CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 321:

  A user identified that a program installed in a workstation does not have optional features enabled. Which of the following must the technician do to install the optional features?

  A. Go to Programs and Features, uninstall the program, and reinstall it.
  B. Go to Administrative Tools and edit System Configuration.
  C. Go to Administrative Tools and run Disk Cleanup.
  D. Go to Programs and Features, select the program, and click on Change.
  D. Go to Programs and Features, select the program, and click on Change.

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  Explanation

• Question 322:

  Which of the following common security vulnerabilities can be mitigated by using put validation?

  A. Brute-force attack
  B. Cross-site scripting
  C. SQL injection
  D. Cross-site request forgery
  C. SQL injection

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  Explanation

  Put is the same as applying data, probably short for input. SQL injections often happen when a specific code injection on a page, program, or directory has not been patched out, allowing for attacker to use code to interject a new line to receive a yes to let them access, or manipulate page they are on. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/apply-data-validation-to-cells-29fecbcc-d1b9-42c1-9d76-eff3ce5f7249

• Question 323:

  A help desk technician is preparing to upgrade the company's desktop OS from Windows 7 to Windows 10. The technician needs to ensure the upgrade will preserve the users' applications and data but also minimize the time and effort required for the upgrade.

  Which of the following would the technician most likely do?

  A. Perform a clean install of the new OS.
  B. Utilize the Windows Update tool.
  C. Utilize the "Refresh this PC" option in the Settings menu.
  D. Use the Update Assistant tool.
  D. Use the Update Assistant tool.

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  Explanation

• Question 324:

  Which of the following macOS utilities uses AES-128 to encrypt the startup disk?

  A. fdisk
  B. Diskpart
  C. Disk Utility
  D. FileVault
  D. FileVault

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  Explanation

• Question 325:

  A user asks a technician for recommendations to back up desktop data from a Windows OS. The technician recommends implementing daily full backups, but the user is concerned about having enough space.

  Which of the following additional backup methods should the technician recommend?

  A. Transaction log
  B. Incremental
  C. Synthetic
  D. Differential
  B. Incremental

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  Explanation

  Detailed

  Explanation with Core 2

  References:

  Incremental backups only save changes made since the last backup, significantly reducing storage space requirements compared to full backups. This approach is consistent with the Core 2 objective of understanding various backup

  methods and their space requirements (Core 2 Objective 4.3).

• Question 326:

  A technician is replacing a processor in a workstation. After installation, the workstation starts up and immediately shuts down; the technician tries to start the workstation several more times and gets the same result. Which of the following is the cause of this issue?

  A. The workstation is not plugged in.
  B. The thermal paste was not applied.
  C. The memory was not installed properly.
  D. The L2 cache was not cleared.
  B. The thermal paste was not applied.

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  Explanation

• Question 327:

  A technician is setting up a printer on a Linux workstation. Which of the following commands should the technician use to set the default printer?

  A. ipr
  B. Ispool
  C. Ipstat
  D. Ipoptions
  D. Ipoptions

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  Explanation

• Question 328:

  A Windows workstation that was recently updated with approved system patches shut down instead of restarting. Upon reboot, the technician notices an alert stating the workstation has malware in the root OS folder. The technician promptly performs a System Restore and reboots the workstation, but the malware is still detected. Which of the following BEST describes why the system still has malware?

  A. A system patch disabled the antivirus protection and host firewall.
  B. The system updates did not include the latest anti-malware definitions.
  C. The system restore process was compromised by the malware.
  D. The malware was installed before the system restore point was created.
  D. The malware was installed before the system restore point was created.

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  Explanation

  The best explanation for why the system still has malware after performing a System Restore is that the malware was installed before the system restore point was created. A system restore point is a snapshot of the system settings and configuration at a certain point in time. A System Restore is a feature that allows users to restore their system to a previous state in case of problems or errors. However, a System Restore does not affect personal files or folders, and it may not remove malware that was already present on the system before the restore point was created. A system patch disabling the antivirus protection and host firewall may increase the risk of malware infection, but it does not explain why the malware persists after a System Restore. The system updates not including the latest anti-malware definitions may reduce the effectiveness of malware detection and removal, but it does not explain why the malware persists after a System Restore. The system restore process being compromised by the malware may prevent a successful System Restore, but it does not explain why the malware persists after a System Restore.

  References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 1.3

• Question 329:

  Which of the following is the default GUI and file manager in macOS?

  A. Disk Utility
  B. Finder
  C. Dock
  D. FileVault
  B. Finder

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  Explanation

  Finder is the default GUI and file manager in macOS. Finder is an application that allows users to access and manage files and folders on their Mac computers. Finder also provides features such as Quick Look, Spotlight, AirDrop and iCloud Drive. Finder uses a graphical user interface that consists of icons, menus, toolbars and windows to display and interact with files and folders. Disk Utility is a utility that allows users to view and manage disk drives and partitions on their Mac computers. Disk Utility is not a GUI or a file manager but a disk management tool. Dock is a feature that allows users to access and launch applications on their Mac computers. Dock is not a GUI or a file manager but an application launcher. FileVault is a feature that allows users to encrypt and protect their data on their Mac computers. FileVault is not a GUI or a file manager but an encryption tool.

  References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 1.1

• Question 330:

  Which of the following system preference items allows a user to enable third-party application installations on macOS 11?

  A. Keychain
  B. Privacy
  C. Accessibility
  D. Spotlight
  B. Privacy

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  Explanation

  In macOS, the "Privacy" settings under "Security and Privacy" are where users can control which applications are allowed to run, including third-party apps. By default, macOS may restrict apps that are not downloaded from the App Store, but

  in the Privacy settings, users can enable installations from identified developers or even from any source. The other options like "Keychain" manage passwords and certificates, "Accessibility" deals with assistive technologies, and "Spotlight"

  is the search feature.

  References:

  Apple Support: Safely open apps on your Mac

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Study Guide (Whizlabs)