Test Your A+ Skills - Practice Test
Although no specific requirements are necessary, you will find it helpful to have an understanding of Windows Operating System (95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or
XP) as a general user and a basic understanding of the inside of the computer.
Take this Practice Test to see if you have the necessary skills for A+ Certification Training.
Directions
On a sheet of paper, write the numbers 1-20 going down the length of the page. Write your
answer to each of the following questions by its corresponding number:
1. What type of Protocol is used to contact a WWW Server?
2. What device converts AC to DC, provides cooling and provides DC power to peripheral devices and motherboard?
3. What capacities are associated with 3.5" floppy drives?(Select two answers)
4. Printers normally connect to a ________ port.
5. A Microprocessor's speed is rated in________.
6. What is another name for microprocessor?
7. Which of the following is not a common type of hard drive? (Select all that apply)
8. What command is used to partition the hard drive?
9. What are directories called in Windows 95?
10. Which is not a filing system used by a Windows Operating System?
11. What does ISP stand for?
A. Internet Standard Protocol
B. Internet Service Protocol
C. Internet Service Provider
D. Improved System Performance
12. The term associated with transferring messages across the Internet is known
as ______________________. (Select the best answer)
13. To prevent overheating, a heat sink and a cooling fan are mounted on the CPU?
14. In order for Plug and Play to work, both the computer and device must support it.
15. Zipped files can be opened by any program on your computer?
16.When a program does not respond, you need to press Ctrl(+)Alt(+) Del once for the computer to reboot?
17. Files you delete from a floppy drive or a network drive go into the Recyle Bin until you permantely delete them?
18. When you create a new folder, you can change the defaults folder's name?
19. DVD uses a compact disk to store audio, video and computer data, but is faster and has much greater capacity than CD-ROM?
20. Which best explains Virtual Memory?
A. Uses hard disk space in place of physical RAM
B. Stores information when the computer's power is turned off
C. Provides alot of low cost memory
D. The type of memory used in most video games
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