Comptia A+ 220 1102 Practice set 1

You want to make sure that you always have the latest patches installed on your workstation for an order entry application created by the DataComLink corporation. What should you do to ensure this? (Select two.)

Configure the application to automatically download and install updates as they are released. Check the DataComLink website regularly for patches and updates to the software.

You are working on your computer when a person from the shipping department delivers a new external solid-state drive (SSD) you ordered. When you plug the drive into your USB port, Windows cannot find a suitable device driver for the drive. Which of the following Windows consoles would you access Device Manager from to resolve the issue?

Control Panel

You are an IT technician for your company. Vivian, an employee, has been receiving error messages, indicating that some of her Windows system files are corrupt or missing. To fix this issue, you ran the Windows System File Checker tool (SFC.exe). Shortly after the files were repaired, Vivian called again because she is still having the same issue. You now suspect that a corruption or a renaming of the system files is being caused by malware. Which of the following is the FIRST step you should take to remove any malware on the system?

Disconnect Vivian's computer from the network.

A technician was able to stop a security attack on a user's computer. Which of the following actions should be performed FIRST when conducting the subsequent forensic investigation?

Document what is on the screen.

Which of the following is the most important step in the post-remediation process?

Educate the end user on malware prevention.

Which mobile device vulnerability results in a user unlocking all of a mobile device's features and capabilities?

Jailbreaking

You have three computers in your office. You would like to reduce the time it takes to switch from one computer to the next, and you would like to use only one keyboard, one monitor, and one mouse for all three computers. Which of the following devices BEST allows this type of setup?

KVM

Where could a company employee find out how to reset a password or change their voicemail message?

Knowledge base

To protect user data on a Windows 11 system, you've configured System Restore to automatically create restore points for the C: volume. Given that your user profile data is stored in the default directory (C:\Users), will this strategy adequately protect your users' data?

No. You need to create a backup of your user data as well. No. You need to enable File History.

A technician is installing a network-enabled smart home control system in a SOHO. Which of the following configurations is MOST likely required on the SOHO router in order to access the system from the internet?

Port forwarding

Which of the following occurs during asset deployment?

Recording of asset tag information

Which of the following will help reduce the threat of static discharge when working on computer hardware? (Select two.)

Remain in physical contact with the server chassis at all times. Store unused components in static shielding bags.

A macOS user has forgotten the location of an important spreadsheet document. Which macOS feature could they use to find the spreadsheet?

Spotlight

You have configured your Windows systems to automatically back up user data every night at midnight. You also perform a system image backup once per month. What else should you do to ensure that you are protected from data loss? (Select two.)

Store a copy of all backups offsite. Regularly test restoration procedures.

Which of the following is true about System Restore?

System changes made since the restore point was taken are undone.

Your company is creating a financial application that you want to first test on mobile devices. Several customers have asked to be part of the beta testing process. What do the employees need to do on their mobile devices in order to be able to participate in the beta test?

Turn on Developer Mode.

Which of the following Windows command line utilities would you use to realign the file structure on a disk to optimize performance?

defrag

Which of the following commands displays a listing of the Group Policy Objects that have been applied to a computer and the user?

gpresult