CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 661:

  Which of the following file types would be used in the Windows Startup folder to automate copying a personal storage table (.pst file) to a network drive at log-in?

  A. .bat
  B. .dll
  C. .ps1
  D. .txt
  A. .bat

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  Explanation

• Question 662:

  A department has the following technical requirements for a new application:

  

  The company plans to upgrade from a 32-bit Windows OS to a 64-bit OS.

  Which of the following will the company be able to fully take advantage of after the upgrade?

  A. CPU
  B. Hard drive
  C. RAM
  D. Touch screen
  C. RAM

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  Explanation

  https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/difference-32-bit-64-bit-windows/ After upgrading from a 32-bit Windows OS to a 64-bit OS, the company will be able to fully take advantage of the RAM of the computer. This is because a 64-bit operating system is able to use larger amounts of RAM compared to a 32-bit operating system, which may benefit the system's overall performance if it has more than 4GB of RAM installed

• Question 663:

  A user clicks a link in an email. A warning message in the user's browser states the site's certificate cannot be verified. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for a technician to take?

  A. Click proceed.
  B. Report the employee to the human resources department for violating company policy.
  C. Restore the computer from the last known backup.
  D. Close the browser window and report the email to IT security.
  D. Close the browser window and report the email to IT security.

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  Explanation

• Question 664:

  A network administrator is deploying a client certificate to be used for Wi-Fi access for all devices in an organization. The certificate will be used in conjunction with the user's existing username and password.

  Which of the following BEST describes the security benefits realized after this deployment?

  A. Multifactor authentication will be forced for Wi-Fi
  B. All Wi-Fi traffic will be encrypted in transit
  C. Eavesdropping attempts will be prevented
  D. Rogue access points will not connect
  A. Multifactor authentication will be forced for Wi-Fi

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  Explanation

  The security benefits realized after deploying a client certificate to be used for Wi-Fi access for all devices in an organization are that all Wi-Fi traffic will be encrypted in transit. This means that any data transmitted over the Wi-Fi network will be protected from eavesdropping attempts. Rogue access points will not connect to the network because they will not have the client certificate. However, multifactor authentication will not be forced for Wi-Fi because the client certificate is being used in conjunction with the user's existing username and password12

• Question 665:

  A user calls the help desk to report potential malware on a computer. The anomalous activity began after the user clicked a link to a free gift card in a recent email The technician asks the user to describe any unusual activity, such as slow performance, excessive pop- ups, and browser redirections. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

  A. Advise the user to run a complete system scan using the OS anti-malware application
  B. Guide the user to reboot the machine into safe mode and verify whether the anomalous activities are still present
  C. Have the user check for recently installed applications and outline those installed since the link in the email was clicked
  D. Instruct the user to disconnect the Ethernet connection to the corporate network.
  D. Instruct the user to disconnect the Ethernet connection to the corporate network.

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  Explanation

  First thing you want to do is quarantine/disconnect the affected system from the network so whatever malicious software doesn't spread.

• Question 666:

  A user's home system has been infected with malware. A technician has isolated the system from the network and disabled System Restore.

  Which of the following should the technician do next?

  A. Perform an antivirus scan.
  B. Run Windows updates.
  C. Reimage the system.
  D. Enable System Restore.
  A. Perform an antivirus scan.

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  Explanation

  When dealing with a malware-infected system, isolating the system from the network and disabling System Restore are critical initial steps. The next step in the malware removal process should be:

  Perform an antivirus scan: This helps to identify and remove the malware from the system. Running a thorough scan using updated antivirus software is essential to detect and clean any malicious files. Run Windows updates: This is

  important for system security but should be done after the malware is removed to avoid further issues.

  Reimage the system: This is a more drastic measure and should be considered if the antivirus scan cannot fully clean the system.

  Enable System Restore: This should only be done after the system is confirmed to be clean.

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 3.3: Given a scenario use best practice procedures for malware removal.

  Malware removal best practices documentation.

• Question 667:

  An employee recently departed under bad terms, and the client is concerned for their SOHO network security. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

  A. Physically secure the access point
  B. Change default password
  C. Lower the transmission power
  D. Assign static IP addresses
  B. Change default password

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  Explanation

• Question 668:

  A technician, who is working at a local office, has found multiple copies of home edition software installed on computers. Which of the following does this MOST likely violate?

  A. EULA
  B. Pll
  C. DRM
  D. Open-source agreement
  A. EULA

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  Explanation

  The installation of home edition software on computers at a local office most likely violates the EULA. EULA stands for End User License Agreement and is a legal contract that specifies the terms and conditions for using a software product or service. EULA typically covers topics such as license scope, duration and limitations, rights and obligations of the parties, warranties and disclaimers, liability and indemnity clauses, and termination procedures. EULA may also restrict the use of home edition software to personal or non-commercial purposes only, and prohibit the use of home edition software in business or professional settings. Violating EULA may result in legal actions or penalties from the software vendor or developer. PII stands for Personally Identifiable Information and is any information that can be used to identify or locate an individual, such as name, address, phone number, email address, social security number or credit card number. PII is not related to software installation or licensing but to data protection and privacy. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management and is a technology that controls or restricts the access and use of digital content, such as music, movies, books or games. DRM is not related to software installation or licensing but to content distribution and piracy prevention. Open-source agreement is a type of license that allows users to access, modify and distribute the source code of a software product or service freely and openly. Open-source agreement does not restrict the use of software to home edition only but encourages collaboration and innovation among developers and users.

  References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 5.1

• Question 669:

  A technician is unable to access the internet or named network resources. The technician receives a valid IP address from the DHCP server and can ping the default gateway. Which of the following should the technician check next to resolve the issue?

  A. Verify the DNS server settings
  B. Turn off the Windows firewall
  C. Confirm the subnet mask is correct
  D. Configure a static IP address
  A. Verify the DNS server settings

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  Explanation

• Question 670:

  A user rotates a cell phone horizontally to read emails, but the display remains vertical, even though the settings indicate auto rotate is on. Which of the following will MOST likely resolve the issue?

  A. Recalibrating the magnetometer
  B. Recalibrating the compass
  C. Recalibrating the digitizer
  D. Recalibrating the accelerometer
  D. Recalibrating the accelerometer

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  Explanation

  When a user rotates a cell phone horizontally to read emails and the display remains vertical, even though the settings indicate autorotate is on, this is typically due to a problem with the phone's accelerometer. The accelerometer is the sensor that detects changes in the phone's orientation and adjusts the display accordingly. If the accelerometer is not calibrated correctly, the display may not rotate as expected. Recalibrating the accelerometer is the most likely solution to this issue. The process for recalibrating the accelerometer can vary depending on the specific device and operating system, but it typically involves going to the device's settings and finding the option to calibrate or reset the sensor. Users may need to search their device's documentation or online resources to find specific instructions for their device.