FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Test 5 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A user wants to upgrade their desktop computer's storage for faster boot times. Which of the following storage interfaces would provide the fastest performance?

Accepted Answer

NVMe M.2 SSD. NVMe M.2 uses the PCIe bus directly, offering significantly faster speeds compared to SATA SSDs or HDDs.

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SATA HDD

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SATA SSD

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External USB 3.0 HDD

Question 2

A company wants to deploy a new wireless network in its office. The network must support high device density and minimize interference from neighboring networks. Which Wi-Fi standard and frequency band combination is most suitable?

Accepted Answer

802.11ax on 5GHz. 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) on 5GHz provides faster speeds, better efficiency in dense environments, and less interference than 2.4GHz.

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802.11n on 5GHz

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802.11ax on 2.4GHz

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802.11ac on 2.4GHz

Question 3

An IT technician is setting up a virtualized server environment. The server will host multiple virtual machines for different departments. Which type of hypervisor should the technician install directly on the server hardware to maximize performance and resource efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 hypervisor. A Type 1 hypervisor runs directly on the hardware without an underlying OS, providing better performance and resource allocation for VMs.

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Containerization platform

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Dual-boot configuration

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Type 2 hypervisor

Question 4

A user is trying to connect a laptop to a high-definition monitor that supports 4K resolution at 60Hz. Which of the following ports on the laptop will support this video output?

Accepted Answer

HDMI. DisplayPort and HDMI 2.0+ support 4K@60Hz. USB-A and Thunderbolt 3/4 can also carry video, but USB-A alone does not. Among the options, HDMI is the most common and correct.

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Ethernet RJ45

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3.5mm audio jack

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USB-A 3.0

Question 5

A small office has a network with all devices connected to a central switch. If one device fails, only that device is affected and the rest of the network continues to function. Which network topology does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Star topology. In a star topology, all devices connect to a central device. A failure in one node does not affect others.

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Ring topology

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Bus topology

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Mesh topology

Question 6

A technician is troubleshooting a network connectivity issue. The user can access local network resources but cannot browse the internet. The technician suspects a DNS problem. Which of the following is the primary function of DNS?

Accepted Answer

Translate domain names to IP addresses. DNS translates human-readable domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to communicate.

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Filter unwanted network traffic

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Provide wireless network access

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Assign IP addresses to devices on the network

Question 7

An office printer frequently jams and produces poor-quality color prints. The office manager decides to replace it with a printer that is faster and more cost-effective for high-volume black-and-white text documents. Which type of printer is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Laser printer. Laser printers are faster and more cost-effective for high-volume black-and-white text printing compared to inkjet printers.

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Thermal printer

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Inkjet printer

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Dot-matrix printer

Question 8

A user wants to synchronize contacts, calendars, and photos between their Android smartphone and tablet. Which of the following methods would best accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

Configure Google account sync. Google account sync automatically synchronizes data across Android devices using the same Google account.

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Pair via Bluetooth

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Use a USB cable to transfer files

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Use an SD card

Question 9

An organization issues smartphones to employees and needs to enforce security policies such as remote wipe and mandatory encryption. Which technology should be used to manage these devices centrally?

Accepted Answer

MDM. MDM (Mobile Device Management) allows IT to enforce policies, remotely wipe devices, and manage settings.

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VPN

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NAT

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DNS

Question 10

A user needs to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to a desktop computer. Which of the following technologies is most commonly used for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology commonly used for peripherals like keyboards and mice.

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Wi-Fi

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Cellular

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NFC

Question 11

A gaming enthusiast is building a new PC. They want to install a dedicated graphics card, a network interface card, and a sound card. Which type of expansion slot on the motherboard should these cards be inserted into?

Accepted Answer

PCIe. PCIe (PCI Express) slots are the standard for modern expansion cards including GPU, NIC, and sound cards.

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SATA

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M.2

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PCI

Question 12

A user needs to print a large number of color brochures with high-quality images. Which type of printer would produce the best color output for this task?

Accepted Answer

Inkjet printer. Inkjet printers generally produce better color quality for images and photos compared to laser printers.

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Dot-matrix printer

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Laser printer

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Thermal printer

Question 13

A company is setting up a new branch office. The network administrator needs to choose a wireless standard and a frequency band. Which TWO of the following options would provide the fastest speeds and least interference? (Select TWO.)

Accepted Answer

5GHz. 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) is the latest standard, and 5GHz offers faster speeds and less interference than 2.4GHz.

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2.4GHz

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802.11ac

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Bluetooth

Question 14

An IT administrator is configuring a virtualized environment on a single server. The administrator needs to allocate resources to multiple virtual machines. Which THREE of the following are resources that can be allocated to a VM? (Select THREE.)

Accepted Answer

Virtual storage. In virtualization, vCPU (virtual CPUs), vRAM (virtual RAM), and virtual storage are typical resources allocated to VMs.

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Physical GPU

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Hypervisor license

Question 15

A user is troubleshooting a slow internet connection and has verified that the modem is working. The user suspects that the router is causing the issue. Which TWO of the following functions are typically performed by a home router? (Select TWO.)

Accepted Answer

Assigns IP addresses via DHCP. A home router typically performs NAT (Network Address Translation) to allow multiple devices to share a single public IP, and also provides DHCP to assign IP addresses to devices on the local network.

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Translates domain names to IP addresses

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Amplifies wireless signal

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Converts ISP signal to digital