COMPTIA A+ CORE 2 Operating Systems

Which of these applications will fail to run on a Windows PC with a 64-bit CPU running a 32-bit OS? (Select all that apply.) A. A 32-bit application installed with a .DMG B. A 32-bit application installed with an .MSI file C. A 64-bit application installed with an .EXE D. A 32-bit application installed with YUM

A. A 32-bit application installed with a .DMG C. A 64-bit application installed with an .EXE D. A 32-bit application installed with YUM

What does Linux use to verify the authenticity of software packages obtained from an online source? A. A hash value B. An external hardware token C. Digital signatures D. A trusted platform module (TPM)

A. A hash value

Personal computer (PC) objects are drives, typically referred to by letters such as A, C, D, X, and sometimes names. They can be a physical disk, a partition on a disk, or a removable disc. While the C: drive is usually the primary drive (where the Windows installation resides), what drive navigation input would get a user to a file named "audit" on a floppy disk drive of a typical PC? A. A:\ Audit B. D:\ Audit C. OneDrive/ Audit D. /home/usr/Audit

A. A:\ Audit By convention, the A:\ drive is the assigned floppy drive letter

A cyber technician working on a desktop computer attempts to reach the Windows Defender Firewall in the Control Panel. What shortcut within the Control Panel contains the advanced configuration consoles? A. Administrative Tools B. Services Console C. Device Manager D. System Information

A. Administrative Tools

A network technician must configure each client with the IP address and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port to forward traffic via a proxy in Network and Internet settings unless the organization uses which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Autoconfiguring proxy B. DNS C. Transparent proxy D. Intercepting proxy

A. Autoconfiguring proxy C. Transparent proxy D. Intercepting proxy

An organization had a high IT department turnover, and the technicians are not sure which IP addresses the previous technicians statically assigned to hosts. What can the technicians do to ensure they do not assign the same IP address to multiple devices? A. DHCP B. WWAN C. Proxy settings D. VPN

A. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Not supported by Windows Home Edition, what New Technology File System (NTFS) feature allows space on multiple physical disks to combine into volumes? A. Dynamic Disks B. Journaling C. POSIX Compliance D. Indexing

A. Dynamic Disks

Which part of a system's cycle is no longer supported by its developer or vendor? A. End of life phase B. Public beta phase C. Supported phase D. Extended support phase

A. End of life phase

In Windows, an administrator configures the power settings in the Power Options applet. What option uses the hibernation file to instantly resume from sleep, restore the previous system memory contents, and quickly make the computer ready for input? A. Fast startup B. Power plan C. Startup D. Power-user

A. Fast startup

Microsoft Windows Defender Firewall is a utility built into modern Windows operating systems that a network administrator can turn on or off. When turned on, what does the Windows Defender Firewall do? A. Filter network traffic. B. Provide system resource information. C. View, edit, and troubleshoot hardware and drivers. D. Provide control for Windows services.

A. Filter network traffic.

A user is getting ready to play an eSport competition on the PC and wants to dedicate as many resources as possible to support the 3-D experience while playing. Where can the user configure the PC to support that? A. Gaming settings B. Apps C. Personalization D. Update and Security

A. Gaming settings

What type of file represents a virtual mountable optical disk? A. ISO B. RPM C. EXE D. DMG

A. ISO

Initially developed by Bell Laboratories in the 1960s, which operating systems originated from the UNIX kernel? (Select all that apply.) A. Linux B. macOS C. Windows D. iOS

A. Linux B. macOS D. iOS

What default Windows console provides an interface for managing multiple snap-ins to adjust and modify advanced Windows settings, such as local users, groups, disks, and services? A. Microsoft Management Console B. Windows Services Console C. Windows Advanced Firewall Console D. Windows Event viewer

A. Microsoft Management Console

Which file system is only fully supported by Windows? A. NTFS B. ext4 C. APFS D. exFAT

A. NTFS

A network technician is troubleshooting a computer that is not communicating on the network. The technician wants to ensure the network adapter is working by entering a loopback address. Where can the technician do this? A. Network and Internet B. Gaming C. Update and Security D. Privacy

A. Network and Internet

A user needs to manually connect to a wireless network that does not broadcast its Service Set Identifier. Where will the user go to set up this connection? A. Network and Sharing Center B. Administrative Tools C. Internet Options D. Programs and Features

A. Network and Sharing Center

In MS Windows, an administrator adds user email accounts or links them to email profiles for other applications using the Accounts settings of the Mail applet in the Control Panel. What application does the system require on the local computer for the mail applet to be available? A. Outlook Client B. Indexing Options C. Internet Options D. Windows Defender Firewall

A. Outlook Client

A user would like to adjust the power plan concerning what happens when closing the lid of their laptop computer. What are additional power management settings available under the advanced Power Options applet in a Microsoft Windows 2010 operating system? (Select all that apply.) A. Search and indexing behavior B. Universal Serial Bus (USB) selective suspend C. Interaction settings D. Display brightness

A. Search and indexing behavior B. Universal Serial Bus (USB) selective suspend D. Display brightness

A system administrator needs to change a process currently set to start at startup, to "stop" for a stand-alone computer. What console tool allows an administrator to start, stop, and pause processes? A. Services Console B. Task Manager C. Device Manager D. Performance Monitor

A. Services Console

A user is connecting to their home folder at \\server1\home$\jdoe. What is \\server1\home$\? A. Shared folder B. File server C. Application exception D. Mapped drive

A. Shared folder

Which of the following is an example of an external hardware token? (Select all that apply.) A. Smart card B. Mountable ISO file C. Trusted platform module (TPM) D. USB security key

A. Smart card D. USB security key

An organization has tasked a system administrator to procure a workstation with the same capabilities or more already in use by the engineering department for a Windows-based computer-aided drafting (CAD) program. What built-in Windows tool provides a comprehensive inventory that the administrator could utilize to ensure a comparable or better workstation that the organization can purchase? A. System Information B. Windows Resource C. Windows Performance D. System Configuration

A. System Information

A user is running a laptop plugged in at their desk and wants to change the power setting so that the laptop does not go to sleep until it has been idle for an hour. Where will the user configure this? A. System Settings B. Devices C. Gaming D. Personalization

A. System Settings

A helpdesk technician identified sluggish performance on a Windows desktop client after a user reported system slowdown. While sitting at the desktop client and logged in, what built-in tools will provide the technician some insight into the system's performance? (Select all that apply.) A. Task Manager B. Resource Monitor C. Services Console D. ps command

A. Task Manager B. Resource Monitor C. Services Console

A desktop user is attempting to use a new 64-bit software application. Which of the following reasons could be why this software will not install and/or run on the desktop? (Select all that apply.) A. The desktop does not meet RAM requirements. B. The software is not compatible with the OS. C. The OS is 64-bit. D. The CPU is 32-bit.

A. The desktop does not meet RAM requirements. B. The software is not compatible with the OS. D. The CPU is 32-bit.

A hardware break/fix technician replacing a failed hard drive on a MacBook computer has installed the operating system on the new drive. However, what accounts could the technician expect a desktop support specialist to have created and enabled when installing the macOS while setting up the operating system? (Select all that apply.) A. The user accounts applet cannot be used to add new accounts. B. The user accounts applet can be used in facilitating the creation of new accounts. C. The user accounts applet can be used to change the UAC settings. D. The user accounts applet cannot be used to change the UAC settings.

A. The user accounts applet cannot be used to add new accounts. C. The user accounts applet can be used to change the UAC settings.

When typed at the command prompt in a Microsoft Windows client, what is the purpose of the ipconfig command? A. Troubleshoot the network adapter. BView open/closed or ports with active connections. C. View and troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS). D. Test host-to-host communications.

A. Troubleshoot the network adapter.

A user is working on an important project using specialized software loaded directly onto the computer. What setting can the user visit to ensure that no changes occur to the operating system, drivers, or anything else that could cause problems with normal computer operation until after the project is complete? A. Update and Security B. Network and Internet C. System D. Devices

A. Update and Security

A domain administrator needs to view the Windows security groups. Utilizing the Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) console provides the administrator with an advanced interface for configuring user accounts and security groups. What are the default user security groups they would see in a Windows domain? (Select all that apply.) A. Users B. Administrators C. Root D. Guests

A. Users B. Administrators D. Guests

A technician is installing software on Linux using setup files in the RPM file format. What package manager would the technician be using? A. YUM B. MSI C. PKG D. APT

A. YUM

From a Windows 10 command prompt, what command would display a network adapter's configuration and aid in troubleshooting the network adapter? A. ipconfig B. nslookup C. netstat D. ping

A. ipconfig

In MS Windows, when a user needs help in the command prompt, the user simply types "help" for general support. What would a user need to type at the command prompt to get help for a particular command, such as netstat? (Select all that apply.) A. netstat/? B. cd netstat C. netstat /help D. netstat

A. netstat/? C. netstat /help

A system administrator will need to copy files on a Windows 11 client to a domain server and has concerns about long file names. What file copy utility does Microsoft recommend using in this instance? A. robocopy B. xcopy C. cp D. copy

A. robocopy

Windows 11 comes with a refreshed desktop-style/user interface that can upgrade from Windows 10 with the in-place upgrade feature. What additional feature would an expanding business user gain when upgrading from Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Pro for Workstations? A.Domain access/Centralized management B. Device Manager C. Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack. D. Task scheduling

A.Domain access/Centralized management

As an A+ technician, it is necessary to understand how to view and manage processes. For example, what tool allows a technician to expand and sort processes based on status, CPU usage, memory, disk, and network usage? A.Task Manager B. Event Viewer C. Performance Monitor D. Disk Management

A.Task Manager

What type of software secretly collects data from and provides access to the host or network? A. A program with unpatched vulnerabilities B. A malicious Trojan horse program C. A program that consumes large amounts of resources D. A program that is incompatible with existing applications

B. A malicious Trojan horse program

A user works with sensitive information and has configured their computer to lock after five minutes of inactivity. However, the user also has a complex password and is tired of typing it in every time the computer locks. Where can the user configure a biometric reader to log in rather than use the password? A. Update and Security B. Account settings C. Personalization D. Apps

B. Account settings

A system administrator establishes Windows domain user accounts in a Windows-only environment. After working through the administrative tools and adding the appropriate snap-ins for the Computer Management Console (MMC), what security groups could the sysadmin expect to maintain? (Select all that apply.) A. Root B. Administrators C. Guest D. Users

B. Administrators C. Guest D. Users

User policies and security require administration on each machine in a workgroup network. What feature will a domain network offer over a workgroup to solve the time-consuming administration of networked systems? A. Peer-to-peer networking B. Centralized management C. Full-disk encryption (FDE) D. Comprehensive component reports

B. Centralized management

To prove the identity of a user, computer, or service, which Microsoft Windows console provides a mechanism to authenticate users and validate whom they say they are through a third party? A. Device Manager B. Certificate Manager C. Task Manager D. Services Console

B. Certificate Manager

A system administrator will need to configure the local users and groups on a stand-alone computer (PC). What default console provides an administrator the ability to schedule tasks and configure disks, services, devices, and local users and groups? A.Disk Management (Diskmgmt.msc) B. Computer Management (compmgmt.msc) C. Windows Performance Monitor (Perfmon.msc) D. Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc)

B. Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)

When manually configuring a host on a home network, which address will the user configure to be the same as the gateway? A. Subnet mask B. DNS C. DHCP D. VPN

B. DNS

After Windows Update automatically updated a user's computer with a new audio card driver, the sound began cutting in and out. Where will the user go to roll the driver back to the previous version? A. System settings B. Device Manager C. Update and Security D. Apps

B. Device Manager

A company requires employees to use a USB security key to access company-owned devices. This type of requirement would be known as what? A. 32-bit operating system B. External hardware token C. Distribution method D. Dedicated graphics card

B. External hardware token

A user reports that the new external USB hard drive does not show up with an associated disk letter, even though the driver installed correctly. What could the support engineer do to get the hard drive functioning properly? A. Reinstall the operating system. B. Format the hard drive. C. Perform an in-place upgrade. D. Replace the hard drive.

B. Format the hard drive.

A Windows network administrator is remotely deploying new database software to individual desktops. What method would the administrator use to install the software from a network folder to Windows machines? A. Antivirus software B. Group Policy Object (GPO) C. Optical disks D. A mountable ISO

B. Group Policy Object (GPO)

In Windows, the Ease of Access and Accessibility settings allow users to configure the input and output options best suited for each user. What are the Ease of Access main settings groups? (Select all that apply.) A. Hibernate B. Interaction C. Vision D. Hearing

B. Interaction C. Vision D. Hearing

A network technician is configuring a network adapter. By default, which of the following protocols and services are on Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters? (Select all that apply.) A. Client for Microsoft Networks B. Link-layer Topology Discovery C. Internet Protocol D. DHCP

B. Link-layer Topology Discovery C. Internet Protocol

Developed by Torvalds, which of these is the only fully open-source OS kernel? A. iOS B. Linux C. Windows D. macOS

B. Linux

A network technician wants to provide users with an easy way to access shared folders. What can the technician configure to provide users with shortcuts to file server resources? A. File servers B. Mapped drives C. Proxy server D. Application exceptions

B. Mapped drives

What file system feature supports compatibility between UNIX/Linux and Windows? A. Indexing B. POSIX Compliance C. Journaling D. Dynamic Disks

B. POSIX Compliance

A cyber technician recently upgraded a stand-alone desktop computer's antivirus software and identified decreased processing times. What Windows tool would aid in identifying CPU, memory, and disk drive utilization for troubleshooting? A. ps command B. Performance Monitor C. Event Viewer D. System Information

B. Performance Monitor

Currently only available for Pro for Workstations and Enterprise editions, what file system will be fully replacing NTFS? A. ext3 B. ReFS C. exFAT D. APFS

B. ReFS

A hardware technician requires a comprehensive report about a PC's hardware and software components for troubleshooting. What tool will produce the needed inventory of available resources, firmware, OS versions, driver file locations, environment variables, and network status? A. System Configuration B. System Information C. Performance Monitor D. Device Manager

B. System Information

What remotely accessible database stores operating system, device, and software application configuration information in a Microsoft Windows environment and allows manual edits to the Windows configuration? A. Performance Monitor B. The Registry C. Device Manager D. Services Console

B. The Registry

A small company is upgrading their computers to the latest operating system to increase the lifespan of their devices and cut down on costs. However, after upgrading a test device, they realize that some older peripherals are not recognized properly. What might be the root cause of the issue? A. The peripherals are unplugged. B. Third-party drivers are missing from the image. C. The peripherals are turned off. D. The operating system does not support older peripherals

B. Third-party drivers are missing from the image.

A user is having trouble communicating on the network. The user sees that the computer is an hour off when looking at the desktop. Where can the user go to set the computer to the correct hour to be able to communicate on the local network? A. Accounts B. Time and Language settings C. Privacy D. Personalization

B. Time and Language settings

What compatibility issues might a web application have? (Select all that apply.) A. OS compatibility B. User training and support C. Hardware compatibility D. Network compatibility

B. User training and support D. Network compatibility

A user powers on a device and begins searching for a familiar SSID. To what kind of network is the user attempting to connect? A. WWAN B. Wireless C. VPN D. Wired

B. Wireless

What Windows command utility scans the file system for faults and can attempt to repair them? A. df B. chkdsk C. sfc D. rmdir

B. chkdsk

What requirement of Windows 11 would cause a company using legacy hardware to delay upgrading the OS? A. NTFS B. POSIX Compliance C. A trusted platform module (TPM) D. Volume Shadow Copy Service

C. A trusted platform module (TPM)

A user has called in a helpdesk ticket to adjust the mouse clicks required for opening items and shortcuts. Currently set to a single-click, the user has requested the double-click style. What tab would the help desk technician find this setting under the File Explorer Options? A. View B. Search C. General D. Indexing

C. General

What applet relates to and is responsible for the searching, cataloging, and database maintenance in the Microsoft Windows Control Panel? A. Programs and Features B. Internet Options C. Indexing Options D. File Explorer Options

C. Indexing Options

When typed at the command prompt in a Microsoft Windows client, what is the purpose of the cd command? A. Lists the files and subdirectories. B. Shows the hard disk partition structure. C. Moves to a different directory. D. Formats the current drive.

C. Moves to a different directory.

Several months ago, a user installed an app that allows them to listen to music, but they are now concerned that they may have allowed the app unnecessary permissions to other services on the PC. Where can the user check to see what permissions they have given the app? A. Apps B. Accounts C. Privacy D. System settings

C. Privacy

What type of hardware platform is the only one without a fully supported compatible version of Windows? A. Desktop B. Workstation C. Smartphone D. Laptop

C. Smartphone

A user has an older desktop and is looking for a cheap option to upgrade the desktops' ability to read and write data. What could the user use to accomplish this need? A. Graphics card B. Hard drive C. Solid state drive D. Processor

C. Solid state drive

A network technician needs to determine how many hosts to place on a network. What address can the technician use to calculate that? A. DNS B. Gateway C. Subnet mask D. IP address

C. Subnet mask

When a user is installing new software on a desktop, it must meet certain desktop specifications, such as CPU and RAM resources, to install and run it. These specifications are known as what? A. External hardware token B. Setup files C. System requirements D. Distribution methods

C. System requirements

In a Microsoft Windows environment, what is the function of the Task Scheduler? A. To provide up-to-date system resource information B. To set the start, stop, or disabling of services C. To run commands and scripts according to a calendar or event D. To provide a snapshot of monitoring

C. To run commands and scripts according to a calendar or event

What can a network technician implement to ensure that their connection to the company network will be secure when company employees work from remote locations? A. Proxy server B. Metered connection C. VPN D. WWAN

C. VPN (Virtual private network)

In the Windows File Explorer Options applet, which tab allows administrators to configure settings, such as hiding extensions, hiding protected operating system files, and managing hidden fields and folders? A. Search B. General C. View D. Indexing

C. View

A user connects their laptop to the internet by connecting to their cellular phone provider's network over their phone. The user is taking advantage of what type of connection? A. Wired B. Wireless C. Proxy C. WWAN

C. WWAN (Wireless wide area network)

A network technician is building an Ethernet network using Cat5. What type of network will this be? A. Wireless B. WWAN C. Wired D. VPN

C. Wired

An organization has tasked a system administrator to provide a summary of the fixed and removable hard drives, solid-state drives, and optical drives on a Microsoft Windows 10 client. What Windows utility will display the needed summary? A. cleanmgr.exe B. dfrgui.exe C. diskmgmt.msc D. perfmon.msc

C. diskmgmt.msc

Which file system is most commonly used for removable drives and USB flash drives? A. NTFS B. APFS C. exFAT D. ext4

C. exFAT

A company is deciding what OS to use for its business operations. What OS choice would most limit their hardware options? A. Windows 10 B. Red Hat Linux C. macOS 11 Big Sur D. SUSE Linux

C. macOS 11 Big Sur

What command is a Windows utility that can allow administrators to view shared resources and configure them on a Windows network? A. net user B. hostname C. net use D. gpupdate

C. net use

The network administrator needs to shut down a Windows client. However, the command prompt is the only responding interface. The administrator types shutdown /? to get a list of shutdown options from the command help page. What command, when typed, would close all programs and power off the computer? A. shutdown /r B. shutdown /h C. shutdown /s D. shutdown /l

C. shutdown /s

What is the maximum file size addressable by file systems with 32-bit allocation tables, such as FAT32? A. About 137 gigabytes B. About 2 terabytes C. About 16 exabytes D. About 4 gigabytes

D. About 4 gigabytes

Windows Pro edition comes with a host of management features designed to allow network administrators more control over each client device, and there is also a Pro for Workstations edition. What additional feature will it provide? A. AppLocker software execution control B. Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack C. Microsoft's DirectAccess virtual private networking technology D. Advanced hardware support

D. Advanced hardware support

When typed at an administrative command prompt, what is the purpose of the gpupdate command in a Windows domain? A. Troubleshoot network activity. B. Display the RSoP for a computer. C. Measure latency over an extended period. D. Apply a new or changed policy.

D. Apply a new or changed policy.

A company employee is trying to install a video editing app on the desktop by running the setup program, but the program will not install. Why is the employee having trouble with the installation? A. System settings B. Privacy settings C. Time and Language settings D. Apps settings

D. Apps settings

Microsoft recommends fast start-up for Windows computers. An administrator can enable it via the Power Options applet. Once enabled, how does fast start-up decrease boot times? A. By determining what to do when the laptop lid closes B. By Universal Serial Bus (USB) selective suspend C. By adjusting search and indexing behavior D. By hibernation file utilization

D. By hibernation file utilization

User policies and security require administration on each machine in a workgroup network. What feature will a domain network offer over a workgroup to solve the time-consuming administration of networked systems? A. Peer-to-peer networking B. Full-disk encryption (FDE) C. Comprehensive component reports D. Centralized management

D. Centralized management

A user reports their computer is becoming more and more sluggish. One recommendation was to reinstall the operating system. The user is not worried about data loss since they save their data to the cloud. What type of installation could a support technician do that may help cut down on the sluggishness without needing to order parts? A. Image install B. Format hard drive C. Internet install D. Clean install

D. Clean install

A desktop owner is installing a new application on a macOS. What format would the setup file be? A. EXE B. DEB C. RPM D. DMG

D. DMG

A user is upgrading a PC to be able to play the latest video game. What would the user most likely upgrade for this use case? A. Operating system B. CPU C. Storage drive D. Graphics card

D. Graphics card

Windows Update can provide feature updates. Feature updates periodically introduce changes to OS features and tools and can also perform what other function? A. Task scheduling B. Product activation C. Full-disk encryption (FDE) D. In-place upgrade

D. In-place upgrade

What file system feature catalogs metadata, such as file and folder locations and properties, to speed up searches? A. Journaling B. POSIX Compliance C. Dynamic Disks D. Indexing

D. Indexing

Every month, a user receives a bill from a provider that charges the user for the exact amount of computing, storage, and network resource units consumed the previous month. The provider bills the user for what kind of connection? A. Proxy B. Static C. Dynamic D. Metered

D. Metered

What would the main hardware requirement be for running multiple programs or applications simultaneously? A. A dedicated graphics card B. More storage space C. An integrated graphics chipset D. More RAM

D. More RAM

A user wants to use a slideshow of family photos as the desktop background. Where will the user set this up? A. Apps B. Gaming C. Accounts D. Personalization

D. Personalization

A user is working on a laptop in a coffee shop and Windows Firewall has blocked all access, making the laptop undiscoverable. The user has connected to what kind of network? A. Wired B. Private C. Wireless D. Public

D. Public

A system administrator received a request to troubleshoot a microphone and headset. After validating the hardware worked on a duplicate workstation, what applet within the Settings or Control Panel will allow the administrator to troubleshoot the output and adjust the level of the microphone or headset hardware? A. Interaction B. Device Manager C. Administrative Tools D. Sound

D. Sound

A PC user is installing an application that creates a considerably high number of temporary files and saves large amounts of user-generated data. What system requirement is most relevant to the user's situation? A. CPU requirements B. RAM requirements C. Graphics card requirements D. Storage requirements

D. Storage requirements

In a Microsoft Windows environment, a system administrator has identified a client PC on the domain with an optical drive that has stopped working after a driver update. What Windows console tool aids in the troubleshooting of the optical drive and its associated driver? A. The Defragment and Optimize Drives console B. The Disk Management console C. The Disk Cleanup console D. The Device Manager console

D. The Device Manager console

A user requiring support will need to provide the operating system (OS) build number information of the Windows client that requires support. What command would provide the required information quickly from the command prompt? A. hostname B. chkdsk C. diskpart D. winver

D. winver

What Windows command tool measures latency over an extended period and will return a more accurate measurement than other tools while tracking the route data takes and providing each router hop to determine the round-trip time (RTT) for a given route?

Pathping