CompTIA 220-1102 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 72

To free up space for the upgrade, the technician should delete unnecessary files and uninstall unused desktop applications. These actions will clear storage, making room for the update. Additional memory would not solve a storage issue, and driver updates are not relevant to the storage space problem.

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BitLocker To Go is a feature in Windows that allows for encryption of removable drives to protect sensitive information. Training staff on BitLocker To Go ensures that if a removable drive is lost or stolen, it will be password-protected and encrypted, making the data inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. This aligns with Core 2 objectives related to security measures for data-at-rest encryption and best practices for safeguarding information (CompTIA A+ Core 2 Objective 2.6).

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Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) monitor network traffic for malicious activities and alert administrators, helping to prevent malware infections before they can impact the network significantly. CompTIA Core 2 emphasizes the importance of implementing preventive measures like IDS to proactively detect and respond to potential threats (Core 2 Objective 2.3).

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The ipconfig command displays the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for all network adapters in a Windows computer. This output specifically shows details about an Ethernet adapter, which is directly tied to ipconfig. According to Core 2, understanding command-line tools like ipconfig is essential for network troubleshooting (Core 2 Objective 1.2).

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Configuring a proxy server in Windows 10 can be done through the Internet Options under LAN settings, where the user can enable and enter a proxy server's address. This aligns with Core 2's objectives of configuring network settings in a Windows environment (Core 2 Objective 1.4).

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A 'No OS found' message often occurs if the PC is trying to boot from an external storage device that does not contain an OS. Removing any external devices and rebooting can resolve this issue. This approach is part of troubleshooting boot-related problems, as emphasized in Core 2 (Core 2 Objective 3.1).

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Rack-mounted UPS units are often heavy, so technicians should seek assistance to lift them to avoid injury, following safety procedures. Core 2 includes handling hardware safely as part of best practices (Core 2 Objective 4.4).

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PowerShell is a powerful scripting language used in Windows environments to automate administrative tasks and configure services across multiple systems. According to Core 2, understanding scripting languages like PowerShell is essential for automating administrative functions (Core 2 Objective 4.8).

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The PC is likely infected with ransomware. The immediate step should be to disconnect from the network to prevent the malware from spreading to other devices. Core 2 highlights steps to respond to malware incidents, such as disconnecting from the network as part of containment measures (Core 2 Objective 2.3).