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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 Exam Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of using WPA2 instead of WPA3?

Options:

A.

Connection security

B.

Encryption key length

C.

Device compatibility

D.

Offline decryption resistance

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Question 2

A user's iPhone was permanently locked after several tailed login attempts. Which of the following will restore access to the device?

Options:

A.

Fingerprint and pattern

B.

Facial recognition and PIN code

C.

Primary account and password

D.

Secondary account and recovery code

Question 3

A technician removed a virus from a user's device. The user returned the device a week later with the same virus on it. Which of the following should the technician do to prevent future infections?

Options:

A.

Disable System Restore.

B.

Educate the end user.

C.

Install the latest OS patches.

D.

Clean the environment reinstallation.

Question 4

A user reported that a laptop's screen turns off very quickly after silting for a few moments and is also very dim when not plugged in to an outlet Everything else seems to be functioning normally. Which of the following Windows settings should be configured?

Options:

A.

Power Plans

B.

Hibernate

C.

Sleep/Suspend

D.

Screensaver

Question 5

A user is unable to access a web-based application. A technician verifies the computer cannot access any web pages at all. The computer obtains an IP address from the DHCP server. Then, the technician verifies the user can ping localhost. the gateway, and known IP addresses on the interne! and receive a response. Which of the following Is the MOST likely reason tor the Issue?

Options:

A.

A firewall is blocking the application.

B.

The wrong VLAN was assigned.

C.

The incorrect DNS address was assigned.

D.

The browser cache needs to be cleared

Question 6

Which of the following security methods supports the majority of current Wi-Fi-capable devices without sacrificing security?

Options:

A.

WPA3

B.

MAC filleting

C.

RADIUS

D.

TACACS+

Question 7

A user contacts the help desk to request assistance with a program feature. The user is in a different building but on the same network as the help desk technician. Which of the following should the technician use to assist the user?

Options:

A.

AAA

B.

SSH

C.

RDP

D.

VPN

Question 8

Which of the following physical security controls can prevent laptops from being stolen?

Options:

A.

Encryption

B.

LoJack

C.

Multifactor authentication

D.

Equipment lock

E.

Bollards

Question 9

During an enterprise rollout of a new application, a technician needs to validate compliance with an application's EULA while also reducing the number of licenses to manage. Which of the following licenses would best accomplish this goal?

Options:

A.

Personal use license

B.

Corporate use license

C.

Open-source license

D.

Non-expiring license

Question 10

A change advisory board authorized a setting change so a technician is permitted to Implement the change. The technician successfully implemented the change. Which of the following should be done next?

Options:

A.

Document the date and time of change

B.

Document the purpose of the change.

C.

Document the risk level.

D.

Document the findings of the sandbox test,

Question 11

A technician is selling up a newly built computer. Which of the following is the FASTEST way for the technician to install Windows 10?

Options:

A.

Factory reset

B.

System Restore

C.

In-place upgrade

D.

Unattended installation

Question 12

Every time a user tries to open the organization's proprietary application on an Android tablet, the application immediately closes. Other applications are operating normally. Which of the following troubleshooting actions would MOST likely resolve the Issue? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Uninstalling the application

B.

Gaining root access to the tablet

C.

Resetting the web browser cache

D.

Deleting the application cache

E.

Clearing the application storage

F.

Disabling mobile device management

Question 13

Which of the following macOS features can help a user close an application that has stopped responding?

Options:

A.

Finder

B.

Mission Control

C.

System Preferences

D.

Force Quit

Question 14

A customer has a USB-only printer attached to a computer. A technician is configuring an arrangement that allows other computers on the network to use the printer. In which of the following locations on the customer's desktop should the technician make this configuration?

    Printing Preferences/Advanced tab

Options:

A.

Printer Properties/Sharing tab

B.

Printer Properties/Security tab

C.

Printer Properties/Ports tab

Question 15

A company recently experienced a security incident in which a USB drive containing malicious software was able to covertly install malware on a workstation. Which of the following actions should be taken to prevent this incident from happening again? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Install a host-based IDS.

B.

Restrict log-in times.

C.

Enable a BIOS password.

D.

Update the password complexity.

E.

Disable AutoRun.

F.

Update the antivirus definitions.

G.

Restrict user permissions.

Question 16

Which of the following would most likely be used in a small office environment?

Options:

A.

Print server

B.

Virtualization

C.

Domain access

D.

Workgroup

Question 17

A company would like to implement multifactor authentication for all employees at a minimal cost. Which of the following best meets the company's requirements?

Options:

A.

Biometrics

B.

Soft token

C.

Access control lists

D.

Smart card

Question 18

A company is looking lot a solution that provides a backup for all data on the system while providing the lowest impact to the network. Which of the following backup types will the company MOST likely select?

Options:

A.

Off-site

B.

Synthetic

C.

Full

D.

Differential

Question 19

A user's permissions are limited to read on a shared network folder using NTFS security settings. Which of the following describes this type of security control?

Options:

A.

SMS

B.

MFA

C.

ACL

D.

MDM

Question 20

A small-office customer needs three PCs to be configured in a network with no server. Which of the following network types is the customer's BEST choice for this environment?

Options:

A.

Workgroup network

B.

Public network

C.

Wide area network

D.

Domain network

Question 21

A technician received a call from a user who clicked on a web advertisement Now. every time the user moves the mouse, a pop-up display across the monitor. Which of the following procedures should the technician perform?

Options:

A.

Boot into safe mode.

B.

Perform a malware scan.

C.

Restart the machine.

D.

Reinstall the browser

Question 22

A user wants to back up a Windows 10 device. Which of the following should the user select?

Options:

A.

Devices and Printers

B.

Email and Accounts

C.

Update and Security

D.

Apps and Features

Question 23

A remote user is experiencing issues with Outlook settings and asks a technician to review the settings. Which of the following can the technician use to access the user's computer remotely?

Options:

A.

VPN

B.

RDP

C.

RMM

D.

SSH

Question 24

A technician is setting up a newly built computer. Which of the following is the fastest way for the technician to install Windows 10?

Options:

A.

Factory reset

B.

System Restore

C.

In-place upgrade

D.

Unattended installation

Question 25

A remote user is having issues accessing an online share. Which of the following tools would MOST likely be used to troubleshoot the Issue?

Options:

A.

Screen-sharing software

B.

Secure shell

C.

Virtual private network

D.

File transfer software

Question 26

A user called the help desk lo report an Issue with the internet connection speed on a laptop. The technician thinks that background services may be using extra bandwidth. Which of the following tools should the technician use to investigate connections on the laptop?

Options:

A.

nslookup

B.

net use

C.

netstat

D.

net user

Question 27

A customer calls the help desk asking for instructions on how to modify desktop wallpaper. Which of the following Windows 10 settings should the technician recommend?

Options:

A.

Personalization

B.

Apps

C.

Updates

D.

Display

Question 28

A department manager submits a help desk ticket to request the migration of a printer's port utilization from USB to Ethernet so multiple users can access the printer. This will be a new network printer, thus a new IP address allocation is required. Which of the following should happen immediately before network use is authorized?

    Document the date and time of the change.

Options:

A.

Submit a change request form.

B.

Determine the risk level of this change.

C.

Request an unused IP address.

Question 29

A PC is taking a long time to boot. Which of the following operations would be best to do to resolve the issue at a minimal expense? (Select two).

    Installing additional RAM

Options:

A.

Removing the applications from startup

B.

Installing a faster SSD

C.

Running the Disk Cleanup utility

D.

Defragmenting the hard drive

E.

Ending the processes in the Task Manager

Question 30

An Internet cafe has several computers available for public use. Recently, users have reported the computers are much slower than they were the previous week. A technician finds the CPU is at 100% utilization, and antivirus scans report no current infection. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?

Options:

A.

Spyware is redirecting browser searches.

B.

A cryptominer is verifying transactions.

C.

Files were damaged from a cleaned virus infection.

D.

A keylogger is capturing user passwords.

Question 31

A user attempts to install additional software and receives a UAC prompt. Which of the following is the BEST way to resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Add a user account to the local administrator's group.

B.

Configure Windows Defender Firewall to allow access to all networks.

C.

Create a Microsoft account.

D.

Disable the guest account.

Question 32

A company recently outsourced its night-shift cleaning service. A technician is concerned about having unsupervised contractors in the building. Which of the following security measures can be used to prevent the computers from being accessed? (Select two).

    Implementing data-at-rest encryption

Options:

A.

Disabling AutoRun

B.

Restricting user permissions

C.

Restricting log-in times

D.

Enabling a screen lock

E.

Disabling local administrator accounts

Question 33

Which of the following Is used to identify potential issues with a proposed change poor lo implementation?

Options:

A.

Request form

B.

Rollback plan

C.

End-user acceptance

D.

Sandbox testing

Question 34

A user is unable to open personal files on a PC on a home network. An on-screen message indicates the files are encrypted and demands payment to access the files. Which of the following should a technician recommend the user do first?

Options:

A.

Reinstall the OS.

B.

Run the System Restore feature.

C.

Disconnect the PC from the network.

D.

Pay the amount demanded.

E.

Scan the PC with an anti-malware program.

Question 35

A technician is assisting a customer who is having difficulty accessing the company’s website. Which of the following should the technician do first?

Options:

A.

Ask the customer for their log-in credentials.

B.

Check the company's internal knowledge base for solutions.

C.

Refer the customer to a more experienced technician.

D.

Record the details of the issue in the company’s ticketing system.

Question 36

A systems administrator at a small company wants to discretely access user machines and verify patch levels without users noticing. Which of the following remote access technologies should the administrator use?

Options:

A.

RDP

B.

MSRA

C.

SSH

D.

VNC

Question 37

After a user upgraded the Windows operating system to the latest feature release, the user notices that one of the legacy applications that was running correctly before the upgrade does not open some windows and is only partially functional. Which of the following actions should the user take to troubleshoot the issue?

Options:

A.

Run the application as Administrator.

B.

Raise the User Account Control level.

C.

Turn off Windows Defender Firewall.

D.

Disable compatibility mode for the application.

Question 38

Which of the following is protected by government policy for end-user information?

Options:

A.

DRM

B.

EULA

C.

PCI

D.

PII

Question 39

After a failed attempt to open an email attachment for an unexpected overdue invoice, a smartphone user experiences abnormal performance when using their mobile browser and other applications. The user restarts the device, but the issue persists. Which of the following actions should the user take next?

Options:

A.

Shut down and cold start the smartphone

B.

Delete the email containing the attachment

C.

Wipe the device and reset it to factory defaults

D.

Uninstall and reinstall the mobile browser

Question 40

A user is unable to access the company’s internal network on a separate subnet. A help desk technician verifies the user's credentials, and the user has the appropriate permissions to access the network. The technician checks the network and finds the connection is stable. No other users are having this issue. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Consult with the firewall team to see If the user's IP address Is blocked.

B.

Delete the user’s credentials and create new ones.

C.

Run a virus scan on the user's workstation.

D.

Update the network drivers on the user’s workstation.

Question 41

A user calls the help desk to report an issue with their smartphone. After the user returns from a business trip, the user is no longer able to access email or visit websites without a Wi-Fi connection on the smartphone. Which of the following could the user do to most likely resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Enable cellular data.

B.

Increase data limits.

C.

Disconnect the VPN.

D.

Reinstall the SIM card.

Question 42

Which of the following languages would a technician most likely use to automate the setup of various services on multiple systems?

Options:

A.

SQL

B.

HTML

C.

PowerShell

D.

C#

Question 43

A user's smartphone screen is not rotating. The technician confirms the rotation lock is deactivated. Which of the following steps should the technician perform next?

Options:

A.

Remove the screen protector.

B.

Update the smartphone’s software.

C.

Restart the smartphone.

D.

Replace the smartphone.

Question 44

During a routine check, a systems administrator discovers that a user's PC is running slowly and CPU utilization is at 100%. Further investigation shows a large amount of resource usage. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the high resource usage?

Options:

A.

Firewall activities

B.

Botnet attack

C.

DDoS attack

D.

Keylogger attack

Question 45

A client recently upgraded their Windows 10 machine to Windows 11. The client reports the following message displays when turning the computer on: "Error loading operating system." Which of the following should a technician do first to troubleshoot this issue?

Options:

A.

Disable the Secure Boot feature.

B.

Use the automated startup recovery.

C.

Format the drive.

D.

Resize the boot partition.

Question 46

A workstation does not recognize a printer. However, the previous day. the printer successfully received a job from the workstation. Which of the following tools should a technician use to see what happened before the failure?

Options:

A.

Performance Monitor

B.

Devices and Printers

C.

Task Scheduler

D.

Event Viewer

Question 47

A user's work PC has been the target of multiple phishing attacks. Which of the following is a way for the user to prevent further attacks?

Options:

A.

Enabling Windows Firewall

B.

Activating the email spam filter

C.

Using a secure VPN connection

D.

Running vulnerability scans on a schedule

Question 48

A technician, who is completing hardware upgrades at a company, is approached by a user who submitted a computer upgrade request. After checking the list of offices to upgrade, the technician finds that the user's office is not listed for an upgrade. Which of the following actions should the technician take next?

Options:

A.

Ask the company's human resources department to address the issue.

B.

Notify the project manager about the user's concern.

C.

Tell the user that this request is not on the list to be upgraded.

D.

Ask the user's supervisor if the technician should upgrade the computer.

Question 49

A change management review board denied an administrator's request for change. The administrator had provided the purpose and scope of the change, the date and time, and impacted systems with the risk analysis. Which of the following should be included to approve this change?

Options:

A.

End-user acceptance

B.

Cost analysis

C.

Rollback plan

D.

Standard maintenance window

Question 50

A customer needs to verify an executable file that the customer downloaded from a website. Which of the following should the customer use to verify the file?

Options:

A.

Password manager

B.

BitLocker

C.

FileVault

D.

Checksum

E.

Secure site

Question 51

A user is unable to access the company's network. A technician learns the user's account became inaccessible after multiple unsuccessful login attempts. The user also changed their password before the issue started. Which of the following steps should the technician take to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Escalate the user’s issue to the network team.

B.

Reset the user's password.

C.

Unlock the user's account.

D.

Verify the user's login and password.

Question 52

A user in a SOHO asks an off-site, remote technician to connect securely to the user’s laptop. The technician is able to connect to the VPN but is unable to connect to the user’s laptop. Which of the following settings should the technician review?

Options:

A.

Wireless protocol

B.

DHCP pool

C.

Content filtering

D.

Firewall

Question 53

Which of the following is natively used with Active Directory?

Options:

A.

Windows 10

B.

macOS

C.

Linux

D.

Chrome OS

Question 54

Which of the following is the most practical method to reduce the number of clicks on phishing emails for a public-facing organization?

Options:

A.

Providing user awareness education

B.

Introducing a BYOD policy

C.

Setting up SMTP filtering rules

D.

Restricting emails from personal email addresses

Question 55

Which of the following device types would a technician consider a security concern?

Options:

A.

NIC

B.

IoT

C.

PoE

D.

LC

Question 56

A technician received a notification about encrypted production data files and thinks active ransomware is on the network. The technician isolated and removed the suspicious system from the network. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Options:

A.

Schedule and perform an antivirus scan and system update

B.

Educate the end user on internet usage

C.

Perform a system scan to remove the malware

D.

Create a system restore point

Question 57

A user is attempting to access a shared drive from a company-issued laptop while working from home. The user is unable to access any files and notices a red X next to each shared drive. Which of the following needs to be configured in order to restore the user's access to the shared drives?

Options:

A.

IPv6

B.

VPN

C.

IPS

D.

DNS

Question 58

Which of the following attacks can a hacker use to execute code on a user's computer when the user visits a specially prepared, malicious website?

Options:

A.

DoS

B.

Spoofing

C.

XSS

D.

SQL injection

Question 59

Which of the following macOS file types requires mounting before installation?

Options:

A.

.pkg

B.

.zip

C.

.app

D.

.dmg

Question 60

Users report that a network printer intermittently goes offline during the day. Which of the following commands should the technician use to confirm whether the printer has connectivity issues?

Options:

A.

ping

B.

netstat

C.

net

D.

nslookup

Question 61

A user asks a technician for recommendations to back up desktop data from a Windows OS. The technician recommends implementing daily full backups, but the user is concerned about having enough space. Which of the following additional backup methods should the technician recommend?

Options:

A.

Transaction log

B.

Incremental

C.

Synthetic

D.

Differential

Question 62

A user has been adding data to the same spreadsheet for several years. After adding a significant amount of data, they are now unable to open the file. Which of the following should a technician do to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Revert the spreadsheet to the last restore point.

B.

Increase the amount of RAM.

C.

Defragment the storage drive.

D.

Upgrade the network connection speed.

Question 63

A technician needs to track evidence for a forensic investigation on a Windows computer. Which of the following describes this process?

Options:

A.

Valid license

B.

Data retention requirements

C.

Material safety data sheet

D.

Chain of custody

Question 64

A user reports that a new, personally owned tablet will not connect to the corporate Wi-Fi network. The user is able to connect to the Wi-Fi network with other devices, and the tablet is running the latest software. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

Incorrect encryption settings

B.

Blocked MAC address

C.

Outdated drivers

D.

Disabled location services

Question 65

A user downloaded a 64-bit version of a new software program, but the installation failed due to an error. Which of the following most likely caused the error?

Options:

A.

The OS version is incompatible.

B.

The user needs to enable ActiveX.

C.

The .NET Framework needs to be updated.

D.

The user needs administrator privileges.

Question 66

Which of the following is a preventive physical security control?

Options:

A.

Video surveillance system

B.

Bollards

C.

Alarm system

D.

Motion sensors

Question 67

Which of the following best describes a rollback plan?

Options:

A.

A developer configures a process to return to the starting state upon completion.

B.

A user asks to remove an unneeded fileshare.

C.

An administrator applies new settings to a computer after the previous settings failed.

D.

A technician reverts the system to a previous state following a failed upgrade.

Question 68

A technician wants to harden Windows workstations after a recent security audit indicated the company is vulnerable to brute-force attacks. Which of the following features should the technician implement to mitigate such attacks?

Options:

A.

System screen lock

B.

Failed log-in lockout

C.

Restricted user permissions

D.

Data-at-rest encryption

Question 69

Which of the following language types enables the automation of tasks?

Options:

A.

Compiled

B.

Scripting

C.

Web

D.

Database

Question 70

A user is experiencing the following issues with Bluetooth on a smartphone:

•The user cannot hear any sound from a speaker paired with the smartphone.

•The user is having issues synchronizing data from their smart watch, which is also connected via Bluetooth.

A technician checked the Bluetooth settings, confirmed it is successfully paired with a speaker, and adjusted the volume levels, but still could not hear anything. Which of the following steps should the technician take next to troubleshoot the Bluetooth issues?

Options:

A.

Restart the smartphone.

B.

Reset the network settings.

C.

Unpair the Bluetooth speaker.

D.

Check for system updates.

Question 71

A technician needs to update the software on several hundred Mac laptops. Which of the following is the best method to complete the task?

Options:

A.

SSH

B.

MDM

C.

RDP

D.

SFTP

Question 72

A user wants to back up a device's OS and data. Which of the following is the best way to accomplish this task?

Options:

A.

Incremental backup

B.

System image

C.

System restore point

D.

Differential backup

Question 73

While browsing the internet, a customer sees a window stating antivirus protection is no longer functioning Which of the following steps should a technician take next? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Isolate the computer from the network

B.

Enable the firewall service.

C.

Update the endpoint protection software

D.

Use System Restore to undo changes.

E.

Delete the browser cookies

F.

Run sfc /scannow.

Question 74

A technician is setting up a network printer for a customer who has a SOHO router. The technician wants to make sure the printer stays connected in the future and is available on all the computers in the house. Which of the following should the technician configure on the printer?

Options:

A.

DNS settings

B.

Static IP

C.

WWAN

D.

Meteredconnection

Question 75

A technician wants to securely dispose of storage drives. Which of the following is the best way to eliminate data on SSDs?

Options:

A.

Degaussing

B.

Shredding

C.

Erasing

D.

Drilling

Question 76

A technician needs to implement a system to handle both authentication and authorization Which of the following meets this requirement?

Options:

A.

WPA3

B.

MFA

C.

TACACS+

D.

RADIUS

Question 77

An employee has been using the same password for multiple applications and websites for the past several years. Which of the following would be best to prevent security issues?

Options:

A.

Configuring firewall settings

B.

Implementing expiration policies

C.

Defining complexity requirements

D.

Updating antivirus definitions

Question 78

A user recently downloaded a free game application on an Android device. The device then began crashing frequently and quickly losing its battery charge. Which of the following should the technician recommend be done first to remediate these issues? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Uninstall the game application.

B.

Perform a factory reset of the device.

C.

Connect the device to an external charger.

D.

Install the latest security patches.

E.

Clear the application's cache.

F.

Enable the device's built-in anti-malware protection.

Question 79

Multiple users routinely record log-in information in readily accessible areas. Which of the following is the best way to mitigate this issue?

Options:

A.

Trusted sources

B.

Valid certificates

C.

User training

D.

Password manager

Question 80

A technician needs to upgrade a legacy system running on a 32-bit OS with new applications that can work both on a 32-bit and a 64-bit system. The legacy system is critically important to the organization. The IT manager cautions that the new applications must not have a detrimental effect on company finances. Which of the following impacts is the IT manager most concerned with?

Options:

A.

Device

B.

Business

C.

Network

D.

Operation

Question 81

A customer wants to make sure the data is protected and secure on a Windows laptop's hard drive. Which of the following is the best solution?

Options:

A.

Windows Backup

B.

BitLocker

C.

Shadow Copy

D.

Trusted PlatformModule

Question 82

A company was recently attacked by ransomware. The IT department has remediated the threat and determined that the attack method used was email. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent this issue from reoccurring?

Options:

A.

Spam filtering

B.

Malware preventionsoftware

C.

End user education

D.

Stateful firewall inspection

Question 83

A technician is installing a new copy of Windows on all computers in the enterprise Given the following requirements:

• The install phase must be scripted to run over the network • Each computer requires a new SSD as the system drive, • The existing HDD should remain as a backup drive.

Which of the following command-line tools should the technician use to install the drive and transfer the installation files from the network share? (Select three).

Options:

A.

net use

B.

robocopy

C.

winver

D.

diskpart

E.

sfc

F.

r.etstat

G.

ping

Question 84

Which of the following features can a technician use to ensure users are following password length requirements?

Options:

A.

Group Policy

B.

Log-on script

C.

Access controllist

D.

Security groups

Question 85

A user opened an infected email. A security administrator responded to the malicious event, successfully mitigated the situation, and returned the machine to service Which of the following needs to be completed before this event is considered closed?

Options:

A.

Acceptable use policy

B.

Incident report

C.

End user license agreement

D.

Standard operating procedures

Question 86

An administrator needs to back up the following components of a single workstation:

•The installation of the operating system

•Applications

•User profiles

•System settings

Which of the following backup methods can the administrator use to ensure the workstation is properly backed up?

Options:

A.

Differential

B.

Image

C.

Synthetic

D.

Archive

Question 87

Which of the following is used to generate passcodes necessary to access applications or systems that require an extra layer of security?

Options:

A.

Authenticator application

B.

Access control lists

C.

Biometrics

D.

Smart card readers

Question 88

A technician is troubleshooting a user’s PC that is running slowly and displaying frequent pop-ups. The technician thinks malware may be causing the issues, but before the issues began the user installed anti-malware software in response to a pop-up window Which of the following is the most likely cause of these issues'?

Options:

A.

Expired certificate

B.

False alert

C.

Missing system files

D.

OS update failure

Question 89

A technician is following the ticketing system’s best practices when handling user support requests. Which of the following should the technician do first when responding to a user support request that contains insufficient information?

Options:

A.

Ask the user for clarification.

B.

Keep the user updated on the progress.

C.

Document the root cause.

D.

Follow the system’s escalation process.

Question 90

Users report having difficulty using the Windows Hello facial recognition feature. Which of the following is a secondary feature of Windows Hello that can be used to log in?

Options:

A.

Personal identification number

B.

Username/password

C.

One-time-use token

D.

Cryptographic device

Question 91

Which of the following features can be used to ensure a user can access multiple versions of files?

Options:

A.

Multiple desktops

B.

Remote Disc

C.

Time Machine

D.

FileVault

Question 92

A technician needs to troubleshoot a user's computer while the user is connected to the system. The technician must also connect to the user's system using remote access tools built in to Windows Which of the following is the best option to troubleshoot the user's computer?

Options:

A.

Screen share

B.

MSRA

C.

Virtual network computer

D.

RDP

Question 93

A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 10 PC that has experienced a BSOD. The user recently installed optional Windows updates. Which of the following is best way to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Enable System Restore.

B.

Roll back the device drivers.

C.

Reinstall the OS.

D.

Update the BIOS.

Question 94

A user’s Windows 10 workstation with an HDD is running really slowly. The user has opened, closed, and saved many large files over the past week. Which of the following tools should a technician use to remediate the issue?

Options:

A.

Disk Defragment

B.

Registry Editor

C.

System Information

D.

Disk Cleanup

Question 95

A user reports that an Android mobile device takes a long time to boot, and all applications crash when launched. The user installed the applications from a third-party website. Which of the following steps should the technician complete to diagnose the issue?

Options:

A.

Scan the system for malware.

B.

Clear the web browser cache.

C.

Enroll the device in an MDM system.

D.

Confirm the compatibility of the applications with the OS.

Question 96

A user's computer is running slower than usual and takes a long time to start up. Which of the following tools should the technician use first to investigate the issue?

Options:

A.

Action Center

B.

Task Manager

C.

Resource Monitor

D.

Security Configuration Wizard

E.

Event Viewer

Question 97

A user accidentally installed the incorrect word processing application on an iMac. Which of the following would allow the user to uninstall the incorrect application?

Options:

A.

Move the application to the desktop and press delete

B.

Identify the application in Finder and drag it to the trash can.

C.

Use Spotlight to search for the application, and then run the application.

D.

Use Time Machine to go back to the date before the installation.

Question 98

A user received an alert from a Windows computer indicating low storage space. Which of the following will best resolve this issue?

Options:

A.

Reviewing System Information

B.

Running Disk Cleanup

C.

Editing the Registry

D.

Checking the Performance Monitor

E.

Increasing the memory

Question 99

A company uses shared drives as part of a workforce collaboration process. To ensure the correct access permissions, inheritance at the top-level folder is assigned to each department. A manager's team is working on confidential material and wants to ensure only the immediate team can view a specific folder and its subsequent files and subfolders. Which of the following actions should the technician most likely take?

Options:

A.

Turn off inheritance on the requested folder only and set the requested permissions to each file manually.

B.

Turn off inheritance at the top-level folder and remove all inherited permissions.

C.

Turn off inheritance at the top-level folder and set permissions to each file and subfolder manually.

D.

Turn off inheritance on the requested folder only, set the requested permissions, and then turn on inheritance under the child folders.

Question 100

An Android user contacts the help desk because a company smartphone failed to complete a tethered OS update A technician determines there are no error messages on the device Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Options:

A.

Verify all third-party applications are disabled

B.

Determine if the device has adequate storage available.

C.

Check if the battery is sufficiently charged

D.

Confirm a strong internet connection is available using Wi-Fi or cellular data

Question 101

A technician suspects the boot disk of a user's computer contains bad sectors. Which of the following should the technician verify in the command prompt to address the issue without making any changes?

Options:

A.

Run sfc / scannow on the drive as the administrator.

B.

Run clearnmgr on the drive as the administrator

C.

Run chkdsk on the drive as the administrator.

D.

Run dfrgui on the drive as the administrator.

Question 102

Which of the following Linux commands would be used to install an application?

Options:

A.

yum

B.

grep

C.

Is

D.

sudo

Question 103

A technician is setting up a desktop computer in a small office. The user will need to access files on a drive shared from another desktop on the network. Which of the following configurations should the technician employ to achieve this goal?

Options:

A.

Configure the network as private

B.

Enable a proxy server

C.

Grant the network administrator role to the user

D.

Create a shortcut to public documents

Question 104

A systems administrator is setting up a Windows computer for a new user Corporate policy requires a least privilege environment. The user will need to access advanced features and configuration settings for several applications. Which of the following BEST describes the account access level the user will need?

Options:

A.

Power user account

B.

Standard account

C.

Guest account

D.

Administrator account

Question 105

A technician found that an employee is mining cryptocurrency on a work desktop. The company has decided that this action violates its guidelines. Which of the following should be updated to reflect this new requirement?

Options:

A.

MDM

B.

EULA

C.

IRP

D.

AUP

Question 106

A user's smartphone data usage is well above average. The user suspects an installed application is transmitting data in the background. The user would like to be alerted when an application attempts to communicate with the internet. Which of the following BEST addresses the user's concern?

Options:

A.

Operating system updates

B.

Remote wipe

C.

Antivirus

D.

Firewall

Question 107

A user calls the help desk to report that none of the files on a PC will open. The user also indicates a program on the desktop is requesting payment in exchange for file access A technician verifies the user's PC is infected with ransorrrware. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

Options:

A.

Scan and remove the malware

B.

Schedule automated malware scans

C.

Quarantine the system

D.

Disable System Restore

Question 108

A technician is configuring a new Windows laptop Corporate policy requires that mobile devices make use of full disk encryption at all limes Which of the following encryption solutions should the technician choose?

Options:

A.

Encrypting File System

B.

FileVault

C.

BitLocker

D.

Encrypted LVM

Question 109

A technician needs to interconnect two offices to the main branch while complying with good practices and security standards. Which of the following should the technician implement?

Options:

A.

MSRA

B.

VNC

C.

VPN

D.

SSH

Question 110

A technician suspects a rootkit has been installed and needs to be removed. Which of the following would BEST resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Application updates

B.

Anti-malware software

C.

OS reinstallation

D.

File restore

Question 111

Which of the following OS types provides a lightweight option for workstations thai need an easy-to-use browser-based interface?

Options:

A.

FreeBSD

B.

Chrome OS

C.

macOS

D.

Windows

Question 112

A technician is replacing the processor in a desktop computer prior to opening the computer, the technician wants to ensure the internal components are protected. Which of the following safety procedures would BEST protect the components in the PC? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Utilizing an ESD strap

B.

Disconnecting the computer from the power source

C.

Placing the PSU in an antistatic bag

D.

Ensuring proper ventilation

E.

Removing dust from the ventilation fans

F.

Ensuring equipment is grounded

Question 113

The Chief Executive Officer at a bark recently saw a news report about a high-profile cybercrime where a remote-access tool that the bank uses for support was also used in this crime. The report stated that attackers were able to brute force passwords to access systems. Which of the following would BEST limit the bark's risk? (Select TWO)

Options:

A.

Enable multifactor authentication for each support account

B.

Limit remote access to destinations inside the corporate network

C.

Block all support accounts from logging in from foreign countries

D.

Configure a replacement remote-access tool for support cases.

E.

Purchase a password manager for remote-access tool users

F.

Enforce account lockouts after five bad password attempts

Question 114

A user reports a computer is running slow. Which of the following tools will help a technician identify the issue?

Options:

A.

Disk Cleanup

B.

Group Policy Editor

C.

Disk Management

D.

Resource Monitor

Question 115

A company installed a new backup and recovery system. Which of the following types of backups should be completed FIRST?

Options:

A.

Full

B.

Non-parity

C.

Differential

D.

Incremental

Question 116

A technician is installing new network equipment in a SOHO and wants to ensure the equipment is secured against external threats on the Internet. Which of the following actions should the technician do FIRST?

Options:

A.

Lock all devices in a closet.

B.

Ensure all devices are from the same manufacturer.

C.

Change the default administrative password.

D.

Install the latest operating system and patches

Question 117

A user is unable to log in to the domain with a desktop PC, but a laptop PC is working properly on the same network. A technician logs in lo the desktop PC with a local account but is unable to browse to the secure intranet site to get troubleshooting tools. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

Time drift

B.

Dual in-line memory module failure

C.

Application crash

D.

Filesystem errors

Question 118

A department has the following technical requirements for a new application:

The company plans to upgrade from a 32-bit Windows OS to a 64-bit OS. Which of the following will the company be able to fully take advantage of after the upgrade?

Options:

A.

CPU

B.

Hard drive

C.

RAM

D.

Touch screen

Question 119

A user wants to set up speech recognition on a PC. In which of the following Windows Settings tools can the user enable this option?

Options:

A.

Language

B.

System

C.

Personalization

D.

Ease of Access

Question 120

A technician at a customer site is troubleshooting a laptop A software update needs to be downloaded but the company's proxy is blocking traffic to the update site. Which of the following should the technician perform?

Options:

A.

Change the DNS address to 1.1.1.1

B.

Update Group Policy

C.

Add the site to the client's exceptions list

D.

Verity the software license is current.

Question 121

Ann, a CEO, has purchased a new consumer-class tablet for personal use, but she is unable to connect it to the company’s wireless network. All the corporate laptops are connecting without issue. She has asked you to assist with getting the device online.

INSTRUCTIONS

Review the network diagrams and device configurations to determine the cause of the problem and resolve any discovered issues.

If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.

Options:

Question 122

A technician has been tasked with installing a workstation that will be used tor point-of-sale transactions. The point-of-sale system will process credit cards and loyalty cards. Which of the following encryption technologies should be used to secure the workstation in case of theft?

Options:

A.

Data-in-transit encryption

B.

File encryption

C.

USB drive encryption

D.

Disk encryption

Question 123

A technician is troubleshooting a customer's PC and receives a phone call. The technician does not take the call and sets the phone to silent. Which of the following BEST describes the technician's actions?

Options:

A.

Avoid distractions

B.

Deal appropriately with customer's confidential material

C.

Adhere to user privacy policy

D.

Set and meet timelines

Question 124

A user purchased a netbook that has a web-based, proprietary operating system. Which of the following operating systems is MOST likely installed on the netbook?

Options:

A.

macOS

B.

Linux

C.

Chrome OS

D.

Windows

Question 125

A user calls the help desk to report potential malware on a computer. The anomalous activity began after the user clicked a link to a free gift card in a recent email The technician asks the user to describe any unusual activity, such as slow performance, excessive pop-ups, and browser redirections. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Options:

A.

Advise the user to run a complete system scan using the OS anti-malware application

B.

Guide the user to reboot the machine into safe mode and verify whether the anomalous activities are still present

C.

Have the user check for recently installed applications and outline those installed since the link in the email was clicked

D.

Instruct the user to disconnect the Ethernet connection to the corporate network.

Question 126

A user reports a PC is running slowly. The technician suspects it has a badly fragmented hard drive. Which of the following tools should the technician use?

Options:

A.

resmon exe

B.

msconfig.extf

C.

dfrgui exe

D.

msmfo32.exe

Question 127

Welcome to your first day as a Fictional Company. LLC helpdesk employee. Please work the tickets in your helpdesk ticket queue.

Click on individual tickers to see the ticket details. View attachments to determine the problem.

Select the appropriate issue from the 'issue' drop-down menu. Then, select the MOST efficient resolution from the 'Resolution' drop-down menu. Finally, select the proper command or verification to remediate or confirm your fix of the issue from the Verify Resolve drop-down menu.

Options:

Question 128

A user receives a notification indicating the antivirus protection on a company laptop is out of date. A technician is able to ping the user's laptop. The technician checks the antivirus parent servers and sees the latest signatures have been installed. The technician then checks the user's laptop and finds the antivirus engine and definitions are current. Which of the following has MOST likely occurred?

Options:

A.

Ransomware

B.

Failed OS updates

C.

Adware

D.

Missing system files

Question 129

The command cac cor.ptia. txt was issued on a Linux terminal. Which of the following results should be expected?

Options:

A.

The contents of the text comptia.txt will be replaced with a new blank document

B.

The contents of the text comptia. txt would be displayed.

C.

The contents of the text comptia.txt would be categorized in alphabetical order.

D.

The contents of the text comptia. txt would be copied to another comptia. txt file

Question 130

A network administrator is deploying a client certificate lo be used for Wi-Fi access for all devices m an organization The certificate will be used in conjunction with the user's existing username and password Which of the following BEST describes the security benefits realized after this deployment?

Options:

A.

Multifactor authentication will be forced for Wi-Fi

B.

All Wi-Fi traffic will be encrypted in transit

C.

Eavesdropping attempts will be prevented

D.

Rogue access points will not connect

Question 131

A user needs assistance changing the desktop wallpaper on a Windows 10 computer. Which of the following methods will enable the user to change the wallpaper using a Windows 10 Settings tool?

Options:

A.

Open Settings, select Accounts, select, Your info, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper

B.

Open Settings, select Personalization, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper

C.

Open Settings, select System, select Display, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper

D.

Open Settings, select Apps, select Apps & features, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper.

Question 132

After clicking on a link in an email a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) received the following error:

The CFO then reported the incident to a technician. The link is purportedly to the organization's bank. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?

Options:

A.

Update the browser's CRLs

B.

File a trouble ticket with the bank.

C.

Contact the ISP to report the CFCs concern

D.

Instruct the CFO to exit the browser

Question 133

A large company is changing its password length requirements. The Chief Information Officer is mandating that passwords now be at least 12 characters long, instead of 10. Which of the following should be used to adjust this setting?

    Group Policy

Options:

A.

User accounts

B.

Access control lists

C.

Authenticator applications

Question 134

A customer calls desktop support and begins yelling at a technician. The customer claims to have submitted a support ticket two hours ago and complains that the issue still has not been resolved. Which of the following describes how the technician should respond?

    Place the customer on hold until the customer calms down.

Options:

A.

Disconnect the call to avoid a confrontation.

B.

Wait until the customer is done speaking and offer assistance.

C.

Escalate the issue to a supervisor.

Question 135

Maintaining the chain of custody is an important part of the incident response process. Which of the following reasons explains why this is important?

Options:

A.

To maintain an information security policy

B.

To properly identify the issue

C.

To control evidence and maintain integrity

D.

To gather as much information as possible

Question 136

Which of the following does MFA provide?

Options:

A.

Security enhancement

B.

Encryption

C.

Digital signature

D.

Public key infrastructure

Question 137

A user's company phone was stolen. Which of the following should a technician do next?

Options:

A.

Perform a low-level format.

B.

Remotely wipe the device.

C.

Degauss the device.

D.

Provide the GPS location of the device.

Question 138

A user's laptop has been performing slowly and redirecting to unfamiliar websites. The user has also noticed random pop-up windows. Which of the following is the first step a technician should take to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Scan for malware and ransomware.

B.

Perform a system restore.

C.

Check the network utilization.

D.

Update the antivirus software.

Question 139

Which of the following is the most likely to use NTFS as the native filesystem?

Options:

A.

macOS

B.

Linux

C.

Windows

D.

Android

Question 140

When visiting a particular website, a user receives a message stating, "Your connection is not private." Which of the following describes this issue?

Options:

A.

Certificate warning

B.

Malware

C.

JavaScript error

D.

Missing OS update

Question 141

Which of the following would allow physical access to a restricted area while maintaining a record of events?

Options:

A.

Hard token

B.

Access control vestibule

C.

Key fob

D.

Door Lock

Question 142

A user recently purchased a second monitor and wants to extend the Windows desktop to the new screen. Which of the following Control Panel options should a technician adjust to help the user?

    Color Management

Options:

A.

System

B.

Troubleshooting

C.

Device Manager

D.

Administrative Tools

Question 143

When trying to access a secure internal network, the user receives an error messaging stating, "There is a problem with this website's security certificate." The user reboots the desktop and tries to access the website again, but the issue persists. Which of the following should the user do to prevent this error from reoccurring?

Options:

A.

Reimage the system and install SSL.

B.

Install Trusted Root Certificate.

C.

Select View Certificates and then Install Certificate.

D.

Continue to access the website.

Question 144

A technician is creating a location on a Windows workstation for a customer to store meeting minutes. Which of the following commands should the technician use?

Options:

A.

c: \minutes

B.

dir

C.

rmdir

D.

md

Question 145

Which of the following is the most likely reason a filtration system is critical for data centers?

Options:

A.

Plastics degrade over time.

B.

High humidity levels can rust metal.

C.

Insects can invade the data center.

D.

Dust particles can clog the machines.

Question 146

A user's iPhone was permanently locked after several failed log-in attempts. Which of the following authentication methods are needed to restore access, applications, and data to the device?

Options:

A.

Fingerprint and pattern

B.

Facial recognition and PIN code

C.

Primary account and password

D.

Recovery contact and recovery key

Question 147

A user reports that an air-gapped computer may have been infected with a virus after the user transferred files from a USB drive. The technician runs a computer scan with Windows Defender but does not find an infection. Which of the following actions should the technician take next? (Select two).

Options:

A.

Examine the event logs.

B.

Connect to the network.

C.

Document the findings.

D.

Update the definitions.

E.

Reimage the computer.

F.

Enable the firewall.

Question 148

A technician requires graphical remote access to various Windows, Linux, and macOS desktops on the company LAN. The security administrator asks the technician to utilize a single software solution that does not require an external internet connection. Which of the following remote access tools is the technician most likely to install?

Options:

A.

VNC

B.

RMM

C.

RDP

D.

SSH

Question 149

A technician successfully removed malicious software from an infected computer after running updates and scheduled scans to mitigate future risks. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options:

A.

Educate the end user on best practices for security.

B.

Quarantine the host in the antivirus system.

C.

Investigate how the system was infected with malware.

D.

Create a system restore point.

Question 150

A customer installed a new web browser from an unsolicited USB drive that the customer received in the mail. The browser is not working as expected, and internet searches are redirected to another site. Which of the following should the user do next after uninstalling the browser?

Options:

A.

Delete the browser cookies and history.

B.

Reset all browser settings.

C.

Change the browser default search engine.

D.

Install a trusted browser.

Question 151

A management team at a small office wants to block access to inappropriate websites and create a log of these access attempts. Which of the following is a way to meet these requirements?

Options:

A.

Content filter

B.

Screened subnet

C.

Port forwarding

D.

Access control list

Question 152

A user requested that the file permissions on a Linux device be changed to only allow access to a certain group of users. Which of the following commands should be used to complete the user's request?

Options:

A.

cat

B.

chmod

C.

pwd

D.

cacls

Question 153

A technician is moving a Windows workstation from the accounting department to the sales department and needs to update the IP and gateway settings. Which of the following Control Panel utilities should the technician use?

Options:

A.

Programs and Features

B.

Network and Sharing Center

C.

User Accounts

D.

Device Manager

Question 154

A user is unable to access a remote server from a corporate desktop computer using the appropriate terminal emulation program. The user contacts the help desk to report the issue. Which of the following clarifying questions would be most effective for the help desk technician to ask the user in order to understand the issue?

Options:

A.

What is the error message?

B.

Does the program work on another computer?

C.

Did the program ever work?

D.

Is anyone else having this issue?

Question 155

A technician needs administrator access on a Windows workstation to facilitate system changes without elevating permissions. Which of the following would best accomplish this task?

Options:

A.

Group Policy Editor

B.

Local Users and Groups

C.

Device Manager

D.

System Configuration

Question 156

A technician receives an invalid certificate error when visiting a website. Other workstations on the same local network are unable to replicate this issue. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

Options:

A.

Date and time

B.

User access control

C.

UEFI boot mode

D.

Log-on times

Question 157

An organization is creating guidelines for the incorporation of generative Al solutions. In which of the following would these guidelines be published?

    Standard operating procedure

Options:

A.

Acceptable use policy

B.

Security protocols

C.

Data flow diagram

Question 158

A technician has identified malicious traffic originating from a user's computer. Which of the following is the best way to identify the source of the attack?

Options:

A.

Investigate the firewall logs.

B.

Isolate the machine from the network.

C.

Inspect the Windows Event Viewer.

D.

Take a physical inventory of the device.

Question 159

A technician is partitioning a hard disk. The five primary partitions should contain 4TB of free space. Which of the following partition styles should the technician use to partition the device?

Options:

A.

EFS

B.

GPT

C.

MBR

D.

FAT32

Question 160

A systems administrator is troubleshooting network performance issues in a large corporate office. The end users report that traffic to certain internal environments is not stable and often drops. Which of the following command-line tools can provide the most detailed information for investigating the issue further?

Options:

A.

ipconfig

B.

arp

C.

nslookup

D.

pathping

Question 161

A corporate smartphone was stored for five months after setup. During this time, the company did not have any system updates. When the phone is turned on, an application runs, but it crashes intermittently. Which of the following should a technician do next?

    Restart the phone.

Options:

A.

Reimage the OS.

B.

Reinstall the application.

C.

Clear the cache.

Question 162

A company-owned mobile device is displaying a high number of ads, receiving data-usage limit notifications, and experiencing slow response. After checking the device, a technician notices the device has been jailbroken. Which of the following should the technician do next?

    Run an antivirus and enable encryption.

Options:

A.

Restore the defaults and reimage the corporate OS.

B.

Back up the files and do a system restore.

C.

Undo the jailbreak and enable an antivirus.

Question 163

In an organization with a standardized set of installed software, a developer submits a request to have new software installed. The company does not currently have a license for this software, but the developer already downloaded the installation file and is requesting that the technician install it. The developer states that the management team approved the business use of this software. Which of the following is the best action for the technician to take?

Options:

A.

Contact the software vendor to obtain the license for the user, and assist the user with installation once the license is purchased.

B.

Run a scan on the downloaded installation file to confirm that it is free of malicious software, install the software, and document the software installation process.

C.

Indicate to the developer that formal approval is needed; then, the IT team should investigate the software and the impact it will have on the organization before installing the software.

D.

Install the software and run a full system scan with antivirus software to confirm that the operating system is free of malicious software.

Question 164

A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 10 PC that is unable to start the GUI. A new SSD and a new copy of Windows were recently installed on the PC. Which of the following is the most appropriate command to use to fix the issue?

    msconfig

Options:

A.

chkdsk

B.

sfc

C.

diskpart

D.

mstsc

Question 165

A hotel's Wi-Fi was used to steal information on a corporate laptop. A technician notes the following security log:

SRC: 192.168.1.1/secrets.zip Protocol SMB >> DST: 192.168.1.50/capture

The technician analyses the following Windows firewall information:

Which of the following protocols most likely allowed the data theft to occur?

Options:

A.

1

B.

53

C.

110

D.

445

Question 166

Which of the following features allows a technician to configure policies in a Windows 10 Professional desktop?

Options:

A.

gpedit

B.

gpmc

C.

gpresult

D.

gpupdate

Question 167

Which of the following options should MOST likely be considered when preserving data from a hard drive for forensic analysis? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Licensing agreements

B.

Chain of custody

C.

Incident management documentation

D.

Data integrity

E.

Material safety data sheet

F.

Retention requirements

Question 168

A user needs assistance changing the desktop wallpaper on a Windows 10 computer. Which of the following methods will enable the user to change the wallpaper using a Windows 10 Settings tool?

Options:

A.

Open Settings, select Accounts, select Your info, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper.

B.

Open Settings, select Personalization, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper.

C.

Open Settings, select System, select Display, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper.

D.

Open Settings, select Apps, select Apps & features, click Browse, and then locate and open the image the user wants to use as the wallpaper.

Question 169

A technician needs to remotely connect to a Linux desktop to assist a user with troubleshooting. The technician needs to make use of a tool natively designed for Linux. Which of the following tools will the technician MOST likely use?

Options:

A.

VNC

B.

MFA

C.

MSRA

D.

RDP

Question 170

A user updates a mobile device's OS. A frequently used application becomes consistently unresponsive immediately after the device is launched. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should the user perform FIRST?

Options:

A.

Delete the application's cache.

B.

Check for application updates.

C.

Roll back the OS update.

D.

Uninstall and reinstall the application.

Question 171

A technician is upgrading the backup system for documents at a high-volume law firm. The current backup system can retain no more than three versions of full backups before failing. The law firm is not concerned about restore times but asks the technician to retain more versions when possible. Which of the following backup methods should the technician MOST likely implement?

Options:

A.

Full

B.

Mirror

C.

Incremental

D.

Differential

Question 172

Which of the following is the default GUI and file manager in macOS?

Options:

A.

Disk Utility

B.

Finder

C.

Dock

D.

FileVault

Question 173

A technician needs to add an individual as a local administrator on a Windows home PC. Which of the following utilities would the technician MOST likely use?

Options:

A.

Settings > Personalization

B.

Control Panel > Credential Manager

C.

Settings > Accounts > Family and Other Users

D.

Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center

Question 174

A user calls the help desk to report that mapped drives are no longer accessible. The technician verifies that clicking on any of the drives on the user's machine results in an error message. Other users in the office are not having any issues. As a first step, the technician would like to remove and attempt to reconnect the drives. Which of the following command-line tools should the technician use?

Options:

A.

net use

B.

set

C.

mkdir

D.

rename

Question 175

Which of the following macOS features provides the user with a high-level view of all open windows?

Options:

A.

Mission Control

B.

Finder

C.

Multiple Desktops

D.

Spotlight

Question 176

A technician needs to transfer a file to a user's workstation. Which of the following would BEST accomplish this task utilizing the workstation's built-in protocols?

Options:

A.

VPN

B.

SMB

C.

RMM

D.

MSRA

Question 177

Which of the following should be used to secure a device from known exploits?

Options:

A.

Encryption

B.

Remote wipe

C.

Operating system updates

D.

Cross-site scripting

Question 178

A company implemented a BYOD policy and would like to reduce data disclosure caused by malware that may infect these devices. Which of the following should the company deploy to address these concerns?

Options:

A.

UAC

B.

MDM

C.

LDAP

D.

SSO

Question 179

A technician installed a new application on a workstation. For the program to function properly, it needs to be listed in the Path Environment Variable. Which of the following Control Panel utilities should the technician use?

Options:

A.

System

B.

Indexing Options

C.

Device Manager

D.

Programs and Features

Question 180

A SOHO client is having trouble navigating to a corporate website. Which of the following should a technician do to allow access?

Options:

A.

Adjust the content filtering.

B.

Unmap port forwarding.

C.

Disable unused ports.

D.

Reduce the encryption strength

Question 181

A user requires local administrative access to a workstation. Which of the following Control Panel utilities allows the technician to grant access to the user?

Options:

A.

System

B.

Network and Sharing Center

C.

User Accounts

D.

Security and Maintenance

Question 182

Which of the following would MOST likely be deployed to enhance physical security for a building? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Multifactor authentication

B.

Badge reader

C.

Personal identification number

D.

Firewall

E.

Motion sensor

F.

Soft token

Question 183

A user receives a call from someone who claims to be from the user's bank and requests information to ensure the user's account is safe. Which of the following social-engineering attacks is the user experiencing?

Options:

A.

Phishing

B.

Smishing

C.

Whaling

D.

Vishing

Question 184

A user receives the following error while attempting to boot a computer.

BOOTMGR is missing

press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart

Which of the following should a desktop engineer attempt FIRST to address this issue?

Options:

A.

Repair Windows.

B.

Partition the hard disk.

C.

Reimage the workstation.

D.

Roll back the updates.

Question 185

A large company is selecting a new Windows operating system and needs to ensure it has built-in encryption and endpoint protection. Which of the following Windows versions will MOST likely be selected?

Options:

A.

Home

B.

Pro

C.

Pro for Workstations

D.

Enterprise

Question 186

A technician receives a call from a user who is unable to open Outlook. The user states that Outlook worked fine yesterday, but the computer may have restarted sometime overnight. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason Outlook has stopped functioning?

Options:

A.

Spam filter installation

B.

Invalid registry settings

C.

Malware infection

D.

Operating system update

Question 187

A systems administrator is creating a new document with a list of the websites that users are allowed to access. Which of the following types of documents is the administrator MOST likely creating?

Options:

A.

Access control list

B.

Acceptable use policy

C.

Incident report

D.

Standard operating procedure

Question 188

A technician needs to provide recommendations about how to upgrade backup solutions for a site in an area that has frequent hurricanes and an unstable power grid. Which of the following should the technician recommend implementing?

Options:

A.

High availability

B.

Regionally diverse backups

C.

On-site backups

D.

Incremental backups

Question 189

A user contacts a technician about an issue with a laptop. The user states applications open without being launched and the browser redirects when trying to go to certain websites. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of the user's issue?

Options:

A.

Keylogger

B.

Cryptominers

C.

Virus

D.

Malware

Question 190

A manager called the help desk to ask for assistance with creating a more secure environment for the finance department- which resides in a non-domain environment. Which of the following would be the BEST method to protect against unauthorized use?

Options:

A.

Implementing password expiration

B.

Restricting user permissions

C.

Using screen locks

D.

Disabling unnecessary services

Question 191

A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Options:

A.

Changing the office's Wi-Fi SSID and password

B.

Performing a remote wipe on the device

C.

Changing the user's password

D.

Enabling remote drive encryption

Question 192

Which of the following is used to integrate Linux servers and desktops into Windows Active Directory environments?

Options:

A.

apt-get

B.

CIFS

C.

Samba

D.

greP

Question 193

A user's corporate phone was stolen, and the device contains company trade secrets. Which of the following technologies should be implemented to mitigate this risk? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

Remote wipe

B.

Firewall

C.

Device encryption

D.

Remote backup

E.

Antivirus

F.

Global Positioning System

Question 194

A technician downloads a validated security tool and notes the vendor hash of a58e87a2. When the download is complete, the technician again validates the hash, but the value returns as 2a876a7d3. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Options:

A.

Private-browsing mode

B.

Invalid certificate

C.

Modified file

D.

Browser cache

Question 195

A change advisory board authorized a setting change so a technician is permitted to implement the change. The technician successfully implemented the change. Which of the following should be done NEXT?

Options:

A.

Document the date and time of change.

B.

Document the purpose of the change.

C.

Document the risk level.

D.

Document findings of the sandbox test.

Question 196

A user has been unable to receive emails or browse the internet from a smartphone while traveling. However, text messages and phone calls are working without issue. Which of the following should a support technician check FIRST?

Options:

A.

User account status

B.

Mobile OS version

C.

Data plan coverage

D.

Network traffic outages

Question 197

Which of the following is MOST likely used to run .vbs files on Windows devices?

Options:

A.

winmgmt.exe

B.

powershell.exe

C.

cscript.exe

D.

explorer.exe

Question 198

An implementation specialist is replacing a legacy system at a vendor site that has only one wireless network available. When the specialist connects to Wi-Fi. the specialist realizes the insecure network has open authentication. The technician needs to secure the vendor's sensitive data. Which of the following should the specialist do FIRST to protect the company's data?

Options:

A.

Manually configure an IP address, a subnet mask, and a default gateway.

B.

Connect to the vendor's network using a VPN.

C.

Change the network location to private.

D.

Configure MFA on the network.

Question 199

A user reports a workstation has been performing strangely after a suspicious email was opened on it earlier in the week. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?

Options:

A.

Escalate the ticket to Tier 2.

B.

Run a virus scan.

C.

Utilize a Windows restore point.

D.

Reimage the computer.

Question 200

A systems administrator is tasked with configuring desktop systems to use a new proxy server that the organization has added to provide content filtering. Which of the following Windows utilities IS the BEST choice for accessing the necessary configuration to complete this goal?

Options:

A.

Security and Maintenance

B.

Network and Sharing Center

C.

Windows Defender Firewall

D.

Internet Options

Question 201

A call center handles inquiries into billing issues for multiple medical facilities. A security analyst notices that call center agents often walk away from their workstations, leaving patient data visible for anyone to see. Which of the following should a network administrator do to BEST prevent data theft within the call center?

Options:

A.

Encrypt the workstation hard drives.

B.

Lock the workstations after five minutes of inactivity.

C.

Install privacy screens.

D.

Log off the users when their workstations are not in use.

Question 202

A macOS user needs to create another virtual desktop space. Which of the following applications will allow the user to accomplish this task?

Options:

A.

Dock

B.

Spotlight

C.

Mission Control

D.

Launchpad

Question 203

A technician is troubleshooting an issue that requires a user profile to be rebuilt. The technician is unable to locate Local Users and Groups in the Mtv1C console. Which of the following is the NEXT step the technician should take to resolve the issue?

Options:

A.

Run the antivirus scan.

B.

Add the required snap-in.

C.

Restore the system backup

D.

use the administrator console.

Question 204

Each time a user tries to go to the selected web search provider, a different website opens. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?

Options:

A.

System time

B.

IP address

C.

DNS servers

D.

Windows updates

Question 205

A user in a corporate office reports the inability to connect to any network drives. No other users have reported this issue. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the user is having this issue?

Options:

A.

The user is not connected to the VPN.

B.

The file server is offline.

C.

A low battery is preventing the connection.

D.

The log-in script failed.

Question 206

A user calls the help desk and reports a workstation is infected with malicious software. Which of the following tools should the help desk technician use to remove the malicious software? (Select TWO).

Options:

A.

File Explorer

B.

User Account Control

C.

Windows Backup and Restore

D.

Windows Firewall

E.

Windows Defender

F.

Network Packet Analyzer

Question 207

A junior administrator is responsible for deploying software to a large group of computers in an organization. The administrator finds a script on a popular coding website to automate this distribution but does not understand the scripting language. Which of the following BEST describes the risks in running this script?

Options:

A.

The instructions from the software company are not being followed.

B.

Security controls will treat automated deployments as malware.

C.

The deployment script is performing unknown actions.

D.

Copying scripts off the internet is considered plagiarism.

Question 208

A technician is working to resolve a Wi-Fi network issue at a doctor's office that is located next to an apartment complex. The technician discovers that employees and patients are not the only people on the network. Which of the following should the technician do to BEST minimize this issue?

Options:

A.

Disable unused ports.

B.

Remove the guest network

C.

Add a password to the guest network

D.

Change the network channel.

Question 209

A technician receives a call from a user who is on vacation. The user provides the necessary credentials and asks the technician to log in to the

users account and read a critical email that the user has been expecting. The technician refuses because this is a violation of the:

Options:

A.

acceptable use policy.

B.

regulatory compliance requirements.

C.

non-disclosure agreement

D.

incident response procedures

Question 210

Which of the following change management documents includes how to uninstall a patch?

Options:

A.

Purpose of change

B.

Rollback plan

C.

Scope of change

D.

Risk analysis

Question 211

A technician has just used an anti-malware removal tool to resolve a user's malware issue on a corporate laptop. Which of the following BEST describes what the technician should do before returning the laptop to the user?

Options:

A.

Educate the user on malware removal.

B.

Educate the user on how to reinstall the laptop OS.

C.

Educate the user on how to access recovery mode.

D.

Educate the user on common threats and how to avoid them.

Question 212

A technician is reimaging a desktop PC. The technician connects the PC to the network and powers it on. The technician attempts to boot the computer via the NIC to image the computer, but this method does not work. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the computer is unable to boot into the imaging system via the network?

Options:

A.

The computer's CMOS battery failed.

B.

The computer's NIC is faulty.

C.

The PXE boot option has not been enabled

D.

The Ethernet cable the technician is using to connect the desktop to the network is faulty.

Question 213

A technician is tasked with configuring a computer for a visually impaired user. Which of the following utilities should the technician use?

Options:

A.

Device Manager

B.

System

C.

Ease of Access Center

D.

Programs and Features

Question 214

The web browsing speed on a customer's mobile phone slows down every few weeks and then returns to normal after three or four days. Restarting the device does not usually restore performance. Which of the following should a technician check FIRST to troubleshoot this issue?

Options:

A.

Data usage limits

B.

Wi-Fi connection speed

C.

Status of airplane mode

D.

System uptime

Question 215

A user is having issues with document-processing software on a Windows workstation. Other users that log in to the same device do not have the same issue.

Which of the following should a technician do to remediate the issue?

Options:

A.

Roll back the updates.

B.

Increase the page file.

C.

Update the drivers.

D.

Rebuild the profile.

Question 216

A help desk team lead contacts a systems administrator because the technicians are unable to log in to a Linux server that is used to access tools. When the administrator tries to use remote desktop to log in to the server, the administrator sees the GUI is crashing. Which of the following methods can the administrator use to troubleshoot the server effectively?

Options:

A.

SFTP

B.

SSH

C.

VNC

D.

MSRA

Question 217

An organization's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is concerned about losing access to very sensitive, legacy unmaintained PII on a workstation if a

ransomware outbreak occurs. The CFO has a regulatory requirement to retain this data for many years. Which of the following backup methods

would BEST meet the requirements?

Options:

A.

A daily, incremental backup that is saved to the corporate file server

B.

An additional, secondary hard drive in a mirrored RAID configuration

C.

A full backup of the data that is stored of site in cold storage

D.

Weekly, differential backups that are stored in a cloud-hosting provider

Question 218

Which of the following is a data security standard for protecting credit cards?

Options:

A.

PHI

B.

NIST

C.

PCI

D.

GDPR

Question 219

An administrator has submitted a change request for an upcoming server deployment. Which of the following must be completed before the change can be approved?

Options:

A.

Risk analysis

B.

Sandbox testing

C.

End user acceptance

D.

Lessons learned

Question 220

A technician is setting up a new laptop. The company's security policy states that users cannot install virtual machines. Which of the following should the technician implement to prevent users from enabling virtual technology on their laptops?

Options:

A.

UEFI password

B.

Secure boot

C.

Account lockout

D.

Restricted user permissions

Question 221

An IT services company that supports a large government contract replaced the Ethernet cards on several hundred desktop machines to comply With regulatory requirements. Which of the following disposal methods for the non-compliant cards is the MOST environmentally friendly?

Options:

A.

incineration

B.

Resale

C.

Physical destruction

D.

Dumpster for recycling plastics

Question 222

Security software was accidentally uninstalled from all servers in the environment. After requesting the same version of the software be reinstalled, the security analyst learns that a change request will need to be filled out. Which of the following is the BEST reason to follow the change management process in this scenario?

Options:

A.

Owners can be notified a change is being made and can monitor it for performance impact. Most Voted

B.

A risk assessment can be performed to determine if the software is needed.

C.

End users can be aware of the scope of the change.

D.

A rollback plan can be implemented in case the software breaks an application.

Question 223

A technician is installing a new business application on a user's desktop computer. The machine is running Windows 10 Enterprise 32-bit operating system. Which of the following files should the technician execute in order to complete the installation?

Options:

A.

Installer_x64.exe

B.

Installer_Files.zip

C.

Installer_32.msi

D.

Installer_x86.exe

E.

Installer_Win10Enterprise.dmg

Question 224

A user received the following error upon visiting a banking website:

The security presented by website was issued a different website' s address .

A technician should instruct the user to:

Options:

A.

clear the browser cache and contact the bank.

B.

close out of the site and contact the bank.

C.

continue to the site and contact the bank.

D.

update the browser and contact the bank.

Question 225

While assisting a customer with an issue, a support representative realizes the appointment is taking longer than expected and will cause the next customer meeting to be delayed by five minutes. Which of the following should the support representative do NEXT?

Options:

A.

Send a quick message regarding the delay to the next customer.

B.

Cut the current customer's lime short and rush to the next customer.

C.

Apologize to the next customer when arriving late.

D.

Arrive late to the next meeting without acknowledging the lime.

Question 226

A technician has an external SSD. The technician needs to read and write to an external SSD on both Macs and Windows PCs. Which of the following filesystems is supported by both OS types?

Options:

A.

NTFS

B.

APFS

C.

ext4

D.

exFAT

Question 227

A new spam gateway was recently deployed at a small business However; users still occasionally receive spam. The management team is concerned that users will open the messages and potentially

infect the network systems. Which of the following is the MOST effective method for dealing with this Issue?

Options:

A.

Adjusting the spam gateway

B.

Updating firmware for the spam appliance

C.

Adjusting AV settings

D.

Providing user training

Question 228

Before leaving work, a user wants to see the traffic conditions for the commute home. Which of the following tools can the user employ to schedule the browser to automatically launch a traffic website at 4:45 p.m.?

Options:

A.

taskschd.msc

B.

perfmon.msc

C.

lusrmgr.msc

D.

Eventvwr.msc

Exam Detail
Vendor: CompTIA
Certification: A+
Exam Code: 220-1102
Last Update: Feb 21, 2025
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