FC0-U61 Applications and Software Practice Test 4 — 15 Questions

Question 1

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?

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OEM license.. An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) license is tied to the specific device it was originally installed on and cannot be transferred to another computer. This matches the scenario where the software must be installed on a single device and cannot be moved, as OEM licenses are permanently bound to that hardware.

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Volume license.

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Subscription license.

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Perpetual license.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of open-source software?

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The source code is available for modification.. Open-source software is defined by its license, which grants users the right to view, modify, and distribute the source code. This characteristic is the core principle of open-source, as codified by the Open Source Initiative (OSI). The ability to modify the source code allows for customization, auditing, and community-driven improvements.

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Users must pay for a license.

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It requires a subscription.

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It can only be used on one device.

Question 3

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?

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The macro code for errors.. The macro code is the most direct cause of the crash because macros are custom scripts (often VBA) that execute within the application. If the code contains syntax errors, infinite loops, or attempts to access invalid objects, it will cause the application to terminate unexpectedly. Checking the code first follows the principle of isolating the specific change or action that triggers the fault.

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The version of the operating system.

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The file format of the spreadsheet.

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The amount of RAM available.

Question 4

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?

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Subscription license.. A subscription license grants the right to use software for a specific period, typically requiring recurring payments. In this scenario, each user needs a unique login, which aligns with a per-user subscription model where access is tied to individual accounts and renewed periodically. This is distinct from other licensing types that do not enforce per-user uniqueness or time-limited access.

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Site license.

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Volume license.

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Perpetual license.

Question 5

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

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Presentation software.. Presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides, is specifically designed to create slide-based presentations for meetings, lectures, or sales pitches. It provides tools for adding text, images, charts, animations, and transitions to effectively communicate information to an audience.

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Spreadsheet.

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Database.

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Word processor.

Question 6

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?

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The file has been deleted.. Option A is correct because if the file has been deleted, the error message would typically be 'File not found' or 'The system cannot find the file specified,' not a write failure related to read-only status or another application's lock. The error specifically indicates a write conflict or permission issue, not a missing file. Therefore, a deleted file is the least likely cause among the options.

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The file system is full.

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The file is open in another program.

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The user does not have write permissions.

Question 7

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?

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Use a virtual machine with Windows 7.. A virtual machine (VM) running Windows 7 allows the legacy application to operate in its native environment while the host system runs the company-standard Windows 10. This isolates the legacy software from the modern OS, avoiding compatibility issues and maintaining security compliance. Virtualization is the preferred solution when an application has strict OS dependencies that cannot be resolved through compatibility features.

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Upgrade the legacy application to a Windows 10 version.

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Install Windows 7 on a separate partition.

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Use Windows 10 compatibility mode.

Question 8

Which TWO of the following are examples of system software?

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Device drivers. Device drivers are system software because they provide a low-level interface between the operating system and hardware components, translating generic OS commands into device-specific instructions. Without device drivers, the OS cannot communicate with hardware like graphics cards, network adapters, or storage controllers.

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Database management system

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Spreadsheet

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Web browser

Question 9

Which THREE of the following are common file formats for images?

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.gif. The .gif (Graphics Interchange Format) is a common image file format that supports both static and animated images using lossless compression. It is widely used for simple graphics, logos, and animations on the web due to its support for up to 256 colors and transparency.

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.mp3

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.docx

Question 10

Which TWO of the following are features of productivity software?

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Spell check. Spell check is a core feature of productivity software such as word processors and office suites. It automatically compares words against a built-in dictionary to identify and suggest corrections for misspellings, enhancing document accuracy and user efficiency.

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Disk defragmentation

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Network firewall

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Virus scanning

Question 11

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

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explorer.exe. The exhibit shows that explorer.exe is using the highest memory value (e.g., 1,234 MB) among the listed processes. In Windows Task Manager, the 'Memory' column displays the current working set in megabytes, and explorer.exe's memory consumption exceeds that of the other processes, making it the correct answer.

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svchost.exe (PID 832)

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notepad.exe

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System

Question 12

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?

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The policy does not include a rule for D:\Apps.. The exhibit shows a software restriction policy that includes path rules for C:\Program Files and C:\Windows, but no rule for D:\Apps. Since the policy does not explicitly allow the custom application installed in D:\Apps, it is blocked by default. This is the most likely reason the user cannot run the application.

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The path rule for C:\Program Files is too broad.

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The publisher rule is incorrect.

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The enforcement mode is set to Enforce, blocking all unlisted apps.

Question 13

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?

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Run the installer as Administrator.. The log includes a warning that the application requires Administrator privileges. Lack of admin rights can cause both the MSXML6 and .NET errors. Running the installer as Administrator is the simplest first step to resolve the failures.

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Install MSXML6.

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Install .NET Framework 3.5.

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Upgrade the application to a newer version.

Question 14

A user wants to edit a document collaboratively with multiple team members in real-time. Which type of application should they use?

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Cloud-based office suite. A cloud-based office suite (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) stores documents on remote servers and uses synchronization protocols (like WebDAV or proprietary APIs) to allow multiple users to edit the same file simultaneously, with changes reflected in real-time via operational transformation or conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs). This enables collaborative editing without file locking or version conflicts.

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Email client

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Desktop word processor

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Standalone spreadsheet

Question 15

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

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Graphic design. Version control software is specifically designed to track changes to source code over time, allowing developers to manage revisions, revert to previous states, and collaborate without overwriting each other's work. This is the correct tool for the task described in the question.

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Project management

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Version control

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Database management