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CompTIA Tech+ Practice Test 17

CompTIA Tech+ Practice Test

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Which of the following is an example of biometric authentication?

Username and password

Smart card

One-time passcode

Email verification

Fingerprint scanner

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What is the PRIMARY purpose of using an incident response plan in IT operations?

To schedule routine maintenance

To track software licensing

To standardize workstation configurations

To address and mitigate security breaches

To manage inventory in the data center

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A new employee is confused about why they cannot access the finance database even though they can log in to their computer. What is the MOST likely reason?

They are using a personal email address

The computer has a virus

The system is offline

They lack the necessary permissions

Their monitor resolution is too low

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A company wants to reduce hardware costs while increasing the scalability of its development environment. Which technology would BEST help achieve this?

Dedicated servers

On-premise databases

Containerization

Paper-based documentation

Optical drives

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A user is working remotely and needs to securely access internal company resources. Which solution would BEST ensure encrypted communication over the internet?

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Cloud storage

Public Wi-Fi

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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In cloud service models, which model provides the most control over the computing environment?

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Function as a Service (FaaS)

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

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Which of the following is a benefit of using version control systems in software development?

Increases code redundancy

Eliminates the need for testing

Tracks and manages changes to code over time

Reduces the need for documentation

Prevents collaboration among developers

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In the context of databases, what does SQL stand for?

Standard Question Language

Structured Query Language

Simple Query Language

Sequential Query Language

Systematic Query Language

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What is the primary function of a firewall in network security?

To store user data

To monitor employee productivity

To block unauthorized access

To manage email services

To provide wireless connectivity

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Which of the following best describes the concept of "least privilege" in cybersecurity?

Users have access to all system resources

Administrators share their credentials

Users are granted minimal access necessary to perform their duties

All users have administrative rights

Access rights are not monitored

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In programming, what is the purpose of a loop structure?

To store multiple values

To define a function

To handle exceptions

To execute a block of code multiple times

To declare variables

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Which of the following is an example of a relational database management system (RDBMS)?

MongoDB

Redis

Cassandra

Neo4j

MySQL

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What is the main advantage of using multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Simplifies the login process

Reduces the need for passwords

Enhances security

Allows anonymous access

Increases system performance

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Which of the following best describes the function of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)?

Provides cloud storage solutions

Delivers content to users based on their geographic location

Manages domain name registrations

Hosts virtual machines

Secures websites with encryption

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In database normalization, what is the primary goal?

To increase data redundancy

To simplify data entry

To eliminate data anomalies

To create complex queries

To duplicate data for backup

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What is the primary purpose of a sandbox environment in software development?

To deploy software to end-users

To test software in an isolated setting

To back up data securely

To monitor network traffic

To manage user permissions

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Which data type is most appropriate for storing a person's birthdate in a database?

Integer

Boolean

Date

Float

Character

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Agile software development methodology?

Sequential development phases

Infrequent software releases

Emphasis on comprehensive documentation

Iterative development with frequent reassessment

Rigid project timelines

19 / 20

In cloud computing, what does the term "scalability" refer to?

The ability to secure data

The process of data encryption

The method of data backup

The capacity to increase or decrease resources as needed

The speed of internet connectivity

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Which of the following best describes the function of a hypervisor in virtualization?

Allocates physical resources to virtual machines

Manages user authentication

Provides internet connectivity

Encrypts data transmissions

Monitors network traffic

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