CompTIA+ : Core 1 : Operating System Practice Exam

This A+ Core 1 Operating System Practice Exam is tailored for individuals preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, focusing on critical operating system concepts and skills needed for the exam and real-world IT scenarios. This practice test covers topics such as operating system installation, file management, system utilities, user account management, and troubleshooting common OS issues. By working through these questions, you’ll deepen your understanding of operating system fundamentals and enhance your ability to solve practical challenges. Use this practice exam to evaluate your knowledge, pinpoint areas for improvement, and boost your confidence as you prepare to achieve your A+ certification. Good luck!

 

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#1. Which of the following is the first step when installing a new operating system on a computer?

Format the hard drive

Install the operating system on a USB drive

Set the BIOS/UEFI to boot from the installation media

Backup all user data

#2. Which of the following file systems is used by default on Windows operating systems for internal hard drives?

FAT32

NTFS

exFAT

HFS+

#3. Which command is used to check and repair file system errors in Windows?

chkdsk

sfc

diskpart

defrag

#4. Which of the following editions of Windows 10 includes features such as Hyper-V and BitLocker?

Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Professional

Windows 10 Enterprise

Windows 10 Education

#5. Which of the following utilities would you use to change the screen resolution in Windows?

Device Manager

Control Panel > Display

Task Manager

Settings > System > Display

#6. Which type of user account in Windows has full administrative privileges and can make system-wide changes?

Standard user

Guest account

Administrator account

Power user

#7. Which of the following services is responsible for managing and configuring network connections in Windows?

DHCP Client

DNS Client

Windows Time

Network Connections

#8. Which Windows utility is used to perform a clean installation or recovery of the operating system?

Disk Management

Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

Task Manager

Device Manager

#9. Which of the following features in Windows 10 allows you to run older Windows applications in a compatibility mode?

Windows Update

Compatibility Troubleshooter

Windows Defender

Task Scheduler

#10. Which Windows file permission allows a user to delete a file or folder?

Read

Write

Modify

Full Control

#11. A user reports that their Windows 10 system is running slow. Which of the following should you check first?

Disk space

Installed RAM

Task Manager for running processes

Screen resolution settings

#12. Which of the following is typically configured in the BIOS/UEFI to enable the installation of an operating system from a USB drive?

Boot order

Virtualization

Boot speed

TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

#13. What is the purpose of the Windows Task Scheduler?

To check for and install Windows updates automatically

To allow programs to run automatically at specified times or in response to certain events

To manage user account permissions

To monitor the system for hardware failures

#14. What is required to activate a copy of Windows 10?

A product key

A Windows account

A system backup

A subscription to Microsoft Office

#15. Which of the following is the best practice to ensure Windows operating systems are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches?

Disable Windows Update to avoid interruptions

Set Windows Update to automatically install updates

Manually download updates from the Microsoft website

Set the system to check for updates only when the user requests it

#16. Which of the following is the purpose of device drivers in an operating system?

To manage user accounts

To allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices

To secure the operating system from unauthorized access

To optimize the file system

#17. Which tool can you use in Windows 10 to restore your system to an earlier point in time when it was functioning properly?

System Restore

Disk Cleanup

File History

Windows Defender

#18. Which feature in Windows 10 allows users to create multiple desktops for different tasks?

Windows Task Manager

Virtual Desktop

Remote Desktop

Snap Assist

#19. Which of the following tools in Windows 10 allows a user to view or change network settings, such as IP address, subnet mask, and gateway?

Network and Sharing Center

Device Manager

File Explorer

Task Manager

#20. Which of the following can be used to monitor system performance, including CPU and memory usage in Windows?

Disk Management

Task Manager

Device Manager

Control Panel

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