CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  Which of the following best describes XFS?

  A. A filesystem used by the Linux OS
  B. A filesystem used by iOS
  C. A filesystem used by the Windows OS
  D. A filesystem used by macOS
  A. A filesystem used by the Linux OS

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  Explanation

  XFS is a high-performance filesystem created by Silicon Graphics in 1994 and is commonly used by Linux operating systems. It supports large files and directories and is known for its robustness and scalability. Other filesystems like NTFS

  (Windows), APFS (macOS), and HFS (macOS) are used on different platforms.

  Core 2, Domain 1.8 - OS types and filesystem structures.

• Question 242:

  A user is unable to access the company's internal network on a separate subnet. A help desk technician verifies the user's credentials, and the user has the appropriate permissions to access the network. The technician checks the network and finds the connection is stable. No other users are having this issue.

  Which of the following should the technician do next?

  A. Consult with the firewall team to see If the user's IP address is blocked.
  B. Delete the user's credentials and create new ones.
  C. Run a virus scan on the user's workstation.
  D. Update the network drivers on the user's workstation.
  A. Consult with the firewall team to see If the user's IP address is blocked.

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  Explanation

  In this scenario, the user cannot access a separate subnet, and all other checks (credentials, network stability, and permissions) have been verified. The next logical step is to check if the user's IP address is being blocked by a firewall.

  Option A: Consult with the firewall team to see if the user's IP address is blockedFirewalls can block specific IP addresses, preventing access to certain network segments. Given the problem's nature and the steps already taken, this is the

  most logical next step to ensure the user's IP is not inadvertently blocked. Option B: Delete the user's credentials and create new onesThis step is unnecessary since the credentials have already been verified as correct. Option C: Run a virus

  scan on the user's workstationWhile important for overall security, a virus scan is unlikely to resolve an issue specific to accessing a subnet if the problem does not affect other users. Option D: Update the network drivers on the user's

  workstationIf the network connection is stable and the issue is isolated to accessing a specific subnet, network drivers are unlikely to be the cause.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objective 2.0 (Security), particularly firewall settings.

• Question 243:

  A hotel's Wi-Fi was used to steal information on a corporate laptop. A technician notes the following security log: SRC: 192.168.1.1/secrets.zip Protocol SMB >> DST: 192.168.1.50/capture The technician analyses the following Windows firewall information:

  

  Which of the following protocols most likely allowed the data theft to occur?

  A. 1
  B. 53
  C. 110
  D. 445
  D. 445

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  Explanation

  The protocol that most likely allowed the data theft to occur is SMB over TCP port 445. SMB is a network file sharing protocol that enables access to files, printers, and other resources on a network. Port 445 is used by SMB to communicate directly over TCP without the need for NetBIOS, which is an older and less secure protocol. The security log shows that the source IP address 192.168.1.1 sent a file named secrets.zip using SMB protocol to the destination IP address 192.168.1.50, which captured the file. The Windows firewall information shows that port 445 is enabled for inbound and outbound traffic, which means that it is not blocked by the firewall. Therefore, port 445 is the most likely port that was exploited by the attacker to steal the data from the corporate laptop.

  References: SMB port number: Ports 445, 139, 138, and 137 explained1 What is an SMB Port + Ports 445 and 139 Explained2 CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Core 2 Objectives3

• Question 244:

  A corporate smartphone was stored for five months after setup. During this time, the company did not have any system updates. When the phone is turned on, an application runs, but it crashes intermittently. Which of the following should a technician do next?

  A. Restart the phone.
  B. Reimage the OS.
  C. Reinstall the application.
  D. Clear the cache.
  D. Clear the cache.

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  Explanation

• Question 245:

  Which of the following options should MOST likely be considered when preserving data from a hard drive for forensic analysis? (Select TWO).

  A. Licensing agreements
  B. Chain of custody
  C. Incident management documentation
  D. Data integrity
  E. Material safety data sheet
  F. Retention requirements
  B. Chain of custody

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  Explanation

  Chain of custody and data integrity are two options that should most likely be considered when preserving data from a hard drive for forensic analysis. Chain of custody refers to the documentation and tracking of who has access to the data and how it is handled, stored, and transferred. Data integrity refers to the assurance that the data has not been altered, corrupted, or tampered with during the preservation process

• Question 246:

  Which of the following would MOST likely be used to change the security settings on a user's device in a domain environment?

  A. Security groups
  B. Access control list
  C. Group Policy
  D. Login script
  C. Group Policy

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  Explanation

  Group Policy is the most likely tool to be used to change the security settings on a user's device in a domain environment. Group Policy is a feature of Windows that allows administrators to manage and configure settings for multiple devices and users in a centralized way. Group Policy can be used to enforce security policies such as password complexity, account lockout, firewall rules, encryption settings, etc.

• Question 247:

  A technician is installing a new copy of Windows on all computers in the enterprise Given the following requirements:

  1.The install phase must be scripted to run over the network

  2.Each computer requires a new SSD as the system drive,

  3.The existing HDD should remain as a backup drive.

  Which of the following command-line tools should the technician use to install the drive and transfer the installation files from the network share? (Select three).

  A. net use
  B. robocopy
  C. winver
  D. diskpart
  E. sfc
  F. retstat
  G. ping
  H. chkdsk
  A. net use
  B. robocopy
  D. diskpart

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  Explanation

  For scripted network installations requiring new SSDs and keeping HDDs as backup, the necessary tools are: 'net use' to connect to network shares, 'robocopy' to copy files efficiently from the network share to the local drive, and 'diskpart' to manage disk partitions, including initializing and formatting the new SSD. The other options are not relevant to the installation process as described.

• Question 248:

  A systems administrator is configuring centralized desktop management for computers on a domain. The management team has decided that all users' workstations should have the same network drives, printers, and configurations. Which of the following should the administrator use to accomplish this task?

  A. Network and Sharing Center
  B. net use
  C. User Accounts
  D. regedit
  E. Group Policy
  E. Group Policy

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  Explanation

• Question 249:

  A technician is replacing the rack mount UPS.

  Which of the following should the technician consider?

  A. Determining the availability of compressed air
  B. Getting assistance to lift the hardware
  C. Checking local low-voltage regulations
  D. Testing the fire suppression system
  B. Getting assistance to lift the hardware

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  Explanation

  Detailed

  Explanation with Core 2

  References:Rack-mounted UPS units are often heavy, so technicians should seek assistance to lift them to avoid injury, following safety procedures. Core 2 includes handling hardware safely as part of best practices (Core 2 Objective 4.4).

• Question 250:

  A police officer often leaves a workstation for several minutes at a time. Which of the following is the BEST way the officer can secure the workstation quickly when walking away?

  A. Use a key combination to lock the computer when leaving.
  B. Ensure no unauthorized personnel are in the area.
  C. Configure a screensaver to lock the computer automatically after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity.
  D. Turn off the monitor to prevent unauthorized visibility of information.
  A. Use a key combination to lock the computer when leaving.

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  Explanation

  The BEST way to secure the workstation quickly when walking away is to use a key combination to lock the computer when leaving