELETE

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UPDATE

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SELECT