CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 551:

  A technician is troubleshooting a mobile device that was dropped. The technician finds that the screen (ails to rotate, even though the settings are correctly applied. Which of the following pieces of hardware should the technician replace to resolve the issue?

  A. LCD
  B. Battery
  C. Accelerometer
  D. Digitizer
  C. Accelerometer

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  Explanation

  The piece of hardware that the technician should replace to resolve the issue of the screen failing to rotate on a mobile device that was dropped is the accelerometer. The accelerometer is a sensor that detects the orientation and movement of the mobile device by measuring the acceleration forces acting on it. The accelerometer allows the screen to rotate automatically according to the position and angle of the device. If the accelerometer is damaged or malfunctioning, the screen may not rotate properly or at all, even if the settings are correctly applied. LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display and is a type of display that uses liquid crystals and backlight to produce images on the screen. LCD is not related to the screen rotation feature but to the quality and brightness of the display. Battery is a component that provides power to the mobile device by storing and releasing electrical energy. Battery is not related to the screen rotation feature but to the battery life and performance of the device. Digitizer is a component that converts touch inputs into digital signals that can be processed by the mobile device. Digitizer is not related to the screen rotation feature but to the touch sensitivity and accuracy of the display.

  References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 1.5

• Question 552:

  A technician is installing a new operating system. The company policy requires that the file system used must support file permissions and security. Which of the following should the technician use to BEST meet the company needs?

  A. NTFS
  B. CDFS
  C. FAT32
  D. UDF
  A. NTFS

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  Explanation

• Question 553:

  A user's work PC has been the target of multiple phishing attacks. Which of the following is a way for the user to prevent further attacks?

  A. Enabling Windows Firewall
  B. Activating the email spam filter
  C. Using a secure VPN connection
  D. Running vulnerability scans on a schedule
  B. Activating the email spam filter

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  Explanation

• Question 554:

  Which of the following methods of securing mobile devices will prevent data loss due to corruption?

  A. Enforce pass code locks
  B. Install location monitoring application
  C. Perform remote wipe after failed login
  D. Perform remote application back-up
  D. Perform remote application back-up

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  Explanation

• Question 555:

  Which of the following device types would a technician consider a security concern?

  A. NIC
  B. IoT
  C. PoE
  D. LC
  B. IoT

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  Explanation

  IoT (Internet of Things) devices are often considered a security concern due to their typically weak security protocols and the fact that many IoT manufacturers do not prioritize security when designing these devices. These devices often lack

  the capability to be regularly patched or updated, which leaves them vulnerable to exploitation by attackers. The multitude of IoT devices, such as smart thermostats, cameras, and even light bulbs, when connected to a network, can serve as

  entry points for cyberattacks if not secured properly. In contrast, NICs (Network Interface Cards), PoE (Power over Ethernet), and LC (a type of fiber optic connector) do not inherently pose the same level of security risk as IoT devices

  because they are more established technologies and typically have better security practices in place.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives - 220-1102, Domain 2.7: Security (CompTIA) (ProfMesser)

• Question 556:

  Which of the following languages would a technician most likely use to automate the setup of various services on multiple systems?

  A. SQL
  B. HTML
  C. PowerShell
  D. C#
  C. PowerShell

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  Explanation

  PowerShell (Option C) is a powerful scripting language used in Windows environments for automating tasks, including the configuration of services across multiple systems. It is widely used by system administrators for scripting and

  automating administrative tasks. SQL (Option A) is used for managing databases, not for scripting system configurations. HTML (Option B) is a markup language for web development, not for automating services. C# (Option D) is a general-

  purpose programming language but is not primarily used for administrative automation tasks.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Core 2 4.8 - Basics of scripting, including PowerShell for automation

• Question 557:

  After clicking on a link in an email a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) received the following error:

  

  The CFO then reported the incident to a technician. The link is purportedly to the organization's bank. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?

  A. Update the browser's CRLs
  B. File a trouble ticket with the bank.
  C. Contact the ISP to report the CFCs concern
  D. Instruct the CFO to exit the browser
  A. Update the browser's CRLs

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  Explanation

  The technician should update the browser's CRLs first. The error message indicates that the certificate revocation list (CRL) is not up to date. Updating the CRLs will ensure that the browser can verify the authenticity of the bank's website.

• Question 558:

  A technician received a call stating that all files in a user's documents folder appear to be Changed, and each of the files now has a look file extension Which pf the following actions is the FIRST step the technician should take?

  A. Runa live disk clone.
  B. Run a full antivirus scan.
  C. Use a batch file to rename the files-
  D. Disconnect the machine from the network
  D. Disconnect the machine from the network

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  Explanation

  The CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1002 exam covers this topic in the following domains: 1.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate resources to support users and 1.3 Explain the importance of security awareness.

• Question 559:

  A workstation is displaying a message indicating that a user must exchange cryptocurrency for a decryption key. Which of the following is the best way for a technician to return the device to service safely?

  A. Run an AV scan.
  B. Reinstall the operating system.
  C. Install a software firewall.
  D. Perform a system restore
  E. Comply with the on-screen instructions.
  B. Reinstall the operating system.

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  Explanation

• Question 560:

  A technician is familiar with most personnel at a customer's location and has clearance to work unsupervised. Which of the following describes how the technician should handle personal communication while on site?

  A. Respond to calls and text messages while on site but not when working directly with personnel.
  B. Respond to calls and text messages only from family.
  C. Respond to calls and text messages only when an emergency situation requires a response.
  D. Respond to calls and text messages discreetly while on site.
  C. Respond to calls and text messages only when an emergency situation requires a response.

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  Explanation