CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  A technician needs to exclude an application folder from being cataloged by a Windows 10 search. Which of the following utilities should be used?

  A. Privacy
  B. Indexing Options
  C. System
  D. Device Manager
  B. Indexing Options

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  Explanation

  To exclude an application folder from being cataloged by a Windows 10 search, the technician should use the Indexing Options utility

• Question 182:

  Which of the following Linux commands would help to identify which directory the user is currently operating in?

  A. pwd
  B. dig
  C. find
  D. cat
  A. pwd

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  Explanation

  The pwd command, which stands for "print working directory," is used in Linux and Unix-like operating systems to display the current directory in which the user is operating. This command outputs the full pathname of the current working

  directory, helping users to understand their current location in the filesystem hierarchy. pwd: When executed, it provides the absolute path of the directory you're currently in, which is useful for navigation and scripting purposes.

  Other options listed:

  dig: This command is used for querying DNS name servers for information about host addresses, mail exchanges, name servers, and related information. find: This command is used to search for files in a directory hierarchy based on

  specified criteria (such as name, modification date, size, etc.). cat: Short for "concatenate," this command is used to read the contents of files and output them to the terminal.

• Question 183:

  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?

  A. Date and time
  B. User access control
  C. UEFI boot mode
  D. Log-on times
  A. Date and time

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  Explanation

• Question 184:

  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?

  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.
  C. The deployment script is performing unknown actions.

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  Explanation

  The risks in running this script are that the deployment script is performing unknown actions. Running the script blindly could cause unintended actions, such as deploying malware or deleting important files, which could negatively impact the organization's network and data

• Question 185:

  A user reports a PC is running slowly. The technician suspects high disk I/O. Which of the following should the technician perform NEXT?

  A. resmon_exe
  B. dfrgui_exe
  C. msinf032exe
  D. msconfig_exe
  A. resmon_exe

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  Explanation

  If a technician suspects high disk I/O, the technician should use the Resource Monitor (resmon.exe) to identify the process that is causing the high disk I/O1 . Resource Monitor provides detailed information about the system's resource usage, including disk I/O1. The technician can use this information to identify the process that is causing the high disk I/O and take appropriate action

• Question 186:

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

  A. SSH
  B. MDM
  C. RDP
  D. SFTP
  B. MDM

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  Explanation

  For updating software on several hundred Mac laptops, the best method is Mobile Device Management (MDM). MDM solutions allow administrators to remotely manage and update software across multiple devices efficiently, making it an ideal choice for handling software updates on a large scale.

• Question 187:

  A user is setting up a new Windows 10 laptop. Which of the following Windows settings should be used to input the SSID and password?

  A. Network and Internet
  B. System
  C. Personalization
  D. Accounts
  A. Network and Internet

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  Explanation

  The Network and Internet settings in Windows 10 allow the user to input the SSID and password of a Wi-Fi network, as well as manage other network-related options, such as airplane mode, mobile hotspot, VPN, proxy, etc1. To access the Network and Internet settings, the user can select the Start button, then select Settings > Network and Internet2. Alternatively, the user can right-click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and click "Open Network and Internet Settings"3. The System settings in Windows 10 allow the user to configure the display, sound, notifications, power, storage, and other system-related options1. The Personalization settings in Windows 10 allow the user to customize the background, colors, lock screen, themes, fonts, and other appearance-related options1. The Accounts settings in Windows 10 allow the user to manage the user accounts, sign-in options, sync settings, and other account-related options1. None of these settings can be used to input the SSID and password of a Wi-Fi network.

  References: The Official CompTIA A+ Core 2 Study Guide1, page 221, 222, 223, 224.

• Question 188:

  A user's File Explorer keeps crashing. The technician is troubleshooting and tries the following:

  Runs Windows Update Runs CHKDSK and SFC /scannow Clears File Explorer history

  Which of the following actions should the technician take next?

  A. Roll back the most recent set of Windows updates.
  B. Reimage the computer and ask the user to test.
  C. Test the computer's memory.
  D. Repartition the boot drive.
  C. Test the computer's memory.

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  Explanation

• Question 189:

  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?

  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.
  C. The PXE boot option has not been enabled.

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  Explanation

  The Preboot Execution Environment.

  They want to assume the technician is turning on the PC to reimage the drive through company network via PXE.

  Before ruling out hardware is faulty, check the BIOS/UEFI that you have this configured.

  https://www.techtarget.com/searchnetworking/definition/Preboot-Execution-Environment

• Question 190:

  Which of the following is the weakest wireless security protocol?

  A. WEP
  B. WPA2
  C. TKIP
  D. AES
  A. WEP

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  Explanation