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CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Practice Exam
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1Which of the following commands will display the MAC address of a computer?
- Aping
- Bnetstat
- Cipconfig /all
- Dipconfig /renew
2You want to perform a network installation of WIndows. Which of the following must be supported by the client computer?
- APCIe
- BPXE
- CBitLocker
- DMultiboot
3Which command is used to list the contents of a directory in the Command Prompt?
- Acd
- Bdir
- Cping
- Dver
4One of your customers runs WIndows on a laptop. A new security flaw and fix has been published regarding Windows. Which of the following can prevent exploitation?
- AEncrypting the hard drive
- BTraining the customer
- CImplementing a patching policy
- DConfiguring screen locks
5Your company has multiple users who work with the same commercial software. What is the best type of license to purchase so that it is in compliance with the EULA?
- ASeat license
- BCommercial license
- CEnterprise license
- DOpen source license
6Which of the following is a risk of implementing BYOD?
- AEncryption mismatches
- BHigher risk of phishing attacks
- CIntroduction of malware onto the network
- DDHCP failures
7One of your co-workers tells you that whenever she returns to her desk she has to type her username and password to unlock the computer. She says she cannot modify the screensaver. After analyzing the system, you notice that the screensaver and the screen lock options are indeed grayed out. Which of the following is most likely the reason for this?
- AIncorrect local-level user policies
- BDomain-level group policies
- CAntivirus domain-level policies
- DCorrupted registry
8Which of the following features in Windows allows the following command to run? (Select the two best answers.)
$PSVersionTable- ACompatibility mode
- BOneDrive
- CWindows Firewall
- DPowerShell
- EISE
9You have been tasked with printing a group policy configuration report to an HTML file for offline review. Which of the following commands will enable you to do this?
- Agpresult
- Bgpupdate
- Cgpedit.msc
- Dsecpol.msc
10Which of the following tasks is automatically added to the Windows Task Scheduler to improve hard disk performance?
- Acleanmgr
- Bdefrag
- Cdiskpart
- Dchkdsk
11Which of the following is the maximum addressable RAM limit for a system running a 32-bit version of Windows?
- ANo limit
- B4 GB
- C8 GB
- D32 GB
- E256 TB
12One of the users in your company frequently leaves her workstation and wants to make sure that her confidential data is not accessed by someone else. However, the user does not want to turn off the computer when she leaves work in the evening. Which of the following is the best solution for securing the workstation?
- AImplement a password and fingerprint lock for after-hours login
- BSet a strong password that requires a renewal every 30 days
- CApply a screen lock after 5 minutes of nonuse and set login time restrictions after hours
- DRun a screensaver after 1 minute of nonuse and a fingerprint lock for after-hours
13A manager suspects that a user has obtained movies and other copyright-protected materials through the use of a BitTorrent client. The incident response tech confirms the suspicion, and as such, the user is in violation of the company policy. What should the incident response technician do next?
- AImmediately delete all unauthorized materials
- BSecure the workstation in a limited-access storage facility
- CReprimand the user and apply a content filter to the user's profile
- DDocument the incident and purge all policy-violating materials
14A new user in your company has been given permission to connect to the corporate network with a smartphone that he owns. Which of the following should you perform before configuring the smartphone that he owns. Which of the following should you perform before configuring the smartphone for actual access to the network?
- ACheck the phone for authorized access
- BErase all personal data from the phone
- CCheck the phone for location tracking
- DDisable Bluetooth
15You work for an organization that uses various permissions for individual user accounts. One of the managers with a restricted user account receives the following message:
Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running.
The manager contacts your organization's help desk to report the error. You connect to the manager's computer and identify the problem. What action should you take next to quickly resolve the problem?- AReboot the computer
- BRoll back the device drivers
- CRestart the network services
- DRebuild the Windows profile
16Which of the following usually incorporates an eight-digit code that can be found on the bottom of a SOHO router?
- APort forwarding
- BWPS
- CWireless encryption
- DPort triggering
17You have been asked to set up a new networking closet and you notice that the humidity level in the room is very low. Which of the following tasks should be done before rack-mounting and networking equipment?
- AInstall grounding bars
- BSet up a dehumidifier
- CUse an ESD strap
- DImplement a fire suppression system
18Which of the following security techniques is most closely related to when a user enters a username and password once for multiple applications?
- APropagation
- BMFA
- CSSO
- DInheritance
19Jason from accounting reports that when pressing Ctrl_Alt_Del to log on to a Windows workstation, he is asked for a PIN. Which of the following should you tell Jason?
- A"Enter all the passwords that you have used previously"
- B"Reboot the computer"
- C"Check the network cable"
- D"Please verify that you are using your smart card"
20A surge suppressor safeguards connected equipment by directing surges to the...
- APath of least resistance
- Bpath of shortest conductance
- Cpath of lowest inductance
- Dpath of highest voltage
21By default, a file or folder will receive its NTFS permissions from the parent folder. This process is known as which of the following terms?
- APermission propagation
- BSingle sign-on (SSO)
- CClient-side virtualization
- DProxy settings
- ERecovery image
- FInheritance
22Which of the following are example of physical security? (Select the two best answers.)
- ADirectory permissions
- BOTP hardware tokens
- CPrinciple of lease privilege
- DPrivacy filters
23You have been given technical documentation from the network administrator which details the switch ports that you will need to use for an upcoming network upgrade. Which of the following documents did you receive?
- ALogical topology diagram
- BProcess diagram
- CPhysical network diagram
- DFiber backbone diagram
24Which of the following will help to protect an organization from further data exposure after a list of passwords has already been leaked due to a policy breach? (Select two best answers)
- ARequire strong passwords
- BUse multifactor authentication
- CEducate end users
- DEnable file encryption
- ERestrict user permissions
25A user is reporting that his web browser is not going to the site he is trying to access. Which of the following statements describes the best way to resolve this?
- AEnsure the user is not utilizing a proxy server
- BRemove all internet shortcuts
- CDelete all internet cookies
- DClear all internet cache
26Which of the following Windows features has undergone the most significant changes from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and has also greatly simplified the OS installation process?
- AMetro interface
- BUser Account Control
- CDriver detection
- DPXE installation
27Which of the following terms best describes the Apple utility used with iOS devices for synchronizing and upgrading?
- ASafari
- BiMac
- CiTunes
- DBluetooth
28Which of the following is a way to remove data from a hard drive through destruction? (Select the two best answers)
- ADisabling ports
- BShredding
- CDrilling
- DUsing low-level formatting
- EPurging
29Which of the following Internet Options tabs should you access to enable TLS 1.2 in Internet Explorer?
- ASecurity
- BPrivacy
- CAdvanced
- DConnections
30You are attempting to install a Windows 10 64-bit OS within a VM but you keep receiving errors. The specifications for the VM include...
- ATwo 1-GHz CPUs
- B2 GB of RAM
- C15 GB hard drive space
- D800 x 600 screen
31Your organization's network consists of 25 computers. Your boss is interested in employing a file server with network shares and a print server. Which of the following Windows network setups should you recommend?
- AWorkgroup
- BAd hoc
- CStar
- DDomain
32Which of the following is the best example of the use of chain of custody?
- AThe technician notes the date, time, and who was given the computer.
- BThe technician remembers when and who they gave the computer to.
- CThe technician uses a third party to hand over the computer to the proper authorities.
- DThe technician calls the supervisor after the computer has been transferred.
33You just installted a new updated driver for a network interface card (NIC). Now you want to test its data transfer rate. What tool should you use to run your test?
- ADevice Manager
- BLocal Security Policy
- CPerformance Monitor
- DComponent Services
34You just got your first IT job working at a help desk. You get a cal from a user about an issue you have never seen before, and you are not sure where to begin troubleshooting. What is the first course of action you should take?
- ATell the customer that this is the first time you have encountered this problem and to please be patient.
- BTell the customer that the problem needs to be escalated to a higher-tier technician.
- CTell the customer to please hold while a senior technician is consulted regarding the problem.
- DAsk the customer if they would mind holding for no more than two minutes to check resources.
35One of your company's users just purchased an Android smartphone and is attempting to access a public hotspot. The user receives a message that a page cannot be displayed. The user notices a question mark in the radio icon in the toolbar. The user has activated Bluetooth and verified that airplane mode is off. Tethering is turned on. The user is using the smartphone to call in to the help desk for assistance. Which of the following is the most likely issue?
- AThe user has exceeded the data allowance
- BThere is unauthenticated wireless connectivity
- CIt is an un-rooted smartphone
- DThe SIM card is not activated
- EThe smartphone is only 3G capable
- FA data plan was not purchased
36Which Windows utility can be used to see which user is currently logged on?
- AMSConfig
- BDisk Management
- CTask Manager
- DAdministrative Tools
37Which of the following tools are commonly used to remove dust from the inside of a computer? (Select the two best answers.)
- ACompressed Air
- BCotton and alcohol
- CFeather duster
- DAntibacterial surface cleaner
- EVacuum
38You have been tasked with installing Windows 10 on 100 comuter to a new subnet on your network. You are required to remove system-specific identifiers. Which of the following should be used to accomplish this?
- ASystem Preparation tool
- BWindows Deployment Services
- CRemote Installation Services
- DUnattended installation
39Which of the following is a common symptom of a problem that can occur while starting up the Windows operating system?
- ASpontaneous shutdown/restart
- BInvalid boot disk
- CWinRE won't start
- DThe optical disc failed
- EThe emergency repair disk doesn't boot
- FRegsvr32 has failed
40Which of the following are possible symptoms of malware? (Selet all that apply.)
- ASecurity alerts
- BWindows Update failures
- CPre-installation environment
- DRenamed system files
- ERogue antivirus
- FUser error
41One of your company's users complains that his smartphone is making shutter noises even when he is not taking pictures. What should you do first to determine the cause of the problem?
- AUpdate all applications on the smartphone
- BRun OS updates
- CUNinstall the camera installation
- DCheck the application permissons
- EReset the phone to factory settings
42You are troubleshooting a Windows system suffering from poor performance. The Event Viewer states that the file system is corrupt. What should you do next?
- AReload the OS using FAT32 instead of NTFS
- BRun chkdsk with the /R option and reboot the system
- COpen the defrag utility and run the drive analysis
- DChange the drive from basic to dynamic
43Which type of fire extinguishing technolgy should be used during an electrical fire?
- AOverhead sprinkler systems
- BWater-based fire extinguishers
- CClass B fire extinguishers
- DNon-water-based fire extinguishers
44You attempt to install a legacy application on a computer running Windows 8. You receive an error that says the application cannot be installed because the OS is not supported. Which of the followin describes the first step you should take to continue installing the application?
- AInstall the latest service pack
- BInstall the application in Safe Mode
- CInstall the application in compatibility mode
- DInstall the latest security updates
45You have been tasked with setting up a SOHO wireless network in a small healthcare office that cannot afford a server. The wireless users require the highest level of security available, and various other levels of desktop authentication for access to cloud-based resources. Which of the following protocols and authentication methods should you implement? (Select the two best answers.)
- AWEP
- BWPA
- CWPA2
- DTKIP
- ERADIUS
- FTACACS+
- GSSO
- HMultifactor
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