CompTIA FC0-U71: CompTIA Tech+

Last checked October 22, 2026 against the official CompTIA exam page.

1. Question 1Infrastructure

   A small office needs a device that connects its computers to each other and to the internet on one local network. Which device is most appropriate?

   1. AScanner
   2. BProjector
   3. CRouter
   4. DSpeaker
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   Correct answer: C

   A router connects local networks to each other and to the internet, and switches connect local devices. The projector, scanner and speaker are peripherals, not networking devices.

2. Question 2Security

   A user receives an email asking for their password to fix an account problem. What is this attack called?

   1. AIndexing
   2. BPatching
   3. CBackup
   4. DPhishing
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   Correct answer: D

   Phishing uses deceptive messages to trick users into revealing credentials. Patching, backups and indexing are not attacks.

3. Question 3Software development concepts

   A developer writes instructions that a computer executes step by step to perform a task. What is this set of instructions called?

   1. AA program
   2. BA monitor
   3. CA network port
   4. DA cable
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   Correct answer: A

   A program is a set of instructions that a computer executes. Monitors, cables and ports are hardware.

4. Question 4Data and database fundamentals

   In a database, what is a table row also called?

   1. AA file system partition
   2. BA field
   3. CA key pair in a cache
   4. DA record
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   Correct answer: D

   A row in a table is a record containing values for each field. A field is a column, and cache and partitions are other concepts.

5. Question 5Tech concepts and terminology

   A user asks what the term RAM means on a laptop spec sheet. Which description is correct?

   1. AVolatile memory that holds data for running programs and is cleared when power is removed
   2. BPermanent storage that keeps files after power loss
   3. CThe processor that performs calculations
   4. DThe graphics card that renders the display
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   Correct answer: A

   RAM is volatile working memory, so data is lost when power is off. Permanent storage is the drive, the processor performs calculations, and the graphics card renders images.