CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1102 Questions & Answers

• Question 581:

  Which of the following is command options is used to display hidden files and directories?

  A. -a

  B. -s

  C. -lh

  D. -t

  Correct Answer: A

  The -a option is used to display hidden files and directories in a command- line interface. Hidden files and directories are those that start with a dot (.) and are normally not shown by default. The -a option stands for "all" and shows all files and directories, including the hidden ones. The -a option can be used with commands such as ls, dir, or find to list or search for hidden files and directories. The -s, -lh, and -t options are not used to display hidden files and directories. The -s option stands for "size" and shows the size of files or directories in bytes. The -lh option stands for "long human-readable" and shows the size of files or directories in a more readable format, such as KB, MB, or GB. The -t option stands for "time" and sorts the files or directories by modification time. References: Official CompTIA learning resources CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2, page 17 CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam ..., page 107

• Question 582:

  A user received an alert from a Windows computer indicating low storage space. Which of the following will best resolve this issue?

  A. Reviewing System Information

  B. Running Disk Cleanup

  C. Editing the Registry

  D. Checking the Performance Monitor

  E. Increasing the memory

  Correct Answer: B

  To resolve an issue of low storage space on a Windows computer, the best approach is to Run Disk Cleanup (B). Disk Cleanup is a built-in utility that helps users free up space on their hard drives by deleting temporary files, system files, and other unnecessary files that are no longer needed, thereby resolving low storage space issues

• Question 583:

  A network administrator wants to enforce a company's security policy that prohibits USB drives on user workstations. Which of the following commands should the administrator run on the users' workstations?

  A. diskpart

  B. chown

  C. gpupdate

  D. netstat

  Correct Answer: C

  To enforce a security policy that prohibits USB drives on user workstations, the network administrator should run the gpupdate (C) command. This command forces a Group Policy update, which can include policies to disable USB drives. Group Policy is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows for centralized management and configuration of operating systems, applications, and users' settings in an Active Directory environment.

• Question 584:

  Multiple users routinely record log-in information in readily accessible areas. Which of the following is the best way to mitigate this issue?

  A. Trusted sources

  B. Valid certificates

  C. User training

  D. Password manager

  Correct Answer: D

  Using a password manager is the best way to mitigate the issue of users recording their login information in accessible areas. Password managers securely store and encrypt passwords and login details, reducing the need for users to write down or remember multiple complex passwords. This approach enhances security by encouraging the use of strong, unique passwords for different accounts without the risk of forgetting them or the unsafe practice of writing them down. Trusted sources, valid certificates, and user training are important security measures but do not directly address the problem of managing multiple secure passwords as effectively as a password manager does.

• Question 585:

  An administrator needs to select a method to dispose of SSDs containing sensitive data. Which of the following are the most appropriate methods? (Select two).

  A. Degauss

  B. Delete

  C. Incinerate

  D. Recycle

  E. Format

  F. Shred

  Correct Answer: CF

  Disposing of SSDs (Solid State Drives) containing sensitive data requires methods that ensure the data cannot be recovered. SSDs store data on flash memory, which makes traditional data destruction methods like degaussing ineffective, as degaussing relies on demagnetizing the magnetic media found in traditional hard drives. Incineration: This method ensures the complete destruction of the SSD by burning it at high temperatures. This process is effective as it physically destroys the flash memory chips, making data recovery impossible. Shredding: Shredding involves physically breaking the SSD into small pieces. Specialized shredding machines designed for electronic media can cut the SSD into pieces small enough to render the data unrecoverable. Other listed options such as Degaussing (A) is ineffective on SSDs because they don't use magnetic storage. Simple Deletion (B) and Formatting (E) are not secure methods for data destruction as the data can potentially be recovered using specialized software. Recycling (D) is environmentally friendly but does not guarantee data destruction if the drive is not physically destroyed first.

• Question 586:

  A technician is installing software on a user's workstation. The installation fails due to incompliance with the HCL. Which of the following components is most likely causing the installation to fail? (Select two).

  A. NIC

  B. CPU

  C. PSU

  D. KVM

  E. RAM

  F. DVI

  Correct Answer: BE

• Question 587:

  A technician is troubleshooting a Windows system that is having issues with the OS loading at startup. Which of the following should the technician do to diagnose the issue?

  A. Enable boot logging on the system.

  B. Launch the last known-good configuration.

  C. Check the system resource usage in Task Manager.

  D. Run the sfc /scannow command.

  E. Use the Event Viewer to open the application log

  Correct Answer: A

  When troubleshooting a Windows system that is experiencing issues during the OS loading phase at startup, enabling boot logging is a practical step. Boot logging creates a record of all drivers and services that are loaded (or attempted to be loaded) during the startup process. This record, typically named ntbtlog.txt, can be reviewed to identify any drivers or services that failed to load, which could be contributing to the startup issues. This diagnostic step helps pinpoint the problematic component(s) and facilitates targeted troubleshooting to resolve the OS loading issues.

• Question 588:

  A technician wants to securely dispose of storage drives. Which of the following is the best way to eliminate data on SSDs?

  A. Degaussing

  B. Shredding

  C. Erasing

  D. Drilling

  Correct Answer: B

  For securely disposing of SSDs, physical destruction methods like shredding are considered most effective:

  Shredding: This method involves physically breaking the SSD into small pieces, making data recovery practically impossible. It's a recommended practice for ensuring that sensitive data on SSDs is irretrievably destroyed.

• Question 589:

  A technician needs to configure a computer for a user to work from home so the user can still securely access the user's shared files and corporate email. Which of the following tools would best accomplish this task*?

  A. MSRA

  B. FTP

  C. RMM

  D. VPN

  Correct Answer: D

  A Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure connection over the internet to a network, allowing a user to access shared files and corporate email as if they were directly connected to the network. This makes VPN the best tool for secure remote work access, compared to the other options which do not offer the same level of secure, remote network access.

• Question 590:

  An administrator needs to back up the following components of a single workstation:

  1.

  The installation of the operating system

  2.

  Applications

  3.

  User profiles

  4.

  System settings

  Which of the following backup methods can the administrator use to ensure the workstation is properly backed up?

  A. Differential

  B. Image

  C. Synthetic

  D. Archive

  Correct Answer: B

  An image backup captures a complete snapshot of the entire system at a specific point in time, including the operating system, installed applications, user profiles, and system settings. This method is most suitable for backing up the components listed in the question because it ensures that every aspect of the workstation, from the core OS to individual user settings, is preserved and can be restored in its entirety. This is crucial for quickly recovering a system to a fully operational state after a failure or when migrating to new hardware. Other methods like differential, synthetic, and archive backups do not provide the comprehensive one-step restoration capability that an image backup offers for the complete system recovery.