Question 1

A customer built a computer with the following specifications: Single hexa-core processor 8GB DDR4 memory 256GB SSD drive Built-in graphics card 32-bit Windows OS Audio editing software The computer seems to be working, but the OS reports only 3.5GB of RAM is available. Which of the following would correct the issue?
A) 16GB DDR4 memory
B) 64-bit Windows OS
C) Dual hexa-core processors
D) 512GB SSD drive

Accepted Answer

A 32-bit Windows OS can only address up to 4GB of RAM, and typically only about 3.5GB is usable due to system resource allocation. Upgrading to a 64-bit Windows OS would allow the system to utilize more RAM.

Question 2

A technician is investigating connectivity issues over the corporate network. The technician attempts to Telnet into an access point in the break room, which is labeled AP-1, but is unable to proceed any further or authenticate. Which of the following commands will be MOST beneficial in determining the connectivity issues?
A) netstat
B) tracert
C) ipconfig
D) nslookup

Accepted Answer

The "tracert" command is useful for diagnosing connectivity issues as it traces the path packets take to reach a destination, helping identify where the connection is failing.

Question 3

Joe, a technician, is configuring advanced security settings on a SOHO router. Joe cannot locate the settings he intends to change, but the online vendor documentation has instructions for configuring those settings. Which of the following should the technician perform?
A) Configure content filtering
B) Check for a firmware update
C) Disable the SSID broadcast
D) Change the firewall settings

Accepted Answer

The settings Joe is looking for might not be available in the current firmware version of the router. Checking for a firmware update could provide new features or settings that are not present in the current version.

Question 4

A technician performs a risk assessment and determines a requested change has low risk and low impact. Which of the following best practices should the technician follow to proceed with implementing the change?
A) Update the ticket with the results of the risk assessment and implement the change.
B) Reference the business policy and follow all change management procedures.
C) Obtain approval from the department and implement the change.
D) Provide a risk assessment to colleagues for peer review.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A technician performs a risk assessment and...

Question 5

After connecting to the corporate VPN, a user's workstation is no longer to browse Internet websites. A technician discovers launching a different web browser on the same computer reaches the websites correctly. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?
A) Verify the browser's proxy configuration settings
B) Instruct the user to use the alternate web browser instead
C) Flush the workstation's DNS cache
D) Scan the user's workstation for malware
E) Disconnect and reconnect from the corporate VPN

Accepted Answer

The issue is likely related to the specific browser's settings. Verifying the browser's proxy configuration settings can resolve issues where one browser is unable to access the internet while another can.

Question 6

When a computer accesses an HTTPS website, which of the following describes how the browser determines the authenticity of the remote site?
A) Certificates
B) Software tokens
C) Firewall
D) Port security

Accepted Answer

The browser uses digital certificates, issued by trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs), to verify the authenticity of the HTTPS website.

Question 7

A Linux user wants to use the grep command to identify every file name in the current directory that contains the word "mandatory". Which of the following commands would BEST accomplish this?
A) grep -d mandatory *
B) grep -i mandatory *
C) grep mandatory file
D) grep mandatory *

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Linux user wants to use the...

Question 8

A user is unable to open a document on a shared drive from a Linux workstation. Which of the following commands would help the user gain access to the document?
A) chmod
B) ifconfig
C) pwd
D) grep

Accepted Answer

The 'chmod' command is used to change the permissions of a file or directory, which could help the user gain access if the issue is related to insufficient permissions.

Question 9

Which of the following social engineering vulnerabilities occurs when someone follows a technician into a server room without using a key card?
A) Shoulder surfing
B) Man-in-the-middle
C) Tailgating
D) Impersonation

Accepted Answer

Tailgating occurs when someone follows a technician into a server room without using a key card.

Question 10

Which of the following Windows versions introduced using applications in the Metro interface?
A) Windows 7
B) Windows 8
C) Windows 8.1
D) Windows 10

Accepted Answer

Windows 8 introduced the Metro interface, which was later renamed to the Modern UI, allowing applications to run in a tile-based interface.

Question 11

Which of the following would MOST likely be used in secure client-server communication?
A) Redirection
B) Certificates
C) Port security
D) Group Policy

Accepted Answer

Certificates are used to establish a secure connection between a client and a server. They are used to verify the identity of the server and to encrypt the data that is transmitted between the client and the server.

Question 12

Which of the following would MOST likely be used by an attacker to identify the hash value of a strong password quickly?
A) Brute force
B) Key stretching
C) Rainbow table
D) Dictionary attack

Accepted Answer

Rainbow tables are precomputed tables used to reverse cryptographic hash functions, allowing attackers to quickly find the hash value of a password.

Question 13

A technician is adding a folder to a structure that is several levels down from the top level. The technician wants to make sure the new folder will have the same permissions as the top level. Which of the following should the technician configure?
A) Attributes
B) Shares
C) Inheritance
D) Replication

Accepted Answer

Inheritance allows a folder to inherit permissions from its parent folder, ensuring the new folder has the same permissions as the top level.

Question 14

After a virus outbreak due to USB usage, a technician must deny users access to removable hard drives via USB ports as soon as possible. The technician has been asked to avoid interrupting any users. Which of the following is the BEST way for the technician to perform this security feature?
A) Push a group policy
B) Assign a local security policy
C) Create a network login script
D) Update the AUP

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a virus outbreak due to USB...

Question 15

Joe, a user, is unable to log into a laptop using his proper network credentials because of an incorrect username or password. However, Joe is able to log in without issue to a coworker's PC using his credentials. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
A) The administrator account was disabled during the installation of the OS
B) The laptop was not joined to the domain when the OS was installed
C) The laptop's hard drive was formatted with FAT32 during the OS installation
D) The OS was not installed with the correct drivers for the laptop's input devices

Accepted Answer

The laptop was not joined to the domain, which is why Joe cannot log in with his network credentials on that specific laptop.

Question 16

A technician needs to connect to a server using a secure terminal application. The technician must be able to reboot the server quickly and restart all the daemons with this application. Which of the following methods will the technician MOST likely use? (Choose two.)
A) SSH
B) Telnet
C) Putty
D) HTTPS
E) Remote Assistance
F) RDP

Accepted Answer

The answer of A technician needs to connect to a...

Question 17

A technician needs to ensure users are prompted or warned when an installation takes place on a Windows system. Which of the following would meet this requirement?
A) Educate the user to run the installation with runas Educate the user to run the installation with runas
B) Add the user to the local administrators group
C) Enable UAC on the workstation
D) Log in as the administrator to install the application

Accepted Answer

Enabling User Account Control (UAC) on a Windows system ensures that users are prompted or warned when an installation or changes are made to the system, enhancing security by requiring user consent.

Question 18

A network administrator audited applications on a user's desktop and noticed a program used to sync a mobile device to the desktop's calendar. To ensure corporate data is not exchanged to cloud servers, which of the following mobile security methods should be implemented?
A) Remote wipe
B) Device encryption
C) Biometric authentication
D) Enterprise sandbox

Accepted Answer

An enterprise sandbox isolates applications, preventing them from accessing or sharing corporate data with unauthorized cloud services, ensuring data security.

Question 19

Which of the following standards controls the processing of credit cards?
A) PCI
B) PHI
C) PGP
D) PII

Accepted Answer

PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards are specifically designed to ensure the secure processing, storage, and transmission of credit card information.

Question 20

A technician is updating a Windows computer to the latest OS version. The customer does not want to lose any settings or have to reinstall any programs. Which of the following installation types should a technician use to meet the customer's requirements?
A) In-place
B) Unattended
C) Clean
D) Repair

Accepted Answer

An in-place upgrade updates the operating system to a newer version while preserving user settings, applications, and files, which aligns with the customer's requirements.

Exam 2: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 2

Joe, a technician, is configuring advanced security settings on a SOHO router. Joe cannot locate the settings he intends to change, but the online vendor documentation has instructions for configuring those settings. Which of the following should the technician perform?

A technician performs a risk assessment and determines a requested change has low risk and low impact. Which of the following best practices should the technician follow to proceed with implementing the change?

After connecting to the corporate VPN, a user's workstation is no longer to browse Internet websites. A technician discovers launching a different web browser on the same computer reaches the websites correctly. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

When a computer accesses an HTTPS website, which of the following describes how the browser determines the authenticity of the remote site?

A Linux user wants to use the grep command to identify every file name in the current directory that contains the word "mandatory". Which of the following commands would BEST accomplish this?

A user is unable to open a document on a shared drive from a Linux workstation. Which of the following commands would help the user gain access to the document?

Which of the following social engineering vulnerabilities occurs when someone follows a technician into a server room without using a key card?

Which of the following Windows versions introduced using applications in the Metro interface?

Which of the following would MOST likely be used in secure client-server communication?

Which of the following would MOST likely be used by an attacker to identify the hash value of a strong password quickly?

A technician is adding a folder to a structure that is several levels down from the top level. The technician wants to make sure the new folder will have the same permissions as the top level. Which of the following should the technician configure?

After a virus outbreak due to USB usage, a technician must deny users access to removable hard drives via USB ports as soon as possible. The technician has been asked to avoid interrupting any users. Which of the following is the BEST way for the technician to perform this security feature?

Joe, a user, is unable to log into a laptop using his proper network credentials because of an incorrect username or password. However, Joe is able to log in without issue to a coworker's PC using his credentials. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

A technician needs to connect to a server using a secure terminal application. The technician must be able to reboot the server quickly and restart all the daemons with this application. Which of the following methods will the technician MOST likely use? (Choose two.)

A technician needs to ensure users are prompted or warned when an installation takes place on a Windows system. Which of the following would meet this requirement?

A network administrator audited applications on a user's desktop and noticed a program used to sync a mobile device to the desktop's calendar. To ensure corporate data is not exchanged to cloud servers, which of the following mobile security methods should be implemented?

Which of the following standards controls the processing of credit cards?

A technician is updating a Windows computer to the latest OS version. The customer does not want to lose any settings or have to reinstall any programs. Which of the following installation types should a technician use to meet the customer's requirements?