CompTIA 220-1102 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

CompTIA 220-1102 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 851:

  A network administrator wants to enforce a company's security policy that prohibits USB drives on user workstations. Which of the following commands should the administrator run on the users' workstations?

  A. diskpart
  B. chown
  C. gpupdate
  D. netstat
  C. gpupdate

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  Explanation

  To enforce a security policy that prohibits USB drives on user workstations, the network administrator should run the gpupdate (C) command. This command forces a Group Policy update, which can include policies to disable USB drives. Group Policy is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows for centralized management and configuration of operating systems, applications, and users' settings in an Active Directory environment.

• Question 852:

  Which of the following commands should a technician use to change user permissions?

  A. sudo
  B. chxod
  C. xv
  D. pwd
  A. sudo

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  Explanation

• Question 853:

  Which of the following is a preventive physical security control?

  A. Video surveillance system
  B. Bollards
  C. Alarm system
  D. Motion sensors
  B. Bollards

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  Explanation

  Detailed

  Explanation with Core 2

  References:Bollards are physical barriers that prevent unauthorized vehicle access to certain areas, providing a preventive measure against unauthorized entry and potential threats. Bollards are classified as a preventive control because they act to deter or block physical access to secured locations, as opposed to video surveillance or alarm systems, which are typically used for detection and monitoring. Core 2 highlights the importance of implementing various physical security controls to protect assets and infrastructure (Core 2 Objective 2.1).

• Question 854:

  A user connected a laptop to a wireless network and was tricked into providing login credentials for a website. Which of the following threats was used to carry out the attack?

  A. Zero day
  B. Vishing
  C. DDoS
  D. Evil twin
  B. Vishing

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  Explanation

  Vishing, also known as voice phishing, is a type of social engineering attack where the attacker tricks the victim into divulging sensitive information over the phone. In this case, the attacker tricked the user into providing login credentials for a website.

• Question 855:

  After a user recently installs a new scanner and the associated software on a computer, they notice the computer is now starting up very slowly.

  Which of the following is the best tool to troubleshoot this issue?

  A. Resource Monitor
  B. Task Manager
  C. Device Manager
  D. Windows Update
  E. Event Viewer
  B. Task Manager

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  Explanation

  CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 220-1102, Objective 3.1 (Windows Performance Troubleshooting).

• Question 856:

  A user is configuring a new SOHO Wi-Fi router for the first time. Which of the following settings should the user change FIRST?

  A. Encryption
  B. Wi-Fi channel
  C. Default passwords
  D. Service set identifier
  C. Default passwords

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  Explanation

  the user should change the default passwords first when configuring a new SOHO Wi-Fi router1

• Question 857:

  While trying to repair a Windows 10 OS, a technician receives a prompt asking for a key. The technician tries the administrator password, but it is rejected. Which of the following does the technician need in order to continue the OS repair?

  A. SSL key
  B. Preshared key
  C. WPA2 key
  D. Recovery key
  D. Recovery key

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  Explanation

• Question 858:

  A web server is configured to only allow secure connections. Which of the following will a user most likely use to connect to the web server?

  A. TFTP
  B. HTTP
  C. FTP
  D. TLS
  D. TLS

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  Explanation

• Question 859:

  The following error is displayed on a user's computer screen:

  No operating system found

  Which of the following is the first troubleshooting step a technician should complete?

  A. Disconnect external storage
  B. Flash the BIOS
  C. Replace the SATA cable
  D. Turn on the device in safe mode
  A. Disconnect external storage

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  Explanation

  The first step is to disconnect external storage (Option A). Sometimes, the system may be attempting to boot from an external drive or USB device instead of the internal hard drive. By removing the external storage, the system will attempt to

  boot from the correct drive. Flashing the BIOS (Option B) is more complex and typically unnecessary for this issue. Replacing the SATA cable (Option C) may help if there's a hardware issue, but it's not the first troubleshooting step.

  Turning on the device in safe mode (Option D) would not work if no operating system is detected.

  References:

  CompTIA A+ Core 2 5.1 - Apply troubleshooting methodologies, including steps for resolving boot issues.

• Question 860:

  A technician needs to configure a newly installed SSD.

  Which of the following tools should the technician use? (Select two).

  A. regedit.exe
  B. resmon.exe
  C. gpedit.msc
  D. diskmgmt.msc
  E. dfrgui.exe
  F. diskpart.msc
  D. diskmgmt.msc
  F. diskpart.msc

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  Explanation

  To configure a new SSD, the technician would use diskmgmt.msc (Disk Management) and diskpart.msc (Diskpart). These tools allow for partitioning, formatting, and managing the SSD. Disk Management is a graphical utility that provides

  easy access to these tasks, while Diskpart is a command-line tool with advanced features for disk configuration.

  Diskmgmt.msc: A GUI-based tool used to manage disk partitions. Diskpart.msc: A command-line utility used for advanced disk configuration.

  CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Domain 1.3 Operating Systems - Microsoft Management Console