20+ practice questions focused on IT Concepts and Terminology — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U61 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start IT Concepts and Terminology PracticeA user reports that their computer is running slowly and the hard drive activity light is constantly on. The technician checks Task Manager and sees that disk usage is at 100%. What is the most likely cause?
Explanation: When RAM is insufficient, the operating system compensates by using a portion of the hard drive as virtual memory (the page file). This causes constant swapping of data between RAM and the disk, resulting in 100% disk usage and a continuously active hard drive light. Task Manager would show high disk usage even if the CPU and memory percentages appear moderate.
A technician is setting up a small office network. Which device should be used to connect multiple computers and allow them to communicate with each other?
Explanation: A switch operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and uses MAC addresses to forward frames only to the specific port where the destination device is connected. This allows multiple computers on the same local network to communicate directly with each other without unnecessary traffic, making it the correct device for interconnecting computers in a small office LAN.
A user wants to ensure that a document cannot be edited by others. Which file property should be set?
Explanation: The read-only property prevents users from modifying or deleting the file's contents, as it restricts write access to the file. When set, any attempt to edit and save the document will result in an error unless the file is saved with a new name or the property is cleared. This is the standard file attribute used in Windows and other operating systems to enforce write protection at the file system level.
A company wants to implement a solution that allows employees to access internal applications from home without installing software on their personal devices. Which technology should be used?
Explanation: VDI provides hosted virtual desktops that users can access from any device, including personal ones, without installing software locally. The applications run on the server, and only screen updates are sent to the client, meeting the requirement of no software installation on personal devices.
A technician is troubleshooting a user's inability to access the internet. The user can ping the default gateway but cannot ping external websites. What is the most likely issue?
Explanation: The user can ping the default gateway, which confirms that the local network configuration (IP address, subnet mask, and gateway) is correct and that Layer 3 connectivity to the router is working. However, pinging external websites fails because the DNS server is not configured or unreachable, preventing the resolution of domain names to IP addresses. This is a classic symptom: internal connectivity works, but name resolution fails.
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