CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 571:

  A user's personal computer was infected with malware that had a known remediation.

  Which of the following should the user have done to prevent this issue?

  A. Kept endpoint protection software updated
  B. Created a restore point
  C. Maintained a preinstallation environment
  D. Disabled System Restore
  A. Kept endpoint protection software updated

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  Explanation

• Question 572:

  A technician is finalizing a new workstation for a user. The user's PC will be connected to the internet but will not require the same private address each time. Which of the following protocols will the technician MOST likely utilize?

  A. DHCP
  B. SMTP
  C. DNS
  D. RDP
  A. DHCP

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  Explanation

  DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and it is used to assign IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network automatically. This is useful for devices that do not require the same private address each time they connect to the internet.

• Question 573:

  A small-office customer needs three PCs to be configured in a network with no server. Which of the following network types is the customer's BEST choice for this environment?

  A. Workgroup network
  B. Public network
  C. Wide area network
  D. Domain network
  A. Workgroup network

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  Explanation

  A workgroup network system is good for small office and small group needs. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BlUZFa79fk0

• Question 574:

  Which of the following should be documented to ensure that the change management plan is followed?

  A. Scope of the change
  B. Purpose of the change
  C. Change rollback plan
  D. Change risk analysis
  A. Scope of the change

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  Explanation

  The scope of the change is one of the elements that should be documented to ensure that the change management plan is followed. The scope of the change defines the boundaries and limitations of the change, such as what is included and excluded, what are the deliverables and outcomes, what are the assumptions and constraints, and what are the dependencies and risks. The scope of the change helps to clarify the expectations and objectives of the change, as well as to prevent scope creep or deviation from the original plan. The scope of the change also helps to measure the progress and success of the change, as well as to communicate the change to the stakeholders and the team

• Question 575:

  Which of the following techniques is used by a threat actor to obtain information through physical means?

  A. Denial of service
  B. Brute force
  C. Dumpster diving
  D. Evil twin
  C. Dumpster diving

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  Explanation

• Question 576:

  Following a recent power outage, several computers have been receiving errors when booting. The technician suspects file corruption has occurred. Which of the following steps should the technician try FIRST to correct the issue?

  A. Rebuild the Windows profiles.
  B. Restore the computers from backup.
  C. Reimage the computers.
  D. Run the System File Checker.
  D. Run the System File Checker.

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  Explanation

  The technician should run the System File Checker (SFC) first to correct file corruption errors on computers after a power outage. SFC is a command-line utility that scans for and repairs corrupted system files. It can be run from the command prompt or from the Windows Recovery Environment. Rebuilding the Windows profiles, restoring the computers from backup, and reimaging the computers are more drastic measures that should be taken only if SFC fails to correct the issue

• Question 577:

  A technician is trying to perform an in-place upgrade of a Windows OS from a file. When the technician double-clicks the file, the technician receives a prompt to mount a drive.

  Which of the following file types did the technician download?

  A. .msi
  B. .iso
  C. .zip
  D. .exe
  B. .iso

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  Explanation

  An .iso file is a disk image file that needs to be mounted or burned to a physical or virtual drive. When the technician is prompted to mount the drive, it indicates that the file is an ISO, and they must mount it to proceed with the installation.

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Domain 1.7 Operating Systems - Application Installation

• Question 578:

  A user's application is unresponsive. Which of the following Task Manager tabs will allow the user to address the situation?

  A. Startup
  B. Performance
  C. Application history
  D. Processes
  D. Processes

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  Explanation

• Question 579:

  A technician is setting up a wireless network in a small, crowded office and wants to minimize Wi-Fi access.

  Which of the following security settings should the technician enable?

  A. Port forwarding
  B. Unused ports
  C. SSID broadcast
  D. Allow list
  D. Allow list

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  Explanation

  Enabling an allow list (Option D) will limit access to the wireless network by only allowing devices with specified MAC addresses to connect. This is an effective method for minimizing Wi-Fi access in a crowded environment. Port forwarding

  (Option A) controls traffic through specific ports but doesn't minimize wireless access. Unused ports (Option B) could refer to physical network ports or firewall settings, unrelated to controlling Wi-Fi access.

  Disabling SSID broadcast (Option C) might hide the network name but doesn't secure access.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Core 2 2.9 - Configure security settings for SOHO networks, including MAC filtering .

• Question 580:

  Which of the following is the best reason for sandbox testing in change management?

  A. To evaluate the change before deployment
  B. To obtain end-user acceptance
  C. To determine the affected systems
  D. To select a change owner
  A. To evaluate the change before deployment

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  Explanation

  Sandbox testing is a method of testing changes in a simulated environment that mimics the real one, without affecting the actual production system. Sandbox testing is useful for change management because it allows the testers to evaluate the change before deployment, and ensure that it works as intended, does not cause any errors or conflicts, and meets the requirements and expectations of the stakeholders. Sandbox testing also helps to protect the investment in the existing system, as it reduces the risk of introducing bugs or breaking functionality that could harm the customer experience or the business operations. Sandbox testing also gives the testers more control over the customer experience, as they can experiment with different scenarios and configurations, and optimize the change for the best possible outcome.

  References:

  1: Change Management and Sandbox - Quickbase1 2: Embracing change: Build, test, and adapt in a sandbox environment - Zendesk3