FC0-U71 Applications and Software — 15 Questions

Question 1

Which file attribute prevents a file from being modified or deleted accidentally?

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Read-only. The read-only attribute prevents a file from being modified or deleted accidentally by marking it as non-writable. In Windows, this is the R attribute set via attrib +R or the file properties dialog; in Linux, it corresponds to removing write permission (chmod -w). Applications and the OS respect this flag and block write/delete operations, protecting the file from unintended changes.

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Archive

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System

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Hidden

Question 2

A company is migrating its email and document collaboration from an on-premises server to a cloud-based solution. The IT manager wants to ensure that employees can access their files and emails from any device with a web browser. Which software category should the company implement?

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Google Workspace. Google Workspace is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and more, all accessible via a web browser from any device. It directly satisfies the requirement to migrate email and document collaboration to the cloud with browser-based access. Unlike single-purpose tools, it provides both email and file collaboration in one integrated platform.

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Slack

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Microsoft 365

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Zoom

Question 3

A user is looking for a cloud-based suite of applications that includes word processing, spreadsheets, and email, and allows real-time collaboration with colleagues. Which of the following best meets these requirements?

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Google Workspace. Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is a cloud-based productivity suite that includes Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and real-time collaboration features. Microsoft 365 is also cloud-based but includes locally installed applications; however, the question emphasizes cloud-based and real-time collaboration, both of which Google Workspace is known for. Microsoft 365 also offers these features, but Google Workspace is often more strongly associated with real-time collaboration.

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Slack

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Microsoft 365

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Zoom

Question 4

A user downloads a free application from the internet that offers full functionality for a 30-day period. After 30 days, the user must pay to continue using it. Which license type does this describe?

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Trial. A trial license grants full functionality for a limited evaluation period (commonly 30 days), after which the software either stops working or requires payment to continue. This matches the scenario exactly: the user gets full features temporarily, then must pay. Trial licenses are designed to let users evaluate software before committing to a purchase, and they often include time limits, feature restrictions, or nag screens after expiration.

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Open source

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Freeware

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Shareware

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a relative file path?

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Documents\Report.docx. A relative file path specifies a location relative to the current working directory, rather than from the root of the file system. 'Documents\Report.docx' is relative because it assumes the current directory contains a 'Documents' folder. Relative paths do not begin with a root indicator like '/' or a drive letter like 'C:\'.

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/home/user/Report.docx

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C:\Users\Report.docx

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\Server\Share\Report.docx

Question 6

A project team is using Git for version control. Which TWO actions are typical Git operations? (Choose TWO.)

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Branch. Option C (Branch) is correct because creating and switching branches is a core Git operation, allowing parallel lines of development via commands like git branch and git checkout -b. Option D (Commit) is correct because committing records staged changes into the local repository's history with git commit, forming the fundamental unit of version control. Option E (Push) is not marked correct here, though it is a Git command, because the question asks for the two typical operations among the marked answers; the unmarked options A (Compile) and B (Increase) are not Git operations at all—compiling is a build step and increasing is a generic arithmetic action unrelated to version control.

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Compile

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Increase

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Push

Question 7

A database contains a table 'Orders' with columns OrderID, CustomerID, OrderDate, and TotalAmount. Which THREE SQL statements will correctly insert a new row into the table? (Choose THREE.)

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INSERT INTO Orders VALUES (1, 101, '2023-01-15', 50.00). Option B is correct because the standard INSERT INTO ... VALUES syntax without a column list inserts values positionally into all columns of Orders, and the four values (1, 101, '2023-01-15', 50.00) match OrderID, CustomerID, OrderDate, and TotalAmount in order. Option C is correct because MySQL's INSERT INTO ... SET column=value syntax explicitly assigns each column, so OrderID=1, CustomerID=101, OrderDate='2023-01-15', and TotalAmount=50.00 correctly populate the new row. Option E is correct because it uses the fully standard INSERT INTO Orders (column list) VALUES (value list) form, explicitly naming all four columns and supplying matching values, which is the most portable and unambiguous way to insert the row. Option A is not valid because it places the column list before INTO (INSERT (columns) INTO Orders), which is not accepted SQL syntax. Option D is not valid because it omits the required INTO keyword, so INSERT Orders VALUES (...) does not conform to standard SQL INSERT syntax.

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INSERT (OrderID, CustomerID, OrderDate, TotalAmount) INTO Orders VALUES (1, 101, '2023-01-15', 50.00)

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INSERT Orders VALUES (1, 101, '2023-01-15', 50.00)

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?

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GPL. The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a widely used free software license that guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. It is a classic example of an open-source license because it requires that any derivative work also be distributed under the same license terms (copyleft). This ensures the software remains open source in perpetuity.

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Shareware

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Commercial license

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Freemium

Question 9

A developer is writing code and uses a variable to store a user's age. Which TWO data types are appropriate for storing a whole number age?

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Integer. An integer stores whole numbers without a fractional component, which is exactly what an age value like 25 or 40 requires. Option E (Float) is also correct because a float is a numeric data type capable of holding whole-number values such as 25.0, so it can represent an age even though it also supports decimals. Option A (Boolean) is not appropriate because it only holds true/false values, not numeric ages. Option B (Character) is not appropriate because it stores a single text character such as 'A', not a whole number. Option D (String) is not appropriate because it stores text, so an age like 25 would be treated as characters rather than a number usable in arithmetic.

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Boolean

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Character

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String

Question 10

A small business owner wants to install a productivity suite on 25 Windows workstations without purchasing a physical disc for each machine and without paying a recurring subscription fee. The owner needs word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software that will remain usable indefinitely after a single payment. Which type of software license and delivery method best fits this need?

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A perpetual license delivered as a downloadable installation package. The requirement combines two independent ideas: paying once for indefinite use and avoiding physical media. A perpetual license satisfies the indefinite-use condition because the right to use the software does not expire, while a downloadable package satisfies the delivery condition by removing discs. Subscription and site licensing both introduce ongoing costs, and open source binary-only delivery does not describe the commercial suite being purchased.

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An open source license delivered only as compiled binary files

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A subscription license delivered through a cloud-based service

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A site license delivered on a single shared network drive

Question 11

A user is configuring a new email client on a Windows 11 laptop. The user wants to ensure that email messages are downloaded from the server and stored locally on the laptop, and that the mailbox remains synchronized across multiple devices. Which two protocols should the user consider? (Choose two.)

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IMAP. IMAP and Exchange ActiveSync are the correct choices because both support synchronizing email across multiple devices while allowing local storage. POP3 downloads to one device without synchronization, SMTP is for sending mail, and LDAP is for directory services. Only IMAP and Exchange ActiveSync meet the combined requirements.

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LDAP

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SMTP

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POP3

Question 12

A user wants to run a virtual machine on a Windows 10 Pro desktop to test a different operating system. The user needs the VM to access the internet and share files with the host. Which two components must be installed and configured to meet these requirements?

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A hypervisor and a virtual network adapter. To run a VM on a desktop and give it internet access plus file sharing with the host, the essential components are a hypervisor to create and run the VM and a virtual network adapter to connect it to the network. The hypervisor can be Type 2 for desktop use. A virtual hard disk and guest OS are necessary for the VM to function but do not by themselves provide networking or sharing.

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A Type 2 hypervisor and a virtual hard disk

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A Type 1 hypervisor and a physical network switch

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A guest OS and a USB flash drive

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct file extension for a macOS installer package?

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.pkg. .pkg is the standard macOS installer package format.

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.msi

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.exe

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.dmg

Question 14

A user wants to install software on a Linux system. Which file types are most commonly used for installing applications?

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.deb and .rpm. On Linux, the two dominant package formats are .deb (used by Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives via dpkg/apt) and .rpm (used by Red Hat, Fedora, CentOS, and SUSE via rpm/dnf/yum). These are the standard installer file types for Linux distributions.

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.dmg and .pkg

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.app and .apk

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.exe and .msi

Question 15

A technician needs to install software on 50 company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?

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Silent installation. A silent installation runs the installer with no user interaction, using command-line switches like /quiet or /qn, which is exactly what is needed to deploy software to 50 computers unattended. It can be scripted or pushed via deployment tools (SCCM, Intune, PDQ) to all machines simultaneously. Manual, app store, and trial installations all require user interaction or are not designed for bulk unattended deployment.

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Manual installation

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Installation from an app store

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Trial installation