Comptia 220-801 12.10.8 Practice Test Questions

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

Check the DataComLink Website regularly for patches and updates to the software. Configure the application to automatically download and install updates as they are released. The best ways to make sure that an application is up to date include the following: Manually check the manufacturer's website regularly for software updates.Configure the application to automatically download and install updates as they are released. Windows Update only works for Microsoft products and some critical driver files. It will not update third-party software. Most software companies do not contact you directly when updates are released.

You want to configure your Windows 10 workstation so that it can get Windows updates directly from other Windows 10 systems on the network that have already downloaded them from Microsoft. Click the Settings app option you would use to do this.

Choose how updates are delivered If you select the Choose How Updates are Delivered option in the Settings app, you can configure your system to get Windows update directly from Microsoft or from other workstations on the local network that have already download the updates your system needs. You can also configure your system to deliver updates to other Windows 10 systems.

Users have been experiencing periodic system lockups that generate the same error message. After checking Microsoft's website, you find that a hotfix is available to address the issue. What should you do next?

Deploy the hotfix on a test computer. Before deploying a hotfix, you should test it to make sure that you can successfully apply the fix, that the fix corrects the problem, and that it does not cause other problems. After it is tested, you should deploy the hotfix on all computers. Though the hotfix will be included in the next service pack, you should not wait until the service pack is released if you have problems that can be resolved by the hotfix.

Which of the following terms describes a Windows operating system patch that corrects a specific problem and is released on a short-term, periodic basis?

Hotfix A hotfix is an operating system patch that corrects a specific known problem. Service packs include a collection of hotfixes and other system updates. Service packs are not released as often, but contain all hotfixes released to that time.

Which of the following actions directly improves system security on a Windows workstation?

Install the latest updates. Installing the latest updates directly improves system security. Configuring restore points or password reset disks protect the system from failures and help you recover, but does not increase security.

You would like to run an application on your Windows workstation every Monday at 3:00 p.m. Which tool would you use to configure the application to run automatically?

Task Scheduler The Task Scheduler is a tool that you can use to automatically start an application or run a script based on events. Triggers identify conditions that start the task. Triggers include day and time, logon, and system events. Common tasks that are scheduled to run at regular intervals include backups, system virus scans, and system updates. Use the Services console to view and manage services on your computer. Use the Msconfig utility to customize the way the Windows system boots.

Recently, a Windows 10 update was automatically downloaded and installed on your Windows 10 system. After you install the update, your contact manager database application no longer works correctly. You want to uninstall the latest updates to see if the application starts working again. Click the option you would use in the Settings app to do this.

View your update history If you select the View Your Update History option in the Settings app, you can view a list of Windows updates that have been installed on your system. You also are presented with the option to uninstall an update.

You work for a large company as the IT administrator. With the many external attacks being perpetrated in the form of security breaches being found in applications, you are concerned that your Windows 10 computers may be vulnerable. You also want to ensure that Windows is using the latest features. Which of the following would BEST protect your computers?

Windows updates By default, Windows 10 PCs automatically check for updates and install any updates it finds. Although this function can be disabled, Microsoft strongly encourages the use of automatic updates to find and install Windows update as well as to keep the computers up to date with the latest features. These updates often include patches to fix security issues found in applications. Automatic maintenance can be used to perform these checks. Scheduled backups are important to have and would be useful when a computer has a virus or the computer has been ransomed. They do not, however, keep the computer safe from application security leaks or update Windows with the latest features. Scheduled disk maintenance allows the system to diagnose and repair disk errors. It does not back up files. Antivirus software and updates are important when trying to protect your computer from viruses. However, addition steps should be taken to ensure that security leaks in applications are fixed. In addition, antivirus software does not update Windows with the latest features.