CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1102 Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  A user has a license for an application that is in use on a personal home laptop. The user approaches a systems administrator about using the same license on multiple computers on the corporate network.

  Which of the following BEST describes what the systems administrator should tell the user?

  A. Use the application only on the home laptop because it contains the initial license.

  B. Use the application at home and contact the vendor regarding a corporate license.

  C. Use the application on any computer since the user has a license.

  D. Use the application only on corporate computers.

  Correct Answer: B

  Use the application at home and contact the vendor regarding a corporate license. The user should use the application only on the home laptop because it contains the initial license. The user should contact the vendor regarding a corporate license if they want to use the application on multiple computers on the corporate network

• Question 242:

  A new spam gateway was recently deployed at a small business However; users still occasionally receive spam. The management team is concerned that users will open the messages and potentially infect the network systems.

  Which of the following is the MOST effective method for dealing with this Issue?

  A. Adjusting the spam gateway

  B. Updating firmware for the spam appliance

  C. Adjusting AV settings

  D. Providing user training

  Correct Answer: D

  The most effective method for dealing with spam messages in a small business is to provide user training1. Users should be trained to recognize spam messages and avoid opening them1. They should also be trained to report spam messages to the IT department so that appropriate action can be taken1. In addition, users should be trained to avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources1. By providing user training, the management team can reduce the risk of users opening spam messages and potentially infecting the network systems

• Question 243:

  Which of the following is the STRONGEST wireless configuration?

  A. WPS

  B. WPA3

  C. WEP

  D. WMN

  Correct Answer: B

  The strongest wireless configuration is B. WPA3. WPA3 is the most up-to-date wireless encryption protocol and is the most secure choice. It replaces PSK with SAE, a more secure way to do the initial key exchange. At the same time, the session key size of WPA3 increases to 128-bit in WPA3-Personal mode and 192-bit in WPA3-Enterprise, which makes the password harder to crack than the previous Wi-Fi security standards https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/wep-wpa-wpa2wpa3-explained/

• Question 244:

  A small business owner wants to install newly purchased software on all networked PCs. The network is not configured as a domain, and the owner wants to use the easiest method possible. Which of the following is the MOST deficient way lor the owner to install the application?

  A. Use a network share to share the installation files.

  B. Save software to an external hard drive to install.

  C. Create an imaging USB for each PC.

  D. Install the software from the vendor's website

  Correct Answer: B

  Saving software to an external hard drive and installing it on each individual PC is the most inefficient method for the small business owner. This method requires manual intervention on each PC, and there is a higher risk of error or inconsistencies between PCs. Additionally, if the software needs to be updated or reinstalled in the future, this process would need to be repeated on each PC.

• Question 245:

  A user's system is infected with malware. A technician updates the anti-malware software and runs a scan that removes the malware. After the user reboots the system, it once again becomes infected with malware.

  Which of the following will MOST likely help to permanently remove the malware?

  A. Enabling System Restore

  B. Educating the user

  C. Booting into safe mode

  D. Scheduling a scan

  Correct Answer: B

  Although updating the anti-malware software and running scans are important steps in removing malware, they may not be sufficient to permanently remove the malware if the user keeps engaging in behaviors that leave the system vulnerable, such as downloading unknown files or visiting malicious websites. Therefore, educating the user on safe computing practices is the best way to prevent future infections and permanently remove the malware. Enabling System Restore, Booting into safe mode, and scheduling a scan are not the most efficient ways to permanently remove the malware. Enabling System Restore and Booting into safe mode may help in some cases, but they may not be sufficient to permanently remove the malware. Scheduling a scan is also important for detecting and removing malware, but it may not be sufficient to prevent future infections.

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• Question 246:

  Following a recent power outage, several computers have been receiving errors when booting. The technician suspects file corruption has occurred. Which of the following steps should the technician try FIRST to correct the issue?

  A. Rebuild the Windows profiles.

  B. Restore the computers from backup.

  C. Reimage the computers.

  D. Run the System File Checker.

  Correct Answer: D

  The technician should run the System File Checker (SFC) first to correct file corruption errors on computers after a power outage. SFC is a command-line utility that scans for and repairs corrupted system files. It can be run from the command prompt or from the Windows Recovery Environment. Rebuilding the Windows profiles, restoring the computers from backup, and reimaging the computers are more drastic measures that should be taken only if SFC fails to correct the issue

• Question 247:

  After a company installed a new SOHO router customers were unable to access the company-hosted public website. Which of the following will MOST likely allow customers to access the website?

  A. Port forwarding

  B. Firmware updates

  C. IP filtering

  D. Content filtering

  Correct Answer: B

  If customers are unable to access the company-hosted public website after installing a new SOHO router, the company should check for firmware updates1. Firmware updates can fix bugs and compatibility issues that may be preventing customers from accessing the website1. The company should also ensure that the router is properly configured to allow traffic to the website1. If the router is blocking traffic to the website, the company should configure the router to allow traffic to the website

• Question 248:

  Each time a user tries to go to the selected web search provider, a different website opens. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?

  A. System time

  B. IP address

  C. DNS servers

  D. Windows updates

  Correct Answer: C

  When a user experiences unexpected or erratic behavior while browsing the internet, it could be caused by the DNS servers. DNS translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses, which computers can use to communicate with web servers. If the DNS servers are not functioning correctly or have been compromised, it can result in the browser being redirected to unintended websites.

• Question 249:

  A technician has an external SSD. The technician needs to read and write to an external SSD on both Macs and Windows PCs. Which of the following filesystems is supported by both OS types?

  A. NTFS

  B. APFS

  C. ext4

  D. exFAT

  Correct Answer: D

  The filesystem that is supported by both Macs and Windows PCs is D. exFAT. exFAT is a file system that is designed to be used on flash drives like USB sticks and SD cards. It is supported by both Macs and Windows PCs, and it can handle large files and volumes https://www.diskpart.com/articles/file-system-for-mac-and-windows-0310.html

• Question 250:

  A technician is attempting to mitigate micro power outages, which occur frequently within the area of operation. The outages are usually short, with the longest occurrence lasting five minutes. Which of the following should the technician use to mitigate this issue?

  A. Surge suppressor

  B. Battery backup

  C. CMOS battery

  D. Generator backup

  Correct Answer: B

  A battery backup, also known as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), is a device that provides backup power during a power outage. When the power goes out, the battery backup provides a short amount of time (usually a few minutes up to an hour, depending on the capacity of the device) to save any work and safely shut down the equipment.