Questions for the FC0-U71 were updated on : Nov 23 ,2025
An employee attempts to install software on a PC. A prompt to enter a username and password
appears on-screen. The employee then receives an “access denied” message and cannot install the
software. Which of the following types of access would allow the employee to accomplish this task?
B
Explanation:
Installing software typically requires administrator-level access, which grants permission to make
system changes.
Other options:
● Least privilege limits user rights,
● Single factor refers to authentication methods,
● User level usually does not have installation permissions.
Which of the following refers to a human-readable program?
D
Explanation:
Pseudocode is a human-readable description of a program’s logic, using plain language and
structured formatting to outline steps without strict syntax.
Other options:
● Branch refers to decision points in code,
● Sequence refers to the order of operations,
● Object-oriented describes a programming paradigm.
A user is typing a document using a keyboard. Which of the following describes this action?
A
Explanation:
Typing on a keyboard provides input to the computer, allowing the user to enter data or commands.
Other options:
● Storage saves data,
● Output displays or presents data,
● Processing manipulates data internally.
A user needs to transfer a 100GB data file to a coworker, but the network is down. Which of the
following should the user most likely use instead?
B
Explanation:
When the network is down, a flash drive is the most practical alternative for transferring large files
like 100GB by physically handing over the storage device.
Other options:
● NAS requires network access,
● RAM is volatile memory and cannot be used for file transfer,
● Cloud requires internet connectivity.
Which of the following is an example of a MAC address?
A
Explanation:
A MAC address is a unique hardware identifier formatted as six groups of two hexadecimal digits
separated by colons or hyphens.
Other options:
● 0x3476 is a hexadecimal number,
● 192.68.10.24 is an IPv4 address,
● fe80:102d:cd62:5434:82ae is an IPv6 address.
A user's device is experiencing slow processing performance when multiple applications are running
at the same time. Which of the following components is causing this issue?
D
Explanation:
RAM (Random Access Memory) is responsible for temporarily storing data for running applications.
When multiple applications run simultaneously and RAM is insufficient, the system slows down due
to excessive paging or swapping.
Other options:
● Storage affects data retrieval speed but less directly impacts multitasking performance,
● Motherboard connects components but isn’t usually the cause of slow processing itself,
● NIC handles network connections, unrelated to processing speed.
A user is trying to view a report via a hyperlink on a website. When the user clicks on the hyperlink,
nothing happens. Which of the following must be configured to view the report?
C
Explanation:
If clicking a hyperlink does nothing, it’s often because a pop-up blocker is preventing the report from
opening in a new window or tab. Disabling or configuring the pop-up blocker should resolve this.
Other options:
● Cache clearing refreshes stored data,
● Accessibility options adjust UI for usability,
● Private browsing restricts history but doesn’t block pop-ups by default.
Which of the following is considered an output device?
A
Explanation:
A Smart TV is an output device as it displays video and audio to the user.
Web camera, keyboard, and microphone are input devices.
A technician identifies the potential cause of a problem. Which of the following troubleshooting
steps should the technician take next?
A
Explanation:
After identifying the potential cause of a problem, the next step is to test the theory to confirm if the
suspected cause is correct before proceeding with a solution.
Other options:
● Create a plan of action and verify system functionality come after confirmation,
● Document the findings is done after resolution.
A user wants to access books and does not need printed, physical copies. The solution should be
portable and lightweight. Which of the following is the best solution?
A
Explanation:
An e-reader is portable, lightweight, and designed specifically for reading digital books, making it the
best solution for accessing books without physical copies.
Other options:
● Servers and workstations are not portable devices,
● External drives store data but are not designed for reading books directly.
A programmer creates an object to retrieve customer names from a database. Which of the following
best describes the object that is retrieving the names?
C
Explanation:
A method is a function or procedure associated with an object that performs an action, such as
retrieving customer names from a database.
Other options:
● Variable stores data,
● Attribute describes properties of an object,
● Looping refers to repeating code blocks.
Which of the following hard drives has the largest capacity?
A
Explanation:
Capacity sizes from smallest to largest:
● 50KB (kilobytes),
● 4,000MB (megabytes = 4GB),
● 100GB (gigabytes),
● 2TB (terabytes) which is the largest.
Which of the following is reset when a workstation is turned off?
D
Explanation:
RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory, meaning it loses all stored data when power is
turned off.
BIOS, NIC, and CPU retain their configurations or functions independently of power state.
Which of the following represents the largest unit of storage?
C
Explanation:
The units rank as follows from largest to smallest:
● 1 TB = 1,000 GB,
● 20 TB = 20,000 GB,
● 2,000 GB is smaller than 20 TB
● 200 MB and 2,000 KB are much smaller units.
Which of the following is most likely the fastest residential internet option?
D
Explanation:
Fiber optic internet provides the fastest speeds for residential use due to its high bandwidth and low
latency, surpassing satellite, cable, and DSL options.