Free FC0-U61 Sample Questions — CompTIA IT Fundamentals
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) is a fundamentals-level CompTIA certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 6 domains, starting with IT Concepts and Terminology, Infrastructure, Applications and Software. On exam day you face around 75 questions in 60 minutes, in formats such as multiple-choice. The 20 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The FC0-U61 is rated beginner in difficulty. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 20 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 303+ question PDF.
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Question 1
An end user clicks on a link from an email that redirects to a web page. Which of the following browser settings should be enabled to reduce the threat of malicious code being executed from the web page?
A. Cache clearing
B. Private browsing
C. Pop-up blocker
D. Script blocker
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Correct Answer:
D. Script blocker
Question 2
Which of the following is a compiled language?
A. Perl
B. JScript
C. Java
D. PowerShell
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Correct Answer:
C. Java
Question 3
A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is concerned about protecting the company’s intellectual property from competitors. Which of the following will address the CEO’s concerns?
A. Memorandum of understanding
B. Service-level agreement
C. Trade secrets
D. Copyright
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Correct Answer:
D. Copyright
Question 4
Which of the following is a wireless communication that requires devices to be within 6in of each other to transfer information?
A. Infrared
B. NFC
C. Bluetooth
D. WiFi
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Correct Answer:
B. NFC
Question 5
Which of the following data types would BEST be used for conditional operators?
A. Boolean
B. Char
C. String
D. Float
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Correct Answer:
A. Boolean
Question 6
When working with storage, 1,000,000MB can also be notated as:
A. 0.01PB.
B. 1TB
C. 100GB
D. 10,000,000KB
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Correct Answer:
A. 0.01PB.
Question 7
After implementing a solution, which of the following should a technician do NEXT?
A. Verify system functionality
B. Document the findings
C. Determine if anything has changed
D. Establish a new theory
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Correct Answer:
A. Verify system functionality
Question 8
During a power outage, a server with redundant power supplies shuts down despite being connected to a UPS. The technician determines that the UPS has failed and replaces it. The technician then separates the power supplies to connect them to two separate UPSs. Which of the following troubleshooting steps did the technician just accomplish?
A. Implement preventive measures
B. Establish a plan of action
C. Document findings/lessons learned
D. Test the theory to determine the cause
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Correct Answer:
A. Implement preventive measures
Question 9
Ann, a user, wants to remove unnecessary software and services from her personal computer to make it more secure. This is an example of:
A. baselining
B. hardening
C. patching
D. updating
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Correct Answer:
B. hardening
Question 10
A company desires to implement a six-month survey site within a remote location. Which of the following is the BEST option for Internet service?
A. Cellular
B. Satellite
C. Cable
D. Fiber
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Correct Answer:
B. Satellite
Question 11
A security administrator is adding accounting features to a web application. Which of the following would be the BEST action?
A. Enhance the granularity of user permissions
B. Enable an audit log
C. Implement smart card login
D. Adopt a procedure for adding accounts
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Correct Answer:
B. Enable an audit log
Question 12
Which of the following actions is the FINAL step in the standard troubleshooting methodology?
A. Document the solution and cause
B. Create a new theory of cause
C. Research the problem online
D. Implement preventive measures
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Correct Answer:
A. Document the solution and cause
Question 13
After an issue has been identified, which of the following should be performed NEXT?
A. Establishing a theory of probable cause
B. Verifying system functionality
C. Implementing the solution
D. Documenting the findings
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Correct Answer:
A. Establishing a theory of probable cause
Question 14
A programmer uses DML to modify:
A. files
B. permissions
C. data
D. backups
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Correct Answer:
C. data
Question 15
Which of the following file management features allows access to resources on a network?
A. Encryption
B. Journaling
C. Permissions
D. Authentication
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Correct Answer:
D. Authentication
Question 16
A company has installed an application that only requires a workstation to function. Which of the following architecture types is this application using?
A. One-tier
B. Two-tier
C. Three-tier
D. n-tier
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Correct Answer:
A. One-tier
Question 17
An IP address is 32 bits long. If converted to bytes, it would be:
A. 4 bytes
B. 8 bytes
C. 16 bytes
D. 64 bytes
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Correct Answer:
A. 4 bytes
Question 18
A program needs to choose apples, oranges, or bananas based on an input. Which of the following programming constructs is BEST to use?
A. Variable
B. If
C. Datatype
D. Comment
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Correct Answer:
B. If
Question 19
Which of the following availability concerns is mitigated by having a business continuity site?
A. Service outage
B. Wiretapping
C. Eavesdropping
D. Replay attack
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Correct Answer:
A. Service outage
Question 20
A new device has been installed on a wired network and can be accessed via the LAN but cannot be accessed remotely. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A. Firewall settings
B. Improper switch configuration
C. Incorrect IP address
D. Misconfigured access point
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Correct Answer:
A. Firewall settings
FC0-U61 sample questions FAQ
Are these FC0-U61 sample questions from the real exam?
No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam, which contains around 75 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.
How many free FC0-U61 sample questions do I get?
This page includes 20 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 303+ questions.
Do the sample questions include the correct answers?
Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.
Is 20 sample questions enough to pass the FC0-U61?
Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 303+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.
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