FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Test 4 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A user needs to install a new graphics editing application on a Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely associated with the installer?

Accepted Answer

.exe. Windows executable installers typically use the .exe extension. .msi is also common for Windows Installer packages, but .exe is the most common for applications. .dmg is for macOS, .deb for Debian-based Linux.

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.deb

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.pkg

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.dmg

Question 2

Which of the following software licenses allows users to modify and redistribute the source code, provided they keep the same license terms?

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GNU General Public License (GPL). The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a copyleft license that requires derivative works to be distributed under the same license. MIT and Apache are permissive licenses, and commercial licenses restrict modification and redistribution.

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Apache License

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Commercial License

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MIT License

Question 3

A technician is deploying a software update to 200 computers in a domain. To avoid user interaction, which installation method should be used?

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Silent installation. Silent installation runs without requiring user input, ideal for automated deployments. Interactive installers require user clicks, and app stores usually involve user interaction.

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App store installation

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Interactive installation

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Manual installation

Question 4

Which of the following is a key difference between a web application and a desktop application?

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Web applications run inside a browser and process data on a server; desktop applications run directly on the OS and have direct hardware access.. Web applications run in a browser and rely on server-side processing, while desktop applications are installed locally and can directly access hardware resources.

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Desktop applications are stored on a remote server; web applications are installed locally.

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Web applications require an internet connection to run; desktop applications do not.

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Desktop applications require a subscription; web applications are free.

Question 5

A user wants to edit a plain text configuration file on a Linux system. Which type of application is most appropriate?

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Text editor. A text editor like Vim or Nano is used for editing plain text files on Linux. IDEs are for programming, media players for multimedia, and word processors for formatted documents.

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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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Word processor

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Media player

Question 6

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

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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

Question 7

A programmer writes code to run a block of instructions repeatedly until a condition is met. Which programming concept is being used?

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Loop. A loop (for, while) repeats code. Functions are reusable blocks, conditionals make decisions, variables store data.

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Conditional

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Function

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Variable

Question 8

A developer is using Git and wants to integrate changes from a feature branch into the main branch. Which Git operation should be performed?

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Merge. Merging combines changes from one branch into another. Committing saves changes locally, branching creates a new line of development, cloning copies a repository.

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Branch

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Commit

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Clone

Question 9

A user downloads a freeware application that displays occasional ads and offers paid upgrade options. This distribution model is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Freemium. Freemium offers basic features free and charges for premium features. Freeware is completely free with no payment required. Shareware is trial-based. Commercial is paid upfront.

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Shareware

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Freeware

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Commercial

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the function of a web API?

Accepted Answer

It allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data.. A web API (Application Programming Interface) allows different software applications to communicate and share data over the internet. It is not a user interface, security tool, or database language.

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It encrypts data transmitted between a web browser and server.

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It is a programming language used to query databases.

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It provides a graphical user interface for web applications.

Question 11

Which file extension typically indicates a compressed archive in Windows?

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.zip. .zip is the standard archive format for compression. .docx is Word document, .jpg is image, .mp4 is video.

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.docx

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.jpg

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.mp4

Question 12

A user wants to access a file located in a subdirectory relative to the current working directory. Which type of path is being used?

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Relative path. A relative path specifies location relative to the current directory. Absolute path starts from root (e.g., C:\).

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Absolute path

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Symbolic link

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Network path

Question 13

A system administrator is evaluating antivirus software for company computers. Which TWO features are most important for protecting against malware? (Select TWO.)

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Real-time scanning. Real-time scanning checks files as they are accessed, preventing malware execution. Automatic updates ensure the antivirus can recognize new threats. Email filtering helps but is not as core. Firewall is network security, VPN is for privacy.

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Virtual private network (VPN) support

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Email spam filtering

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Built-in firewall

Question 14

A database administrator needs to retrieve, update, and delete records from a customer table. Which THREE SQL commands are required? (Select THREE.)

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DELETE. SELECT retrieves data, UPDATE modifies existing records, DELETE removes records. INSERT adds new records, but the question specifies retrieve, update, delete.

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INSERT

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CREATE

Question 15

A software engineer is debugging a program and needs to identify potential issues. Which THREE tools or techniques are commonly used in debugging? (Select THREE.)

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Log files. Breakpoints pause execution to inspect state, step-through executes line by line, and log files record events. Source code is not a tool, compilation is a build step.

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Compiler

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Source code editor