CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 801:

  A customer reported that a home PC with Windows 10 installed in the default configuration is having issues loading applications after a reboot occurred in the middle of the night. Which of the following is the FIRST step in troubleshooting?

  A. Install alternate open-source software in place of the applications with issues
  B. Run both CPU and memory tests to ensure that all hardware functionality is normal
  C. Check for any installed patches and roll them back one at a time until the issue is resolved
  D. Reformat the hard drive, and then reinstall the newest Windows 10 release and all applications.
  C. Check for any installed patches and roll them back one at a time until the issue is resolved

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  Explanation

  The first step in troubleshooting is to check for any installed patches and roll them back one at a time until the issue is resolved. This can help to identify any patches that may be causing the issue and allow them to be removed.

• Question 802:

  A technician sees a file that is requesting payment to a cryptocurrency address. Which of the following should the technician do first?

  A. Quarantine the computer.
  B. Disable System Restore.
  C. Update the antivirus software definitions.
  D. Boot to safe mode.
  A. Quarantine the computer.

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  Explanation

• Question 803:

  Which of the following language types enables the automation of tasks?

  A. Compiled
  B. Scripting
  C. Web
  D. Database
  B. Scripting

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  Explanation

  Scripting languages are designed for automating tasks by writing scripts that can execute a series of commands. They are typically easier to write and understand compared to compiled languages and are widely used for automating repetitive tasks, making them the best option for task automation.

• Question 804:

  A user receives a notification indicating the antivirus protection on a company laptop is out of date. A technician is able to ping the user's laptop. The technician checks the antivirus parent servers and sees the latest signatures have been installed. The technician then checks the user's laptop and finds the antivirus engine and definitions are current. Which of the following has MOST likely occurred?

  A. Ransomware
  B. Failed OS updates
  C. Adware
  D. Missing system files
  B. Failed OS updates

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  Explanation

  The most likely reason for the antivirus protection on a company laptop being out of date is failed OS updates1. Antivirus software relies on the operating system to function properly. If the operating system is not up-to-date, the antivirus software may not function properly and may not be able to receive the latest virus definitions and updates2 . Therefore, it is important to keep the operating system up-to-date to ensure the antivirus software is functioning properly2.

• Question 805:

  A payroll workstation has data on it that needs to be readily available and can be recovered quickly if something is accidentally removed. Which of the following backup methods should be used to provide fast data recovery in this situation?

  A. Full
  B. Differential
  C. Synthetic
  D. Incremental
  A. Full

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  Explanation

  A full backup does not depend on any previous backups, unlike differential or incremental backups, which only save the changes made since the last backup. A synthetic backup is a type of full backup that combines an existing full backup

  with incremental backups to create a new full backup, but it still requires multiple backup sets to recover data. Therefore, a full backup is the most suitable for the payroll workstation that needs to have its data readily available and

  recoverable.

  You can learn more about the differences between full, differential, incremental, and synthetic backups from this article.

• Question 806:

  After a security event, a technician removes malware from an affected laptop and disconnects the laptop from the network. Which of the following should the technician do to prevent the operating system from automatically returning to an infected state?

  A. Enable System Restore.
  B. Disable System Restore.
  C. Enable antivirus.
  D. Disable antivirus.
  E. Educate the user.
  B. Disable System Restore.

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  Explanation

• Question 807:

  Security software was accidentally uninstalled from all servers in the environment. After requesting the same version of the software be reinstalled, the security analyst learns that a change request will need to be filled out. Which of the following is the BEST reason to follow the change management process in this scenario?

  A. Owners can be notified a change is being made and can monitor it for performance impact. Most Voted
  B. A risk assessment can be performed to determine if the software is needed.
  C. End users can be aware of the scope of the change.
  D. A rollback plan can be implemented in case the software breaks an application.
  A. Owners can be notified a change is being made and can monitor it for performance impact. Most Voted

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  Explanation

  change management process can help ensure that owners are notified of changes being made and can monitor them for performance impact (A). This can help prevent unexpected issues from arising.

• Question 808:

  A user reports seeing random, seemingly non-malicious advertisement notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center. The notifications indicate the advertisements are coming from a web browser. Which of the following is the best solution for a technician to implement?

  A. Disable the browser from sending notifications to the Action Center.
  B. Run a full antivirus scan on the computer.
  C. Disable all Action Center notifications.
  D. Move specific site notifications from Allowed to Block.
  D. Move specific site notifications from Allowed to Block.

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  Explanation

  The best solution for a technician to implement is to disable the browser from sending notifications to the Action Center. This will prevent the random advertisement notifications from appearing in the Windows 10 Action Center, which can be

  annoying and distracting for the user. The technician can follow these steps to disable the browser notifications1:

  Open the browser that is sending the notifications, such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

  Go to the browser settings or options menu, and look for the privacy and security section. Find the option to manage site permissions or notifications, and click on it. You will see a list of sites that are allowed or blocked from sending

  notifications to the browser and the Action Center. You can either block all sites from sending notifications, or select specific sites that you want to block or allow.

  Save the changes and close the browser settings.

  This solution is better than the other options because:

  Running a full antivirus scan on the computer (B) is not necessary, as the advertisement notifications are not malicious or harmful, and they are not caused by a virus or malware infection. Running a scan will not stop the notifications from

  appearing, and it will consume system resources and time. Disabling all Action Center notifications ?is not advisable, as the Action Center is a useful feature that shows notifications and alerts from various apps and system events, such as

  email, calendar, security, updates, etc. Disabling all notifications will make the user miss important information and reminders, and reduce the functionality of the Action Center. Moving specific site notifications from Allowed to Block (D) is not

  the best solution, as it will only stop the notifications from some sites, but not from others. The user may still receive advertisement notifications from other sites that are not blocked, or from new sites that are added to the Allowed list. This

  solution will also require the user to manually manage the list of sites, which can be tedious and time- consuming.

  References:

  1: How to Disable Annoying Browser Notifications - PCMag

• Question 809:

  A user enabled a mobile device's screen lock function with pattern unlock. The user is concerned someone could access the mobile device by repeatedly attempting random patterns to unlock the device. Which of the following features BEST addresses the user's concern?

  A. Remote wipe
  B. Anti-maIware
  C. Device encryption
  D. Failed login restrictions
  A. Remote wipe

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  Explanation

  The feature that BEST addresses the user's concern is remote wipe. This is because remote wipe allows the user to erase all data on the mobile device if it is lost or stolen, which will prevent unauthorized access to the device

• Question 810:

  A technician is setting up a conference room computer with a script that boots the application on login. Which of the following would the technician use to accomplish this task? (Select TWO).

  A. File Explorer
  B. Startup Folder
  C. System Information
  D. Programs and Features
  E. Task Scheduler
  F. Device Manager
  B. Startup Folder
  E. Task Scheduler

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  Explanation

  B. Startup Folder: The Startup folder is a special folder that contains shortcuts to programs or scripts that will run automatically when a user logs on. The technician can create a shortcut to the script and place it in the Startup folder for the conference room computer or for all users.

  E. Task Scheduler: The Task Scheduler is a tool that allows you to create tasks that run at specified times or events. The technician can create a task that runs the script at logon for the conference room computer or for all users.