CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 131:

  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?

  A. Security and Maintenance
  B. Network and Sharing Center
  C. Windows Defender Firewall
  D. Internet Options
  D. Internet Options

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  Explanation

  The best choice for accessing the necessary configuration to configure the desktop systems to use a new proxy server is the Internet Options utility. This utility can be found in the Control Panel and allows you to configure the proxy settings for your network connection. As stated in the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam objectives, technicians should be familiar with the Internet Options utility and how to configure proxy settings.

• Question 132:

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

  A. Perform a low-level format.
  B. Remotely wipe the device.
  C. Degauss the device.
  D. Provide the GPS location of the device.
  B. Remotely wipe the device.

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  Explanation

  Remotely wiping the device is the best option to prevent unauthorized access to the company data stored on the phone. A low-level format, degaussing, or providing the GPS location of the device are not feasible or effective actions to take in this scenario.

  References: The Official CompTIA A+ Core 2 Study Guide1, page 315.

• Question 133:

  A technician is doing a bare-metal installation of the Windows 10 operating system. Which of the following prerequisites must be in place before the technician can start the installation process?

  A. Internet connection
  B. Product key
  C. Sufficient storage space
  D. UEFI firmware
  E. Legacy BIOS
  C. Sufficient storage space

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  Explanation

  Before starting a bare-metal installation of Windows 10, ensuring that there is sufficient storage space on the system's hard drive or SSD is crucial. This is because the installation files need enough room to be copied and for the operating system to be installed and function properly. Without adequate storage, the installation process can fail or the operating system might not perform optimally. Other prerequisites like internet connection, product key, and specific firmware types might be necessary at different stages of installation or activation, but the fundamental requirement is enough storage space to accommodate the new OS.

• Question 134:

  When cutting back the protective coating on CAT5 wiring, which of the following is the recommended tool?

  A. Punchdown tool
  B. Basic crimper
  C. Wire strippers
  D. Degausser
  C. Wire strippers

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  Explanation

• Question 135:

  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?

  A. incineration
  B. Resale
  C. Physical destruction
  D. Dumpster for recycling plastics
  D. Dumpster for recycling plastics

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  Explanation

  When disposing of non-compliant Ethernet cards, the most environmentally friendly option is to use a dumpster for recycling plastics. This method is the most effective way to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfills, and it also helps to reduce the amount of energy used in the production of new materials. Additionally, recycling plastics helps to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that can be released into the environment. According to CompTIA A+ Core 2 documents, "The most environmentally friendly disposal method for non-compliant Ethernet cards is to use a dumpster for recycling plastics. This method is the most effective way to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfills, and it also helps to reduce the amount of energy used in the production of new materials."

  https://sustainability.yale.edu/blog/how-sustainably-dispose-your-technological-waste

• Question 136:

  A server administrator, Anne, has set up a new server on the company's network to provide centralized user and access management. The file permissions on the server have been shared over the network based on user groups divided into departments and do not have administrative rights. This practice is called which of the following?

  A. Logical separation of data
  B. User segregation
  C. Administrative overhead
  D. Principle of least privilege
  D. Principle of least privilege

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  Explanation

• Question 137:

  A technician needs to upgrade the operating system on 200 lab computers to the latest version of Linux. Which of the following is the fastest upgrade method?

  A. Starting up from the USB flash drive
  B. Cloning each computer's hard drive
  C. Installing from a network share
  D. Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux
  C. Installing from a network share

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  Explanation

• Question 138:

  A technician is working on a way to register all employee badges and associated computer IDs. Which of the following options should the technician use in order to achieve this objective?

  A. Database system
  B. Software management
  C. Active Directory description
  D. Infrastructure as a Service
  A. Database system

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  Explanation

  A database system is a software application that allows storing, organizing, and managing data in a structured way. A database system can be used to register all employee badges and associated computer IDs by creating a table or a record for each employee that contains their badge number, computer ID, name, and other relevant information. A database system can also facilitate searching, updating, and deleting data as needed. Software management is a general term that refers to the process of planning, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications. It does not directly address the issue of registering employee badges and computer IDs. Active Directory description is a field in Active Directory that can be used to store additional information about an object, such as a user or a computer. It is not a software application that can be used to register employee badges and computer IDs by itself. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides servers, storage, networking, and software over the internet. It does not directly address the issue of registering employee badges and computer IDs either.

  https://www.idcreator.com/ https://www.alphacard.com/photo-id-systems/card-type/employee-badges

• Question 139:

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

  A. Full
  B. Non-parity
  C. Differential
  D. Incremental
  A. Full

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  Explanation

  The type of backup that should be completed FIRST after installing a new backup and recovery system is a full backup. This is because a full backup is a complete backup of all data and is the foundation for all other backups. After a full backup is completed, other types of backups, such as differential and incremental backups, can be performed.

• Question 140:

  A computer is restarting automatically and displaying the following error message:

  Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you. (0% complete).

  Which of the following should the technician do first to diagnose the issue?

  A. Check the system event logs.
  B. Verify the hardware driver versions.
  C. Install Windows updates.
  D. Perform a RAM diagnostic.
  A. Check the system event logs.

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  Explanation