CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which of the following methods is a way to superficially delete files on a hard drive?

  A. Drilling
  B. Degaussing
  C. Wiping
  D. Shredding
  E. Low-level formatting
  A. Drilling

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  Explanation

  Drilling is a method of physically damaging the hard drive by drilling holes through it, which renders the drive inoperable. However, it is not a secure method for ensuring data cannot be recovered. Methods such as wiping or degaussing are

  more secure.

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Domain 2.8 Security - Data Destruction

• Question 172:

  A technician receives a help desk ticket from a user who is unable to update a phone. The technician investigates the issue and notices the following error message: Insufficient storage space. While analyzing the phone, the technician does not discover any third-party applications or photos. Which of the following is the best way to resolve the issue?

  A. Exchange the device for a newer one.
  B. Upgrade the onboard storage.
  C. Allocate more space by removing factory applications.
  D. Move factory applications to external memory.
  D. Move factory applications to external memory.

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  Explanation

  https://www.techinpost.com/android-insufficient-storage-available-plenty-of-space/

• Question 173:

  A network administrator is setting up the security for a SOHO wireless network. Which of the following options should the administrator enable to secure the network?

  A. NAT
  B. WPA3
  C. 802.1X
  D. Static IP
  B. WPA3

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  Explanation

  To secure a SOHO wireless network, enabling WPA3 is the recommended option. WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access3 is the latest security certification program developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to secure wireless computer networks. It provides cutting- edge security protocols and cryptographic methods to enhance and replace its predecessors, WPA2 and WPA, offering improved protection against brute-force attacks and ensuring better privacy on public networks.

• Question 174:

  A customer is accessing a public kiosk in a company's lobby. Which of the following should be enforced to mitigate the risk of customer data being accidentally saved to the kiosk?

  A. Manually clearing browsing data
  B. Private-browsing mode
  C. Browser data synchronization
  D. Password manager
  B. Private-browsing mode

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  Explanation

• Question 175:

  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?

  A. Spam filter installation
  B. Invalid registry settings
  C. Malware infection
  D. Operating system update
  D. Operating system update

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  Explanation

  Operating system updates can sometimes cause compatibility issues with some applications, such as Outlook, that may prevent them from opening or working properly. This can happen if the update changes some system files or settings that Outlook relies on, or if the update conflicts with some Outlook add-ins or extensions. To fix this, the technician can try some of these troubleshooting steps: Start Outlook in safe mode and disable add-ins. Safe mode is a way of starting Outlook without any add-ins or extensions that may interfere with its functionality. To start Outlook in safe mode, press and hold the Ctrl key while clicking on the Outlook icon. You should see a message asking if you want to start Outlook in safe mode. Click Yes. If Outlook works fine in safe mode, it means one of the add-ins is causing the problem. To disable add-ins, go to File > Options > Add-ins. In the Manage drop-down list, select COM Add-ins and click Go. Uncheck any add-ins that you don't need and click OK. Restart Outlook normally and check if the issue is resolved4. Create a new Outlook profile. A profile is a set of settings and information that Outlook uses to manage your email accounts and data. Sometimes, a profile can get corrupted or damaged and cause Outlook to malfunction. To create a new profile, go to Control Panel > Mail > Show Profiles. Click Add and follow the instructions to set up a new profile with your email account. Make sure to select the option to use the new profile as the default one. Restart Outlook and check if the issue is resolved5. Repair your Outlook data files. Data files are files that store your email messages, contacts, calendar events, and other items on your computer. Sometimes, data files can get corrupted or damaged and cause Outlook to malfunction. To repair your data files, you can use a tool called scanpst.exe, which is located in the same folder where Outlook is installed (usually C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16). To use scanpst.exe, close Outlook and locate the tool in the folder. Double-click on it and browse to the location of your data file (usually C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook). Select the file and click Start to begin the scanning and repairing process. When it's done, restart Outlook and check if the issue is resolved. Run the /resetnavpane command. The navigation pane is the panel on the left side of Outlook that shows your folders and accounts. Sometimes, the navigation pane can get corrupted or damaged and cause Outlook to malfunction. To reset the navigation pane, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, or open the Command Prompt. Type outlook.exe /resetnavpane and hit Enter. This will clear and regenerate the navigation pane settings for Outlook. Restart Outlook and check if the issue is resolved.

• Question 176:

  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?

  A. ipconfig
  B. arp
  C. nslookup
  D. pathping
  D. pathping

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  Explanation

• Question 177:

  The courts determined that a cybercrimes case could no longer be prosecuted due to the agency's handling of evidence. Which of the following was MOST likely violated during the investigation?

  A. Open-source software
  B. EULA
  C. Chain of custody
  D. AUP
  C. Chain of custody

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  Explanation

• Question 178:

  SIMULATION

  A user reports that after a recent software deployment to upgrade applications, the user can no longer use the Testing program. However, other employees can successfully use the Testing program.

  INSTRUCTIONS

  Review the information in each tab to verify the results of the deployment and resolve any issues discovered by selecting the:

  1. Index number of the Event Viewer issue

  2. First command to resolve the issue

  3. Second command to resolve the issue

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

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  A. Check the answer in expalation.
  B. PlaceHolder
  C. PlaceHolder
  D. PlaceHolder
  A. Check the answer in expalation.

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  Explanation

  

• Question 179:

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

  A. Incremental backup
  B. System image
  C. System restore point
  D. Differential backup
  B. System image

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  Explanation

  A system image is a complete snapshot of everything on a device's storage at a given point in time, including the operating system, installed programs, system settings, and all user files. This method is the best way to back up the OS and data comprehensively because it allows for the restoration of a system to its exact state at the time the image was taken. This is particularly useful in disaster recovery scenarios where it's crucial to restore a system quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.

• Question 180:

  Which of the following operating systems was the .app file type designed to run under as an application file bundle?

  A. macOS
  B. Chrome
  C. Windows
  D. Linux
  A. macOS

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  Explanation