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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
In which situation is it necessary to check the video card fan and replace it with a new one?
- A. Flashing screen image
- B. Intermittent system shutdown
- C. Horizontal streak lines on the screen
- D. Overheating video card
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
After restarting a Windows Server 2022 system, you experience oversized images and icons. What could possibly be the reason for this issue, and what can be done to rectify it?
- A. Horizontal scaling is corrupted in the video card settings. Resize it back to 50%.
- B. Incompatible video card drivers. Go to System Manager and update the device drivers.
- C. Skewed scaling options. Reset the scaling to 100% using the Display menu in Settings.
- D. Restart the system to reset advanced Windows Server 2022 x- and y-axis settings.
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
You are playing a high-end video game that requires a high-end graphics card on a Windows computer. While experimenting with getting better performance from your video card, you notice weird color patterns on the screen. After checking the video card fan and determining it is functioning correctly, what is the next step to identify and resolve the issue?
- A. Enable event logging
- B. Reseat the video card
- C. Check the PSU connector attached to the video card
- D. Disable overclocking
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
After successfully replacing a laptop’s LCD screen, you notice an unexpected issue – the Wi-Fi isn’t connecting. You’ve already verified that both the device’s functionality and drivers are in working order. So, what could be the next step in troubleshooting this issue?
- A. Check the Wi-Fi antenna connection to the Wi-Fi card.
- B. Restart the wireless router and try connecting to it again.
- C. Turn on airplane mode and then turn it off.
- D. Reinstall the device drivers and restart the system.
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
After replacing an Android mobile device system board, you notice that touches to icons on the screen are not registering. What should be the next step in resolving this issue?
- A. Perform a soft reset to start the device.
- B. Clean the touchscreen with a soft microfiber cloth.
- C. Perform touchscreen calibration.
- D. Replace the touchscreen module.
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
A user drops their laptop which is connected to an HDTV via a cable. She can no longer see anything on the built-in display. What should be checked first before sending the laptop for repair?
- A. Connect the laptop to the network and try to use remote access.
- B. Press the appropriate key to switch to the external display.
- C. Remove the battery and put it back again.
- D. Find an identical laptop and clone the original laptop’s Windows installation.
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
A laser printer prints random spots at regular intervals. The cause seems to be a damaged drum. What should be done first to identify the component causing this issue?
- A. Check the printer documentation to determine which markings are caused by which problem.
- B. Check the printer documentation to determine how to remove the drum.
- C. Check the printer documentation to determine how to replace the print rollers.
- D. Feed a 30 gsm paper to see whether the cause is related to the quality of the paper.
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
You’ve submitted several print jobs to a laser printer. Despite the printer being online and not displaying any error messages, the print jobs aren’t coming out. What is the first step that should be taken to troubleshoot this issue?
- A. Restart the printer and reset the spooler log.
- B. Give the printer a new IP address via the DHCP server.
- C. Give the printer a good hard tap.
- D. Examine the spooler logs for error details.
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
Which two prevention methods can be employed to avoid dark ghosting caused by toner starvation? (Choose two.)
- A. Replenish the toner with the correct ink.
- B. Do not use dot-on-dot-off pattern printing.
- C. Print in portrait orientation.
- D. Print in landscape orientation.
- E. Adjust the print density and RET settings.
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Your laser printer is making crumpling noises when printing jobs. What is the main cause of this problem?
- A. A piece of paper stuck in the input tray.
- B. The screws that hold the imaging drum in place are loose.
- C. A folded paper causing a paper jam.
- D. A staple is grinding against the rollers.
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
During a print job, you encounter a page orientation failure in the multipage two-sided document with mixed page orientation. What can you do to resolve this problem?
- A. Change the flip settings in the MS Office application print settings to match the page orientation.
- B. Change the page orientation to portrait for the entire document.
- C. Consult the printer’s service personnel and ask them to come to your place to fix it.
- D. Cancel the print job, restart the printer and print another job before resuming the problematic batch.
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
A laser printer prints half the page of a document and displays an error because you fed a document loaded with fonts and graphics. What is a quick workaround to resolve this issue?
- A. Turn on printer enhancement and try again
- B. Change the landscape orientation to portrait
- C. Simplify the page and reduce printer resolution
- D. Simplify the page and increase printer resolution
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
You’re in the process of installing a new multi-function peripheral (MFP) printer. Despite correctly plugging it in and connecting an Ethernet cable to the designated port, the printer remains undetectable in the Windows printer discovery. What could possibly be causing this issue?
- A. Replace the printer cable.
- B. Check the printer cable and network settings using the built-in display.
- C. Assign a DHCP address to the printer.
- D. Print a test job on the printer to enable auto-discovery.
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
A colleague’s printer has several documents in the print queue that are not printing. Which step can you suggest to get the printing process back on track?
- A. Get a new DHCP lease for the printer.
- B. Try restarting the Print Spooler service.
- C. Ensure the printer is calibrated correctly.
- D. Roll back the current printer driver to the version that worked well in the past.
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Your network is experiencing high latency when using video conferencing applications after updating some routers. What is the most reliable action that can be performed to reduce it effectively?
- A. Ground the Ethernet cable.
- B. Reduce the jitter.
- C. Upgrade the gateway devices.
- D. Apply quality of service protocols to high-bandwidth demand requirements.
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
The condition in which network ports go down and come up in quick succession is known as:
- A. Route flapping
- B. Port flapping
- C. Link flapping
- D. Device flapping
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
A broadband modem has failed. Which steps could be taken before replacing it? (Choose two.)
- A. Soft tap the modem and restart it
- B. Reset the modem’s routing tables
- C. Shut down and restart it
- D. Check the domain controller group
- E. Update the modem firmware
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
After restarting a Windows system, you notice that the IP address assigned to the system is 169.254.0.17. You checked the DHCP server and restarted it. What is the next step in providing viable and working network access to the Windows system?
- A. Manually enter the IPv4 addresses.
- B. Provide an address within range 168.254.0.0/16
- C. Release and renew the IP addresses.
- D. Connect the DHCP server to the DNS server.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
What is the major difference between a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and a Hardware Security Module (TSM)?
- A. TPM is a chip on the motherboard, while HSM is an expansion card hardware device.
- B. TPM controls access and limits the risk of threats to private encryption keys, while HSM stores encryption keys and device authentication.
- C. HSM is used to create encryption keys, while TPM stores those keys for private servers.
- D. HSM has a smaller carbon footprint compared to TPM.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Which of the following two statements can be a reason for a system to experience slow network speeds? (Choose two.)
- A. Non-standard wiring
- B. Manual speed/duplex settings
- C. Access point is a switch
- D. Defective network interface card (NIC)
- E. A wooden obstruction between the device and the Wi-Fi router
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1. Question

In which situation is it necessary to check the video card fan and replace it with a new one?

2. Question

After restarting a Windows Server 2022 system, you experience oversized images and icons. What could possibly be the reason for this issue, and what can be done to rectify it?

3. Question

4. Question

After successfully replacing a laptop’s LCD screen, you notice an unexpected issue – the Wi-Fi isn’t connecting. You’ve already verified that both the device’s functionality and drivers are in working order. So, what could be the next step in troubleshooting this issue?

5. Question

After replacing an Android mobile device system board, you notice that touches to icons on the screen are not registering. What should be the next step in resolving this issue?

6. Question

A user drops their laptop which is connected to an HDTV via a cable. She can no longer see anything on the built-in display. What should be checked first before sending the laptop for repair?

7. Question

A laser printer prints random spots at regular intervals. The cause seems to be a damaged drum. What should be done first to identify the component causing this issue?

8. Question

You’ve submitted several print jobs to a laser printer. Despite the printer being online and not displaying any error messages, the print jobs aren’t coming out. What is the first step that should be taken to troubleshoot this issue?

9. Question

Which two prevention methods can be employed to avoid dark ghosting caused by toner starvation? (Choose two.)

10. Question

Your laser printer is making crumpling noises when printing jobs. What is the main cause of this problem?

11. Question

During a print job, you encounter a page orientation failure in the multipage two-sided document with mixed page orientation. What can you do to resolve this problem?

12. Question

A laser printer prints half the page of a document and displays an error because you fed a document loaded with fonts and graphics. What is a quick workaround to resolve this issue?

13. Question

You’re in the process of installing a new multi-function peripheral (MFP) printer. Despite correctly plugging it in and connecting an Ethernet cable to the designated port, the printer remains undetectable in the Windows printer discovery. What could possibly be causing this issue?

14. Question

A colleague’s printer has several documents in the print queue that are not printing. Which step can you suggest to get the printing process back on track?

15. Question

Your network is experiencing high latency when using video conferencing applications after updating some routers. What is the most reliable action that can be performed to reduce it effectively?

16. Question

The condition in which network ports go down and come up in quick succession is known as:

17. Question

A broadband modem has failed. Which steps could be taken before replacing it? (Choose two.)

18. Question

After restarting a Windows system, you notice that the IP address assigned to the system is 169.254.0.17. You checked the DHCP server and restarted it. What is the next step in providing viable and working network access to the Windows system?

19. Question

What is the major difference between a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and a Hardware Security Module (TSM)?

20. Question

Which of the following two statements can be a reason for a system to experience slow network speeds? (Choose two.)