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  • 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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1

A user saves a document as 'report.docx'. Based on the file extension, what type of file is it?

Medium
2

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

Hard
3

A system administrator needs to deploy a software update to 500 computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?

Hard
4

Which of the following file attributes on a Windows system would prevent a user from accidentally modifying a document when set?

Medium
5

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.)

Hard
6

A user downloads a software installer from the internet. On Windows, which file extension is most likely to be used for the installer?

Medium
7

Which file extension typically indicates a compressed archive in Windows?

Easy
8

A 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?

Hard
9

Which of the following software categories includes applications like Microsoft Teams and Slack?

Easy
10

A database administrator needs to perform CRUD operations on a table. Which TWO SQL statements are used for the 'Create' and 'Read' operations? (Select TWO.)

Medium
11

Which TWO of the following are examples of security software? (Choose TWO.)

Easy
12

A developer writes code in Python and runs it without compiling. This is an example of which type of language?

Medium
13

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

Medium
14

A user wants to install a free text editor on their Windows computer. Which file extension is most likely used for the installer?

Easy
15

A 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?

Medium
16

A 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?

Medium
17

Which of the following is an example of an absolute file path?

Medium
18

A database administrator needs to perform CRUD operations on a database. Which THREE SQL commands correspond to the 'Create', 'Read', and 'Update' operations?

Hard
19

A 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?

Medium
20

A 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.)

Hard
21

Which programming data type would be used to store a value of 'True' or 'False'?

Medium
22

A 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.)

Hard
23

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

Hard
24

A developer wants to install a Linux application on a system that uses the Debian package manager. Which package format should the developer look for?

Hard
25

A 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?

Medium
26

A 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?

Medium
27

A 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?

Easy
28

A 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?

Hard
29

A developer is learning version control. Which THREE of the following are core Git concepts? (Select 3)

Hard
30

A 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?

Medium
31

A user is selecting a web browser for everyday use. Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

Medium
32

A user wants to install software on a macOS computer. Which TWO file types are commonly used as installer packages on macOS? (Select TWO.)

Medium
33

A 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?

Hard
34

A user wants to install a program on their Ubuntu Linux system. Which TWO file extensions are commonly used for Linux installer packages? (Select TWO.)

Medium
35

A developer writes code in C++ and must convert it to machine code before execution. This process is called:

Hard
36

A 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?

Hard
37

A company is choosing collaboration software. Which TWO of the following are examples of collaboration applications? (Select 2)

Medium
38

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

Hard
39

A 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.)

Easy
40

A 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:

Hard
41

In Git, which action creates a snapshot of changes in the repository?

Hard
42

A 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:

Medium
43

A programmer is using a version control system. Which THREE are core Git concepts?

Hard
44

A 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?

Hard
45

Which programming concept allows a program to make decisions based on conditions, such as checking if a user is logged in?

Medium
46

A developer is writing a program in C++. The source code needs to be translated into machine code before execution. Which process is required?

Hard
47

Which of the following file extensions indicates a document created with Microsoft Word?

Easy
48

Which of the following is an example of a relative file path?

Medium
49

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

Hard
50

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

Medium
51

A programmer is writing code that needs to repeat a block of instructions 10 times. Which programming construct is best suited for this task?

Medium
52

A 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?

Medium
53

An IT administrator needs to install software on multiple company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should the administrator use?

Medium
54

Which 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?

Easy
55

Which THREE of the following are productivity software suites?

Medium
56

A programmer declares a variable 'price' and assigns it the value 19.99. In most programming languages, what is the data type of this variable?

Hard
57

A user wants to install software on a Linux system. Which file types are most commonly used for installing applications?

Easy
58

A developer is using Git for version control. Which THREE actions are core Git operations? (Select THREE.)

Hard
59

Which TWO of the following are types of desktop applications?

Easy
60

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

Medium
61

A user wants to remove a record from a database table. Which SQL command should be used?

Medium
62

A company is deploying software to multiple workstations without user interaction. Which TWO installation methods are considered silent installations?

Medium
63

A technician needs to install software on 50 company computers without user interaction. Which installation method should be used?

Medium
64

Which of the following best describes a web application?

Medium
65

A 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?

Medium
66

A 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?

Easy
67

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

Medium
68

A 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?

Medium
69

Which of the following file extensions is associated with a compressed archive file?

Easy
70

A database administrator needs to add a new customer record to the 'customers' table. Which SQL statement should they use?

Medium
71

A user is trying to install software from an .msi file on a Windows computer. What is the most likely purpose of an .msi file?

Medium
72

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

Easy
73

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

Medium
74

Which file attribute prevents a file from being modified or deleted accidentally?

Easy
75

A project team is using Git for version control. Which TWO actions are typical Git operations? (Choose TWO.)

Medium
76

A 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?

Medium
77

Which of the following is the correct file extension for a macOS installer package?

Easy
78

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

Medium
79

A software license allows users to use the software for a limited time before purchasing. This is an example of which license type?

Hard
80

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

Easy
81

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

Easy
82

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

Medium
83

A 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?

Hard
84

Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?

Easy
85

Which TWO of the following are open-source licenses? (Select 2)

Medium
86

A user wants to install an application on an Android smartphone. Which app store should they use?

Medium
87

Which of the following is a valid SQL statement to retrieve all records from a table named 'Employees'?

Easy
88

Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?

Easy

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What does the Applications and Software domain cover on the FC0-U71 exam?
Applications and Software questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
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