CompTIA 220-1102 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 64

For an inexpensive file server to share photos and videos while avoiding complicated licensing, the technician should recommend:

Linux: Linux is a free and open-source operating system that is ideal for setting up a file server. It offers robust file-sharing capabilities with minimal licensing complications.

Chrome OS: Designed primarily for lightweight, web-based tasks and not ideal for a file server.

macOS: Requires Apple hardware and involves more complex licensing compared to Linux.

Windows: While capable of being a file server, Windows may involve licensing fees, particularly for server editions.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 1.8: Explain common OS types and their purposes.

Linux documentation and its use in setting up file servers.

In the Windows OS, to grant a user permissions equivalent to root-level permissions (which means full control over the system), the user needs to be given:

Administrator: The Administrator role provides full control over the system, including the ability to install and uninstall software, change system settings, and access all files and directories.

Power: The Power User role provides some administrative capabilities but not full control. It is a legacy role with fewer permissions than Administrator.

Default: This refers to a standard user account with limited permissions.

Superuser: This term is more commonly associated with Unix/Linux systems and is not a specific role in Windows.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 2.5: Given a scenario manage and configure basic security settings in the Microsoft Windows OS.

Windows user roles and permissions documentation.

To uninstall an incorrect application on an iMac, the standard and recommended method is:

Identify the application in Finder and drag it to the trash can: This action removes the application from the system. After dragging the application to the trash, the user should empty the trash to complete the uninstallation.

Move the application to the desktop and press delete: This action does not uninstall the application.

Use Spotlight to search for the application, and then run the application: Running the application does not uninstall it.

Use Time Machine to go back to the date before the installation: This method can be used to restore the system to a previous state but is not necessary for uninstalling an application.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 1.10: Identify common features and tools of the macOS/desktop OS.

Apple support documentation for uninstalling applications.

The ipconfig /all output shows the following:

IPv4 Address............ 192.168.0.74 Subnet Mask............. 255.255.255.255 Default Gateway......... 192.168.0.1

The issue with the subnet mask being set to 255.255.255.255 is that it specifies a single host subnet, meaning the device cannot communicate with other devices on the network or access the internet. The correct subnet mask for a typical home network should be:

Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0: This allows for communication within the same local network (192.168.0.0/24).

Default gateway 192.168.0.1: Correct, this is the typical address for the router.

IPv4 Address 192.168.0.74: Correct, within the correct subnet range.

Changing the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 will resolve the connectivity issue.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 2.5: Given a scenario, install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.

IP addressing and subnetting documentation.

When an organization refuses to pay the ransom for a decryption key after a ransomware attack, and all traces of the infection have been removed, the next critical step is:

Restore critical data from backup: This is the most effective way to recover from a ransomware attack without paying the ransom. Assuming the organization has good backup practices, the backups should be free from infection and can be restored to get the systems operational again.

Scan all of the infected files with up-to-date, anti-malware cleaning software: This step is important during the infection removal process but does not address restoring the encrypted files.

Fully patch the server operating systems hosting the fileshares: While this is necessary to prevent future attacks, it does not recover the encrypted files.

Change the files to be read-only: This will not help recover the encrypted data.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 2.8: Given a scenario use common data destruction and disposal methods.

Best practices for ransomware recovery.

When a legacy application is not fully functional after upgrading the Windows operating system, the first step to troubleshoot the issue is to:

Run the application as Administrator: Legacy applications often require administrative privileges to run correctly. Running the application with these privileges can resolve issues related to permissions and access to certain system resources.

Raise the User Account Control level: This increases security prompts but does not resolve compatibility issues.

Turn off Windows Defender Firewall: This can expose the system to security risks and is unlikely to resolve application functionality issues.

Disable compatibility mode for the application: Compatibility mode should generally be enabled for legacy applications to ensure they run properly on newer OS versions.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 1.3: Given a scenario use features and tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system (OS).

Windows application compatibility troubleshooting documentation.

To ensure data is unrecoverable on a lost or stolen mobile device, the best solution is:

Remote wipe: This feature allows the device owner or IT administrator to remotely erase all data on the device, ensuring that it cannot be recovered by unauthorized users.

Device encryption: While important for protecting data, encryption alone does not remove data from the device.

Data backup: Ensures data is saved elsewhere but does not make it unrecoverable on the lost or stolen device.

Fingerprint reader: Provides security for accessing the device but does not affect data recovery if the device is compromised.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Exam Objectives, Section 2.7: Explain common methods for securing mobile and embedded devices.

Mobile device security practices documentation.

Pop-up blockers can sometimes prevent essential pop-up windows required by websites to display transaction details.

Clear the browser cache: Helps with loading issues but not specific to pop-ups.

Disable the pop-up blocker: The correct solution, as it allows the blocked pop-up to be displayed.

Configure private browsing: Prevents storing browsing data but does not affect pop-ups.

Verify valid certificates: Ensures secure connections but does not resolve pop-up issues.

To manually add a workstation to a domain, the technician needs to access the System Properties menu where domain settings are configured.

User Accounts: Manages user accounts but does not handle domain membership.

System Properties: The correct place to add or change domain membership settings.

Windows Firewall: Manages firewall settings but not domain membership.

Network and Sharing: Manages network connections and sharing but not domain settings.