LinkedIn Skill Assessment Quiz - IT Operations

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## IT Operations

#### Q1. You are configuring a Wi-Fi base station using DHCP. Which items should you set or change?

- [x]

- Reset administrator password.
- Set network name.
- Set network security.
- Set network password.

- [ ]
- Reset administrator password.
- Set network name.
- Set network password.
- [ ] - Set network name.
- Set network password.
- Assign DNS servers.
- [ ]
- Change administrator account name.
- Set network password.
- Set network name.
- Assign DNS servers.

#### Q2. Can you connect a DisplayPort monitor to a USB-C port on your computer?

- [ ] Yes. The DisplayPort cable plugs directly into the USB connector.
- [x] Yes. An adapter or dongle may be required.
- [ ] No. While you can rig a connection, video quality will be poor.
- [ ] No. The two standards are incompatible.

#### Q3. What is the I/O panel?

- [ ] the location where expansion cards can connect to peripherals
- [x] a cluster of ports and connectors found on the back of the computer case
- [ ] the switches that turn on, sleep, and turn off the computer
- [ ] the portion of the motherboard where non-power cables connect

#### Q4. The computer consistently boots into Safe Mode. How would you address this issue?

- [ ] Edit the Registry key that controls the boot sequence.
- [ ] Hold the Shift key as Windows boots.
- [ ] Check the MSCONFIG utility to ensure that Normal boot is selected.
- [x] Fix the issue in Safe Mode that is causing the system to restart in this mode.

#### Q5. Which choice is not a typical adjustment found on a monitor?

- [x] resolution
- [ ] color temperature
- [ ] contrast
- [ ] brightness

#### Q6. Assuming that the gateway, modem, and switch are separate units, in what order should a small office or home office LAN be restarted?

- [ ] The order is not important.
- [x]

1. Modem
2. Gateway
3. Switch

- [ ]
1. Modem
2. Switch
3. Gateway
- [ ] 1. Gateway
2. Switch

#### Q7. A client needs to secure their cafe's wireless network, which is used only by employees. What is the best approach for a finite list of devices?

- [x] Limit access to specific MAC addresses.
- [ ] Do not broadcast the SSID.
- [ ] Apply a metered connection.
- [ ] Apply a password.

#### Q8. Which hardware port would not be found on a typical gateway?

- [ ] WAN
- [ ] USB
- [ ] LAN
- [x] uplink

#### Q9. The recent Windows update introduced some quirks in the system. How can you enter the Windows Recovery Environment to recover from the update?

- [x] Hold the Shift key when selecting the **Restart** command.
- [ ] Restart in Safe Mode where the Recovery item is located on the Start menu.
- [ ] Press the any key at the boot screen.
- [ ] Go to the Task Manager **Startup** tab.

#### Q10. Which components are typically found on the motherboard?

- [x]
basic I/O
graphics
NIC
battery
expansion slots

- [ ] basic I/O
cooling
NIC
graphics
expansion slots
- [ ] basic I/O
graphics
NIC
mass storage
expansion slots
- [ ]
basic I/O
graphics
NIC
power supply
expansion slots

#### Q11. What does the acronym RAID refer to?

- [ ] Repeating Architecture for Internal Drives
- [ ] Recoverable Advanced Integration and Duplication
- [x] Redundant Array of Independent Disks
- [ ] Replicated Array of Internal Devices

#### Q12. To which internal component does the illustrated (P1) connector attach?


- [x] motherboard
- [ ] I/O panel
- [ ] power supply
- [ ] primary mass storage

#### Q13. Your computer boots at very low resolution that cannot be increased through display settings. What is the most likely solution?

- [ ] The connection between the display and the computer is loose.
- [x] You need to reinstall the display drivers.
- [ ] You need to replace your monitor.
- [ ] Some of your RAM is failing.

#### Q14. To which choice can the wget program be considered similar?

- [ ] tracert
- [ ] netstat
- [ ] ping
- [x] cURL

#### Q15. Does an incognito window prevent websites from tracking your activity on the web?

- [ ] No. Incognito mode only prevents the site from appearing in your browser history.
- [ ] Yes. Incognito mode encrypts data packets, making it difficult for websites to track your activity.
- [x] No. Some websites track by ID, and if you sign into a site even in incognito, your activity is known.
- [ ] Yes. Incognito mode blocks all cookies and tracking IDs and suppresses browser history.

#### Q16. What must you confirm before performing a processor upgrade?

- [x] The new processor is compatible with the current motherboard.
- [ ] The new processor is the same type as the old.
- [ ] The new processor is compatible with the operating system.
- [ ] The new processor fits into the old processor's slot.

#### Q17. Which type of storage has the fastest data access speeds?

- [ ] Secure Sockets Layer drive
- [x] solid-state drive
- [ ] serial attached storage device
- [ ] SCSI drive

#### Q18. A Bluetooth peripheral is prompting for a passcode to complete the pairing/connection process. What is the peripheral, most likely?

- [ ] keyboard
- [x] all of these answers
- [ ] mouse
- [ ] headset

#### Q19. Walt's computer is several years old and he wants to ensure that the system works until he gets a replacement. What should he do first?

- [ ] Run a file check daily.
- [ ] Obtain an extended warranty.
- [x] Back up his data.
- [ ] Ensure that the system is protected against malware.

#### Q20. What is one difference between a drive and media?

- [x] The drive is where the data is stored and the media is the data itself.
- [ ] A drive is hardware that reads media.
- [ ] These are two terms for the same thing: storage.
- [ ] The terms apply only to removable storage, where the drive is the slot and the media is the thumb drive or media card inserted into the slot.

#### Q21. Mass storage inside a desktop computer case is usually found where?

- [ ] in an expansion slot
- [ ] attached to the front of the case
- [x] in a drive cage
- [ ] on the motherboard

#### Q22. Which statement about a modular power supply is true?

- [ ] It is built from a cluster of smaller, easier-to-install power supplies.
- [ ] Its power output can be varied to save electricity.
- [x] Its cables are detachable.
- [ ] It has dedicated power reserved for different computer components.