How do you remove a directory from the command line?
What function can be used on the command line to remove an empty directory?
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CompTIA A+ Pop Quizzes
What is two-factor authentication?
Your security administrator has told you that he’s implementing a new security policy that includes two-factor authentication. What is two-factor authentication?
The mystery of the slow CPU
Your laptop computer is rated to run at 2 GHz, but the information in the Control Panel’s System applet shows the CPU running at 900 MHz. What might explain this discrepancy?
Where is the Windows XP Event Viewer?
You’re having a problem with a startup program on a Windows XP Professional computer, and you’d like to look at the Event Viewer to see if there are any clues that might help you troubleshoot the problem. How do you start the Windows XP Event Viewer?
What is the best way to monitor system temperature?
A computer is randomly freezing, and you suspect that it might be overheating. What’s the best way to monitor the system temperature?
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What port should you use for an LCD monitor?
You have purchased a new LCD monitor that supports HDMI, DVI, and VGA video input. Which would be the best video input to use if your computer has these ports available?
How do you deal with conflict?
A customer stops by your desk with his computer, and he’s clearly upset over the problems that he’s been having with his system. As he vents his frustrations, his voice becomes louder and higher pitched. What’s your next move?
Will this PC support Windows XP Professional?
One of your users would like to perform a fresh install of Windows XP Professional onto their desktop PC. The computer has a Pentium II processor running at 300 MHz with 64 MB of RAM and a 20 GB hard drive. Can the personal computer support an install of Windows XP Professional?
Why is ECC memory important?
You want to upgrade the memory in a database server, and the system documentation states that the motherboard requires ECC memory. Why is ECC memory important?
Troubleshooting a Laptop LCD Display
You’ve powered on a laptop, but the LCD screen isn’t displaying any video. The laptop’s lights are working and you can hear the fan and hard drive running. Which of these options would be appropriate troubleshooting steps?