A+ 220-1102 Book

When a customer experiences display issues such as large icons and inaccurate colors after a Windows upgrade, the most appropriate Control Panel option to address these issues is "Device Manager." The technician can use Device Manager to check and update display drivers, which are often the cause of such problems after an OS upgrade. Updating or reinstalling the correct drivers can help resolve display resolution and color issues.

A. Ease of Access focuses on accessibility features and does not directly address display driver issues.

C. Network and Sharing Center is related to network settings and does not affect display settings.

D. Programs and Features is used for managing installed programs and features but is not relevant for updating display drivers.

References:

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Exam Objectives, Section 1.3: Using features and tools of the Microsoft Windows OS, including Device Manager for managing hardware drivers​​.

Detailed Explanation with Core 2 References:The default gateway directs network traffic to external networks. If the traffic is still going to the old firewall, updating the gateway setting will redirect it to the new firewall. This task is part of network configuration management covered in Core 2 (Core 2 Objective 2.5)​.

In the case of a security breach disclosure, it's crucial to follow proper protocol to handle sensitive information responsibly:

Ignore the messages: Not appropriate as it disregards the potential impact and severity of the breach.

Remove the colleague and ask members to delete the messages: While it might limit the spread of the information, it doesn't address the breach reporting requirement.

Message the colleague privately: Might help in immediate removal of messages but does not follow the proper chain of command and reporting protocols.

Contact the supervisor: The correct action, as it ensures that the incident is handled by higher authorities who can take appropriate measures. Reporting with screenshots ensures that there is evidence of the disclosure.

When a user is unable to access shared drives from a company-issued laptop while working from home, the likely requirement is:

VPN (Virtual Private Network): A VPN allows secure access to the company’s network from a remote location. Without a VPN connection, the user cannot access network resources such as shared drives.

IPv6: Involves IP addressing and is not directly related to accessing shared drives.

IPS (Intrusion Prevention System): Provides network security but does not facilitate access to shared drives.

DNS: Manages domain name resolution and is not typically the issue when specific shared drives are inaccessible.