FC0-U51 Online Practice Questions and Answers

A user is browsing the Internet when suddenly a threatening message appears on screen demanding a payment in order to avoid the system being disabled.

Which of the following BEST describes this type of malware infection?

A. Ransomware

B. Adware

C. Spyware

D. Virus

Which of the following are secure network protocols? (Select TWO).

A. IMAP

B. FTPS

C. SMTP

D. HTTPS

E. DNS

Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system.

Which of the following BEST describes the type of account Joe should create for his roommate?

A. Standard

B. Guest

C. Administrator

D. Power user

A user installed a new scanner on a desktop personal computer without any documentation. The scanner powers on, the lamp turns on, and then the unit stops with a failure light lit.

Which of the following should the user do FIRST?

A. Go to the scanner manufacturer's website and download the current installation information.

B. Check the personal computer manufacturer's support website for information about scanner installation.

C. Find a scanner user group website and ask for help.

D. Update the scanner firmware and drivers, then reinstall the scanner.

After initial OS and application installation on a laptop, an application warns that it will only work 24 more times.

Which of the following should be done NEXT?

A. The application has to be registered to the user.

B. The application must be upgraded to a 64-bit version.

C. The application must be activated.

D. The application needs to be reinstalled.

A user receives an email formatted to appear as if the bank sent it. The email explains that the user must confirm the name, address, and social security number listed on the bank account.

Which of the following BEST describes the security threat taking place?

A. Shoulder surfing

B. Social engineering

C. Spam

D. Phishing

Which of the following device types is needed within a computer to read information on a CD-ROM?

A. Network card

B. Optical drive

C. Video card

D. Solid state drive

Which of the following is a benefit of setting up a computer to receive automatic updates from the OS vendor?

A. Arranges the hard drive files in order

B. Restores missing files that were lost or deleted

C. Keeps the software current and applies security patches

D. Provides the latest virus definitions to keep the computer safe