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NEW QUESTION # 198
A user is setting up a computer for the first time and would like to create a secondary login with permissions that are different than the primary login. The secondary login will need to be protected from certain content such as games and websites. Which of the following Windows settings should the user utilize to create the secondary login?
- A. Shared resources
- B. Privacy
- C. Accounts
- D. Personalization
Answer: C
Explanation:
To create a secondary login with different permissions in Windows 10, the user should utilize the Accounts setting. Here are the steps to create a new user account with different permissions:
Right-click the Windows Start menu button.
Select Control Panel.
Select User Accounts.
Select Manage another account.
Select Add a new user in PC settings.
Use the Accounts dialog box to configure a new account.1
NEW QUESTION # 199
A laptop user is visually impaired and requires a different cursor color. Which of the following OS utilities is used to change the color of the cursor?
- A. Ease of Access Center
- B. Touch pad
- C. Keyboard
- D. Display settings
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The OS utility used to change the color of the cursor in Windows is Ease of Access Center12 The user can change the cursor color by opening the Settings app, selecting Accessibility in the left sidebar, selecting Mouse pointer and touch under Vision, and choosing one of the cursor options. The user can select Custom to pick a color and use the Size slider to make the cursor larger or smaller12 The Ease of Access Center in the Windows OS provides accessibility options for users with disabilities or impairments. One of these options allows the user to change the color and size of the cursor, making it more visible and easier to locate on the screen. The Keyboard and Touchpad settings do not offer the option to change cursor color, and Display Settings are used to adjust the resolution and other properties of the display.
Therefore, C is the best answer. This information is covered in the Comptia A+ Core2 documents/guide under the Accessibility section.
NEW QUESTION # 200
A kiosk, which is running Microsoft Windows 10, relies exclusively on a numeric keypad to allow customers to enter their ticket numbers but no other information. If the kiosk is idle for four hours, the login screen locks. Which of the following sign-on options would allow any employee the ability to unlock the kiosk?
- A. Setting up facial recognition for each employee
- B. Requiring employees to use their fingerprints
- C. Using a PIN and providing it to employees
- D. Requiring employees to enter their usernames and passwords
Answer: C
Explanation:
The best sign-on option that would allow any employee the ability to unlock the kiosk that relies exclusively on a numeric keypad is to use a PIN and provide it to employees. A PIN is a Personal Identification Number that is a numeric code that can be used as part of authentication or access control. A PIN can be entered using only a numeric keypad and can be easily shared with employees who need to unlock the kiosk. Requiring employees to enter their usernames and passwords may not be feasible or convenient if the kiosk only has a numeric keypad and no other input devices. Setting up facial recognition for each employee may not be possible or secure if the kiosk does not have a camera or biometric sensor. Requiring employees to use their fingerprints may not be possible or secure if the kiosk does not have a fingerprint scanner or biometric sensor. Reference: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 3.3
NEW QUESTION # 201
The findings from a security audit indicate the risk of data loss from lost or stolen laptops is high. The company wants to reduce this risk with minimal impact to users who want to use their laptops when not on the network. Which of the following would BEST reduce this risk for Windows laptop users?
- A. Disabling cached credentials
- B. Requiring strong passwords
- C. Requiring MFA to sign on
- D. Enabling BitLocker on all hard drives
Answer: D
Explanation:
BitLocker is a disk encryption tool that can be used to encrypt the hard drive of a Windows laptop. This will protect the data stored on the drive in the event that the laptop is lost or stolen, and will help to reduce the risk of data loss. Additionally, BitLocker can be configured to require a PIN or other authentication in order to unlock the drive, providing an additional layer of security.
NEW QUESTION # 202
A developer reports that a workstation's database file extensions have been changed from .db to .enc. The developer is also unable to open the database files manually. Which of the following is the best option for recovering the data?
- A. Using an AV to scan the affected files
- B. Utilizing the backups
- C. Accessing a restore point
- D. Rebooting into safe mode
Answer: B
Explanation:
The scenario described in the question suggests that the workstation has been infected by a ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts the files on the target system and demands a ransom for the decryption key12. The file extension .enc is commonly used by some ransomware variants to mark the encrypted files34. The developer is unable to open the database files manually because they are encrypted and require the decryption key, which is usually held by the attacker.
The best option for recovering the data is to utilize the backups, assuming that the backups are recent, valid, and not affected by the ransomware. Backups are copies of the data that are stored in a separate location or device, and can be used to restore the data in case of a disaster, such as a ransomware attack . By restoring the data from the backups, the developer can avoid paying the ransom and losing the data permanently.
Accessing a restore point is not a good option, because restore points are snapshots of the system settings and configuration, not the data files. Restore points can help to undo some system changes, such as installing a faulty driver or software, but they cannot recover the encrypted data files .
Rebooting into safe mode is also not a good option, because safe mode is a diagnostic mode that allows the system to run with minimal drivers and services, but it does not affect the data files. Safe mode can help to troubleshoot some system issues, such as malware infections, but it cannot decrypt the data files .
Using an AV to scan the affected files is also not a good option, because an AV is a software that can detect and remove some malware, but it cannot decrypt the data files. An AV can help to prevent or remove some ransomware infections, but it cannot recover the encrypted data files .
Reference: 1: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Core 2 Objectives, page 10 2: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Complete Video Course, Lesson 26 Documentation 3: How to remove .enc file virus (Ransomware virus removal guide) 4: Enc File Extension - What is an .enc file and how do I open it? : CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Core 2 Objectives, page 13 : CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Complete Video Course, Lesson 26 Documentation : What is a restore point? : How to use System Restore on Windows 10 : [What is Safe Mode?] : [How to boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10] : CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Core 2 Objectives, page 10 : [Can antivirus software remove ransomware?]
NEW QUESTION # 203
A corporation purchased new computers for a school. The computers are the same make and model and need to have the standard image loaded. Which of the following orchestration tools should a desktop administrator use tor wide-scale deployment?
- A. USB drive
- B. Recovery partition
- C. PXE boot
- D. DVD Installation media
Answer: C
Explanation:
PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) boot is an orchestration tool that allows a desktop administrator to deploy a standard image to multiple computers over a network. It requires a PXE server that hosts the image and a PXE client that boots from the network interface card (NIC). USB drive and DVD installation media are not orchestration tools, but manual methods of installing an image on each computer individually. Recovery partition is not an orchestration tool, but a hidden partition on the hard drive that contains an image of the factory settings. Verified Reference: https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-is-pxe-boot https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a
NEW QUESTION # 204
A user is unable to use any internet-related functions on a smartphone when it is not connected to Wi-Fi When the smartphone is connected to Wi-Fi the user can browse the internet and send and receive email. The user is also able to send and receive text messages and phone calls when the smartphone is not connected to Wi-Fi. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the user is unable to use the internet on the smartphone when it is not connected to Wi-Fi?
- A. The smartphone's SIM card has failed
- B. The smartphone has too many applications open
- C. The smartphone's line was not provisioned with a data plan
- D. The smartphone's Bluetooth radio is disabled.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 205
A customer recently experienced a power outage at a SOHO. The customer does not think the components are connected properly. A print job continued running for several minutes after the power failed, but the customer was not able to interact with the computer. Once the UPS stopped beeping, all functioning devices also turned off. In case of a future power failure, the customer wants to have the most time available to save cloud documents and shut down the computer without losing any data.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation
UPS > Surge protector = Computer, wifi router, cable modem
Surge protector = wallOutlet , printer and scanner
NEW QUESTION # 206
A technician is setting up a SOHO wireless router. The router is about ten years old. The customer would like the most secure wireless network possible. Which of the following should the technician configure?
- A. WPA2withAES
- B. WPA2 with TKIP
- C. WPA3withAES-256
- D. WPA3 with AES-128
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 207
A technician needs to manually set an IP address on a computer that is running macOS. Which of the following commands should the technician use?
- A. ipconfig
- B. arpa
- C. ping
- D. ifconfig
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
ifconfig is a command-line utility that allows you to configure network interfaces on macOS and other Unix-like systems1. To set an IP address using ifconfig, you need to know the name of the network interface you want to configure (such as en0 or en1), and the IP address you want to assign (such as
192.168.0.150). You also need to use sudo to run the command with administrative privileges2. The syntax of the command is:
sudo ifconfig interface address
For example, to set the IP address of en1 to 192.168.0.150, you would type:
sudo ifconfig en1 192.168.0.150
You may also need to specify other parameters such as subnet mask, gateway, or DNS servers, depending on your network configuration3. The other commands are not directly related to setting an IP address on macOS. ipconfig is a similar command for Windows systems , arpa is a domain name used for reverse DNS lookup, and ping is a command for testing network connectivity.
NEW QUESTION # 208
A macOS user is installing a new application. Which of the following system directories is the software MOST likely to install by default?
- A. C:\Program Files
- B. /usr/bin
- C. /etc/services
- D. /Applications
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The software is most likely to install by default in the /Applications directory, which is the standard location for macOS applications. This directory can be accessed from the Finder sidebar or by choosing Go > Applications from the menu bar. The /Applications directory contains all the applications that are available to all users on the system1. Some applications might also offer the option to install in the ~/Applications directory, which is a personal applications folder for a single user . The /etc/services directory is a system configuration file that maps service names to port numbers and protocols . The /usr/bin directory is a system directory that contains executable binaries for various commands and utilities . The C:\Program Files directory is a Windows directory that does not exist on macOS.
NEW QUESTION # 209
A user is being directed by the help desk to look up a Windows PC's network name so the help desk can use a remote administration tool to assist the user. Which of the following commands would allow the user to give the technician the correct information? (Select TWO).
- A. ipconfig /all
- B. ping :: 1
- C. arp -a
- D. hostname
- E. nslookup localhost
- F. netstat /?
Answer: A,D
NEW QUESTION # 210
A remote user is having issues accessing an online share. Which of the following tools would MOST likely be used to troubleshoot the Issue?
- A. File transfer software
- B. Screen-sharing software
- C. Virtual private network
- D. Secure shell
Answer: B
Explanation:
Screen-sharing software is a tool that allows a technician to remotely view and control a user's screen over the internet. It can be used to troubleshoot issues with accessing an online share, as well as other problems that require visual inspection or guidance. Secure shell (SSH) is a protocol that allows remote access and command execution on another device, but it does not allow screen-sharing. Virtual private network (VPN) is a protocol that creates a secure tunnel between two devices over the internet, but it does not allow remote troubleshooting. File transfer software is a tool that allows transferring files between two devices over the internet, but it does not allow screen-sharing. Verified Reference: https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-is-screen-sharing-software https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a
NEW QUESTION # 211
A user called the help desk lo report an Issue with the internet connection speed on a laptop. The technician thinks that background services may be using extra bandwidth. Which of the following tools should the technician use to investigate connections on the laptop?
- A. nslookup
- B. net use
- C. netstat
- D. net user
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
netstat is a tool that can be used to investigate connections on a Windows machine. It displays information about the active TCP connections, listening ports, routing tables, network statistics, etc. nslookup is a tool that can be used to query DNS servers and resolve domain names to IP addresses. net use is a tool that can be used to connect or disconnect network drives or printers. net user is a tool that can be used to create or modify user accounts on a Windows machine. Verified References: https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-is-netstat
https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a
NEW QUESTION # 212
A customer reported that a home PC with Windows 10 installed in the default configuration is having issues loading applications after a reboot occurred in the middle of the night. Which of the following is the FIRST step in troubleshooting?
- A. Reformat the hard drive, and then reinstall the newest Windows 10 release and all applications.
- B. Install alternate open-source software in place of the applications with issues
- C. Run both CPU and memory tests to ensure that all hardware functionality is normal
- D. Check for any installed patches and roll them back one at a time until the issue is resolved
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 213
A user is setting up a new Windows 10 laptop. Which of the following Windows settings should be used to input the SSID and password?
- A. System
- B. Personalization
- C. Network & Internet
- D. Accounts
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The Network & Internet settings in Windows 10 allow the user to input the SSID and password of a Wi-Fi network, as well as manage other network-related options, such as airplane mode, mobile hotspot, VPN, proxy, etc1. To access the Network & Internet settings, the user can select the Start button, then select Settings
> Network & Internet2. Alternatively, the user can right-click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and click "Open Network & Internet Settings"3.
The System settings in Windows 10 allow the user to configure the display, sound, notifications, power, storage, and other system-related options1. The Personalization settings in Windows 10 allow the user to customize the background, colors, lock screen, themes, fonts, and other appearance-related options1. The Accounts settings in Windows 10 allow the user to manage the user accounts, sign-in options, sync settings, and other account-related options1. None of these settings can be used to input the SSID and password of a Wi-Fi network.
References:
The Official CompTIA A+ Core 2 Study Guide1, page 221, 222, 223, 224.
NEW QUESTION # 214
Which of the following defines the extent of a change?
- A. Analysis
- B. Scope
- C. Impact
- D. Purpose
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The term that defines the extent of a change is scope. Scope is a measure of the size, scale and boundaries of a project or an activity. Scope defines what is included and excluded in the project or activity, such as goals, requirements, deliverables, tasks and resources. Scope helps determine the feasibility, duration and cost of the project or activity. Scope also helps manage the expectations and needs of the stakeholders involved in the project or activity. Purpose is the reason or objective for doing a project or an activity. Purpose defines why the project or activity is important or necessary, such as solving a problem, meeting a need or achieving a goal.
Purpose helps provide direction, motivation and justification for the project or activity. Analysis is the process of examining, evaluating and interpreting data or information related to a project or an activity. Analysis helps identify, understand and prioritize issues, risks, opportunities and solutions for the project or activity. Impact is the effect or outcome of a project or an activity on something or someone else. Impact defines how the project or activity affects or influences other factors, such as performance, quality, satisfaction or value. Impact helps measure the success and effectiveness of the project or activity. References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 5.2
NEW QUESTION # 215
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