CompTIA CompTIA A+ 220-802 Questions & Answers

• Question 311:

  A technician is trying to prevent a local application from reaching the web due to security concerns. Which of the following solutions could BEST prevent the application from reaching the web? (Select TWO).

  A. Configure the workstation for a static IP

  B. Disable all wireless network connections

  C. Remove shortcuts to the application

  D. Block the application in Windows Firewall

  E. Change network location to Work

  F. Reroute the web address in HOSTS file

  Correct Answer: DF

• Question 312:

  After several passes with a malware removal program, the program keeps detecting the same malware infection after a reboot. Which of the following should be done to attempt to remove the offending malware?

  A. Run the malware removal program while disconnected from the Internet

  B. Run the malware removal program in Windows Safe Mode

  C. Reinstall the malware removal program from a trusted source

  D. Set the malware removal program to run each time the computer is rebooted

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 313:

  A technician is tasked with improving the security of a SOHO network. The office is comprised of a single wireless router located under the front desk where the office manager sits. All desktop computers are wired into the router which is configured with strong device credentials. Additionally, wireless is disabled on the router. Which of the following should the technician perform NEXT to improve the security of the SOHO network?

  A. Disable the router's remote management feature.

  B. Enable WPA2 wireless encryption.

  C. Change the router's default admin name and password.

  D. Place the router in a locked room.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 314:

  Which of the following is TRUE about the difference between a worm and a virus?

  A. Worms are written in assembly while viruses are written with scripting languages.

  B. Viruses hide in the boot record while worms hide within the file system.

  C. Worms self-propagate while viruses need human intervention to replicate.

  D. Viruses disable the antivirus update service while worms kill the antivirus process.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 315:

  Which of the following identifies traffic based upon its physical network address?

  A. Phishing

  B. Hashing

  C. MAC filtering

  D. Geotracking

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 316:

  A technician must secure company documents from accidental disclosure. Which of the following should be implemented? (Select TWO).

  A. User training

  B. Anti-malware

  C. Paper shredding

  D. Time of day restrictions

  E. Employee badges

  F. Mantraps

  Correct Answer: AC

• Question 317:

  A user receives an unsolicited call from a technician claiming to be from a Microsoft certified partner. The technician tricks the user into allowing them access to their PC because of malware alerts that were being broadcasted. Which of the following attacks is this user a victim of?

  A. Shoulder surfing

  B. Phishing attack

  C. Social engineering

  D. Malware infection

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 318:

  A company is looking to donate a collection of old PCs that are no longer needed. Which of the following data destruction methods would be MOST secure for highly sensitive information?

  A. Simple 1-pass zero overwrite

  B. Low level 3-pass random wipe

  C. Low level 7-pass random wipe

  D. High level format 10 times

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 319:

  An administrator is concerned about users accessing network shares outside of their job role.

  Which of the following would BEST prevent this?

  A. Set up shares with permissions based upon group membership.

  B. Implement a written policy addressing the issue for all users.

  C. Monitor access to the network shares using SNMP.

  D. Prevent remote logins to all network shares and drives.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 320:

  A small business owner is setting up their wireless network in their office, which is in a building shared with several other businesses. The owner does not want to disable the SSID broadcasting due to visiting customers needing to use the network, but does not want other businesses to notice the network, let alone access it. Which of the following would BEST accomplish this?

  A. Configure the access point encryption from unsecured access to WEP.

  B. Adjust the radio power so that coverage is restricted to the business.

  C. Change the SSID to reflect the business name instead of a public access point.

  D. Enable MAC filtering and restrict access to other company's devices.

  Correct Answer: B