FC0-U71 Questions and Answers

Aprinteris anoutputdevice 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

Artificial intelligence (AI)powers predictive text by analyzing user input patterns and language models to suggest likely words or phrases.

“AI enables predictive text by using language models and historical input to forecast what the user intends to type next.” — CompTIA ITF+ Emerging Technologies

Correct answer: C

Encryptionprotects data by encoding it, so it can only be accessed or read by someone with the proper key or password. It ensures confidentiality during file transfers over insecure networks like the internet.

“Encryption is used to protect data in transit, ensuring that only authorized parties can read the content during transmission.” — CompTIA ITF+ Security Essentials

Correct answer: C

Ane-readeris specifically designed for reading digital books using e-ink displays, which are easy on the eyes and readable in bright sunlight. They are lightweight, power-efficient, and ideal for book reading.

“E-readers use electronic ink displays for reading digital books, providing long battery life and excellent visibility in various lighting conditions.” — CompTIA ITF+

Correct answer: B

Afirewallcan 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

Theweb browser historystores records of websites that a user has visited. This is typically the most straightforward and accessible method for determining whether users accessedinappropriate or unauthorized online content. The CompTIA ITF+ documentation explains:

“Web browsers maintain a history of visited URLs, which can be used for monitoring and auditing user activity, including detecting policy violations regarding internet usage.”

System logsare broader and generally capture system or security events.

Cookiesstore session and tracking data but don’t always show what content was accessed.

Location trackinghelps with geolocation, not content monitoring.

Therefore, the correct choice is D.

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Device physical addresses, such as MAC (Media Access Control) addresses, are represented inhexadecimalformat. A typical MAC address looks like 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E, using base-16 values (0–9 and A–F).

“MAC addresses are 48-bit identifiers assigned to network interfaces, commonly displayed in hexadecimal format.” — CompTIA ITF+ Networking Fundamentals

Correct answer: A

For locations without cable or cellular towers,satellite internetis 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

Task managementutilities like Task Manager in Windows are used to monitor and manage running applications and processes, including ending unresponsive ones.

“Task Manager is used to view and end processes or applications that are not responding.” — CompTIA ITF+

Correct answer: B

In flowcharts, adiamondrepresents adecision point— a place where the program branches based on a yes/no or true/false condition.

“A diamond shape in a flowchart is used to depict a decision, indicating that the flow can take different paths based on a condition.” — CompTIA ITF+ Programming Concepts

Correct answer: B

The requirement to change passwords every 60 days is a policy known aspassword expiration. It is part of enforcing secure authentication by limiting the amount of time a password is valid.

“Password expiration is a security measure that requires users to change their passwords after a specific period, such as every 60 or 90 days, to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being used over time.” — CompTIA ITF+ Official Guide

Password complexity refers to rules about what characters are required.

Password management refers to overall policies and tools for handling passwords.

Password privacy relates to confidentiality but not periodic resets.

Thus, the correct choice is C.

This scenario describes a policy where the system enforcespassword 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 privacyrefers to keeping the password confidential.

Password historyrestricts reuse of old passwords.

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

Correct answer: D

Line 10 starts with “FOR Q=1 TO 100,” which is aloop construct. It defines a loop that will run 100 times, incrementing Q from 1 to 100 and executing the enclosed lines (20 and 30).

“Loops are programming constructs that repeat a set of instructions until a condition is met. A ‘FOR’ loop is a common control structure in procedural programming.” — CompTIA ITF+ Official Objectives

Other options:

Attribute applies to objects, not control flow.

Sequence is the overall flow of code lines.

Branches involve decision-making (e.g., IF/ELSE), not repetition.

Correct answer: D

Avariableis a named space in memory used to store data that can change during program execution.

“Variables are memory storage locations used to hold data that can change while a program runs.” — CompTIA ITF+ Programming Concepts

Correct answer: A

UESTION NO: 83 [IT Concepts and Terminology]

A systems administrator resolves a persistent issue with a laptop. Which of the following steps should the administrator take next?

A. Test the theory.

B. Document the findings.

C. Create an action plan.

D. Implement the action plan.

Answer:B

After resolving the issue, the final step in the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology is todocument the findings. This includes noting what was done, what caused the issue, and how it was resolved, so others can reference it in the future.

“After resolving and verifying the issue, document the findings, actions taken, and outcomes to complete the troubleshooting process.” — CompTIA ITF+ Troubleshooting Steps

Correct answer: B

A keyboard allows a user to enter data into a system:

“Input devices allow users to provide data or control signals to the computer; keyboards are primary examples.”

Storage saves data, output displays data, and processing handles data operations.

USB-Csupports bidirectional communication, which means it can both send and receive data, including video, audio, power, and data signals over the same cable. This is unlike traditional video cables such as VGA, DVI, or even DisplayPort, which primarily transmit data in one direction.

“USB-C is a reversible connector capable of transmitting power, data, video, and audio signals. It is also bidirectional, allowing two-way communication between devices.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

VGA,DVI, and evenDisplayPortare primarily unidirectional video outputs.

OnlyUSB-Cfully supports modern bidirectional multimedia communication.

Correct answer: D

The CompTIA troubleshooting methodology is clearly outlined:

"Once a theory of probable cause has been established, the next step is to test that theory."

Testing confirms whether the identified potential cause is correct before proceeding with action planning, repairs, or documentation.

The question asks how the value 9 can be represented using only ones and zeros, which is the definition ofbinary. In binary, the decimal number 9 is represented as1001.

“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

USB-Cis commonly used for both charging and data transfer between modern computers and smartphones. It supports high-speed data transmission and is a standard port on most new smartphones.

“USB-C cables support power delivery and high-speed data transfer, and are commonly used to connect smartphones to computers.” — CompTIA ITF+ Guide

VGA is for video output.

Thunderbolt is high-speed, but typically used with Apple or specialized hardware.

NFC is a wireless protocol, not a cable.

Correct answer: A

A simple static web page is best created using amarkup language, such as HTML. Markup languages describe the structure and formatting of content on a web page.

“Markup languages like HTML are used to design and structure static web content. They do not contain logic or interactivity like scripting languages.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

Correct answer: D

Recording user actions is an example ofaccounting, which helps track what users do on a system, especially for auditing purposes.

“Accounting refers to the recording and logging of system activities, including tracking user actions within applications or services.” — CompTIA ITF+

Correct answer: A

Disk managementis the OS feature used to create, delete, format, or partition storage devices. It allows users to manage drives and volumes locally.

“Disk management tools are used to manage and configure storage devices, including creating and formatting partitions and volumes.” — CompTIA ITF+ Operating System Features

Correct answer: D

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.

To extract specific information from a database, especially recently updated entries, aqueryis used. Queries filter and retrieve data based on conditions like dates, fields, or status.

“A query is a request for data or information from a database table or combination of tables.” — CompTIA ITF+ Data Management

Correct answer: B

Presentation software(e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides) is specifically designed to display information to an audience in a visual and organized format, making it ideal for meetings.

“Presentation software is used to create slide-based content that can be projected or shared in meetings to communicate ideas visually and effectively.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide

Correct answer: D

The largest unit is determined by converting all values to the same unit:

2TB = 2,000GB

100GB = 100GB

4,000MB = 4GB

50KB = 0.00005GB

Thus, 2TB is the largest. As described in the CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U71 Study Guide:

“Data storage capacity is measured using standard units such as KB, MB, GB, and TB, where 1TB = 1,000GB.”

Browsers store previously loaded pages in theircacheto 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