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The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide explains:

“Firewalls filter network traffic. Firewalls filter inbound and outbound network traffic based on rules defined by the administrator. That list of rules is called an access control list (ACL). By default, most firewalls are configured as default deny, which means that all traffic is blocked unless specifically authorized by the administrator.”

Therefore, a firewall is the network security device that primarily permits and restricts traffic based on predefined rules.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 5: Software Applications — “Software Firewalls” (pp. 316–317).

Chapter 8: Networking Concepts and Technologies — “Firewalls” (pp. 447–448).

In the CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025), an array is described as:

“An array is a data structure that stores multiple values of the same data type under a single variable name. Each value in the array can be accessed using an index or key. Arrays are commonly used to organize related sets of data such as names, numbers, or records that share a common context.”

The guide illustrates how arrays can hold tabular data, similar to a spreadsheet or database table:

“Arrays let programmers store data in a table-like format, using rows and columns to represent related values, such as months and corresponding totals. This makes it easier to manage and manipulate structured data programmatically.”

In contrast:

A constant is a fixed value that cannot change during program execution.

A function performs an operation or returns a value based on parameters.

A variable holds a single value that can change.

Since the dataset represents multiple related values (Food and Drinks) across months in a table structure, it is an array.

Verified Reference from CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide, Exam FC0-U71 (3rd Edition, 2025):

Chapter 6: Software Development Concepts — “Data Types and Structures” section (pages 371–372).

Exam Objective 6.2 — Recognize basic programming structures such as arrays and variables.

This scenario describes a situation where a user has already successfully logged into the system (i.e., has been authenticated) but cannot access a particular network resource (the shared folder). This falls under the concept of authorization, which determines what actions or resources a user is permitted to access after authentication.

“Authorization is the process of granting or denying access to network resources once the user has been authenticated.” — CompTIA ITF+ Official Study Guide

Authentication verifies the identity of the user (e.g., username and password).

Authorization controls access rights (e.g., shared folders, files).

Accounting tracks user activity (e.g., audit logs).

Non-repudiation ensures actions or transactions cannot be denied later.

Therefore, the correct answer is B: Authorization.

Gaming monitors are often described using refresh rates, which are measured in hertz (Hz), often specified in MHz for related processing frequencies. The CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Official Study Guide states:

"Monitor refresh rate refers to how many times per second the screen updates, usually measured in Hz."

"MHz (megahertz) is used for various frequencies, including GPU and monitor refresh processing."

GPU and RAM refer to hardware components, TB measures storage, and MHz relates to the frequency, applicable for monitor performance metrics.

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide classifies critical data as essential information that organizations depend on for daily functioning:

“Critical data is information without which an organization cannot function effectively. Examples include customer records, transaction data, and operational databases. The loss or corruption of such data can significantly impact business continuity.”

This type of data differs from “big data,” which refers to massive data sets used for analytics, and from “monetized data,” which refers to data sold or used for financial gain.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 12: Data Continuity and Computer Support — “Understanding Data Importance and Critical Data” (pp. 619–621).

A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a hardware address assigned to a network interface card. It follows a 48-bit hexadecimal format usually displayed as six pairs separated by colons or hyphens:

“MAC addresses typically appear as 00:50:09:2D:4D:94.”

192.68.10.24 is an IPv4 address, fe80:102d:cd62:5434:82ae is an IPv6 address, and 0x3476 is simply a hexadecimal number, not a MAC address.

The question asks how the value 9 can be represented using only ones and zeros, which is the definition of binary. In binary, the decimal number 9 is represented as 1001.

“Binary is a base-2 numeral system that represents numeric values using only two symbols: 0 and 1. Computers use binary to process and store all data.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

Correct answer: C

If a USB port is disabled in the BIOS or device manager, the system won’t detect devices connected to it. This is the most likely cause if nothing happens when a USB device is inserted.

“Hardware ports can be disabled via firmware settings or device policies, which prevents detection of peripherals.” — CompTIA ITF+ Hardware Troubleshooting

Correct answer: A

Because the pay rate is fixed and does not change for all workers, it is best represented as a constant in code. Constants are variables whose values do not change during execution.

“Constants are used in programming to represent fixed values that do not change during the run of a program.” — CompTIA ITF+ Software Development Guide

Correct answer: C

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide explains:

“A compiled programming language is one that requires the use of a compiler to translate it into machine code. Creating and using a program using a compiled language consists of three steps:

Write the source code.

Use a compiler to translate the source code into machine code.

Execute the program file, which usually has an .exe extension.”

Compiled languages package programs into executable files.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 6: Software Development Concepts — “Compiled Languages” (pp. 361–363).

Although the values look numeric, the sequence “1, 10, 2...” suggests they are being treated as strings (text values), especially if they are not sorted numerically. In programming, strings are sequences of characters—even if those characters are digits.

“String data type is used to store alphanumeric characters, including numeric characters represented as text rather than numbers.” — CompTIA ITF+ Data Concepts

Correct answer: D

Task management tools such as Task Manager in Windows or Activity Monitor in macOS allow users to monitor running applications and processes. They also provide the functionality to force-close (end) applications that are not responding.

“Task Manager provides a way to close applications that are unresponsive and manage running processes.” — CompTIA ITF+ Official Guide

Correct answer: A

This scenario describes a policy where the system enforces password expiration, prompting users to update passwords after a defined period.

“Password expiration is a security policy that requires users to reset their passwords periodically—commonly 30, 60, or 90 days—to mitigate the risk of compromised credentials.” — CompTIA ITF+ Objectives

Password privacy refers to keeping the password confidential.

Password history restricts reuse of old passwords.

Password complexity enforces character rules (e.g., uppercase, numbers, symbols).

Correct answer: D

Process management in an operating system is responsible for controlling the execution of applications, assigning CPU time, and prioritizing active processes to optimize performance.

“Process management allocates resources, prioritizes applications, and ensures multitasking is efficiently handled by the OS.” — CompTIA ITF+ Operating Systems Guide

Correct answer: B

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025) defines phishing as:

“Creating a site or sending an email that masquerades as a legitimate secure site but actually steals your information is called phishing.”

It further explains:

“When people talk about phishing, it’s generally in the context of suspicious email because that’s how the term originated. Hackers sent out messages hoping to get someone to take the bait.”

By deleting a suspicious email without opening or clicking links, the user is practicing anti-phishing awareness — a key cybersecurity best practice.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 11: Security Best Practices — “Recognizing Suspicious Sites, Links, and Ads” and “Phishing” (pp. 587–589).

A hypervisor is the software or hardware platform that enables virtualization. It allows multiple operating systems (guest OSes) to run on a single physical machine.

“A hypervisor manages virtual machines on a single physical system. It enables the creation and management of guest OS environments.” — CompTIA ITF+

Correct answer: D

A printer is an output device because it receives digital data from a computer and converts it into a printed physical format (such as paper).

“Output devices display or reproduce information from the computer. Examples include monitors, speakers, and printers.” — CompTIA ITF+ Fundamentals

Correct answer: B

Changing the router's password (particularly the Wi-Fi password) prevents unauthorized users from reconnecting to the network. It’s the most immediate and effective response.

“One of the most effective ways to secure a wireless network is by changing the default and existing passwords to prevent unauthorized access.” — CompTIA ITF+ Security Topics

Calling support may help but doesn’t address the issue directly.

Decreasing signal range may reduce but not eliminate access.

Resetting the router is more disruptive and unnecessary if the password can be changed.

Correct answer: C

According to the CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025):

“A crimper is used to attach modular connectors, such as RJ45 or RJ11, to network or phone cables. The crimper pushes the metal contacts into the wires, securing them in place.”

Punchdown tools, by contrast, are used for patch panels or keystone jacks, not RJ45 ends.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors — “Networking Tools: Crimpers, Punchdown Tools, Cable Testers” (pp. 106–108).

Although a phone number contains only digits, it is best stored as a string because:

It doesn’t require mathematical operations.

It may include formatting symbols like dashes or parentheses.

“Phone numbers are stored as strings because they are identifiers, not values for computation.” — CompTIA ITF+ Data Types

Correct answer: A

In CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025), the section “Reviewing Throughput Speeds” explains:

“The most basic measure of throughput is in bits per second (bps)—that is, how many bits are transmitted across the network media (or wireless connection) any given second. Each of the following designations increases that speed by 1000 times:

■ Kilobits per second (Kbps)

■ Megabits per second (Mbps)

■ Gigabits per second (Gbps)

■ Terabits per second (Tbps)”

This shows that Mbps (megabits per second) is the standard measurement unit for Internet connection speed.

802.11X is a wireless security standard,

MHz measures processor frequency, and

Bytes measure data size, not transfer rate.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 8: Networking Concepts and Technologies — “Reviewing Throughput Speeds” (pp. 424–425).

Chapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors — “Throughput units of measure” (p. 80).

Privacy involves protecting personal or sensitive information from being disclosed without consent. Sharing individuals’ birthdays and home addresses—even if they are public figures—violates the privacy principle.

“Privacy ensures that personal data is collected, used, and shared responsibly and legally. Exposing personal information in public forums can breach this principle.” — CompTIA ITF+ Official Objectives

Correct answer: C

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide identifies RJ45 as the standard Ethernet connector:

“An RJ45 connector is used to connect network cables to devices such as switches, routers, and computers. It’s the most common connector for Ethernet networking.”

RJ45 connectors terminate Cat 5, 5e, and 6 cables for network communication.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 2: Peripherals and Connectors — “Network Connectors: RJ45” (pp. 90–92).

The units from smallest to largest are:

MB (Megabyte)

GB (Gigabyte)

TB (Terabyte)

PB (Petabyte)

Thus, PB (Petabyte) is the largest unit listed.

“Data storage is measured in bytes, with increasing units from kilobytes (KB) to megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), and petabytes (PB).” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

Correct answer: C

According to the CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025):

“The rules and structure of the database are called its schema. It defines the tables, forms, reports, queries, data types allowed, and pretty much everything else about the database.”

It also clarifies:

“The logical schema outlines the structure of the database, such as the tables and their fields (columns), and relationships between tables.”

Thus, an outline of a database’s structure is called a schema.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 7: Database Fundamentals — “Schema” (pp. 392–393).

According to the CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide:

“Changing Default Usernames and Passwords — The first thing a potential hacker will try to use is the default username or password for a device. Always change them.”

It also emphasizes:

“Enabling passwords and changing default usernames and passwords are essential password management best practices.”

Therefore, the correct action after server setup is to change the default usernames and passwords to secure the system.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 11: Security Best Practices — “Managing Passwords” (pp. 594–595).

For locations without cable or cellular towers, satellite internet is the most viable solution. Satellite does not require terrestrial infrastructure beyond a dish and has global coverage.

“Satellite is often used in remote or rural locations where wired and cellular connectivity is not available. It uses a dish to communicate with orbiting satellites for internet access.” — CompTIA ITF+ Curriculum

Fiber optic and IDSL require ground cabling.

Cellular requires nearby towers, which the scenario rules out.

Correct answer: D. Satellite

A query is a request for information from a database. Structured Query Language (SQL) is commonly used to retrieve specific records or information from a data set.

“A query is used to extract and retrieve specific data from a database based on defined criteria.” — CompTIA ITF+ Data Concepts

Correct answer: D

Generative AI is used to create new content including images, music, videos, or text. This includes tasks like image editing, enhancement, or generation using tools such as DALL·E, MidJourney, or generative adversarial networks (GANs).

“Generative AI creates new data or content, such as images, music, or text. It is commonly used in image editing, graphic design, and media production.” — CompTIA ITF+ Guide

Other AI types:

Assistive AI helps with tasks like navigation or text suggestions.

Predictive AI forecasts outcomes using existing data.

Chatbots simulate conversation, often in customer service.

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide states:

“Floats are numbers that include decimals. Integers are whole numbers with no decimals, and strings are text.”

An example from the book:

“It’s a float data type, which is a number with a decimal place.”

Therefore, -2.34 represents a float.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 6: Software Development Concepts — “Data Types and Structures” (pp. 372–373).

A cable lock (also called a Kensington lock) physically secures the laptop to a fixed object, making it difficult to steal in public spaces.

“Cable locks are physical security devices used to deter laptop theft by anchoring the device to a desk or other stationary object.” — CompTIA ITF+ Official Guide

A. Firewall is software-based and protects data, not the device.

B. Privacy shields prevent screen visibility, not theft.

C. USB locks prevent port access but not physical theft.

Correct answer: D

In the CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025), the section on wireless encryption options explains:

“Exam objective 6.5 specifies that you should know Wi-Fi encryption options such as an open network, preshared key, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3… Focus on understanding that open networks are unsecure, and that WPA3 is better than WPA2, which is better than WPA.”

Further, it describes open networks as:

“Open portals pose security risks to the network and to users on the network. Use them with caution.”

Therefore, to allow anyone in the community to connect freely, the router must be set to Open (no password or encryption).

Verified Reference:

Chapter 8: Networking Concepts and Technologies — “Wireless Security Options” (pp. 470–473).

Interference or poor signal strength is a common issue in Wi-Fi networks, especially in distant or obstructed locations like basements.

“Physical obstructions and electronic interference can weaken wireless signals, leading to connectivity issues in areas like basements.” — CompTIA ITF+ Networking Fundamentals

Correct answer: A

RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory, meaning its contents are erased when power is removed. According to the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Official Study Guide:

“RAM is volatile storage, which means that it requires constant power to maintain the stored information. When power is turned off, all data in RAM is lost.”

BIOS (firmware), NIC (hardware interface), and CPU (hardware processor) remain unaffected by shutdowns regarding stored information.

A touch screen functions as both an input and output device. According to the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Official Study Guide:

"A touchscreen display is a hybrid device combining input and output. It shows visual output like a standard monitor but also allows the user to interact directly by touching the screen."

"Input devices allow users to provide data or control signals (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touchscreen)."

"Output devices show results from the computer's processing (e.g., monitor, printer, touchscreen)."

Touchscreens display information (output) and receive user input through touch (input). They do not perform storage, networking, processing, or logging.

This structure uses branching, which allows a program to make decisions based on conditions using "if," "else if," and similar statements.

“Branching allows the flow of execution in a program to change based on decisions or conditions.” — CompTIA ITF+ Programming Concepts

Correct answer: D

Browsers store previously loaded pages in their cache to improve performance. If outdated content is cached, clearing the cache forces the browser to load the latest version from the server.

“Clearing the browser cache removes stored versions of web pages and resolves display issues caused by outdated content.” — CompTIA ITF+

Correct answer: C

Encryption protects files by converting them into unreadable formats unless the correct decryption key is provided. The CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Official Study Guide explains:

"Encryption is the process of converting data into a secure format that cannot be read without a decryption key. Only users with the proper key can access the original data."

File permissions control user access based on OS-level rules, but encryption specifically ensures that only those with the key can read the file even if they access the file storage.

Hidden folders merely conceal files but don’t protect content. Compression reduces file size but doesn’t protect access.

An e-reader is designed specifically for reading digital books in a portable, lightweight format:

“E-readers are mobile devices optimized for reading electronic books, offering portability, long battery life, and digital storage of thousands of titles.”

Servers, external drives, and workstations are either not portable or not designed for reading books.

To install and use a printer over a network, the printer must have an assigned IP address so that it can be located and communicated with by other devices on the same network.

“Network printers are assigned IP addresses so computers can locate and send print jobs to them over the network.” — CompTIA ITF+ Networking Guide

Correct answer: B

A firewall can block traffic between workstations if it's not properly configured. If a user cannot connect from one device to another on the network, it is likely that the firewall settings are preventing this communication.

“Firewalls control the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. If improperly configured, they may block legitimate access between devices.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

Other options:

B. Database – Not related to connectivity

C. Anti-malware – Protects from malicious software, not network configuration

D. Certificate – Used for secure communication, but not basic connectivity

Correct answer: A

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide (Exam FC0-U71, 3rd Edition, 2025) clearly defines Platform as a Service (PaaS) as the most appropriate for developers seeking a managed coding environment:

“Platform as a Service (PaaS) adds a layer to IaaS that includes software development tools such as runtime environments. Because of this, it can be very helpful to software developers; the vendor manages the various hardware platforms. This frees up the software developer to focus on building their application and scaling it.”

It also provides examples:

“Examples of PaaS include Google App Engine, Microsoft Azure, Red Hat OpenShift, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Beanstalk, Engine Yard, and Heroku.”

This clearly shows that PaaS allows developers to focus on writing code without managing the underlying infrastructure—exactly what the question describes.

Verified Reference:

Chapter 9: Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence — Section “Cloud Services” and Table 9.1 (pp. 494–496).