A help desk team was alerted that a company-owned cell phone has an unrecognized password-cracking application. Which of the following should the help desk team do to prevent further unauthorized installations from occurring?
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ExplanationMDM provides centralized control over company-owned mobile devices, including policies governing which applications may be installed. Deploying MDM allows the help desk to restrict unauthorized software and enforce the approved device configuration going forward. Anti-malware can detect harmful software but does not supply the same installation-policy control.
Question 2
Multiple choice
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)
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Enable multifactor authentication for each support account
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Limit remote access to destinations inside the corporate network
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Block all support accounts from logging in from foreign countries
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Configure a replacement remote-access tool for support cases.
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Purchase a password manager for remote-access tool users
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Enforce account lockouts after five bad password attempts
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ExplanationMultifactor authentication requires an additional factor, so a brute-forced password alone is insufficient to access a support account. Enforcing account lockouts after five bad attempts also interrupts repeated password guessing by stopping further logins for that account. Together, these controls directly reduce both the success and continuation of the reported brute-force attack.
Question 3
Lab simulation
SIMULATION A technician has installed two new drives in one of the computers in the computer lab. Disk1 will be utilized for user and application data. Disk 2 has already been properly configured and has production data on in. The technician has been unable to format the appropriate disk from the command prompt. The lab requires that Disk1 be a dynamic disk configured with two partitions. The first partition must be 256,000 MB in size and mapped to drive F. The second partition must be 512,000 MB in size and mapped to drive G. The new partitions must be formatted to ensure that user's files can be secured from other users and that the disk must be configured to account for future redundancy. Make sure to maintain a consistent file system. INSTRUCTIONS Conduct the necessary steps within the Disk Manager to accomplish these tasks. If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button. 
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A technician is troubleshooting a PC because the user has reported strange pop-up windows and computer performance issues. Which of the following actions should the technician take next?
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Isolate the machine from the network.
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Scan the system for hidden files.
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Install antivirus software.
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Reconfigure the firewall.
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ExplanationUnexpected pop-ups combined with degraded performance indicate a possible active compromise. Isolating the machine from the network is the immediate containment action because it interrupts communication with other systems while preserving the computer for further investigation. Scanning and remediation can follow after the potential spread and outbound activity are contained.
The network was breached over the weekend System logs indicate that a single user's account was successfully breached after 500 attempts with a dictionary attack. Which of the following would BEST mitigate this threat?
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ExplanationAn account lockout policy stops authentication attempts after a defined number of consecutive failures. A dictionary attack depends on submitting many candidate passwords, so locking the account interrupts the sequence long before hundreds of guesses can succeed. Encryption at rest, screen locking, and antivirus do not limit repeated remote password attempts.
A security administrator teaches all of an organization's staff members to use BitLocker To Go. Which of the following best describes the reason for this training?
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To ensure that all removable media is password protected in case of loss or theft
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To enable Secure Boot and a BIOS-level password to prevent configuration changes
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To enforce VPN connectivity to be encrypted by hardware modules
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To configure all laptops to use the TPM as an encryption factor for hard drives
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ExplanationBitLocker To Go applies encryption to removable media such as USB drives and can require a password before their contents are accessed. Training staff to use it protects data when removable media is lost or stolen. Secure Boot, VPN hardware, and laptop TPM configuration address different systems rather than portable storage.
Which of the following filesystem types does the Linux OS use?
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Explanationext4 is a filesystem used natively by Linux for organizing files, directories, permissions, and storage metadata on a volume. It is therefore the Linux-oriented choice among the listed formats. APFS is associated with Apple platforms, NTFS with Windows, and exFAT is commonly used for cross-platform removable storage rather than as the standard Linux filesystem.
A technician completes malware remediation on a computer. Which of the following steps would most likely prevent future infections?
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ExplanationAfter the existing infection is removed, user education addresses behaviors that commonly permit another infection, such as opening deceptive links, attachments, or untrusted downloads. Teaching users to recognize and avoid those actions reduces exposure before malicious content reaches the computer.
A technician thinks that an application a user downloaded from the internet may not be the legitimate one, even though the name is the same. The technician needs to confirm whether the application is legitimate. Which of the following should the technician do?
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Compare the hash value from the vendor.
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Run Task Manager and compare the process ID.
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Run the application in safe mode.
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Verify the file name is correct.
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ExplanationA cryptographic hash is a content-derived fingerprint of a file. Comparing the downloaded application's hash with the value supplied by the vendor verifies whether the file's contents match the vendor's legitimate release; any changed content produces a different value. A matching name can be copied, and a process ID is temporary rather than a file-integrity check.
Question 10
Single choice
Which of the following Wi-Fi protocols is the MOST secure?
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ExplanationWPA3 is the newest security protocol among the listed choices and provides stronger protections for modern Wi-Fi authentication than the earlier WPA and WEP alternatives. WEP is obsolete and weak, while WPA with TKIP relies on an older protection method. Therefore, WPA3 supplies the highest security level in this comparison.
Question 11
Lab simulation
SIMULATION A technician has just removed malware from a Windows 7 system, but the user reports that every time they type a URL into Internet Explorer to navigate to a search engine, the same standard page is displayed in the browser. The page asks the user to purchase antivirus software. INSTRUCTIONS Please resolve the problem using the available tools shown. When you have completed the simulation, please select the done button to submit your answer. 
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1. Open Internet Properties. 2. Select the Connections tab.  3. Click LAN settings. 4. Under Proxy server, clear: Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections). 
5. Leave Automatically detect settings selected. 6. Click OK to save the LAN settings.
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ExplanationThe malware has configured Internet Explorer to route web traffic through the local proxy server 127.0.0.1 on port 5555. Even though the malware itself has been removed, the malicious proxy configuration remains and redirects browser requests to the unwanted antivirus purchase page. Disabling the manually configured proxy restores normal direct network access while leaving automatic detection enabled.
Question 12
Single choice
A Chief Executive Officer wants to meet with remote employees in a way that will allow for communication and training. Which of the following software technologies is the best for this situation?
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ExplanationVideoconferencing provides live audio and video communication among the Chief Executive Officer and multiple remote employees, supporting both meetings and interactive training. Participants can see, hear, and respond during the same session. Screen sharing presents content, while Remote Desktop and virtual desktop infrastructure provide access to computing environments.
Question 13
Single choice
An end user wants to have a sales printer added to their computer. The printer is on the domain. Which of the following is the best method for the technician to add the printer?
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Go to the print server and select the printer name
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Connect the laptop to the printer via USB
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Connect to the printer via Bluetooth
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Go to Local Users and Groups to add the printer
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ExplanationBecause the sales printer is a shared domain resource, the print server is the managed point from which to select and connect to its named queue. This provides the network printer configuration intended for company users. USB and Bluetooth would create direct local connections, and Local Users and Groups does not manage printer deployment.
Question 14
Single choice
A user is configuring a new SOHO Wi-Fi router for the first time. Which of the following settings should the user change FIRST?
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ExplanationDefault administrative passwords are widely known or easily obtained, so leaving them in place can permit unauthorized control of a newly installed router. Changing those credentials first secures access to the management interface before the remaining wireless settings are configured. Encryption, channel selection, and the service set identifier can then be addressed safely.
Question 15
Single choice
A systems administrator creates a document that lists the steps required for technicians to deploy new Windows devices to end users. The document specifies that operating system installation files should be saved on a local server, and PXE boot must be enabled in UEFI. Which of the following best describes the systems administrator's objective?
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To use a remote installation procedure to have a consistent image baseline in the organization
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To configure the environment to allow enforcement of Secure Boot options
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To reduce the amount of user input that is required during device deployments
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To ensure that only devices purchased by the organization are allowed to access the network
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ExplanationPXE boot allows a new device to obtain deployment resources over the network, while the local server supplies the Windows installation files. Centralizing those files lets technicians deploy the same approved image repeatedly, producing a consistent baseline across the organization. Secure Boot and device admission are separate controls from this network installation workflow.
Question 16
Single choice
A customer brings a recently purchased laptop back to the store. The customer states that the laptop is defective and requests a new unit. The service representative identifies that the laptop was damaged by liquids. Which of the following should the service representative most likely do first?
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Accept the defective laptop and provide a replacement.
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Decline the request and report the case to the service manager.
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Review applicable warranty and alternatives to manage special cases.
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Escalate the issue to the manufacturer or legal department for further actions.
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ExplanationLiquid damage may be treated differently from a manufacturing defect, so the representative should review the applicable warranty before promising or refusing a replacement. Checking available alternatives also supports proper handling of an exceptional case and determines what remedies are authorized before escalation.
Question 17
Single choice
Various alerts on a user's Windows 11 laptop are continually interrupting the user during videoconference calls. Which of the following should a support technician recommend to best solve the issue?
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Use multiple sound output devices for the various source applications
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Disable all notifications in different applications in the order they appear
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Configure the Sounds option in Control Panel to be set to No Sounds
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Set Windows Notifications settings to Do Not Disturb
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ExplanationThe interruption comes from recurring Windows alerts during calls, so the relevant control is the operating system's notification state. Setting Windows Notifications to Do Not Disturb suppresses those interruptions together without requiring separate changes in every application. The No Sounds setting only silences audio and would not stop visible notification alerts.
Question 18
Multiple choice
A technician needs to install Windows 11 on a 4TB SSD. The company requirements state that the drive needs to be partitioned with at least five primary partitions. Which of the following should the technician use? (Choose two.)
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ExplanationGPT supports drives larger than 2TB and permits more than four primary partitions, meeting both the 4TB capacity and five-partition requirements. NTFS is the Windows file system used to format the resulting volumes, providing the required combination of partition scheme and usable Windows storage.
Question 19
Single choice
A vendor normally releases security patches for its operating system on a monthly basis. An administrator receives an email from the vendor that says the vendor has published a patch for a zero-day flaw in its operating system outside of the normal patch schedule. Which of the following actions should the administrator take first in order to properly address this issue in a production environment?
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Wait until the next monthly patch is issued and deploy it with those updates.
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Immediately deploy the patch to all company-owned computers.
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Delay the patch deployment to not interfere with the production environment.
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Deploy the patch to a small number of computers in order to test it in a lab.
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ExplanationA zero-day patch is urgent, but production deployment still requires validation. Installing it on a small number of lab computers allows the administrator to test compatibility, stability, and successful installation before exposing every production system to possible disruption.
Question 20
Single choice
A user wants to use several used computers to set up a low-cost lab at home to study and test scripts for managing servers. Which of the following would be the best operating system choice?
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ExplanationLinux is well suited to a low-cost server-management lab because it can be installed without purchasing a Windows or macOS license and provides shells, scripting tools, and server services directly. It also gives the user an environment designed for practicing command-line administration on reused hardware.
Question 21
Single choice
A company executive is currently attending a major music festival with a large number of attendees and is having trouble accessing a work email account. The email application is not downloading emails and also appears to become stuck during connection attempts. Which of the following is most likely causing the disruption?
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The phone has no storage space available.
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Company firewalls are configured to block remote access to email resources.
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Too many devices in the same area are trying to connect to the mobile network.
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The festival organizer prohibits internet usage during the event and has blocked the internet signal
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ExplanationA major festival places many mobile devices in a small area, causing them to compete for finite radio and network capacity. This congestion can make connection attempts slow, intermittent, or unable to complete, which explains both stalled synchronization and missing downloads. The location and unusually large attendance make shared network load the decisive condition.
Question 22
Single choice
A small town's clerk wants to work from home on a town-issued laptop. The clerk needs to be able to access documents on the town hall server. Which of the following solutions does a technician need to set up for the clerk?
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ExplanationA VPN creates a protected connection from the town-issued laptop across the public internet to the town's internal network. Once connected, the clerk can access permitted resources such as documents on the town hall server as though the laptop had a secure network path to that environment. VNC and RDP control desktops, while SSH provides command-line access.
Question 23
Single choice
A user downloads an application with a plug-in that is designed to automatically prompt for an OTP when the user browses to a specific website. The plug-in installs without any warnings or errors. The first time the user goes to the site, the prompt does not open, and the user cannot access the site. Which of the following browser settings should the user configure?
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ExplanationThe missing prompt is a function of the installed browser plug-in, and plug-ins are controlled through the browser's extensions/add-ins settings. The user can verify that the component is present and enabled for use there. Certificate, proxy, and trusted-source settings affect other browser behaviors but do not directly manage whether an installed extension runs.
Question 24
Single choice
A technician is attempting to join a workstation to a domain but is receiving an error message stating the domain cannot be found. However, the technician is able to ping the server and access the internet. Given the following information: IP Address - 192.168.1.210 Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0 Gateway - 192.168.1.1 DNS1 - 8.8.8.8 DNS2 - 1.1.1.1 Server - 192.168.1.10 Which of the following should the technician do to fix the issue?
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Assign a static IP address.
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Update the default gateway.
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ExplanationThe workstation can reach the server by IP address, so its address, subnet mask, and gateway already provide network connectivity. The configured public DNS servers do not supply the domain's internal name and service records. Changing the DNS settings to the appropriate domain DNS service allows the workstation to locate the domain and join it.
Question 25
Single choice
A user created an incident report and marked it as "urgent" in the IT help desk portal. The user approaches the help desk manager because the user did not receive assistance on that same day. Which of the following documents should the manager review with the user?
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ExplanationAn SLA defines agreed service targets, including response or resolution expectations for incidents at different priority levels. Reviewing it clarifies whether marking a request urgent requires same-day assistance and what service commitment actually applies. An SOP explains internal procedures, while an EULA and AUP govern software licensing or acceptable system use.
Question 26
Single choice
When a user navigates to comptiaa.org, pop-up messages indicate that the computer is infected with adware. A technician scans the computer for malware and does not find an infection. Which of the following should the technician do before returning the computer to the user?
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Clear the browser's cached data and recent history.
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Sign in to the company's cloud workspace application.
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Install corporate DNS security software
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Enable private mode for using the internet.
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ExplanationThe malware scan found no system infection, so the remaining behavior is associated with browser content stored during visits to the site. Clearing cached data and recent history removes saved page resources and browsing records that can preserve or reload the unwanted behavior before the computer is returned.
Question 27
Single choice
A user's company phone has several pending software updates. A technician completes the following steps: 1. Rebooted the phone 2. Connected to Wi-Fi 3. Disabled metered data Which of the following should the technician do next?
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Restore the factory settings.
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Clean the browser history.
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Uninstall and reinstall the applications.
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ExplanationThe phone has already been rebooted and given an unrestricted Wi-Fi path for downloading the pending updates. Clearing the cache removes temporary data that can interfere with retrieving or applying an update package. This is a focused next step before destructive factory restoration or unrelated changes to browser history and installed applications.
Question 28
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Which of the following is a protocol that provides AAA for network services?
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ExplanationRADIUS provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for users connecting to network services. It verifies identity, determines the access that identity receives, and records session or usage information. Kerberos focuses on ticket-based authentication, while TKIP and WPA3 concern wireless protection rather than the full AAA function.
Question 29
Single choice
A user brings their personal laptop into the office. They connect their computer to the docking station. When the user tries to use a search engine, the page displays the following message: This device is quarantined and is not connected to the domain. Contact the IT administrator for further assistance. Which of the following is most likely the issue?
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The docking station Ethernet cable is unplugged.
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Network resources are blocked.
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The URL was entered incorrectly.
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ExplanationThe quarantine notice states that the personal laptop is not connected to the domain, so organizational access controls are intentionally denying it access. The docking connection is working well enough to receive that policy response, but network resources remain blocked until the device meets the company's access requirements.
Question 30
Single choice
A technician is performing an in-place upgrade on a user's laptop. Which of the following is the most effective method of upgrading the workstation to the latest OS?
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Utilize the latest version of the.iso file.
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Back up data and perform a fresh installation.
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Enter the BIOS and enable USB access.
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Use the System Update utility.
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ExplanationAn in-place upgrade is intended to move the existing installation to a newer OS while retaining the workstation's installed environment. The System Update utility performs that managed upgrade through the current system. A fresh installation would replace the existing installation instead of upgrading it in place.
Question 31
Single choice
An organization sees unauthorized apps installed and licensing prompts. What should the security team do?
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Deploy an internal PKI to filter encrypted web traffic.
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Remove users from the local admin group.
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Implement stronger controls to block suspicious websites.
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Enable stricter UAC settings on Windows.
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ExplanationMembership in the local admin group gives users elevated rights that can permit software installation and system-level changes. Removing ordinary users from that group applies least privilege, requiring authorized elevation instead of allowing them to install unapproved applications freely. Website controls and UAC prompts do not remove the underlying administrative entitlement.
Question 32
Single choice
Performance on a user's smartphone is degrading. Applications take a long time to start, and switching between windows also takes a long time. Which of the following diagnostic steps should a mobile technician take first?
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Restore the phone to factory settings
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Check the phone's battery state
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Uninstall unneeded applications
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ExplanationRestarting the phone is the appropriate first diagnostic action because it clears transient process states and releases resources held by stalled applications. This can restore normal launching and window switching without removing data or changing configuration. A factory reset or application removal is more disruptive and should follow only if simpler troubleshooting fails.
Question 33
Single choice
A user keeps seeing malicious ads in the bottom right corner of their screen. When the ads appear, the icon for the internet browser process is visible in Task Manager. A technician runs an anti-malware scan that shows no results. Which of the following is the cause of this issue?
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ExplanationBrowser notifications can display messages near the desktop notification area even when the user is not actively viewing a web page. Because the notifications are generated through the browser, its process appears when the ads arrive. A site granted notification permission can therefore produce malicious advertising without an anti-malware scan detecting an installed infection.
Question 34
Single choice
After a user installs a mobile application from an advertisement, the phone's battery dies a few hours later, and it is hot to the touch, even when not in use. Which of the following should a technician do first?
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Check for unauthorized device administrators
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Contact the software developer
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Run a mobile malware scan on the phone
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Ensure appropriate MDM policies are applied
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ExplanationThe severe battery drain and heat began after an application was installed from an advertisement, linking the symptoms to potentially malicious background activity. A mobile malware scan is the first direct test for that condition and can identify the offending software. Developer contact and policy review do not first determine whether the phone is infected.
Question 35
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A technician reviews an organization's incident management policy. The organization uses a third-party vendor with multiple tools to protect its assets. What service type is this?
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ExplanationMDR is a third-party managed security service that performs detection and response activities for an organization's assets. The vendor can operate and coordinate multiple protection tools as part of that service. XDR and EDR refer to detection and response technology categories, while PaaS supplies an application development and hosting platform.
Question 36
Single choice
Technicians are failing to document user contact information, device asset tags, and a clear description of each issue in the ticketing system. What should the help desk management implement?
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ExplanationStandard operating procedures define the required, repeatable steps technicians must follow when creating and updating tickets. An SOP can require contact information, asset tags, and a clear issue description before a ticket proceeds, producing consistent records across the help desk. Call categories classify work but do not establish the complete documentation process.
Question 37
Single choice
A user submits a support ticket after receiving the following error:  The technician confirms that the website loads properly on a test workstation. Which of the following is a possible cause for this error?
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ExplanationThe browser reports NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID, which occurs when certificate dates do not validate against the workstation's clock. Incorrect NTP settings can give that computer the wrong date or time, while a correctly synchronized test workstation accepts the same site's certificate.
Question 38
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Which of the following grants a user the minimum level of permissions necessary to perform duties?
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ExplanationLeast privilege limits each user to only the permissions required for assigned duties. By withholding unrelated administrative or data-access rights, it reduces what an account can change or expose if it is misused or compromised. The access level is based on job necessity rather than convenience.
Question 39
Single choice
A senior administrator asks a help desk technician to run a set of commands on a remote network switch. After running the commands, the technician needs to collect the output and provide it to the administrator. Which of the following should the technician use to fulfill the administrator's request?
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ExplanationSSH provides an encrypted command-line session to a remote network switch. The technician can execute the requested commands and capture their textual output through that session. RDP and VNC primarily provide graphical remote desktops, while WinRM is associated with remote Windows management.
Question 40
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A Microsoft OS laptop user requests an alternative log-in authentication method because they have forgotten their password multiple times. Which of the following should a technician enable to satisfy this request?
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ExplanationWindows Hello gives the laptop user an alternative authentication experience based on a supported biometric method or device-specific PIN. It reduces dependence on repeatedly recalling and entering the account password while retaining an identity check at sign-in. BitLocker protects storage, UAC governs elevation, and single sign-on reduces repeated prompts after authentication.
Question 41
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A technician receives a ticket indicating the user cannot resolve external web pages However, specific IP addresses are working. Which of the following does the technician MOST likely need to change on the workstation to resolve the issue?
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ExplanationSuccessful access by specific IP address confirms that the workstation can communicate with external systems. The failure occurs when a web address must be translated into an IP address, which is the function of a name server. Correcting that workstation setting restores name resolution without changing otherwise functional IP routing.
Question 42
Single choice
A technician needs to change hibernation settings on a Windows computer via a batch file. Domain policies are unavailable. Which is the best method?
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Use Power Options in Control Panel
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Use the powercfg command in PowerShell
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Explanationpowercfg is the Windows command-line utility for configuring power behavior, including hibernation. It can be invoked from PowerShell and included in scripted execution, which satisfies the need to change the setting without domain policy. Control Panel is interactive, firmware is unrelated, and gpupdate only refreshes available policies.
Question 43
Single choice
A technician is replacing the rack-mounted UPS. Which of the following should the technician consider?
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Determining availability of compressed
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Getting assistance to lift the hardware
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Checking local low-voltage regulations
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Testing the fire suppression system
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ExplanationA rack-mounted UPS can be heavy and awkward to support while it is removed from or inserted into a rack. Getting assistance to lift the hardware reduces the risk of injury, dropping the unit, or damaging nearby rack equipment. The lifting hazard is directly involved in replacing the UPS, unlike unrelated environmental or low-voltage checks.
Question 44
Single choice
An end user is unable to print to a network printer but can access everything else on the network. Other users in the organization have no issues printing. A technician opens the print queue on the user's computer and sees the job has failed. Which of the following is the next step to troubleshoot the issue?
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Printing a test document from another computer on the network
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Restarting the print spooler from services
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Starting the computer again and attempting to print again
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ExplanationOther users can print and this user can reach the network, which isolates the failure to the user's computer rather than the printer or network. Restarting the print spooler from Services resets the local component that queues and submits jobs, making it the appropriate next action after a failed queued job.
Question 45
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A help desk technician is setting up speech recognition on a Windows system. Which of the following settings should the technician use?
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ExplanationSpeech recognition is an accessibility capability that helps a user control the computer and enter text by voice. Ease of Access groups Windows settings intended to adapt interaction methods for user needs, so it is the relevant location for this setup. Personalization changes appearance, while System focuses on broader device and operating-system configuration.
Question 46
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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?
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ExplanationAn acceptable use policy, or AUP, defines how employees may and may not use company systems and resources. Because cryptocurrency mining on a work desktop has newly been classified as prohibited conduct, the AUP should be updated to communicate and enforce that restriction. The other choices address device management, licensing, or incident response.
Question 47
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Which of the following is used to identify potential issues with a proposed change prior to implementation?
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ExplanationSandbox testing applies the proposed change in an isolated, nonproduction environment before deployment. This allows compatibility problems, failures, and unintended effects to be discovered without disrupting operational systems. A rollback plan is used after a change fails rather than to identify issues beforehand.
Question 48
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A computer technician is implementing a solution to support a new internet browsing policy for a customer's business. The policy prohibits users from accessing unauthorized websites based on categorization. Which of the following should the technician configure on the SOHO router?
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ExplanationContent filtering evaluates requested websites against categories and permits or denies access according to the browsing policy. Configuring it on the SOHO router applies the category-based restriction to users passing through that gateway. A firewall primarily controls network traffic by connection rules and does not by itself express the required website categorization.
Question 49
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A technician needs to map a shared drive from a command-line interface. Which of the following commands should the technician use?
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Explanationnet use manages Windows connections to shared network resources and supports assigning a drive letter to a share from the command line. The technician can provide the desired local letter and remote UNC path to create the mapping. pathping and tracert examine network routes, while nslookup resolves names.
Question 50
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An international traveler is concerned about others accessing the contents of their smartphone if it is lost or stolen. The traveler has enabled biometrics. Which of the following additional security measures further reduces the risk of unauthorized data access?
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ExplanationBiometrics already provide a screen-level authentication control, while device encryption protects the underlying stored data. If the smartphone is lost or stolen, encrypted contents remain unreadable without the required unlock material, including when someone attempts to access storage outside the normal interface. Tracking and backups do not prevent local data disclosure.
Question 51
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A technician is troubleshooting a print spooler that fails to start on a Windows 11 desktop computer. The technician determines the root cause is that required dependencies are failing to run. Which of the following tools is the technician using?
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ExplanationThe Services tool displays Windows services, their current states, startup configurations, and service dependencies. Because the print spooler cannot run when a required dependency has stopped or failed, examining Services lets the technician identify and start the prerequisite service that is blocking the spooler.
Question 52
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SIMULATION The network administrator has changed the IP address of ComputerA from 192.168.1.20 to 10.10.10.20 and now Jane, a user, is unable to connect to file shares on ComputerA from ComputerB using the computer name. INSTRUCTIONS Using the available tools, resolve the connectivity issues. After troubleshooting the issue, verify a successful connection. If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button. 



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Perform the following commands: ComputerA ipconfig /registerdns ComputerB ipconfig /flushdns Then verify connectivity from ComputerB by using the computer name: ping computerA The ping should successfully resolve ComputerA to: 10.10.10.20 and receive replies.
ExplanationComputerB has the following valid network configuration: IPv4 Address: 10.10.10.30 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 10.10.10.1 The screenshots also show that ComputerB can successfully ping 10.10.10.20, proving that basic IP connectivity between ComputerB and ComputerA is working. Therefore, the problem is not the subnet, default gateway, network adapter, or physical connection. The failure occurs specifically when ComputerB attempts to access ComputerA using its computer name. ComputerA’s address was recently changed from 192.168.1.20 to 10.10.10.20, so the name-resolution information associated with ComputerA must be refreshed. Running: ipconfig /registerdns on ComputerA registers its current IP address, 10.10.10.20, with DNS. Running: ipconfig /flushdns on ComputerB clears any cached DNS information that could still associate ComputerA with its previous IP address. Finally: ping computerA verifies both name resolution and network connectivity. A successful result resolving computerA to 10.10.10.20 confirms that the connectivity issue has been resolved.
Question 53
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A technician is working to restore a customer's access to a website. Which of the following commands should the technician use to determine the point of failure?
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Explanationtracert reports the sequence of network hops between the Windows computer and the website. By comparing responding hops and identifying where replies stop, the technician can determine the point along the route at which connectivity fails.
Question 54
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SIMULATION You are configuring a home network for a customer. The customer has requested the ability to access a Windows PC remotely and needs all chat and optional functions to work on their game console. INSTRUCTIONSUse the drop-down menus to complete the network configuration for the customer. Each option may only be used once, and not all options will be used. Then, click the + sign to place each device in its appropriate location. If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button. Wireless AP LAN  Firewall Screened Subnet 
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Configure the network as follows:
Wireless AP LAN IP: 192.168.10.1 Encryption: WPA2 PSK Router LAN IP: 127.1.0.1 Port forward rule: Allow TCP Any 3389 Firewall LAN IP: 10.100.0.1 Device placement PC: LAN Game console: Screened subnet
ExplanationThe Windows PC should be placed on the LAN, and TCP port 3389 should be forwarded through the router to allow Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access from the Internet. The Wireless AP uses 192.168.10.1 with WPA2 PSK to provide secure wireless connectivity. The game console should be placed in the screened subnet rather than on the LAN. This placement allows the console to use chat and optional online functions while isolating it from the internal LAN. The firewall uses 10.100.0.1 for the screened subnet. Because each available option can only be used once, the router uses the remaining appropriate LAN IP address, 127.1.0.1.
Question 55
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A technician has been experimenting with different third-party tools on a laptop and wants to restore the device to its original factory settings. Which of the following procedures will best restore the laptop?
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ExplanationThe OS vendor's media creation tool produces bootable installation media that can reinstall the operating system and replace the modified software environment with a clean baseline. Registry copying and sfc /scannow repair only limited system elements, while network boot requires a prepared deployment service.
Question 56
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The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is overseeing a project to integrate existing business processes to an enterprise resource planning system. The CIO identifies the scope of the change and provides it to the IT department. Which of the following is the first change management procedure to perform before measuring the impact to the systems?
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ExplanationOnce the scope of a proposed change is identified, risk analysis evaluates the threats, failure possibilities, and exposure introduced by that change. This establishes what could go wrong and provides the basis for measuring potential system impact before selecting safeguards, tests, or recovery plans.
Question 57
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A company's IT department discovers that unauthorized software has been installed on several workstations. The IT manager requests a review and an update of the workstation security posture, focusing on preventing future unauthorized software installations. Which of the following should the company do?
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Remove account administrative rights.
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ExplanationRemoving account administrative rights applies least privilege and prevents ordinary users from authorizing system-wide software installations. This directly restricts the capability that enabled unauthorized applications to be installed. Firewall, SmartScreen, and EDR controls serve different security functions and do not replace privilege control.
Question 58
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Which of the following is the Windows OS that only recognizes 4GB of RAM?
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ExplanationA 32-bit operating system has a 32-bit address space, which contains 2^32 addressable values. That boundary corresponds to 4GB of address space, so the OS cannot make ordinary use of memory beyond that limit. A 64-bit OS has a much larger address range, while Home and trial designations do not define this architecture-based boundary.
Question 59
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A technician is securing a newly deployed workstation. Only authorized users should access it. Which actions should the technician take? (Select two)
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ExplanationA screensaver lock protects an unattended, already-running workstation by requiring authentication before anyone can resume the session. A BIOS password adds a control before the operating system starts, restricting unauthorized attempts to boot or change firmware settings. Together, these controls cover both session access and startup access.
Question 60
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A support specialist must allocate a shared folder. Which of the following commands should the specialist use?
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ExplanationThe net use command connects a workstation to a network share and can assign that shared folder to a drive letter. This makes the remote folder available through a local drive-style path for the user. Creating or changing a local directory would not establish the required connection to the shared network resource.
Question 61
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Every time a user loads a specific spreadsheet, their computer is temporarily unresponsive. The user also notices that the title bar indicates the application is not responding. Which of the following would a technician most likely inspect?
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ExplanationThe failure occurs whenever one specific spreadsheet loads, connecting the temporary freeze to the workbook rather than to a general workstation or network problem. A large or complex file can consume substantial memory while its data and calculations are opened. Inspecting the file size together with memory utilization tests that direct resource relationship.
Question 62
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A technician completes all steps to remove malware from a computer. All scans show the infection has been removed, but the device still does not function properly. Which of the following should the technician do next?
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ExplanationThe scans establish that active malware is no longer detected, but the computer remains damaged or misconfigured after removal. Reimaging replaces the affected system installation with a known working image, addressing residual operating-system or application damage that scanning alone cannot repair. Updating antivirus or quarantining does not restore proper operation.
Question 63
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A user called the help desk to 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?
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ExplanationThe netstat command lists active network connections and listening network endpoints on the laptop. Those details help the technician identify unexpected background communication that may be consuming bandwidth. The other listed commands do not provide a view of current connections.
Question 64
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Why would a network engineering team provide a help desk technician with IP addresses for a wired network segment?
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ExplanationWhen DHCP is not enabled for a subnet, connected workstations cannot automatically obtain an IP address, subnet information, gateway, and related settings from that service. The network team must therefore provide addresses so the help desk technician can configure each wired device manually and place it correctly on that network segment.
Question 65
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A user wants to use a popular search engine. When the user enters the URL in the address bar, the web page displays the following message instead of the expected search engine: The antivirus has expired. Which of the following would most likely cause this issue?
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ExplanationThe user requests a known search engine but receives an unrelated antivirus-expiration message. Browser redirection changes the requested destination or substitutes another page, which directly explains why working Internet access leads to unexpected content instead of the entered URL.
Question 66
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Whenever a user clicks on a.jpg, Notepad opens and displays illegible characters. Otherwise, the workstation functions normally. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?
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ExplanationA .jpg file contains image data, so a text editor will display that data as illegible characters. Because the workstation otherwise operates normally, the file itself and the operating system are not the main issue. Correcting the default application association for image files will make them open in an image viewer.
Question 67
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A business is hiring a remote employee and must provide the employee with graphical interface access to the in-house Linux servers. Which of the following should the business use for this process?
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ExplanationVNC provides remote graphical desktop access and can be used with Linux servers, matching the requirement for a graphical interface. It transmits the remote desktop display and accepts keyboard and mouse input. SSH and Telnet are primarily command-line methods, while WinRM targets Windows management.
Question 68
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A developer asks a public chatbot to generate a function to convert a .pdf file into a Word document. The chatbot responds that the function exists in the pdf2word library. However, the developer cannot find any evidence that this library exists. Which of the following describes what most likely happened with the chatbot?
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ExplanationA hallucinated solution occurs when a chatbot produces plausible-sounding but unsupported information, such as naming a library that does not exist. The response appears to satisfy the programming request, yet its central technical dependency cannot be found. That behavior differs from exposing private information or copying an identifiable repository.
Question 69
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A technician installs a Bluetooth headset for a user. During testing, the sound still comes from the speaker on the computer. The technician verifies the headset shows up in Device Manager. Which of the following would the technician most likely do to fix this issue?
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ExplanationDevice Manager recognition confirms that the computer can detect the Bluetooth headset, while continued sound from the speakers indicates that audio is still routed to the existing output. Setting the headset as the default device in sound settings changes that routing so applications send playback to the headset instead of the computer speakers.
Question 70
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A company wants to enforce the following: - Administrators can add URLs to the Trusted URL list.
- Passwords will not be stored through the browser.
- When the browser is closed, all history will be saved.
- Security of the browser will be set to high.
- Specific URLs or ratings will be restricted from access.
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ExplanationGroup Policy centrally defines and enforces workstation settings for users and administrators. It can apply browser security levels, password-saving rules, history behavior, trusted URLs, and access restrictions consistently, preventing users from independently changing the required browser configuration.
Question 71
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A scammer is attempting to extract confidential information through phone calls. Which of the following best describes the social engineering attack that the scammer is using?
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ExplanationVishing is voice-based phishing conducted through telephone calls. The scammer uses conversation and deception to persuade a victim to reveal confidential information, making the phone channel the decisive characteristic. General phishing often refers to electronic messages, while whaling identifies a high-value target rather than a phone-based technique.
Question 72
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A technician needs to perform remote maintenance on devices across the network. The devices may be unattended or in use by employees. Cross-platform support and built-in security are required. Which of the following remote technologies best meets these requirements?
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ExplanationSSH provides authenticated, encrypted remote command-line sessions and is broadly available across operating systems. A technician can securely administer an unattended device without taking over an employee's graphical desktop, while a device in use can continue its local session. This combination fits cross-platform maintenance and built-in transport security.
Question 73
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A technician is working on multiple remote machines using a command line. Which of the following commands should the technician use to verify which SMB shares are currently mapped?
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ExplanationRunning net use without creating a new connection lists the current network-resource connections, including SMB shares mapped to drive letters. This gives the technician a direct way to verify mappings on each remote machine. systeminfo, hostname, and nslookup report system, computer-name, or DNS information instead.
Question 74
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A user is trying to install 3-D rendering software on a new Windows computer, but the installation fails. An error states that the system does not meet the minimum hardware configuration. Which of the following features should the user check first?
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ExplanationThree-dimensional rendering relies heavily on graphics processing capability, and rendering software commonly checks for a supported GPU and adequate graphics resources during installation. Comparing the computer with the GPU requirements directly addresses the minimum hardware error before unrelated connectivity features are examined.
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