FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Test 7 — 15 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO of the following are examples of interpreted programming languages?

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Python. Python (C) is an interpreted language because its source code is executed line-by-line by the CPython interpreter (or another implementation) at runtime, without a separate compilation step producing native machine code. JavaScript (E) is likewise interpreted, typically executed by a JavaScript engine such as V8 or SpiderMonkey that parses and runs the source (often via JIT compilation) rather than requiring the developer to precompile it to machine code. C++ (A) is a compiled language, normally translated by a compiler such as g++ or clang++ into native machine code before execution. Assembly (B) is not interpreted; it is assembled by an assembler (e.g., NASM, GAS) into machine code. Java (D) is compiled to bytecode by javac and then executed on the JVM, so it is not classified as an interpreted language in this context.

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C++

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Assembly

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Java

Question 2

A user needs to create a document that includes complex mathematical equations, automatic table of contents, and collaborative editing with change tracking. Which type of application is most appropriate?

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Word processor. A word processor is specifically built for creating documents that require advanced formatting, such as mathematical equations, automatic table of contents, and collaborative editing with change tracking. These features are standard in applications like Microsoft Word and Google Docs, which are designed for text-centric tasks. The other application types focus on different data types and lack these capabilities.

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Database management system

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Presentation software

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Spreadsheet

Question 3

A user installs a productivity suite on a Windows 11 laptop. The license agreement states the software may be installed on only one computer and cannot be copied or modified. Which type of software license does this describe?

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Proprietary license. A proprietary license is the only model that restricts installation to one computer and forbids copying or modifying the software. Open source, freeware, and shareware each permit broader use or imply a trial-then-pay model, none of which match the single-machine, no-copy restriction stated in the scenario.

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Open source license

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Shareware license

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Freeware license

Question 4

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?

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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

Question 5

A small business wants to deploy a new customer relationship management (CRM) application. The company has no in-house IT staff and wants to minimize upfront infrastructure costs. They also need to access the CRM from any device with a browser. Which of the following deployment models best fits these requirements?

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Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS is the correct choice because it provides a fully managed application accessible via a web browser, with no need for local infrastructure or IT staff. The subscription model aligns with minimizing upfront costs. PaaS and IaaS require more technical management, and on-premises demands significant capital and maintenance, making them unsuitable for this scenario.

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

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On-premises

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Question 6

A small business wants its staff to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without installing any software on their laptops. Staff must be able to open the files from any company device and see edits made by coworkers within seconds. Which software delivery model best meets this requirement?

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Cloud-based productivity suite accessed through a web browser. The requirement combines zero local installation with near-real-time multi-user editing across devices. Only a browser-accessed cloud productivity suite delivers both natively, because the application and the documents live in the provider's environment and synchronization is handled by the service. Locally installed, portable, and virtualized desktop options all keep execution on or near the endpoint and lack native simultaneous co-editing.

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Virtual desktop infrastructure hosting a published desktop with office applications

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Open-source office suite installed from a portable USB drive

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Locally installed proprietary productivity suite licensed per seat

Question 7

A small business wants to replace its on-premises email server with a service where the provider manages the servers, patching, and uptime. Employees will access email through a web browser and mobile apps. Which cloud service model is the business adopting?

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Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS is the only model where the provider manages the entire application stack, including servers, patching, and uptime, while users consume the software through a browser or app. IaaS and PaaS leave significant management to the customer, and DaaS delivers desktops rather than a managed email application.

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Question 8

A user is selecting a software license for a new application that will be used by 50 employees. The company wants to pay a single upfront fee and avoid recurring costs. Which type of license should they choose?

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Perpetual license. A perpetual license is a one-time purchase that allows the software to be used indefinitely without additional payments. This aligns with the company's desire to avoid recurring costs. Subscription licenses require ongoing fees, while open-source and freeware do not involve a significant upfront payment for commercial use. Thus, perpetual licensing is the correct choice.

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Subscription license

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Freeware license

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Open-source license

Question 9

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?

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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 10

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?

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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 11

A user is editing a document in a word processor and wants to save a copy in a format that preserves the exact layout and is universally viewable without requiring the original editing software. Which file format should the user choose?

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PDF. PDF is designed to preserve the visual appearance of a document exactly as created, including fonts, images, and layout, and it can be opened on virtually any platform with a free reader. This makes it ideal for sharing final versions where the layout must remain intact and the recipient may not have the original editing software.

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TXT

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DOCX

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RTF

Question 12

A user is compiling a report and needs to combine text, a chart, and a table from three separate files into one document while preserving the original formatting of each element. Which productivity application feature is designed for this task?

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Object linking and embedding (OLE). Object linking and embedding lets a document host content created in other applications while preserving that content's original formatting, which is exactly what combining a chart and a table from separate files requires. Mail merge, Track Changes, and macros serve different purposes and do not provide embedded, format-preserving objects.

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Macros

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Mail merge

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Track Changes

Question 13

A user needs to open a document that was created in a proprietary format by a legacy application. The user does not have that application installed. Which of the following is the BEST solution to view the document's content without installing additional software?

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Use a web-based file converter to change the document to a common format like PDF.. Using a web-based converter to change the file to PDF is the best solution because it requires no software installation and leverages a common format. The other options involve installing software, misusing file extensions, or relying on a feature that doesn't address the missing application. The converter approach directly solves the problem of viewing the content.

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Change the file extension to .txt and open with Notepad.

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Use the Compatibility Mode settings in Windows to emulate the legacy application.

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Install a virtual machine with the legacy operating system and application.

Question 14

A user needs to install a new application on a Windows 10 computer but does not have administrative privileges. The application requires writing to the Program Files directory and modifying system registry keys. What will happen when the user attempts to install the application?

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The user will be prompted for administrative credentials via User Account Control.. When a standard user attempts an action that requires administrative privileges, such as writing to Program Files or modifying the registry, Windows triggers a User Account Control prompt asking for administrator credentials. If valid credentials are provided, the action proceeds with elevated rights; otherwise, it is blocked. This is the expected behavior on Windows 10.

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The installation will proceed but the application will run in a limited mode.

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The application will install to the user's AppData folder automatically.

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The installation will complete but the application will be unable to launch.

Question 15

A technician must install a critical security update on 150 Windows 11 computers overnight without visiting each desk. The update is distributed as an .msi package, and the organization already uses Active Directory Domain Services. Which method should the technician use?

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Group Policy software installation. Group Policy software installation is the built-in Active Directory mechanism for silently deploying .msi packages to many domain-joined computers at once. Manual USB installation requires physical access, the Microsoft Store only handles Store apps, and Windows Update for Business only manages Microsoft updates, so Group Policy is the only method that meets all constraints.

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Windows Update for Business

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Microsoft Store automatic updates

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Manual installation from a USB drive