A user lives in a remote area that does not have cabling or towers available. The user wants to connect to the internet. Which of the flowing is the best solution?
Answer : D
Satellite internet is ideal for remote areas without access to physical infrastructure like cabling or cellular towers.
Other options:
Fiber optic and DSL require physical lines,
Cellular needs tower coverage, which may not be available in remote locations.
Which of the following must be included when backing up a workstation?
Answer : B
When backing up a workstation, it's essential to include application data, which contains the user's work and settings.
Other options:
Cloud-hosted files are usually backed up separately by the cloud service,
Emails may be stored in the cloud or server,
Installation files can typically be re-downloaded and are not critical for backup.
Given the following pseudocode:
10 FOR Q=1 TO 100
20 PRINT Q
30 NEXT Q
40 EXIT
Which of the following best represents line 10?
Answer : D
Line 10 (FOR Q=1 TO 100) initializes a loop that iterates from 1 to 100.
Other options:
Sequence refers to a straight execution of instructions,
Branch involves decision-making (e.g., IF...THEN),
Attribute is a descriptive property, not a control structure.
Which of the following makes a file readable only by select users who possess a key?
Answer : D
Encryption makes a file readable only by users who have the decryption key, protecting data confidentiality.
Other options:
Hidden folders only conceal files but don't restrict access,
File permissions control access but do not encrypt data,
Compression reduces file size without restricting access.
A company updates its password policy to require that all passwords be reset every 60 days. Which of the following best describes this requirement?
Answer : C
Password expiration refers to the requirement that passwords must be changed after a certain period---in this case, every 60 days.
Other options:
Password complexity involves rules about characters used,
Password management is a broader concept including storage and retrieval,
Password privacy refers to keeping passwords confidential.
Which of the following is the smallest storage unit?
Answer : C
In terms of size from smallest to largest: Kilobyte < Megabyte < Terabyte < Petabyte.
A manager wants to provide information to employees during a company meeting. Which of the following types of software is the best solution?
Answer : D
Presentation software is best suited for delivering information visually and clearly during meetings, using slides that include text, images, and charts.
Other options:
Word processing is for documents,
Visual diagramming is for illustrating processes,
Conferencing enables communication but doesn't structure content for display.