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Common Applications and Software exam traps
- ▸Answering from memory before reading the full scenario.
- ▸Missing a constraint such as cost, availability, security, scope or command context.
- ▸Choosing a broad answer when the question asks for the most specific fix.
- ▸Ignoring why the wrong options are tempting.
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A user saves a document as 'report.docx'. Based on the file extension, what type of file is it?
Medium2A user downloads a freeware application that displays occasional ads and offers paid upgrade options. This distribution model is best described as:
Hard3A system administrator needs to deploy a software update to 500 computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?
Hard4Which of the following file attributes on a Windows system would prevent a user from accidentally modifying a document when set?
Medium5A software engineer is debugging a program and needs to identify potential issues. Which THREE tools or techniques are commonly used in debugging? (Select THREE.)
Hard6A user downloads a software installer from the internet. On Windows, which file extension is most likely to be used for the installer?
Medium7Which file extension typically indicates a compressed archive in Windows?
Easy8A developer writes a Python script that processes user input. During execution, the script prompts for an age and stores it in a variable. Which data type is most appropriate for the variable that stores the age?
Hard9Which of the following software categories includes applications like Microsoft Teams and Slack?
Easy10A database administrator needs to perform CRUD operations on a table. Which TWO SQL statements are used for the 'Create' and 'Read' operations? (Select TWO.)
Medium11Which TWO of the following are examples of security software? (Choose TWO.)
Easy12A developer writes code in Python and runs it without compiling. This is an example of which type of language?
Medium13A programmer writes code to run a block of instructions repeatedly until a condition is met. Which programming concept is being used?
Medium14A user wants to install a free text editor on their Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely used for the installer?
Easy15A company uses a software license that allows anyone to view, modify, and distribute the source code, provided that any distributed modifications are also made available under the same license. Which type of license is this?
Medium16A 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?
Medium17Which of the following is an example of an absolute file path?
Medium18A database administrator needs to perform CRUD operations on a database. Which THREE SQL commands correspond to the 'Create', 'Read', and 'Update' operations?
Hard19A company uses a web-based application that runs in a browser and stores data on a remote server. Which of the following best describes this type of application?
Medium20A company is evaluating different software licenses for a new project. Which THREE of the following are characteristics of open-source licenses such as the MIT License or Apache License? (Select THREE.)
Hard21Which programming data type would be used to store a value of 'True' or 'False'?
Medium22A 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.)
Hard23Which of the following best describes the function of a web API?
Hard24A developer wants to install a Linux application on a system that uses the Debian package manager. Which package format should the developer look for?
Hard25A 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?
Medium26A user is troubleshooting an issue with a web application that is only accessible through a browser. The user notes that the application runs slowly. Which component is most likely responsible for processing the application's server-side logic?
Medium27A user wants to install a software package on a Linux system using a package that ends in .deb. Which Linux distribution family is most likely being used?
Easy28A developer is writing a script in Python that processes user input. The script needs to execute a block of code repeatedly while a condition is true. Which programming construct should the developer use?
Hard29A developer is learning version control. Which THREE of the following are core Git concepts? (Select 3)
Hard30A user is trying to access a file located at 'C:\Users\John\Documents\report.docx'. This is an example of which type of file path?
Medium31A user is selecting a web browser for everyday use. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
Medium32A user wants to install software on a macOS computer. Which TWO file types are commonly used as installer packages on macOS? (Select TWO.)
Medium33A software engineer is working on a collaborative project and needs to track changes to the source code. Which of the following tools is specifically designed for version control?
Hard34A user wants to install a program on their Ubuntu Linux system. Which TWO file extensions are commonly used for Linux installer packages? (Select TWO.)
Medium35A developer writes code in C++ and must convert it to machine code before execution. This process is called:
Hard36A developer is working on a collaborative software project and uses Git for version control. The developer creates a new feature on a separate branch. After completing the feature, what is the typical next step to integrate the changes into the main branch?
Hard37A company is choosing collaboration software. Which TWO of the following are examples of collaboration applications? (Select 2)
Medium38A database administrator needs to retrieve, update, and delete records from a customer table. Which THREE SQL commands are required? (Select THREE.)
Hard39A database includes a table called 'Products' with columns: ProductID, ProductName, Price, and Quantity. Which TWO of the following SQL statements correctly insert a new product into the table? (Select TWO.)
Easy40A developer writes code in a high-level language and then uses a tool to translate the entire source code into machine code before execution. This process is known as:
Hard41In Git, which action creates a snapshot of changes in the repository?
Hard42A user downloads a trial version of a photo editing application that is fully functional for 30 days. After the trial period, the user must purchase a license. This type of software distribution model is known as:
Medium43A programmer is using a version control system. Which THREE are core Git concepts?
Hard44A developer needs to track changes to source code over time, collaborate with other developers, and maintain a history of all modifications. Which tool is specifically designed for these tasks?
Hard45Which programming concept allows a program to make decisions based on conditions, such as checking if a user is logged in?
Medium46A developer is writing a program in C++. The source code needs to be translated into machine code before execution. Which process is required?
Hard47Which of the following file extensions indicates a document created with Microsoft Word?
Easy48Which of the following is an example of a relative file path?
Medium49A developer is using Git and wants to integrate changes from a feature branch into the main branch. Which Git operation should be performed?
Hard50Which of the following is a key difference between a web application and a desktop application?
Medium51A programmer is writing code that needs to repeat a block of instructions 10 times. Which programming construct is best suited for this task?
Medium52A 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?
Medium53An IT administrator needs to install software on multiple company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should the administrator use?
Medium54Which of the following license types allows users to view, modify, and distribute the source code, as long as they include the original copyright notice and any modifications are also open source?
Easy55Which THREE of the following are productivity software suites?
Medium56A programmer declares a variable 'price' and assigns it the value 19.99. In most programming languages, what is the data type of this variable?
Hard57A user wants to install software on a Linux system. Which file types are most commonly used for installing applications?
Easy58A developer is using Git for version control. Which THREE actions are core Git operations? (Select THREE.)
Hard59Which TWO of the following are types of desktop applications?
Easy60In a database, which SQL statement is used to add new records to a table?
Medium61A user wants to remove a record from a database table. Which SQL command should be used?
Medium62A company is deploying software to multiple workstations without user interaction. Which TWO installation methods are considered silent installations?
Medium63A technician needs to install software on 50 company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?
Medium64Which of the following best describes a web application?
Medium65A 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?
Medium66A user wants to install software on a Windows computer using the application's official installer. Which of the following file extensions is most likely associated with a Windows executable installer?
Easy67A user wants to edit a plain text configuration file on a Linux system. Which type of application is most appropriate?
Medium68A user is trying to install software on a macOS computer and has downloaded a file with a .dmg extension. What should the user do with this file to install the software?
Medium69Which of the following file extensions is associated with a compressed archive file?
Easy70A database administrator needs to add a new customer record to the 'customers' table. Which SQL statement should they use?
Medium71A user is trying to install software from an .msi file on a Windows computer. What is the most likely purpose of an .msi file?
Medium72Which of the following software licenses allows users to modify and redistribute the source code, provided they keep the same license terms?
Easy73A system administrator is evaluating antivirus software for company computers. Which TWO features are most important for protecting against malware? (Select TWO.)
Medium74Which file attribute prevents a file from being modified or deleted accidentally?
Easy75A project team is using Git for version control. Which TWO actions are typical Git operations? (Choose TWO.)
Medium76A database administrator needs to retrieve all customer names from a table named 'Customers' where the city is 'New York'. Which SQL statement should be used?
Medium77Which of the following is the correct file extension for a macOS installer package?
Easy78A technician is deploying a software update to 200 computers in a domain. To avoid user interaction, which installation method should be used?
Medium79A software license allows users to use the software for a limited time before purchasing. This is an example of which license type?
Hard80Which TWO of the following are examples of interpreted programming languages?
Easy81A user needs to install a new graphics editing application on a Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely associated with the installer?
Easy82A user wants to access a file located in a subdirectory relative to the current working directory. Which type of path is being used?
Medium83A software developer is working on a team project and uses Git for version control. The developer has made changes to the code and wants to save a snapshot of the current state of the project locally. Which Git command should they use?
Hard84Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?
Easy85Which TWO of the following are open-source licenses? (Select 2)
Medium86A user wants to install an application on an Android smartphone. Which app store should they use?
Medium87Which of the following is a valid SQL statement to retrieve all records from a table named 'Employees'?
Easy88Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?
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