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Question 1easymultiple choice
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A user reports that a spreadsheet application crashes every time they try to open a specific file. The file was created in a newer version of the software. What is the most likely cause?

Question 2mediummultiple choice
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A small business needs to share documents among employees and allow real-time collaboration. Which type of application is best suited?

Question 3hardmultiple choice
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A software developer writes code that stores sensitive user data. To comply with data protection regulations, which application-level security measure should be implemented?

Question 4easymultiple choice
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A user wants to create a presentation with slides, animations, and speaker notes. Which application type should they use?

Question 5mediummultiple choice
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An employee receives an email with an attachment that claims to be an invoice. The employee is unsure of the sender. What is the best practice?

Question 6hardmultiple choice
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A company uses a legacy application that only runs on Windows 7. The IT department plans to upgrade to Windows 10. What is the best approach to ensure compatibility?

Question 7easymultiple choice
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A user needs to edit a PDF file that was received as an attachment. What type of application is required?

Question 8mediummultiple choice
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A user reports that the company's customer relationship management (CRM) application is slow after a recent network upgrade. What could be the cause?

Question 9hardmultiple choice
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A company wants to deploy a custom application to 500 employees. The IT team needs to ensure each workstation has the same version and configuration. Which deployment method should be used?

Question 10mediummulti select
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A user needs to create a document that includes a table of contents, footnotes, and a bibliography. Which TWO application types are suitable for this task? (Choose TWO.)

Question 11hardmulti select
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A company is experiencing frequent application crashes. Which TWO troubleshooting steps should be performed first? (Choose TWO.)

Question 12mediummulti select
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A user wants to share a large video file with colleagues. Which THREE methods are appropriate? (Choose THREE.)

Question 13hardmulti select
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A small business needs to manage customer contacts, sales leads, and communication history. Which THREE types of software could be used? (Choose THREE.)

Question 14easymultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A user sees this error when using an application. What is the most likely cause?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Error Log:
[2024-05-10 14:23:45] ERROR: Unable to write to file 'C:\Program Files\App\data.txt'. Access is denied.
[2024-05-10 14:23:46] WARNING: Application data may not be saved.
Question 15mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A user cannot connect to a network share on a remote server. Based on the firewall rule, what is the most likely cause?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Firewall Rule:
{
  "rule": "BlockOutboundSMB",
  "protocol": "TCP",
  "port": 445,
  "action": "Deny",
  "direction": "Outbound"
}
Question 16hardmultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A security auditor reviews this application configuration. What is the most significant security concern?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Application Configuration:
<appSettings>
  <add key="DatabaseConnection" value="Server=prod01;Database=SalesDB;User Id=sa;Password=Passw0rd;" />
  <add key="LogLevel" value="Debug" />
</appSettings>
Question 17hardmultiple choice
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You are an IT support specialist for a mid-sized company. A user in the accounting department, Jane, reports that her accounting software (QuickBooks 2021) crashes every time she tries to export a report to PDF. The crash occurs immediately after clicking 'Export to PDF' and displays the error: 'The application has stopped working.' Jane's workstation runs Windows 10 Pro with 8GB RAM and an SSD. She has sufficient disk space. Other users in the same department using the same software version do not experience this issue. Jane recently installed a free PDF printer driver for personal use. What is the most likely cause and the best course of action?

Question 18mediummultiple choice
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You are a system administrator for a small marketing firm. The firm uses a web-based project management application (Trello) for task tracking. One morning, users report that they cannot access Trello from any workstation. However, other websites (e.g., Google, YouTube) are accessible. The network uses a single router with default settings. No changes were made to the network or firewall overnight. You check the DNS settings on a workstation and it points to the ISP's DNS server (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). What is the most likely cause and the best course of action?

Question 19easymultiple choice
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A user reports that when they try to open a PDF file attached to an email, nothing happens. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 20mediummulti select
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Which TWO of the following are commonly considered business productivity software? (Select TWO.)

Question 21hardmultiple choice
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You are a desktop support technician for a small accounting firm. The firm uses a legacy accounting application that only runs on Windows 7. The application stores data in a local SQL Server Express database. A user reports that since the IT department applied a mandatory security update last night, the accounting application fails to start and displays an error: 'Cannot connect to database server. Check that the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service is running.' You verify that the SQL Server service is set to Automatic but is not running. When you attempt to start it manually, it fails with error 1069: 'The service did not start due to a logon failure.' Which of the following is the MOST likely cause and solution?

Question 22hardmulti select
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A user reports that a web application fails to load in a browser. The IT technician suspects a compatibility issue. Which TWO actions should the technician take to diagnose the problem?

Question 23easymultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. What is the most likely cause of the application crash?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

Error: The application encountered an unexpected error and must close.
Application: inventory.exe
Version: 2.1.0
Module: stock.dll
Address: 0x00401234
Faulting module: msvcrt.dll
Fault address: 0x77C12345
Question 24mediummultiple choice
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A small business uses a legacy inventory management application that runs on a Windows 10 workstation. The application stores data in a local Microsoft Access database. Recently, the application has started crashing intermittently when users attempt to generate reports. The error message indicates a 'database connection lost' error. The IT technician has verified that the network is stable and the workstation has sufficient disk space. The technician suspects the issue is related to software compatibility. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to resolve the issue while minimizing disruption to daily operations?

Question 25mediumdrag order
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Drag and drop the steps to install a printer on Windows 10 via USB into the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5
Question 26mediumdrag order
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Drag and drop the steps to check for Windows Updates in Windows 10 into the correct order.

Drag steps to the numbered slots on the right, or tap a step then tap a slot.

Steps
Order
1Step 1
2Step 2
3Step 3
4Step 4
5Step 5
Question 27mediummatching
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Match each software license type to its description.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts
Matches

Source code freely available

Source code not shared

Free to use, but not open source

Free trial before purchase

Question 28mediummatching
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Match each operating system to its common environment.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts
Matches

Desktop and server

Server and embedded systems

Apple desktop computers

Web-based laptops

Question 29easymultiple choice
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A user inserts a software CD into their computer to install a new application. Which of the following is the most likely next step after the CD is inserted?

Question 30mediummultiple choice
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A user reports that a previously working word-processing application now crashes immediately after launch. The user has not installed any new software recently. Which of the following should the user try first?

Question 31hardmultiple choice
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A small business owner wants to purchase a software application for accounting. The application is available under two licenses: a single-user commercial license for $500, and a GNU General Public License (GPL) version for free. The owner is concerned about support and future updates. Which of the following is a key consideration for the owner?

Question 32easymultiple choice
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A user wants to create a backup of important files stored on a hard drive. Which type of application is most appropriate for this task?

Question 33mediummultiple choice
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An employee needs to create a chart showing quarterly sales data for a presentation. Which of the following types of applications should the employee use?

Question 34hardmultiple choice
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A user wants to install a 32-bit application on a 64-bit version of Windows 10. The application's installer runs but displays an error message stating that the application requires a 32-bit operating system. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Question 35easymultiple choice
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A user wants to remove a program that is no longer needed from a Windows computer. Which of the following is the correct method?

Question 36mediummultiple choice
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A web developer wants to identify why a web page is loading slowly. Which built-in browser tool is most appropriate to analyze network requests?

Question 37hardmultiple choice
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A company is deciding between using open-source software and proprietary software for a new project. Which of the following is a primary advantage of open-source software?

Question 38mediummulti select
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Which TWO of the following are common file formats for images?

Question 39hardmulti select
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Which THREE of the following are common features of word processing applications?

Question 40easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following are examples of operating systems?

Question 41mediummultiple choice
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A user notices that the computer is running slowly and opens Task Manager to check running processes. Based on the exhibit, which process is using the most memory?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```
Image Name                     PID Session Name        Session#    Mem Usage
========================= ======== ================ =========== ============
System Idle Process              0 Services                   0          8 K
System                           4 Services                   0     44,236 K
smss.exe                       296 Services                   0      1,156 K
csrss.exe                      384 Services                   0      5,652 K
wininit.exe                    440 Services                   0      5,376 K
services.exe                   532 Services                   0     12,836 K
lsass.exe                      540 Services                   0     16,808 K
svchost.exe                    696 Services                   0     18,248 K
svchost.exe                    776 Services                   0      9,472 K
...
notepad.exe                   1234 Console                    2     15,200 K
```
Question 42hardmultiple choice
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An IT administrator applies the software restriction policy shown in the exhibit. What is the intended effect of this policy?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
  "SoftwareRestrictionPolicy": {
    "DefaultLevel": "Disallowed",
    "Paths": [
      {
        "Path": "C:\\Users\\*\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\*",
        "Level": "Disallowed"
      },
      {
        "Path": "C:\\Program Files\\*",
        "Level": "Unrestricted"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```
Question 43easymultiple choice
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A user attempts to run a legacy application and receives the error message shown in the exhibit. What is the most likely cause of this error?

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```
Error: The program cannot start because MSVCR100.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
```
Question 44easymultiple choice
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A user is unable to open a .docx file. The user has the correct application installed. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question 45mediummultiple choice
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A company needs to ensure that all employees can collaborate on documents in real time. Which type of software should the company choose?

Question 46hardmultiple choice
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A technician is asked to install a software package on a company laptop. The licensing type requires the software to be installed on a single device and cannot be transferred. Which licensing model is being described?

Question 47easymultiple choice
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Which of the following is a characteristic of open-source software?

Question 48mediummultiple choice
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A user reports that a spreadsheet application crashes whenever they try to use a specific macro. The technician needs to identify the cause. Which of the following should the technician check first?

Question 49hardmultiple choice
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A company is deploying a new customer relationship management (CRM) software. The software requires each user to have a unique login. Which of the following best describes this type of licensing?

Question 50easymultiple choice
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A user needs to create a presentation for a sales meeting. Which type of software should they use?

Question 51mediummultiple choice
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An application is displaying an error message: "Cannot write to file. The file may be read-only or in use by another application." Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause?

Question 52hardmultiple choice
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A technician is configuring a new workstation. The user requires access to a legacy application that only runs on Windows 7. However, the company standard is Windows 10. Which of the following is the BEST solution?

Question 53mediummulti select
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Which TWO of the following are examples of system software?

Question 54hardmulti select
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Which THREE of the following are common file formats for images?

Question 55easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following are features of productivity software?

Question 56easymultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A user reports that an application is running slowly. Based on the exhibit, which process is using the most memory?

Exhibit

C:\Users\Tech>tasklist

Image Name                   PID Session Name        Session#    Mem Usage
========================= ======== ================ =========== ============
System Idle Process              0 Services                   0          8 K
System                           4 Services                   0      1,452 K
smss.exe                       344 Services                   0        388 K
csrss.exe                      568 Services                   0      2,552 K
winlogon.exe                   604 Console                    1      1,876 K
services.exe                   648 Services                   0      4,524 K
lsass.exe                      660 Services                   0      6,204 K
svchost.exe                    832 Services                   0     12,376 K
svchost.exe                    904 Services                   0     10,264 K
svchost.exe                    976 Services                   0      6,756 K
explorer.exe                  1232 Console                    1     30,456 K
notepad.exe                   1340 Console                    1      3,512 K
Question 57mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A technician is troubleshooting why a user cannot run a custom application installed in D:\Apps. Based on the exhibit, what is the MOST likely reason?

Exhibit

{
  "name": "AppLocker Policy",
  "enforcement": "Enforce",
  "rules": [
    {
      "type": "Path",
      "path": "C:\\Program Files\\*",
      "action": "Allow"
    },
    {
      "type": "Path",
      "path": "C:\\Windows\\*",
      "action": "Allow"
    },
    {
      "type": "Publisher",
      "publisher": "CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US",
      "action": "Allow"
    }
  ]
}
Question 58hardmultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A technician is installing a legacy application on Windows 10 and receives the exhibit log. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

Exhibit

[2023-10-05 14:32:10] Error: Failed to install MSXML6. Required component missing.
[2023-10-05 14:32:10] Error: The installation of .NET Framework 3.5 failed.
[2023-10-05 14:32:10] Warning: The application requires Administrator privileges.
Question 59easymultiple choice
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A user wants to edit a document collaboratively with multiple team members in real-time. Which type of application should they use?

Question 60easymultiple choice
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A software developer needs to track changes to source code over time. Which type of software should they use?

Question 61easymultiple choice
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Which file extension is typically associated with a compressed archive?

Question 62mediummultiple choice
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A company is deploying a custom application to 500 employees. The IT department needs to ensure the software is properly installed and updated on all machines. Which deployment method is most efficient?

Question 63mediummultiple choice
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A user receives an error 'This application cannot run on your PC' when trying to install a legacy program on Windows 10. What is the most likely cause?

Question 64mediummultiple choice
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A graphic designer needs to choose a software for vector illustration. Which of the following is best suited?

Question 65hardmultiple choice
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A company uses a proprietary application that requires a license per user. They have 100 employees but only 80 need access. Which licensing model would be most cost-effective?

Question 66hardmultiple choice
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A small business wants to use a CRM system. They need to access it from mobile devices and desktops without installing software. Which deployment model fits?

Question 67hardmultiple choice
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An organization uses an open-source application. They modify the source code and distribute the modified version. According to the GNU General Public License (GPL), what must they do?

Question 68mediummulti select
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Which TWO of the following are examples of open-source software licenses?

Question 69mediummulti select
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Which THREE of the following are common file extensions for image files?

Question 70hardmulti select
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A user wants to ensure software is legitimate and free from malware before installation. Which THREE of the following are recommended practices?

Question 71mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A user runs the "where python" command and sees two paths. What does this indicate?

Exhibit

Command Prompt output:
C:\Users\Admin> where python
C:\Python39\python.exe
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python39\python.exe
Question 72mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. What is the most likely cause of this installation error?

Exhibit

Error log from software installer:
[Error] Failed to register DLL: C:\Program Files\MyApp\helper.dll
HRESULT: 0x80070005
Description: Access is denied.
Question 73hardmultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. Which type of license does Acme Corp hold?

Exhibit

License file snippet:
{
  "license_type": "volume",
  "product": "OfficeSuite Pro 2024",
  "count": 150,
  "issued_to": "Acme Corp",
  "expiration": "2026-12-31"
}
Question 74easymultiple choice
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A user wants to open a PDF file but receives an error that no application is associated. Which action should the user take?

Question 75mediummultiple choice
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A graphic designer needs to create vector logos that can be scaled without losing quality. Which software category is most appropriate?

Question 76hardmultiple choice
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A user reports that a desktop application crashes every time it tries to save a file to a network drive. Other applications work fine. Which is the MOST likely cause?

Question 77easymultiple choice
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Which software license allows a user to install the software on multiple computers for personal use?

Question 78mediummultiple choice
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A user needs to collaborate on a document with colleagues in real-time. Which type of application should they use?

Question 79hardmultiple choice
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A software developer writes code that interacts with the operating system to access hardware. Which layer of software is being used?

Question 80easymultiple choice
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A user needs to edit a video file for a presentation. Which type of application is most suitable?

Question 81mediummultiple choice
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A company decides to deploy a new accounting application. The vendor offers a subscription model where users pay monthly. This is an example of:

Question 82hardmultiple choice
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A system administrator configures a server to run multiple virtual machines for testing. Which type of software enables this?

Question 83easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following are examples of system software?

Question 84mediummulti select
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Which TWO factors should be considered when choosing a software license?

Question 85hardmulti select
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Which THREE are common steps in troubleshooting software issues?

Question 86mediummultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A technician is troubleshooting a connectivity issue. The user can access local resources but cannot reach the internet. Based on the output, what is the most likely cause?

Exhibit

C:\Users\Tech> ipconfig
Windows IP Configuration

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : 
   IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.101
   Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
Question 87hardmultiple choice
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Refer to the exhibit. A user reports that a recent Windows update failed to install. Which action should the technician take FIRST?

Exhibit

Received: text from Windows Update:
Update KB5006670 failed to install on 10/10/2023.
Error: 0x80070002 - The system cannot find the file specified.
Question 88hardmultiple choice
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A small business runs a legacy inventory management application that was developed in-house. The application uses a local database stored on a single server running Windows Server 2016. Recently, the application has become slow during peak hours, and multiple users have reported timeouts. The server has 8GB of RAM and a quad-core processor. The application's database grows by about 500MB per month. The company's IT budget is limited, and they cannot rewrite the application. As an IT consultant, which recommendation would best improve performance without requiring application changes?

Question 89easymultiple choice
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A user installed a new photo editing application. After opening it, the user receives an error that the application cannot find a required DLL file. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question 90mediummultiple choice
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A graphic designer is working with a large image file in a proprietary software format. The designer needs to send the image to a client who uses a different operating system and does not have the same software. Which of the following is the BEST method to ensure the client can open the file?

Question 91hardmultiple choice
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A company's IT policy requires that all employees use a specific word-processing application for creating official documents. An employee, who prefers a different application, uses that application to create a document and then saves it in the required application's native format. The employee gives the file to a coworker, who cannot open it. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the coworker cannot open the file?

Question 92mediummultiple choice
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A user receives a notification that their software subscription will expire in seven days. The user wants to continue using the software without interruption. Which of the following should the user do to ensure continued access?

Question 93easymulti select
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Which TWO of the following are examples of application software? (Select TWO).

Question 94mediummulti select
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Which THREE of the following are common methods to acquire software? (Select THREE).

Question 95hardmulti select
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A user is trying to choose a web browser. Which TWO features are considered advantages of using a browser with built-in developer tools? (Select TWO).

Question 96hardmultiple choice
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A small business uses a legacy desktop application for inventory management. The application was designed for Windows 7 and has not been updated. The company recently upgraded its workstations to Windows 10. Now, when employees try to run the inventory application, it either crashes immediately or displays errors about missing components. The company relies on this application daily and cannot afford downtime. The IT administrator has tried running the application in compatibility mode for Windows 7, but the crashes persist. There is no alternative application available, and the vendor is out of business. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to allow the business to continue using this application?

Question 97easymultiple choice
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An administrative assistant is using a spreadsheet application to create a budget report. The assistant needs to add a column that calculates the total of the previous three columns for each row. The assistant is not very experienced with formulas and is unsure how to proceed. The assistant wants to use a built-in function that will automatically sum the values. Which of the following should the assistant do to achieve this?

Question 98mediummultiple choice
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A school's computer lab has 25 computers, each running a specific educational software suite. The IT department needs to update the software on all machines to the latest version. The update is a large file, and downloading it separately on each machine would consume too much bandwidth and time. The network has a server that can host the installation files locally. Which of the following is the MOST efficient method to update the software on all computers?

Question 99mediummultiple choice
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A user is working on a presentation for a client meeting. The user has been using Microsoft PowerPoint and has completed the slides. The user now needs to create handouts for the audience so they can follow along. The handouts should show the slides with space for notes. Which of the following is the BEST way to create these handouts?

Question 100hardmultiple choice
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A medium-sized company uses a customer relationship management (CRM) application that is accessed by 50 employees. The application is installed on a local server and uses a shared database. Recently, employees have reported that the application is becoming slow and sometimes times out. The IT staff has verified that there is no network congestion and the server has adequate resources. The application logs show that the database file has grown significantly over the past year. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the performance issue and the BEST solution?

Question 101easymultiple choice
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A user has just installed a new word-processing application on their laptop. When the user tries to open the application for the first time, a window appears asking for a product key. The user purchased the software online and received an email with the product key. Where should the user enter the product key to activate the software?

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