CompTIA 220-1002 Exam | Sanuja Senanayake

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Question 1

_________________ is a feature of Windows OS which allows you to sync the information between your PC and offline files which are saved in the folders of the network servers. (ID-BTIA-108)

A	Sync Center
B	HomeGroup
C	Windows Aero
D	Windows Domain
E	Windows Defender

Question 2

A company has hired a new IT firm to manage its network switches and routers. The firm is geographically separated from the company and will need to able to securely access the devices. Which of the following will provide the ability to access these devices? (ID-BTIA-142)

A	SSH
B	VNC
C	RDP
D	Telnet

Question 3

You come across a workstation where an employee violated the company policies by installing a bit torrent client and downloading copyright-protected content using the company's network. What should you as an incident response technician do next? (ID-BTIA-136)

A	Reprimand the user and apply a content filter to the user’s profile.
B	Secure the workstation in a limited access facility.
C	Document the incident and purge all policy-violating materials.
D	Immediately delete all unauthorized materials.
E	Delete the bit torrent application and contact the affected copyright holders.

Question 4

PowerShell scripts has which of the following file extensions? (ID-BTIA-08)

A	.py
B	.ps
C	.ps1
D	.vbs
E	.py1

Question 5

Which of the following programs will automatically remove all text formatting when you paste text from a website? (ID-BTIA-67)

A	MS PowerPoint
B	Notepad
C	MS Word
D	CMD
E	MS Excel

Question 6

Which of the following services use the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)? (ID-BTIA-35)

A	5G LTE
B	WWAN
C	WLAN
D	VLAN
E	VPN

Question 7

Your organization wants to prevent users from changing company screensaver and modifying login screen/lock screen options. In a Windows environment, which of the following can be used to achieve this request? (ID-BTIA-90)

A	Local-level user policies
B	Network-level firewall policies
C	Antivirus domain-level policies
D	Domain-level group policies
E	Local-level firewall policies

Question 7 Explanation:

Under domain-level group policies, these futures can be locked for end-user. Organizations with multiple users benefit from MS group policies because you don't have to modifiy each individual workstation.

Question 8

A security administrator does some network testing and identifies significant issues with security on desktop computers. As part of remediation, the network administrator is developing documentation based on best practices for applying updates to end users computers. The network administrator must create the process documentation needed to submit back to the security administrator for approval. Which of the following process documents would the network administrator most likely create? (ID-BTIA-161)

A	End-user acceptance
B	Request for proposal
C	Backout plan
D	Plan for change
E	Business processes
F	Risk analysis

Question 9

Which command can be used in Windows CMD to list the contents of a directory? (ID-BTIA-129)

A	Ping
B	CD
C	MD
D	Dir
E	Ver

Question 10

Which of the Windows utility allows you to diagnose system issues by changing what features will load on startup? (ID-BTIA-13)

A	ifconfig
B	Task Manager
C	Safe Mode
D	Msconfig

Question 11

You have identified a workstation in your company that has a virus. What is the first step you should take to address the problem? (ID-BTIA-104)

A	Disconnect the computer from the office network.
B	Rollback OS and driver updates.
C	Reboot the computer in order to make sure all other programs are terminated.
D	Run a System Restore.
E	Research the virus and how to remove it.

Question 11 Explanation:

If you have positively identified or strongly suspect a computer on your organization is infected with a virus, it is always recommended to remove the computer from the network in order to prevent infection of other devices on the network.

Question 12

A workstation primary hard drive malfunction and you cannot boot into Windows OS. The user claims that she saved all her files in the secondary hard drive installed inside the PC. How difficult is it to recover data from a secondary drive? (ID-BTIA-32)

A	It would be nearly impossible to recover the user data since the primary drive conating the OS is required to access the seconday drive.
B	You can go to BIOS and make the secondary drive as the primary boot drive to download the data.
C	It would be very difficualt and will require specialized laborotory to recover the data.
D	It would be fairly easy as long as the secondary hard drive is not encrpyted.

Question 12 Explanation:

You can use either a hard drive docking station or a SATA(or other) to USB devices to recover data. If the secondary drive is encrypted using the Windows OS, you may be able to use brute force or a recovery software to access the information.

Question 13

After installing a new hard drive on a Windows computer, you do not see the format option in Windows Disk Management. What should you do first? (ID-BTIA-113)

A	Partition the drive.
B	Run chkdsk.
C	Defragment the drive.
D	Copy system files.

Question 14

You managed to delete some of the malware and virus files from a customer's computer. But to be extra cautious, you decided to reinstall the Windows OS and applications in order to achieve what industry experts call a "clean install". Which of the following tasks should be performed first before initiating the process? (ID-BTIA-140)

A	Disable network cards
B	Disable System Restore
C	Disable all non-administrator accounts.
D	Run the CHKDSK /R command
E	Run Windows Update

Question 14 Explanation:

Even during the malware/virus removal process, the System Restore may interfere with the deletion. Ideally, you should disable this feature before even trying to delete the infected files. In this question however, it clearly state you managed to delete it.

Question 15

Which of the following commands is used to fix errors on the system disk? (ID-BTIA-69)

A	robocopy
B	chkdsk /F
C	diskpart
D	tracert /w

Question 16

A customer complains that when he connects an IP camera system to his home LAN, his PS5 and Xbox randomly disconnect for a few seconds during gameplay. What should be the most likely resolution to this problem? (ID-BTIA-131)

A	Reconfigure the gaming consoles' network interfaces.
B	Configure router QoS engine with service priority for gaming applications.
C	Replace the IP camera system with a new one.
D	Replace the router with an upgraded unit.
E	Power cycle the network appliances.
F	Factory reset the gaming consoles.

Question 16 Explanation:

Power cycling the network appliances may also resolve this issue in the short term. However, the issue can be most likely resolved by configuring the QoS on the router.

Question 17

Which of the following command allows you to view the system's IP addresses on a Linux based server with multiple NIC ports? (ID-BTIA-43)

A	ls
B	ipaddr /all
C	chown
D	ipconfig /all
E	ifconfig

Question 18

Customer complains that they cannot access a specific software installed in a Windows Server from any of the workstations within the organization. You successfully resolved the issue by modifying the Windows Firewall in order to allow communication on ports 80,8080 and 8443. Which of the following steps should be performed next? (ID-BTIA-39)

A	Document your solution.
B	Run a driver update check for the specified software.
C	Move on to the server to a different node or VLAN on the network.
D	Invoice the customer.

Question 19

You were hired by a small business to install a project management software on the office workstation of the Lead Engineer, Sara. You come across a folder titled, "Nude pics for bf". What should you do? (ID-BTIA-100)

A	Contact the Manager of the company immediately.
B	Ask Sara why she has this type of folder on her work computer.
C	Open the folder and enjoy the images.
D	Open the folder to investigate the content, but do not open the images.
E	Install the software and ignore the folder.

Question 19 Explanation:

It may be unethical or breach of company policies for Sara to have personal pictures on an office issued computer. But you are an outside consultant and you should not the one to raise your voice unless you were hired specifically to audit user data on company devices. If you must access personal data to perform your job, you should only do so with their permission.

Question 20

A technician receives an invalid certificate error when visiting a website with port 443 enabled. Other computers on the same LAN do not exhibit this symptom. Which of the following needs to be adjusted on the workstation to fix the issue? (ID-BTIA-145)

A	UEFI boot mode
B	User access control
C	Date and time
D	Logon times

Question 21

Where is Registry hive data stored? (ID-BTIA-64)

A	\%systemroot%\Windows\System32\Con fig
B	\%systemroot%\System32
C	\%systemroot%\System32\Config
D	\%systemroot%\Windows

Question 22

A user reports that a cell phone application used for processing 2FA is loading slowly and not functioning properly. Which of the following should a technician do first to remedy this issue? (ID-BTIA-157)

A	Close all running applications
B	Reconnect the wireless network connection
C	Hard reset the cell phone
D	Remove and reinstall the application

Question 22 Explanation:

The 2FA (and multi-factor authentication) process information typically by connecting to a remote server that contains authentication data. If the network connection is poor, the performance will be significantly reduced.

Question 23

You are about to solder a broken pin on a motherboard. You found a solder spool in the IT office supply cabinet. What should you do before you start working on the motherboard? (ID-BTIA-103)

A	Check the temperature at which the solder should be applied.
B	Call the building supervisor to make sure there is enough solder for others.
C	Consult the MSDS for the solder spool.
D	Do not attempt to repair a motherboard. It is better to buy a new one.

Question 24

A user request that she wants the BitLocker on her laptop. Which of the following should be performed before implementing BitLocker? (ID-BTIA-46)

A	Enable TPM in the BIOS/UEFI.
B	Change the location of the system32
C	Disable UAC.
D	Defrag the hard drive.
E	Convert the file system to NTFS.

Question 24 Explanation:

The trusted platform module (TPM) in the BIOS, is a chip on the motherboard that includes the encryption code.

Question 25

On the following CMD screenshot (image), what is the last command input would do? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-53)

A	Execute the file as3final.py in notepad++
B	Change the file name from notepad to as3final.py
C	Open file as3final.py file using the program notepad++
D	Append the file name as3final.py to as3final.py by combing notepad and as3final terms.
E	Execute the file notepad++ in as3final.py

Question 26

The command ipconfig can only be run on which of the following programs? (ID-BTIA-112)

A	Control Panel
B	Command Prompt
C	Task Manager
D	MMC

Question 27

A small business customer is experiencing a constant stream of attacks on his business LAN containing 15 workstations. Which of the following should be the most cost-effective step you should take to secure his network? (ID-BTIA-62)

A	Install a firewall and enforce rules.
B	Disconnect the Internet connection to the LAN.
C	Install an antivirus on the main server.
D	Install an intrusion detection system (IDS).
E	Disable the SSID broadcast.

Question 27 Explanation:

IDS usually costs more, but it would still help to prevent network intrusion. Some devices combine IDS and firewalls. In most cases, a simple but well put together firewall with correct rules can stop majority of attackers from gaining access to LAN.

Question 28

What is one of the main benefits of NTFS over FAT32? (ID-BTIA-15)

A	Compatibility across different OS providers such as Windows, Linux and Mac.
B	Better driver encryption and support for cryptology.
C	Lower power consumption.
D	Low drive failure rates.
E	Support for single large files over 4GB.

Question 29

What is the minimum amount of RAM needed to install a 64-bit version of Windows 10? (ID-BTIA-55)

A	512 MB
B	6 GB
C	1 GB
D	4 GB
E	2 GB

Question 30

Which of the following best describes the process in which a user can remove restrictions and allow OS behavior modifications on Android? (ID-BTIA-30)

A	Jailbreaking
B	Grant superadmin
C	VirusBarrier
D	Rooting
E	Open shell access

Question 31

This Windows command fixes errors without skipping any volumes but doesn’t locate bad sectors and recover the information from them. (ID-BTIA-102)

A	chkdsk C: /R
B	chkdsk C: /C
C	chkdsk C: /I
D	chkdsk C: /F
E	chkdsk /sec

Question 32

What is the minimum amount of RAM needed to install a 32-bit version of Windows 10? (ID-BTIA-56)

A	2 GB
B	512 MB
C	1 GB
D	6 GB
E	4 GB

Question 33

This type of attack is characterized by an individual or entity taking control of a session between a server and a client. (ID-BTIA-05)

A	Malicious attack
B	Session hijacking
C	DDoS
D	Brute force
E	Phishing

Question 33 Explanation:

This is also known as man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Question 34

You were advised to dispose of several computers used by a medical facility. Some of the hard drives contain sensitive medical data. You have hired a third-party company to destroy the hard drives. However, which of the extra data protection step should you take before the hard drives are sent for destruction? (ID-BTIA-151)

A	Drive wipe
B	Degauss
C	Standard format
D	Low-level format

Question 35

Which of the following best describes the process in which a user can remove restrictions and allow OS behavior modifications on Apple iOS? (ID-BTIA-29)

A	Grant superadmin
B	Open shell access
C	Jailbreaking
D	Rooting
E	VirusBarrier

Question 36

A Windows workstation is running too slow and performance is significantly reduced. Upon investigation, you found the spoolsv.exe is using 90 percent of system resources. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this problem? (ID-BTIA-68)

A	The printing system is running.
B	Virus infection of the C drive.
C	Drivers are being downloaded by the Device Manager.
D	Windows Update is running.
E	Hyper-Threading has been disabled.

Question 36 Explanation:

The genuine spoolsv.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft. Spoolsv.exe is an executable file that runs the Print Spooler Service, a process that caches printing jobs into system memory as images as printers cannot understand fonts or decipher graphics.

Question 37

You were told to delete the IT account (network access, system access) for your CEO by your IT department manager. You suspect the CEO maybe being fired in the very near future. What would you do? (ID-BTIA-42)

A	Contact HR immediately and seek advice.
B	If the IT Manager has the proper authority and documentation, perform the deletion task to the best of your ability.
C	Before you take any actions, contact the CEO in writing or by email and advise him/her that their IT account is being deleted.
D	Contact a lawyer as this breaches the professional conduct policies.
E	Before you take any actions, contact the CEO secretly and advise him/her that their IT account is being deleted.

Question 37 Explanation:

If proper documentation is missing, you may want to contact your HR, Additionally, you should always refer to the corporate, investor/shareholder and other policies of the company. However, if all the documentation is there and the IT Manager has the authority, you should perform your job.

Question 38

This type of attack is characterized by an individual or entity manipulating a user to divulge security information to an unauthorized person. (ID-BTIA-10)

A	Brute force attack
B	Phishing attack
C	DDoS attack
D	Session hijacking attack
E	Social engineering

Question 39

This Windows utility can be used to check which user is currently logged into the PC. (ID-BTIA-130)

A	Disk Management
B	Msconfig
C	Task Manager
D	Administrative Tools

Question 40

Which of the following user account permissions are needed to install device drivers on Windows? (ID-BTIA-111)

A	Administrator
B	Standard user
C	Guest
D	Power users

Question 41

Which Windows command-line (CMD) tool in Windows finds all of the unsigned drivers in the computer? (ID-BTIA-50)

A	Regedit
B	Ping
C	Msconfig
D	Sigverif
E	Dxdiag

Question 42

Where is the default Documents folder on a Windows computer located? (ID-BTIA-18)

A	C:\Users\%username%\Documents
B	C:\Users\System32\Documents
C	C:\Users\%root%\Documents
D	C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Documents

Question 43

Which of the following is an open-source operating system? (ID-BTIA-09)

A	Windows 98
B	macOS
C	Windows 10
D	Android
E	iOS

Question 44

Which Windows System Recovery Option attempts to automatically fix problems? (ID-BTIA-115)

A	Reset Your PC
B	System Restore
C	File History
D	Windows Registry
E	Startup Repair

Question 45

A systems administrator has discovered a folder on the server with numerous inappropriate pictures and videos, which is in violation of the company's AUP. Which of the following would be the next appropriate act? (ID-BTIA-152)

A	Rename the folder on the server, and notify the information security officer
B	Promptly notify the administrator's immediate supervisor
C	Ask the owner to move the files from the server to a local computer
D	Move the folder to another location on the server, and notify the local authorities

Question 46

Which non-profit organization that avoids paying taxes and yet lobbies against the right to repair? (ID-BTIA-17)

A	IBM
B	Microsoft
C	CompTIA
D	WWF
E	Apple

Question 47

A company asked you to install an accounting software which is used by 60 employees. Which of the following type of software licenses would you recommend? (ID-BTIA-89)

A	Commercial license
B	Enterprise license
C	Seat license
D	Open source license

Question 48

A specialized CAD program that runs Building Information Modeling (BIM) in an engineering firm is installed on a powerful workstation. The workstation has dual Intel Xenon CPUs with maximum RAM and a very high-end graphics card. However, the customer complains whenever they render 3D BIM models, the screen flickers and pause intermittently. Which of the following statements best describes how to remedy the problem? (ID-BTIA-106)

A	Check the RAM configuration.
B	Reinstall the Windows OS.
C	Upgrade the video drivers.
D	Reinstall the CAD program.
E	Replace the hard drive.

Question 48 Explanation:

Most high-end graphics cards can handle 3D engineering rendering. Incorrect or outdated video drivers can cause the screen to flicker and pause when using high VRAM programs.

Question 49

Which of the following Windows command will locate bad secors and recover information? (ID-BTIA-101)

A	chkdsk C: /I
B	chkdsk C: /F
C	chkdsk C: /C
D	chkdsk /sec
E	chkdsk C: /R

Question 50

Which of the following registry hives the startup programs information is stored? (ID-BTIA-33)

A	HKEY_USERS
B	HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
C	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
D	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

Question 51

An employee downloads an unauthorized application to convert text files into PDF. This application resulted in a breach of information and the company's proprietary data. This type of application can be described as a _________________. (ID-BTIA-98)

A	trojan
B	spam bot
C	worm
D	spyware

Question 51 Explanation:

Note, it is not spyware because spyware by definition installs on a host to monitor and leak information. Torjan, on the other hand, is a disguised program that may look like it is performing a useful on function (PDF conversion) but also steals data or take over workstations.

Question 52

Your company hires seasonal temporary Geologists who bring their own laptops to work. The turnover rate of employment is very high. You have been advised the only variable that is certain is the maximum number of Geologists working at the same time. A software program used to analyze well-logs can be either be installed on individual laptops or on a central server. In this situation which of the following is the best option licensing that has the least liability for your company? (ID-BTIA-139)

A	Open source license
B	Commercial license
C	Enterprise license
D	Seat license

Question 52 Explanation:

Seat user license is based on the number of simultaneous users—regardless of which individuals they are—accessing the program. It typically deals with software running in the server where users connect via the network. For example, in a 50-user concurrent use license, after 50 users are logged on to the program, the 51st user is blocked. When any one of the first 50 logs off, the next person can log on. If you installed the program on each individual laptop, it could create a corpyright liability issues when employeee leave the company.

Question 53

Which of the following is an important step you should take before installing network equipment on a networking rack inside a closet? (ID-BTIA-91)

A	Increase the closet's airflow.
B	Install grounding bars.
C	Set up dehumidifiers.
D	Plug and check if the equipment is working.
E	Implement a fire suppression system.

Question 54

A customer brings in a Windows laptop that will not boot. He decided to buy a new laptop, but ask you to recover his personal data. After testing, you found the hard drive is in good working condition and there is no driver encryption. Which of the following file location/directory path you most likely search for personal data? (ID-BTIA-31)

A	Program Files
B	System32
C	boot
D	Users
E	Windows

Question 54 Explanation:

Folders such as Documents, Pictures, and Desktop is located under Users folder. Unless the customer specifically save files in other locattions, you should be able to find most data within Users folder.

Question 55

Which version(s) of Windows 10 can join domains? Please select all that apply. (ID-BTIA-38)

A	Pro
B	Home
C	Standard
D	Enterprise

Question 56

You have been advised to set up a home office for a remote work from home employee. Which of the following is required to setup access to work email from home? (ID-BTIA-86)

A	Server and gateway
B	Server and domain
C	IP address and domain
D	IP address and DNS

Question 57

A technician has set up a new computer for a customer and needs to add a login with administrative privileges. Which of the following tools should the technician use? (ID-BTIA-162)

A	Component Services
B	System Configuration
C	Local Users and Groups
D	Security Policy

Question 58

Which of the following command in CMD can be used to create a new directory? (ID-BTIA-121)

A	CD
B	dir
C	MD
D	SD
E	RD

Question 58 Explanation:

MD is short for make directory.

Question 59

A major hardware failure at your corporate office's main server is causing disruption to daily workflow. Your Supervisor is very upset about this issue. When you arrived at the IT office everyone is panicking. As an IT professional, what should you do first? (ID-BTIA-41)

A	Request that you need to speak to a senior Supervisor.
B	Take everyone out to lunch get their mind off of the problem.
C	Refer your panicking Supervisor and co-workers to professional counseling services.
D	Quit your job because of this work environment is toxic.
E	Stay calm and do your job to best of your ability.

Question 60

Which of the following is a true statement on GPT and MBR? (ID-BTIA-16)

A	MBR drive format does not support drives over 4TB while GPT would be able to partition larger drives over 4TB.
B	MBR can create multiple partitions without any issues but GPT has a limit of four partitions per drive.
C	GPT is an older method of partitioning a disk that no longer in used and replaced by MBR.
D	MBR is only used by Microsoft products while GPT is only used by Linux and MacOS.

Question 61

A Business Cultural Anthropologist hired by your company advised your IT department that employees frequently leave their workstations unlocked. Your company handles sensitive information. What is the best technological solution you can implement across all workstations connected to a centralized user authentication service? (ID-BTIA-135)

A	Run a screensaver after one minute of nonuse and a fingerprint lock for after hours.
B	Apply a screen lock after x minutes of non-use and set login time restrictions for after hours.
C	Create a group policy to set minimum password standards.
D	Set a strong password that requires a renewal every 30 days.
E	Display a message on lock screen advising users how importnat to lock their computer.

Question 62

Which run command can be used to access Windows Registry hives? (ID-BTIA-34)

A	regedit
B	registry
C	hives
D	winreg
E	reg

Question 63

A Windows application is using too much memory causing the system to slow down. Which of the following tools would you use to identify the application? (ID-BTIA-65)

A	Task Manager
B	Msconfig
C	System Information
D	Chkdsk

Question 64

Two Android users have vastly different user interfaces. One of the devices is made by Samsung and the other is made by HTC. Both devices are running exactly the same Android version, Android 10. What is the best explanation you can provide for reason behind different user interfaces? (ID-BTIA-74)

A	Google Android version may be the same but the core APKs are different from manufacture to manufacture.
B	Each manufacturer has their own custom apps which change the behaviour of the GUI.
C	One of the users most likely is not on Android 10 even though he/she thinks they are on Android 10.
D	Each manufacturer has their own customized Launchers that modify the GUI.
E	The Android Kernel version must be different bvetwen the manufactures.

Question 65

Which of the following statement is correct? (ID-BTIA-73)

A	The 64-bit architecture has an upper RAM limit of 128 GB.
B	The 32-bit CPUs can only address a maximum of 4 GB of RAM, but 64-bit CPUs can address many TBs of RAM.
C	The 64-bit version is also known as x86.
D	The 32-bit architecture has an upper RAM limit of 64 GB.
E	Windows 10 only comes in 64-bit version.

Question 66

Which of the following allow administrators to integrate commands with executable scripts in the Windows OS environment? (ID-BTIA-79)

A	VB Script
B	DOS
C	PowerShell
D	Command Prompt

Question 67

This file in Windows contains events that occured during the installation. (ID-BTIA-97)

A	diskmgmt.msc
B	unattend.xml
C	setuperr.log
D	setupact.log

Question 68

What is the name of the default folder where Windows 10 stores 64-bit system files? (ID-BTIA-78)

A	Program Files (x86)
B	System32
C	Systemroot
D	Program Files

Question 69

A technician is called to troubleshoot a users Windows workstation that fails to boot. The user reports that, after updating the workstations graphics driver to a beta version, the machine gives a Stop error on every boot. Which of the following should the technician complete to resolve the issue? (ID-BTIA-164)

A	Boot the workstation in safe mode and disable the graphics driver system tray menu
B	Boot the workstation in safe mode with Command Prompt and enable Driver Verifier with standard settings
C	Boot the workstation in safe mode and disable Windows driver signing requirements
D	Boot the workstation in safe mode with networking and install the latest stable graphics driver

Question 70

Which of the following will provide the most effective form of data privacy when replacing a hard drive? (ID-BTIA-99)

A	Destroy the old hard drive by physically mutilation and cutting the platters into small pieces.
B	Format the old hard drive multiple times before deposal.
C	Open the old hard drive case and use ESD to destory the circuitry.
D	Completely erase the old drive prior to disposal.

Question 70 Explanation:

Companies like Google Inc, destroy their old hard drives by grinding them in industrial metal grinders. Customer privacy can make or break your company.

Question 71

Which of the following can be applied directly to an organizational unit in Active Directory to provide security to both the user and the machine? (ID-BTIA-155)

A	Group Policy
B	Security Groups
C	Folder Redirection
D	Home Folder

Question 72

Which of the following statement is correct? (ID-BTIA-127)

A	Organization security and content policies are not part of the majority of government organizations.
B	Organization security and content policy must include explicit punishment guidelines for employees who do not follow the guidelines.
C	Organization security and content policy must follow the legal policies of the country which the company operates.
D	Organization security and content policy typically do not apply to executive staff.
E	Organization security and content policy supersede all other legal policies of the country which the company operates.

Question 72 Explanation:

For example, if you found a company employee is downloading terrorist materials using company-owned PCs and network infrastructure, it becomes your responsibility as well as the responsibility of your organization to report the employee to the proper legal authority. Your organization's policies should never take precedence over the country's legal policies.

Question 73

Why would you not recommend installing unsigned drivers on mission critical systems? (ID-BTIA-02)

A	It may interfere with other signed drivers installed on the device.
B	It may result in random reboots.
C	It may lead to instability issues.
D	It may result in damage to the device.

Question 74

Which of the following shortcut key combination in Windows will lock your workstation? (ID-BTIA-11)

A	Windows+M
B	Windows+pause break
C	Ctrl+Alt+Del
D	Windows+R
E	Windows+L

Question 75

A Linux user reports that an application will not open and gives the error. Only one instance of the application may run at one time. A root administrator logs on to the device and opens a terminal. Which of the following pairs of tools will be needed to ensure no other instances of the software are currently running? (ID-BTIA-147)

A	cp and rm
B	pad and chmod
C	ls and chown
D	sudo and vi
E	ps and kill

Question 76

Which Windows utility is shown on the following image? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-118)

A	Windows Control Panel
B	Performance Monitor
C	Windows Task Manager
D	Windows Task Scheduler
E	Windows Registry

Question 77

Which of the following commands is entered in the CMD to learn more about the ipconfig command? Please select all that apply. (ID-BTIA-56)

A	ipconfig man
B	ipconfig /?
C	man ipconfig
D	ipconfig help

Question 77 Explanation:

On most modern Windows versions, all of the above correct answers are supported.

Question 78

An administrator is setting up a Windows terminal server. Which of the following settings should the administrator modify to increase server security? Select all correct answers. (ID-BTIA-141)

A	Use the local client certificate for server authentication
B	Change the default access port
C	Disable logon time restrictions
D	Put the terminal server into the routers DMZ
E	Block all unused ports on the LAN smart switch
F	Enforce password complexity

Question 79

Which command can repair a computer displaying the following message? (ID-BTIA-60)
The Windows Boot Configuration Data File Is Missing Required Information.

A	bootrec /restore
B	bootrec /fixmbr
C	bootrec /rebuildbcd
D	bootrec /fixboot
E	boot\bcd

Question 80

Which Windows based utility that you would use to prepare a drive image for duplication across the network? (ID-BTIA-12)

A	Ghost
B	Robocopy
C	Image Clone
D	Image Copy
E	Sysprep

Question 81

Which of the following must be enabled to configure 20 new machines to be booted over a network? (ID-BTIA-154)

A	PXE
B	Dynamic
C	Multi-boot
D	GPT

Question 81 Explanation:

Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)

Question 82

Which of the following commands is used to display hidden files in Windows CMD? (ID-BTIA-95)

A	dir /o
B	dir /d
C	dir /?
D	dir /a
E	dir -1

Question 83

Which of the following Robocopy or "Robust File Copy" in CMD that would copy all subdirectories but skips empty onces? (ID-BTIA-19)

A	/B
B	/E
C	/DCOPY:T
D	/sub-1
E	/D
F	/S

Question 84

Which of the following Run command you can use to track what percentage of resources are being used? (ID-BTIA-117)

A	perfmon.exe
B	systempropertiesadvanced.exe
C	eventvwr.msc
D	wintask
E	devmgmt.msc

Question 85

Lauren, an end-user, is utilizing a stylus on her tablet. The recognition point is off when she uses the stylus, but it registers in the correct spot when she uses her finger. Which of the following would be the BEST resolution to Lauren's issue? (ID-BTIA-149)

A	Disable and then reenable Bluetooth
B	Disconnect and then reconnect the stylus
C	Restart the tablet
D	Calibrate the touchscreen sensor

Question 86

In Windows, a blue screen of death (BSD) is most often caused by a failure in which of the following component? (ID-BTIA-40)

A	Hard drive/SSD
B	Memory
C	Driver
D	CD-ROM

Question 87

This is the boot loader in Windows Operating Systems such as Windows 8, 10 and Windows Server 2018. (ID-BTIA-51)

A	winload.exe
B	startup.exe
C	system32.exe
D	setup.exe
E	shell.adb

Question 88

Which of the following is not a valid command in the Command Prompt? (ID-BTIA-122)

A	RD
B	SD
C	MD
D	dir
E	CD

Question 89

Which of the following workstation OS heavily relies on web-based applications? (ID-BTIA-77)

A	Chrome OS
B	macOS
C	Windows 10
D	Ubuntu OS
E	Android OS

Question 90

A technician responds to a report that a user's desktop is operating much slower after upgrading the Windows OS to the latest version. The technician notices responsiveness is erratic, and the symptoms are similar to a failing hard drive. The technician runs a full hardware diagnostic, and all systems pass. The technician checks the properties for each device in the Device Manager and the hard disk and the standard AHCI 1.0 serial ATA controller both indicate the following message: This device is working properly. Which of the following should the technician attempt that will most likely resolve the performance issue? (ID-BTIA-146)

A	Update the SATA controller driver from the manufacturers website
B	Reset the PC to its factory conditions. Perform the OS upgrade again
C	Perform a full backup and replace the hard drive
D	Roll back the OS upgrade. Continue using the older version of Windows

Question 91

Which of the following statements best describes the first course of action to removing malware? (ID-BTIA-124)

A	Identify malware symptoms.
B	Enable System Restore.
C	Remediate infected systems.
D	Schedule scans and run updates.
E	Disable System Restore.
F	Quarantine infected systems.

Question 92

Which log file contains information about Windows setup errors? (ID-BTIA-96)

A	diskmgmt.msc
B	setupact.log
C	setuperr.log
D	unattend.xml

Question 93

An employee complains that she cannot access work network drives while working from home even though the computer has access to the Internet (she can browse the web). Which of the following is the most likely cause of the problem? (ID-BTIA-87)

A	Unsigned drivers or untrusted software.
B	Anti-virous and anti-malware software intefrence.
C	Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies
D	VPN configuration or inactive VPN.

Question 93 Explanation:

MDM is another good answer. MDM can be used to restrict access to certain network drives away from work. But the most common and most suitable place to start troubleshooting is the VPN.

Question 94

Which of the following Windows built-in feature you can use to monitor the data transfer rate of a network interface card (NIC)? (ID-BTIA-92)

A	Device Manager
B	Component Services
C	Local Security Policy
D	Performance Monitor

Question 95

A user receives an email on a company smartphone. When trying to open the email, the user gets a message stating the email is encrypted, and the user cannot open it. The user forwards the email to a personal email account and receives the same message. The user calls the IT department to ask for help. To decrypt the message, the technician tells the user to contact the sender of the message to be able to exchange: (ID-BTIA-148)

A	passwords
B	root CA
C	tokens
D	keys

Question 96

After installing a network camera management application on a Windows computer, the application failed to communicate with the camera server. Which of the following action be taken first? (ID-BTIA-27)

A	Add the necessary port numbers to the exceptions list of Windows Defender firewall.
B	Revert the computer back to the last stable Windows service pack.
C	Uninstall firewall applications and disable all firewall rules.
D	Reboot the router.
E	Reboot the network cameras.

Question 97

In Microsoft Windows, how would you configure the behavior of multiple OS on a single workstation? (ID-BTIA-133)

A	Using msconfig General tab.
B	Using msconfig Services tab.
C	Using msconfig Boot tab.
D	Using msconfig Tools tab.

Question 98

Which of the following client-side scripts is most widely seen on the user end of a web page such as sanuja.com? (ID-BTIA-158)

A	.js
B	.sh
C	.bat
D	.vbs

Question 98 Explanation:

Note: One of the CompTIA A Plus study book published by Omega Books claim the answer is .vbs. That is incorrect!

Question 99

A customer requested to install a compatible NIC on his PC. After installing a new network card, the PC loads Windows but continuously reboots. Which of the following should be your first course of action? (ID-BTIA-94)

A	Remove the network card.
B	Run Chkdsk.
C	Run Msconfig.
D	Check the System log.
E	Boot into the Safe Mode.

Question 99 Explanation:

Removing the network card may stop the rebooting issue. As an IT professional, you should try to install the product that your customer requested. Booting into safe mode will help you eliminate driver issues, software issue or other conflicts.

Question 100

Where is the ground wire(s) are located on a standard Molex connector? (ID-BTIA-160)

A	None of the answers are correct
B	Center
C	First left
D	First right

Question 100 Explanation:

Black ground wires should be in the center leads. There should be two ground wire leads in the center.

Question 101

What would you do after removing malware from a customer computer that already has an antivirus and malware software installed? (ID-BTIA-26)

A	Educate the customer on how to avoid malware.
B	Do nothing.
C	Reinstall the antivirous and malware software.
D	Replace the hard drive.
E	Change the user account permissions to restrict access.

Question 102

Which of the following in Windows Task Scheudler can improve hard disk performance? (ID-BTIA-134)

A	diskpart
B	defrag
C	cleanmgr
D	chkdsk

Question 103

Which of the following Robocopy or "Robust File Copy" command would copy timestamps of files and folders? (ID-BTIA-20)

A	/S
B	/B
C	/sub-1
D	/DCOPY:T
E	/RCOPY
F	/D

Question 104

What is the difference between authenticating using BitLocker and Windows user account? (ID-BTIA-123)

A	Windows user account authentication uses the TPM chipset on the motherboard to encrypt user data.
B	Windows user account authentication is more secure than BitLocker.
C	Unlike Windows user accounts, BitLocker is available on multiple platforms such as Ubuntu, iOS and Android.
D	BitLocker can encrypt hard drives and protect user content from unauthorized access.
E	Windows user account authentication can only be used with a Windows Server Domain Controller.

Question 105

Which Windows tool is used to create disk partition? (ID-BTIA-66)

A	Format command
B	Disk Cleanup utility
C	Disk Management
D	Computer Management

Question 106

Based on the following figure, where would you expect the Windows OS to reside? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-71)

A	Disk 0
B	Disk 1
C	FAT32 partition
D	Healthy partition
E	Primary partition

Question 107

On a Windows computer, which of the following comannds will return MAC address of the computer? (ID-BTIA-81)

A	netstat
B	ipconfig /renew
C	ipconfig
D	ipconfig /all
E	ping

Question 108

A customer requested antivirus software for her computer and she does not want to pay for a license. She is an elderly woman who only uses the computer for basic web browsing. Which of the following would you recommend? (ID-BTIA-47)

A	Open license
B	Personal license
C	Corporate license
D	Volume license
E	Enterprise license

Question 108 Explanation:

An open license is a free license. Do not confuse open license to personal license. A personal license is a paid license that provides the service to an individual.

Question 109

You installed a secondary hard drive (SSD) on a Windows 10 workstation. The hard drive shows up on the Device Manager, but not showing up as a storage device on the computer (not in "This PC"). What should you do first? (ID-BTIA-58)

A	Initialize the drive.
B	Run Windows updates.
C	Unplug the power and re-plug it without powering down the workstation.
D	Format and partition the drive.
E	Visit the website of the SSD manufacturer for firmware updates or contact the manufacturer.

Question 110

Which of the following BEST describes the Guest account on a Windows system? (ID-BTIA-153)

A	This account is designed to have the ability to set permissions for other users on the system. Users of this account have the capability to perform any operation or task on the system.
B	This account is designed for users who require specific administrator rights or permissions. Users of this account are restricted from installing software but can change time zones.
C	This account is designed to provide basic permissions for completing common daily tasks. Users of this account are restricted from performing things like installing new software.
D	This account is designed for users who require temporary access to a computer and do not need to store user-specific settings. Users of this account have very limited permissions.

Question 111

Which run command can be used to open Windows Device Manager? (ID-BTIA-116)

A	mtg
B	CMD
C	secpol.msc
D	MMC
E	devmgmt.msc

Question 112

You were tasked with writing a script in Windows PowerShell. You should use a(an) ____________ to let a program execute the same statement several times and each time the program executes, it is known as a(an) ___________. The answer is in the respective order. (ID-BTIA-128)

A	conditional statement , iteration
B	conditional statement , run
C	loop , run
D	loop , iteration

Question 113

Which of the following threats uses personalized information in an attempt at obtaining information? (ID-BTIA-144)

A	Spoofing
B	Whaling
C	Impersonation
D	Spear phishing

Question 114

A user’s personal settings are not saving, and a technician suspects the user’s local Windows profile is corrupt. The technician wants to check the size of the ntuser.dat file, but it does not appear in the user’s profile directory. Which of the following Control Panel utilities should the technician use to correct this? (ID-BTIA-156)

A	Folder Options
B	Sync Center
C	Display Settings
D	User Accounts

Question 115

A customer’s computer is having difficulty opening programs and regularly receives error messages regarding low system resources. Which of the following performance setting changes would best help the customer temporarily until a proper upgrade can be made? (ID-BTIA-159)

A	Data execution prevention
B	Visual effects
C	Processor scheduling
D	Page-file size

Question 116

Which of the following should be added to the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to populate it with programs? (ID-BTIA-110)

A	Files
B	Snap-ins
C	Directories
D	Applets

Question 117

While attempting to install a new program, an end user is notified the workstation meets the memory requirements, but it does not meet the requirements for free space. Due to time constraints, the user needs a quick way to install and access the program. Which of the following is the users best option given the situation? (ID-BTIA-163)

A	Install to a network drive
B	Install to a secondary internal HDD
C	Install to a USB drive
D	Install to a DVD-RW

Question 118

On a Linux based system, which command in the Terminal will display available directories? (ID-BTIA-83)

A	cat
B	bash
C	sbin
D	ls

Question 119

You were troubleshooting a hardware issue on a Windows laptop. Which of the following would you use to disable specific hardware components? (ID-BTIA-45)

A	File Explorer
B	Windows Registry
C	Task Manager
D	Device Manager
E	Services console

Question 120

You were advised to implement an organizational policy that states user passwords can’t be used twice in a row. Which of the following policies should be configured? (ID-BTIA-61)

A	Minimum password age
B	Enforce password history
C	Minimum password length
D	Complexity requirements

Question 120 Explanation:

Configure the enforce password history policy and set it to a number higher than zero.

Question 121

Which of the following command in Windows can be used to extract readable data from a defective disk? (ID-BTIA-63)

A	Recover
B	REM
C	Rebuild
D	Replace
E	Convert

Question 121 Explanation:

Recover command can be used when the disk is attached to a working computer and run the command through it. But this command is not always successful in recovering all readable data.

Question 122

You have determined there is a problem with startup programs on a Windows workstation. Which of the following utilities can be used to view the startup programs? (ID-BTIA-04)

A	Ipconfig
B	perfmon.msc
C	DxDiag
D	Regedit
E	gettingstarted

Question 123

Which command in Windows can initiate CHKDSK at boot time? (ID-BTIA-85)

A	CHKNTFS
B	NETDOM
C	IPCONFIG
D	CONVERT

Question 124

Which of the following types of hard drive partitioning schemes should you use with a motherboard with Intel Core i9 and UEFI chipset? (ID-BTIA-21)

A	GPT
B	FAT32
C	Dynamic drive
D	MBR

Question 125

A client wants a technician to create a PC naming convention that will make the clients PCs easier to track and identify while in use. Which of the following naming convention formats should the technician follow? (ID-BTIA-143)

A	Location, RFID
B	Asset ID, MAC address
C	Domain name, location, IP address
D	Domain name, location, asset ID

Question 126

Where is the Notification Area in Windows? (ID-BTIA-109)

A	On the taskbar
B	Within the Start menu
C	In the System32 folder
D	In the System Properties dialog box

Question 127

In Micsorost Windows, you can use _________________ to shut down frozen processes from the Command Prompt. (ID-BTIA-80)

A	deltask
B	delprocess
C	process -k
D	process -del
E	taskkill

Question 128

Which Windows tool can run a specific program at a timed designated by the user? (ID-BTIA-120)

A	Task Scheduler
B	Event Viewer
C	Task Manager
D	Services

Question 129

Which type of anti-malware license would you recommend for a medium-size business that has multiple workstations? Please select all that apply. (ID-BTIA-48)

A	Open license
B	Corporate license
C	Personal license
D	Volume license
E	Enterprise license

Question 129 Explanation:

Corporate, Enterprise and Volume licenses allow an IT administrator to install the software on multiple systems.

Question 130

Which of the following tools will allow you to change the number of CPU cores that Windows uses? (ID-BTIA-84)

A	regd
B	msconfig
C	taskmgr
D	perfmon
E	dxdiag

Question 131

You were told to install human resources software on a company computer. When you received the software, either as an online download or a physical copy, what should you do first before installing the software? (ID-BTIA-107)

A	Look for program features and the minimum hardware requirements.
B	Update the Windows drivers on the computer.
C	Read the manual on how HR is going to use the software.
D	Verify that the install is allowed under the company’s licensing agreements.

Question 131 Explanation:

As an IT professional, you should always verify the licensing agreements before installing any software. That should be your first step.

Question 132

Which of the following Windows 10 versions does not support Hyper-V? (ID-BTIA-132)

A	Windows 10 Education
B	Windows 10 Pro
C	Windows 10 Home
D	Windows 10 Enterprise

Question 132 Explanation:

Note while all Windows 10 versions except Home edition support Hyper-V, it is only supported in a 64-bit platform only.

Question 133

Which for-profit organization that lobbies against the right to repair vigorously and have blocked access to parts for third party companies? (ID-BTIA-76)

A	IBM
B	Microsoft
C	WWF
D	CompTIA
E	Apple

Question 134

What Windows utility is shown in the following figure? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-70)

A	System Management
B	DiskPart
C	Disk Management
D	Gparted
E	Event Viewer

Question 135

Which statement is correct when comparing Android OS and iOS? (ID-BTIA-75)

A	Unlike Android OS, Apple OS allow you to customize the user interface using a system called Launcher.
B	Both Android OS and iOS can run on almost all handheld modern electronic devices.
C	A consumer can exchange the apps (applications) between Andorid OS and iOS.
D	Android OS is open source but the iOS is closed source and owned by Apple Inc.

Question 135 Explanation:

A consumer may have the same app on both Android and iOS devices, but it is not the same app. The app developer has specifically created an app for each platform.

Question 136

Which Windows feature or program can be used to run the $PSVersionTable command? (ID-BTIA-88)

A	OneDrive
B	Windows Firewall
C	PowerShell
D	Compatibility mode

Question 136 Explanation:

This can also be run on PowerShell ISE.

Question 137

Which of the following is a false statement when comparing NTFS to FAT32? (ID-BTIA-01)

A	NTFS supports larger file sizes.
B	NTFS supports larger volumes.
C	NTFS supports more file formats.
D	NTFS supports file encryption.

Question 138

________________ is the command and system call which is used to change the access permissions of file system objects. (ID-BTIA-44)

A	Ls
B	dirc
C	Chown
D	Chmod
E	Passwd

Question 139

Where should you install an operating system? (ID-BTIA-03)

A	Secondary partition
B	Primary partition
C	USB drive
D	Extended partition
E	Dynamic partition

Question 140

An organization has two different OS providers: Windows OS and Mac OS. Most of the design and marketing departments use Mac OS while all computers in Management, Accounting, and Engineering use Windows OS. You were told to distribute USB drives to all employees. Which of the following format is best suited for USB flash drives? (ID-BTIA-22)

A	ext4
B	NTFS
C	exFAT
D	FAT32

Question 140 Explanation:

Macs and Windows offer full read-write support for exFAT and it has advantages over FAT32.

Question 141

Based on the following snapshot of a Winodws utility, which of the following statement is correct? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-119)

A	This PC Is connected to the LAN via both wired and wireless LAN interfaces.
B	This PC is connected to a domain called SANUJA and NetBIOS device name is ASUS.
C	This PC has two LAN interface cards; wired and wireless. But only the wired LAN is connected to a network.
D	This PC is running low on memory resources with a very high percentage is committed.
E	This PC must be running Windows 7 because only Windows 7 utilities can generate this snapshot.

Question 142

The __________________ is a chronological, verifiable paper trail documenting who possessed evidence. (ID-BTIA-126)

A	official documentation
B	Incident Response Life Cycle
C	incident response
D	chain of custody
E	MSDS

Question 143

In order to access server configurations of this website, Sanuja has to enter a PIN sent to his mobile phone in addition to his user credentials. This can be best described as a type of _____________. (ID-BTIA-138)

A	Propagation
B	MFA
C	Secure Shell
D	SSO
E	Inheritance

Question 143 Explanation:

MFA (multi-factor authentication)

Question 144

Which of the following type of user account most likely would not allow the user to install or update Windows drivers? (ID-BTIA-25)

A	Guest
B	Administrator
C	Domain Admin
D	Power user

Question 145

Which of the following log would you use to troubleshoot an application that is causing a Windows-based computer lock up? (ID-BTIA-37)

A	Application log
B	System log
C	Security log
D	Setup log
E	Tasker log

Question 146

Answer the following question based on the figure. Which partition mostly likley can be seafly dismounted without crashing the system? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-72)

A	None of the partitions can be dismounted without crashing the system.
B	Disk 0 - 465.27 MB NTFS
C	Disk 1
D	Disk 0 - 500 MB NTFS

Question 146 Explanation:

Please note, if you have program files installed in the secondary drive Disk 1, dismounting of Drisk 1 may lead to system crashing.

Question 147

What type of OS produced the following command line capture? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-93)

A	Mac OS
B	Windows 10
C	Ubuntu
D	Android
E	iOS

Question 148

Which of the following utility can be used to stop processes on a Windows machine when the system is unresponsive? (ID-BTIA-23)

A	Tasklist
B	Force quit
C	Control Panel
D	Computer Management
E	Task Manager

Question 149

Which of the following is the default file system used by modern Windows OS? (ID-BTIA-14)

A	FAT16
B	exFAT
C	NTFS
D	FAT32

Question 150

Which of the following task cannot be performed from the Printer Properties screen? (ID-BTIA-59)

A	Pausing printing
B	Modifying spool settings
C	Adding ports
D	Enabling sharing

Question 151

A customer complains a Java-based web application is crashing after a few hours and the application has to be restarted multiple times per day. Which of the following course of action should you take first? (ID-BTIA-105)

A	Reinstall Java on the affected workstation.
B	Ask the customer to use a different web browser.
C	Ask the customer to find an application that does not use Java.
D	Delete and clear Java Temporary Internet Files.

Question 151 Explanation:

Java web applications store temp files on the local computer. Sometimes these files can have an adverse effect on performance. You can clear the Java temp files and logs from the Java Control Panel.

Question 152

Which of the following Windows CMD commands sets the time on a workstation? (ID-BTIA-24)

A	Net timer
B	Timeset
C	Time
D	Net time set
E	Net time

Question 153

Where can you obtain trusted mobile applications for Android systems? (ID-BTIA-114)

A	Google Play
B	App Store
C	Trusted Mobile Platform (TMP)
D	Spotlight
E	iTunes

Question 153 Explanation:

Not all the apps on Google Play are trusted. However, apps with Play Protect signature and apps with trusted publishers such as banks should be secure. Never download sensitive apps such as banking apps from outside vendors.

Question 154

Which language support for representing characters is built into Windows OS? (ID-BTIA-125)

A	EBCDIC
B	Unicode
C	PS1
D	ITU-T
E	ASCII

Question 155

Which Windows utility is shown on the following image? Click on the image if it is hard to read. (ID-BTIA-49)

A	MS-DOS Control Panel
B	Windows Registry
C	Windows Control Panel
D	Windows Task Scheduler
E	Windows Task Manager

Question 156

An HTTP web server belongs to a government entity has been experiencing following technical issues for the past few days. Based on this information, what type of attack is this? (ID-BTIA-06)
-Often the website is responding slowly.
-Often the website is unresponsive.
-Some users have problems accessing the website.
-When the webserver is ping from a computer within the same LAN, the ping timeout or the ping time is usually high.

A	Session hijacking attack
B	Malicious attack
C	HTTP attack
D	DDoS attack
E	Brute force attack

Question 157

Which of the following file extensions/formats does Android use for application installation? (ID-BTIA-82)

A	.ipa
B	.apk
C	.exe
D	api
E	.sdk

Question 158

In Windows OS, how would you change the time in which the display turns off after a period of inactivity? (ID-BTIA-54)

A	TRIM
B	Task Manager
C	Display properties
D	Device Manager
E	Power plans

Question 159

Which of the following is the best solution for backing up user data on an Android phone to a remote location? (ID-BTIA-52)

A	Google Cloud Platform
B	Local NAS
C	iCloud
D	Microsoft OneDrive

Question 160

Which of the following can encrypt data drives including the Windows OS and require the user to enter a password before the system loads user data? (ID-BTIA-07)

A	BitLocker
B	Windows administrator user account
C	Windows user account
D	BitDefender
E	BIOS password

Question 161

A technician is working on a virtual server migration project. The technician has already completed the SOW; however, the servers will not work without a critical network configuration that was missed in the original SOW. The technician needs to make the adjustments quickly. Which of the following best practice processes should the technician perform next? (ID-BTIA-150)

A	Escalate to stakeholders and obtain override approval for out-of-scope changes.
B	Document the changes and perform the work.
C	Obtain end-user acceptance for the proposed changes and submit a change plan for additional work.
D	Submit the changes to the change board for approval.
E	Notify the change team of the changes needed and perform the changes.

Question 162

A user is working on a shared computer and attempts to open the email application, which freezes when opened. A technician logs into the computer, and the email application works without issue. The technician has the user log back in, but the application still freezes when opened. Which of the following is the next step the technician should take to resolve the issue? (ID-BTIA-165)

A	Add the user to the local administrators group
B	Check for and apply software updates
C	Perform repair installation on the application
D	Rebuild the users mail profile

Question 163

Which of the following best describes the system that allows a user to enter his/her credentials once for multiple applications? (ID-BTIA-137)

A	Propagation
B	MFA
C	SSO
D	Inheritance
E	Secure Shell

Question 163 Explanation:

Single sign-on (SSO) is when a user account’s username and password can be used to gain access to multiple applications, systems or networks; instead of the user having to memorize multiple passwords.

Question 164

Which utility enables auditing at the local level? (ID-BTIA-28)

A	OU Group Policy
B	Local Security Policy
C	Active Directory Policy
D	Site Policy

Question 165

Which of the following utility can be used to stop processes on a Mac OS machine when the system is unresponsive? (ID-BTIA-36)

A	Task Manager
B	Taskkill
C	Mac Management
D	Time Machine
E	Force quit

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