CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 651:

  A technician is editing the hosts file on a few PCs in order to block certain domains. Which of the following would the technician need to execute after editing the hosts file?

  A. Enable promiscuous mode.
  B. Clear the browser cache.
  C. Add a new network adapter.
  D. Reset the network adapter.
  D. Reset the network adapter.

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  Explanation

  Resetting the network adapter is the best way to apply the changes made to the hosts file on a few PCs. The hosts file is a text file that maps hostnames to IP addresses and can be used to block certain domains by redirecting them to invalid or local addresses. Resetting the network adapter will clear the DNS cache and force the PC to use the new entries in the hosts file.

• Question 652:

  A small company has an office in a multitenant building. The company has implemented a wireless network for its employees to use. However, the network speeds are slow, and many employees have had intermittent access to the Internet. The network consists of a single wireless router with default settings in place. Which of the following should a technician do to improve the network speed and Internet access?

  A. Enable WPA3 security.
  B. Change the wireless channel.
  C. Implement MAC filtering.
  D. Create a guest network.
  B. Change the wireless channel.

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  Explanation

• Question 653:

  A technician is installing a program from an ISO file. Which of the following steps should the technician take?

  A. Mount the ISO and run the installation file.
  B. Copy the ISO and execute on the server.
  C. Copy the ISO file to a backup location and run the ISO file.
  D. Unzip the ISO and execute the setup.exe file.
  A. Mount the ISO and run the installation file.

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  Explanation

  Mounting the ISO and running the installation file is the correct way to install a program from an ISO file. An ISO file is an image of a disc that contains all the files and folders of a program. Mounting the ISO means creating a virtual drive that can access the ISO file as if it were a physical disc. Running the installation file means executing the setup program that will install the program on the computer

• Question 654:

  A Windows user recently replaced a computer. The user can access the public internet on the computer; however, an internal site at https://companyintranet.com:8888 is no longer loading. Which of the following should a technician adjust to resolve the issue?

  A. Default gateway settings
  B. DHCP settings
  C. IP address settings
  D. Firewall settings
  E. Antivirus settings
  D. Firewall settings

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  Explanation

• Question 655:

  A user is experiencing frequent malware symptoms on a Windows workstation. The user has tried several times to roll back the state but the malware persists. Which of the following would MOST likely resolve the issue?

  A. Quarantining system files
  B. Reimaging the workstation
  C. Encrypting the hard drive
  D. Disabling TLS 1.0 support
  C. Encrypting the hard drive

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  Explanation

  Encrypting the hard drive would most likely resolve the issue

• Question 656:

  Which of the following features allows a technician to configure policies in a Windows 10 Professional desktop?

  A. gpedit
  B. gpmc
  C. gpresult
  D. gpupdate
  A. gpedit

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  Explanation

  The feature that allows a technician to configure policies in a Windows 10 Professional desktop is gpedit. Gpedit is a command that opens the Local Group Policy Editor, which is a utility that allows users to view and modify local group policies on their Windows PC. Local group policies are a set of rules and settings that control the behavior and configuration of the system and its users. Local group policies can be used to configure policies such as security, network, software installation and user rights. Gpmc is a command that opens the Group Policy Management Console, which is a utility that allows users to view and modify domain-based group policies on a Windows Server. Domain-based group policies are a set of rules and settings that control the behavior and configuration of the computers and users in a domain. Domain-based group policies are not available on a Windows 10 Professional desktop. Gpresult is a command that displays the result of applying group policies on a Windows PC. Gpresult can be used to troubleshoot or verify group policy settings but not to configure them. Gpupdate is a command that updates or refreshes the group policy settings on a Windows PC. Gpupdate can be used to apply new or changed group policy settings but not to configure them.

  References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 1.6

• Question 657:

  A laptop user is visually impaired and requires a different cursor color. Which of the following OS utilities is used to change the color of the cursor?

  A. Keyboard
  B. Touch pad
  C. Ease of Access Center
  D. Display settings
  C. Ease of Access Center

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  Explanation

  The OS utility used to change the color of the cursor in Windows is Ease of Access Center The user can change the cursor color by opening the Settings app, selecting Accessibility in the left sidebar, selecting Mouse pointer and touch under Vision, and choosing one of the cursor options. The user can select Custom to pick a color and use the Size slider to make the cursor larger or smaller

  The Ease of Access Center in the Windows OS provides accessibility options for users with disabilities or impairments. One of these options allows the user to change the color and size of the cursor, making it more visible and easier to locate on the screen. The Keyboard and Touchpad settings do not offer the option to change cursor color, and Display Settings are used to adjust the resolution and other properties of the display. Therefore, C is the best answer. This information is covered in the Comptia A+ Core2 documents/guide under the Accessibility section.

• Question 658:

  A technician is concerned about a large increase in the number of whaling attacks happening in the industry. The technician wants to limit the company's risk to avoid any issues. Which of the following items should the technician implement?

  A. Screened subnet
  B. Firewall
  C. Anti-phishing training
  D. Antivirus
  C. Anti-phishing training

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  Explanation

• Question 659:

  An employee utilizes a personal smartphone to work remotely. The employee is unable to reach the portal using the company-provided VPN service.

  Which of the following describes the cause of the issue?

  A. The application must be purchased by the company.
  B. The smartphone is not on the latest OS version.
  C. The smartphone is not enrolled in MDM service.
  D. The application fails to install and launch.
  C. The smartphone is not enrolled in MDM service.

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  Explanation

  When an employee is unable to access the company portal using a VPN on their personal smartphone, the most likely cause is:

  The smartphone is not enrolled in MDM service: Mobile Device Management (MDM) services often control access to company resources. If the smartphone is not enrolled, it may be blocked from accessing the VPN and, consequently, the

  company portal.

  The application must be purchased by the company: Unlikely, as most VPN applications are free to download or included in the company's software package. The smartphone is not on the latest OS version:

  While this could cause compatibility issues, it is less likely than the MDM enrollment issue. The application fails to install and launch: This would be a different problem and would usually present specific error messages.

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 2.7: Explain common methods for securing mobile and embedded devices.

  MDM configuration and access control documentation.

• Question 660:

  A technician at a customer site is troubleshooting a laptop A software update needs to be downloaded but the company's proxy is blocking traffic to the update site. Which of the following should the technician perform?

  A. Change the DNS address to 1.1.1.1
  B. Update Group Policy
  C. Add the site to the client's exceptions list
  D. Verity the software license is current.
  C. Add the site to the client's exceptions list

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  Explanation

  The technician should add the update site to the client's exceptions list to bypass the proxy. This can be done through the client's web browser settings, where the proxy settings can be configured. By adding the update site to the exceptions list, the client will be able to access the site and download the software update.