CompTIA CompTIA Certifications 220-1102 Questions & Answers

• Question 661:

  A technician wants to improve password security after several users admitted to using very simple passwords. Which of the following is the best way to resolve this issue?

  A. Requiring four character types

  B. Decreasing the password expiration times

  C. Enabling an automatic lock timer

  D. Adding two characters to the minimum password length

  Correct Answer: A

  Improving password security is crucial to protect user accounts from unauthorized access. Requiring passwords to include four character types--uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters--significantly enhances password complexity. This diversity in characters makes passwords much harder to guess or crack using common methods like brute force attacks, thereby improving overall security. Requiring four character types: This approach forces users to create more complex and less predictable passwords, reducing the risk of simple passwords that are easy to exploit. Decreasing the password expiration times (B) can encourage users to change their passwords more frequently but does not directly address the issue of password complexity. Enabling an automatic lock timer (C) can add a layer of security by locking accounts after a period of inactivity, but it does not improve the strength of the passwords themselves. Adding two characters to the minimum password length (D) can help to some extent by making passwords longer, but without requiring a mix of character types, passwords might still remain relatively easy to guess or crack.

• Question 662:

  A user recently downloaded a free game application on an Android device. The device then began crashing frequently and quickly losing its battery charge. Which of the following should the technician recommend be done first to remediate these issues? (Select two).

  A. Uninstall the game application.

  B. Perform a factory reset of the device.

  C. Connect the device to an external charger.

  D. Install the latest security patches.

  E. Clear the application's cache.

  F. Enable the device's built-in anti-malware protection.

  Correct Answer: AD

  When an Android device starts exhibiting issues like frequent crashes and rapid battery drain after downloading an application, the first step should be to address the immediate cause:

  Uninstall the game application: Since the issues started after the game application was installed, removing it is a logical first step. Unwanted or malicious applications can cause such symptoms by running harmful processes in the background

  or exploiting system resources.

  Install the latest security patches: Keeping the device updated with the latest security patches is crucial for protecting against vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious software. Updating can resolve existing security flaws and

  improve device stability.

• Question 663:

  A technician needs to upgrade a legacy system running on a 32-bit OS with new applications that can work both on a 32-bit and a 64-bit system. The legacy system is critically important to the organization. The IT manager cautions that the new applications must not have a detrimental effect on company finances. Which of the following impacts is the IT manager most concerned with?

  A. Device

  B. Business

  C. Network

  D. Operation

  Correct Answer: B

  The IT manager's caution regarding the new applications not having a detrimental effect on company finances points directly to concerns about the business impact. This encompasses potential costs associated with upgrading legacy systems, compatibility issues that might arise from running new applications on old infrastructure, and the risks of system downtime or reduced performance affecting business operations. The focus here is on ensuring that the integration of new applications into the legacy system does not incur unexpected expenses or disrupt critical business processes.

• Question 664:

  A company uses shared drives as part of a workforce collaboration process. To ensure the correct access permissions, inheritance at the top-level folder is assigned to each department. A manager's team is working on confidential material and wants to ensure only the immediate team can view a specific folder and its subsequent files and subfolders. Which of the following actions should the technician most likely take?

  A. Turn off inheritance on the requested folder only and set the requested permissions to each file manually.

  B. Turn off inheritance at the top-level folder and remove all inherited permissions.

  C. Turn off inheritance at the top-level folder and set permissions to each file and subfolder manually.

  D. Turn off inheritance on the requested folder only, set the requested permissions, and then turn on inheritance under the child folders.

  Correct Answer: D

  Turning off inheritance on the specific folder requested by the manager and setting the requested permissions, followed by turning on inheritance under the child folders, ensures that only the immediate team has access to the confidential material while maintaining the broader permissions structure for other folders and files. This action isolates the folder's permissions from the top-level inheritance, providing a focused security measure for sensitive content.

• Question 665:

  A technician is troubleshooting a smartphone that is unable to download and install the latest OS update. The technician notices the device operates more slowly than expected, even after rebooting and closing all applications. Which of the following should the technician check next?

  A. Application permissions

  B. Available storage space

  C. Battery charge level

  D. Wi-Fi connection speed

  Correct Answer: B

  When a smartphone is unable to download and install the latest OS update and is operating slower than expected, one of the first things to check is the available storage space. Operating system updates often require a significant amount of free space for downloading and installing, and insufficient space can prevent the update process from initiating or completing. Available Storage Space: Smartphones use their internal storage to hold the OS, apps, user data, and temporary files needed for updates. If the storage is nearly full, the device can slow down due to the lack of space for writing temporary files and may not have enough space to download and install updates. Clearing up space can resolve these issues. Checking application permissions (A) might be relevant for specific app-related issues but is less likely to affect OS updates. The battery charge level (C) can affect the initiation of an update, as some devices require a minimum charge level to start the update process, but it doesn't typically cause slow operation. While a stable Wi-Fi connection (D) is necessary for downloading updates, it's less likely to be the cause of slowed operation and update issues compared to insufficient storage space.

• Question 666:

  A technician is setting up a printer on a Linux workstation. Which of the following commands should the technician use to set the default printer?

  A. ipr

  B. Ispool

  C. Ipstat

  D. Ipoptions

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 667:

  Which of the following macOS file types requires mounting before installation?

  A. .pkg

  B. .zip

  C. .app

  D. .dmg

  Correct Answer: D

  The .dmg file type in macOS requires mounting before installation. .dmg files are disk image files used to distribute software on macOS. When opened, they mount a virtual disk on the desktop, from which the application can be installed. Other file types like .pkg, .zip, and .app have different processes for installation and do not require mounting in the same way.

• Question 668:

  A user reports being unable to access a sports team's website on an office computer. The administrator tells the user this blocked access is intentional and based on company guidelines. Which of the following is the administrator referring to?

  A. NDA

  B. AUP

  C. VPN

  D. SOP

  Correct Answer: B

  An AUP, or Acceptable Use Policy, is a set of rules applied by the owner, creator, or administrator of a network, website, or service that restricts the ways in which the network, website, or system may be used. In this scenario, the administrator is likely referring to the company's AUP, which outlines what employees can and cannot do on the company's network, including restrictions on accessing certain types of websites, such as sports teams' sites, for non-workrelated purposes. AUP (Acceptable Use Policy): This policy typically includes rules designed to maintain the security of the network, ensure the productivity of employees, and comply with legal regulations. Blocking access to specific websites is a common practice enforced through an AUP to align with these goals. An NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) (A) is a legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes but wish to restrict access to or by third parties. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) (C) extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) (D) are a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations, which wouldn't typically include website access guidelines.

• Question 669:

  A technician needs to configure security settings on a Windows 10 workstation. Which of the following should the technician configure to limit password attempts?

  A. Account Lockout Policy

  B. User Access Control

  C. System Protection

  D. Firewall

  Correct Answer: A

  Configuring the Account Lockout Policy in Windows 10 is the appropriate action to limit password attempts. This security setting determines the number of failed login attempts that will trigger a lockout, preventing unauthorized access due to repeated password guessing. It is an effective measure to enhance security by deterring brute-force attacks.

• Question 670:

  A customer who uses a Linux OS called the help desk to request assistance in locating a missing file. The customer does not know the exact name of the file but can provide a partial file name. Which of the following tools should the technician use? (Select two).

  A. cat

  B. df

  C. grep

  D. ps

  E. dig

  F. find

  G. top

  Correct Answer: CF

  To locate a missing file with only a partial name known, the best tools to use in a Linux environment would be grep and find.

  grep: This command is used to search the contents of files for a specific pattern. While grep itself might not be the first choice for finding file names, it can be combined with other commands (like ls or find) to search within file lists or contents.

  find: This command is used to search for files in a directory hierarchy based on various criteria like name, size, modification date, etc. find can be used to search for files by partial name by using wildcards in the search pattern. cat (A) is used

  to concatenate and display the content of files. df (B) displays the amount of disk space used and available on filesystems. ps (D) shows information about active processes. dig (E) is used for querying DNS name servers. top (G) displays

  Linux tasks and system performance information. None of these tools are directly suited for finding files by partial names.