FC0-U71 Practice Exam 62 — 20 Questions

Question 1

A technician is configuring a Windows workstation for a finance employee. The employee needs to read and update customer records but should not be able to change the folder's permissions or take ownership. Which NTFS permission should the technician assign?

Choose an answer to begin — your selection is scored in the full session.

Accepted Answer

Modify. Modify grants read, write, edit, and delete capabilities on files and subfolders without allowing the user to change permissions or take ownership. That matches the finance employee's need to read and update records while leaving the folder's security settings under administrative control. Full control would be excessive, while Read & execute and Write each fail to cover the required read-and-update combination.

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Read & execute

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Full control

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Write

Question 2

A user installs an open-source image editor on a personal laptop. The software is distributed with source code, and the user is allowed to modify and redistribute it under the same license terms. Which licensing characteristic best describes this software?

Accepted Answer

Open-source license permitting modification and redistribution under the same terms. Providing source code together with permission to modify and redistribute under the same license terms is the hallmark of an open-source license, particularly a copyleft one. Proprietary, freeware, and shareware models all restrict modification, redistribution, or both, and none of them align with the rights described. The defining factor is the granted freedom to use, study, change, and share the software.

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Proprietary license with per-seat activation

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Shareware license with a trial period before purchase

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Freeware license that permits unlimited personal use

Question 3

A user reports that their laptop battery drains quickly even when the device is plugged into a wall outlet. The technician notices the charging LED is off and the battery percentage slowly decreases. Which component is most likely faulty?

Accepted Answer

The AC adapter or charging circuit. When a laptop runs on battery despite being plugged in, the charging path is interrupted. A failed AC adapter, damaged cable, or faulty internal charging circuit prevents power from reaching the battery, which explains both the unlit LED and the declining charge. Battery cells, display, and keyboard backlight do not block AC power delivery and would present different symptoms.

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The battery cell

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The keyboard backlight

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The display panel

Question 4

A help desk technician must remove a program from a Windows 11 workstation because the user no longer has a license for it. The technician wants to use the graphical interface rather than command-line tools. Where should the technician go to uninstall the application?

Accepted Answer

Settings > Apps > Installed apps. Windows 11 exposes application removal through Settings > Apps > Installed apps, which runs each program's registered uninstaller. Device Manager, Task Manager's Startup tab, and manual deletion in File Explorer all touch related areas but never execute the uninstall routine, so the licensed software would remain installed or leave orphaned components behind. The graphical requirement also rules out command-line removal tools.

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File Explorer > This PC > Program Files

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Task Manager > Startup tab

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Control Panel > Device Manager

Question 5

A small office wants to prevent unauthorized people from connecting to its wireless network while still allowing visitors to use Wi-Fi. The office manager enables WPA3-Personal on the access point. Which requirement does this configuration satisfy?

Accepted Answer

It requires a shared passphrase before a device can join the wireless network.. WPA3-Personal secures a wireless network by requiring a shared passphrase during association, so only devices with the correct passphrase can join. This prevents unauthorized users from connecting while allowing anyone who is given the passphrase, such as visitors, to use the Wi-Fi. The other choices describe unrelated functions such as local storage encryption, DHCP addressing, and DNS filtering.

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It encrypts all files stored on the access point's internal memory.

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It automatically assigns IP addresses to devices that join the network.

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It blocks malicious websites by filtering DNS requests from connected clients.

Question 6

A programmer writes a recursive function to compute the factorial of a number. When the function is called with a large positive integer, the program terminates unexpectedly with an error indicating that the maximum call depth was exceeded. The base case is correct and the recursion does eventually reach it for small inputs. Which statement best explains the failure?

Accepted Answer

Each recursive call consumes stack space, so a deep recursion exhausts the call stack before reaching the base case.. Recursion uses the call stack, and every call adds a frame that is not removed until the call returns. A large input creates a deep chain of calls, and the stack has a finite size. When the chain exceeds that size, the runtime raises a stack overflow or maximum call depth error. The correct base case ensures the recursion would finish, but not before the stack is exhausted.

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The integer data type overflows when computing large factorials, which halts the program.

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The base case returns the wrong value, causing the recursion to continue indefinitely.

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The function lacks a return statement, so the compiler cannot optimize the recursion.

Question 7

A new employee at a software company receives a laptop and must follow the organization's security policy when choosing credentials and handling them day to day. Which TWO of the following practices align with standard authentication security guidance? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

Using a unique passphrase for each work account rather than reusing one password everywhere. Sound credential practice combines unique secrets per account with a second authentication factor. Unique passphrases contain the blast radius of any single breach, and multifactor authentication ensures a stolen password alone cannot grant access. Shared spreadsheets, sticky notes, and password reuse all weaken authentication by exposing or duplicating secrets, so they fail the policy requirement.

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Storing passwords in a shared spreadsheet on the team's network drive so coworkers can cover for absences

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Reusing the same long passphrase across all work accounts because it is easier to remember

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Writing the passphrase on a sticky note attached under the laptop keyboard for quick reference

Question 8

A user reports that a database-backed inventory application is extremely slow when generating monthly reports, but normal data entry remains responsive. The technician observes that the report queries scan entire tables and that adding an index on the date column dramatically reduces report time. Which software concept explains why the index improved performance?

Accepted Answer

The index provides a faster lookup path so the database can locate matching rows without scanning every record. An index is an auxiliary structure that lets the database engine seek to matching rows rather than reading the whole table. When report queries filter on a date column, an index on that column converts a full scan into a targeted lookup, which explains the large speedup. Data entry stayed responsive because it operates on individual rows and does not depend on scanning the entire table.

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The index rewrites the report query into a simpler form that the database executes more efficiently

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The index caches the report results so subsequent runs return the same data instantly

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The index compresses the table so it occupies less disk space during report generation

Question 9

A home user wants to add a second monitor to a desktop PC that already uses its HDMI port for the primary display. The PC has a free DisplayPort connector on the graphics card. Which cable should the user connect from the new monitor to the PC?

Accepted Answer

A DisplayPort cable. The user has a free DisplayPort connector on the graphics card, so a DisplayPort cable is the direct, correct match for connecting the second monitor. Ethernet carries network traffic, USB-C video depends on alternate mode support, and VGA is analog and likely unavailable on the card.

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A USB-C cable

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An Ethernet cable

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A VGA cable

Question 10

A user is setting up a new Windows 11 laptop and wants to ensure that files in the Documents folder are regularly backed up to the cloud automatically. Which built-in Windows feature should the user configure?

Accepted Answer

OneDrive. OneDrive is the correct answer because it is the native cloud storage solution in Windows 11 that can automatically sync the Documents folder. The other options serve different purposes: File History backs up to local external drives, Storage Sense manages disk space, and BitLocker provides encryption. Only OneDrive fulfills the requirement for automatic cloud backup.

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BitLocker

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File History

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Storage Sense

Question 11

A software team is choosing a version control workflow. They want developers to work on features without disturbing the stable main branch, and they want a clear mechanism to propose and review changes before those changes become part of the main codebase. Which version control concept best fits this need?

Accepted Answer

A branch that is merged into main after review. Branching creates an isolated line of development so feature work does not disturb the stable main branch. When the work is finished, a merge integrates the branch back into main, and the review typically happens before that merge. This combination of isolation and controlled integration is precisely what the team needs to protect the main codebase while still enabling collaborative feature development.

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A commit made directly to the main branch

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A local file copy placed in a backup folder

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A tag placed on the latest commit

Question 12

A home user has a laptop with an integrated webcam that no longer works after a recent driver update. The user needs a quick, low-cost replacement for video calls. Which of the following should the technician recommend?

Accepted Answer

A USB webcam. An external USB webcam is the simplest and least expensive way to restore video calling when an integrated camera fails. It connects to an available USB port, is recognized by common operating systems, and does not require disassembly or specialized drivers. The other options either do not provide a camera or are intended for different purposes entirely.

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A KVM switch

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A PCIe video capture card

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A Thunderbolt docking station

Question 13

A team is choosing a version control workflow for a project with multiple developers. They want changes to be tracked, reviewed, and integrated safely. Which TWO practices are characteristic of using a distributed version control system such as Git? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

Each developer has a full local copy of the repository, including its history. Distributed version control gives every developer a complete local repository with full history, enabling offline commits and branching, while collaborative platforms add pull requests so changes can be reviewed before merging. A single central server with mandatory connectivity describes a centralized model, file locking conflicts with parallel work, and automatic unreviewed deployment contradicts the goal of safe integration.

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File locking prevents two developers from editing the same file at the same time

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Every commit is automatically deployed to production without any review

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The repository exists only on a single central server, and developers must be online to commit

Question 14

A user complains that their smartphone photos take up too much space and that image quality is critical for printing. A technician explains that a particular image format uses lossy compression, which reduces file size by permanently discarding some image data. Which of the following formats is the technician describing?

Accepted Answer

JPEG. JPEG is the standard lossy image format that permanently removes some visual data to achieve smaller file sizes, making it suitable for photographs where slight quality loss is acceptable. The other formats either preserve all data or reduce colors without the same lossy compression mechanism. The technician's description of discarding image data to save space points directly to JPEG.

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BMP

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GIF

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PNG

Question 15

A small business keeps its customer list in a single spreadsheet where the customer's city and state are typed into every invoice row. The owner wants a structure that stores each customer's address once and references it from many invoices without duplicating the address text. Which database concept should the owner apply?

Accepted Answer

Create a separate Customers table with a primary key, and store only that key in the Invoices table.. Storing each customer's address once and referencing it from many invoices is achieved by moving the address into a Customers table with a primary key and placing a foreign key in the Invoices table. This removes repeated text, prevents inconsistent updates, and preserves the one-to-many relationship between customers and invoices.

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Apply a UNIQUE constraint to the City column in the invoice table.

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Convert the spreadsheet to a comma-separated values file and re-import it each month.

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Add an index to the City column so repeated city names are stored only once.

Question 16

A bookstore owner wants to list all book titles stored in a table named Inventory, sorted alphabetically by title. Which SQL statement should be used?

Accepted Answer

SELECT title FROM Inventory ORDER BY title;. Sorting query output is accomplished with the ORDER BY clause, which arranges rows by one or more columns and defaults to ascending order. The statement that selects the title column and applies ORDER BY title returns every book title in alphabetical order, matching the bookstore owner's request without filtering or aggregating the data.

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SELECT title FROM Inventory WHERE title ASC;

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SELECT title FROM Inventory SORT BY title;

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SELECT title FROM Inventory GROUP BY title;

Question 17

A user is creating an account on a shopping website and is asked to choose a password. Which of the following passwords BEST follows current security guidance for resisting brute-force and dictionary attacks?

Accepted Answer

correct-horse-battery-staple-42. Current guidance favors long, memorable passphrases over short strings with forced complexity. A multi-word passphrase of unrelated words reaches a length that makes brute-force attacks impractical and avoids the predictable patterns that dictionary attacks target. Short complex strings and common word-plus-year patterns remain vulnerable because attackers test those exact constructions first.

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Jk7#pQ2!

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P@ssw0rd123

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Summer2024!

Question 18

A small business owner wants to let visitors use the office Wi-Fi without giving them access to the company's file server or networked printers. Which of the following is the BEST way to accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

Enable a guest network on the wireless router that is isolated from the internal LAN.. Segmenting visitors onto a dedicated guest network keeps them away from internal file servers and printers while still providing internet access. Encryption, hidden SSIDs, and shared passwords all leave guests on the same network as company assets, so only a firewalled guest SSID meets the requirement of access without exposure.

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Change the Wi-Fi password and post it on a sign in the lobby so all visitors can connect.

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Disable SSID broadcast so the wireless network name is hidden from visitors.

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Turn on WPA3 encryption for the wireless network and require a strong passphrase.

Question 19

A user's web browser displays a warning that the connection to an online store is not private because the site's certificate cannot be validated. The user asks a technician what the warning means. Which explanation is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

The browser cannot verify the identity of the site or that the connection is securely encrypted.. A certificate warning means the browser could not validate the site's TLS certificate, so it cannot confirm the site's identity or guarantee an encrypted, trustworthy connection. Causes include expired certificates, hostname mismatches, self-signed certificates, or untrusted issuing authorities. Malware infection, a dropped connection, and outdated HTML do not produce this specific warning, so the accurate explanation is the one describing failed identity and encryption verification.

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The online store is using an outdated version of HTML that the browser no longer supports.

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The user's internet connection has been disconnected and the page is loading from the cache.

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The store's website has been infected with malware that is stealing payment information.

Question 20

A company wants to deploy a custom internal application to all employees' Windows computers. The application requires administrative privileges to install and must be updated frequently. Which deployment method should the IT team use to ensure consistent installation and easy updates?

Accepted Answer

Group Policy software installation. Group Policy software installation is a feature of Active Directory that enables centralized deployment of applications to domain computers. It runs with system privileges, ensuring installation succeeds even without user admin rights, and supports automatic updates through Group Policy refresh. This method provides consistency and reduces administrative overhead, unlike manual or portable alternatives.

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Portable application on a USB drive

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Web-based application accessed via browser

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Manual installation by each user