CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-902 Questions & Answers

• Question 1111:

  Which of the following can be achieved with Group Policy to help with workstation security measures?

  A. BitLocker password

  B. Complexity requirements

  C. BIOS password

  D. Wake on LAN

  Correct Answer: B

  Reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc875814.aspx

• Question 1112:

  When securing a small office home office (SOHO) that has empty cubicles with unused network ports, which of the following can be used to secure ONLY the unused ports?

  A. Use DHCP addressing on the network.

  B. Disable the ports on the router or switch.

  C. Power down the router when it is not being used.

  D. Disable DNS on the network.

  Correct Answer: B

  To secure unused ports, just disable them on the router or the switch.

• Question 1113:

  A technician needs to change the minimum password length to 8 characters to make it more secure. Which of the following system settings should the technician configure?

  A. Windows Firewall

  B. Windows Security Center

  C. Local Security Policy

  D. System Configuration

  Correct Answer: C

  Reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd277395.aspx

• Question 1114:

  A user has just purchased a wireless router for their home. Which of the following should be done to BEST secure the router from unauthorized access? (Select TWO).

  A. Change router default logins

  B. Change the security settings on their computer

  C. Set encryption on the router

  D. Update router firmware

  E. Change the encryption on the computer's wireless adapter

  Correct Answer: AC

  First change default router logins to avoid guesswork by hackers. Set encryption on the router using WPA and/or WPA2.

• Question 1115:

  Which of the following common security threats could be occurring when a user calls and requests his co-worker's password?

  A. Shoulder surfing

  B. Spyware

  C. Phishing

  D. Social engineering

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference: http://www.pcworld.com/article/182180/top_5_social_engineering_exploit_techniques.html

• Question 1116:

  A company has replaced all computers in their accounting department. Due to the sensitive nature of the department, company management has decided to remove and destroy all hard drives prior to donating the computers to a local charity. Now that the drives are removed, which of the following is the MOST efficient method of destroying the hard drives to prevent sensitive information from being leaked?

  A. Drive wiping

  B. Formatting

  C. Overwriting

  D. Degaussing

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 1117:

  A customer reports that after a technician cleaned up a rogue antivirus program, the customer cannot browse the web. Which of the following should the technician check to resolve the situation?

  A. Browsing history

  B. Firewall settings

  C. User privileges

  D. Proxy settings

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/change-proxy-settings-in- internet-explorer

• Question 1118:

  Which of the following would be the QUICKEST means of removing data from a hard drive, when there is no consideration regarding the total destruction of the data?

  A. Standard format

  B. Low level format

  C. Overwrite program

  D. Drive wipe

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ht/format-hard-drive-windows-7.htm

• Question 1119:

  An administrator needs to temporarily change the host name of a computer that is on the company's domain. Which of the following would be the BEST way to accomplish this and still maintain access to individual roaming profile's network shares?

  A. Add the PC to the workgroup and reboot. Rename the PC and reboot. Rejoin the PC to the domain.

  B. Change the name of the PC. Join it to the workgroup and then to the domain.

  C. Add the PC to the workgroup and reboot. Rejoin the PC to the domain. Rename the PC and reboot.

  D. Change the name of the PC and reboot. Rejoin it to the domain and reboot.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 1120:

  Which of the following operating systems supports full BitLocker functionality?

  A. Windows XP

  B. Windows 7 Professional

  C. Windows Vista Home

  D. Windows 7 Enterprise

  Correct Answer: D

  Reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd875547(v=ws.10).aspx