Computers 2j

Question #451

Topic 1

A technician is hardening a company file server and needs to prevent unauthorized LAN devices from accessing stored files. Which of the following should the technician use?

• • A. Software firewall

• • B. Password complexity

• • C. Antivirus application

• • D. Anti-malware scans

Answer explanation

Use a (software) firewall to manage allowed connections on the file server.

Question #452

Topic 1

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? (Choose two.)

• • A. NIC

• • B. CPU

• • C. PSU

• • D. KVM

• • E. RAM

Answer explanation

• If you ever installed anything, first requirement is Storage. Then CPU. Then RAM then maybe GPU if its a video game

Question #453

Topic 1

Which of the following items require special e-waste recycling? (Choose two.)

• • A. Solid-state drive

• • B. A/C adapter

• • C. Surge protector

• • D. Laptop battery

• • E. CRT monitor

Answer explanation

They have to be disposed of because of environmental concerns. DE

Question #454

Topic 1

A user reports that the hard drive activity light on a Windows 10 desktop computer has been steadily lit for more than an hour and performance is severely degraded. Which of the following tabs in Task Manager contains the information a technician should use to identify the cause of this issue?

• • A. Services

• • B. Processes

• • C. Performance

• • D. Startup

Answer explanation

Check the processes tab within task manager to find out what is taking up HDD utilization.

Question #455

Topic 1

A technician downloaded a software program to a network share. When the technician attempts to copy the program to the Windows tablet for installation, the technician receives an error. Which of the following is the best procedure for the technician to use to complete the assignment?

• • A. Copy the program file to a USB drive and install.

• • B. Burn the program file to a CD and install.

• • C. Format the HDD and then do the installation.

• • D. Replace the HDD and then do the installation

Question #456

Topic 1

Which of the following features can be used to ensure a user can access multiple versions of files?

• • A. Multiple desktops

• • B. Remote Disc

• • C. Time Machine

• • D. FileVault

Answer explanation

Time Machine is a Mac OS feature that allows you to retain multiple versions of data in case you need to go back in time to retrieve it.

Question #457

Topic 1

Which of the following is an example of MFA?

• • A. Fingerprint scan and retina scan

• • B. Password and PIN

• • C. Username and password

• • D. Smart card and password

Question #458

Topic 1

A technician wants to enable BitLocker on a Windows 10 laptop and is unable to find the BitLocker Drive Encryption menu item in Control Panel. Which of the following explains why the technician is unable to find this menu item?

• • A. The hardware does not meet BitLocker’s minimum system requirements.

• • B. BitLocker was renamed for Windows 10.

• • C. BitLocker is not included on Windows 10 Home.

• • D. BitLocker was disabled in the registry of the laptop.

Question #459

Topic 1

A user’s Windows 10 workstation with an HDD is running really slowly. The user has opened, closed, and saved many large files over the past week. Which of the following tools should a technician use to remediate the issue?

• • A. Disk Defragment

• • B. Registry Editor

• • C. System Information

• • D. Disk Cleanup

Answer explanation

Use disk defrag to optimize the used hard drive sectors, leading to improved performance.

Question #460

Topic 1

A branch office suspects a machine contains ransomware. Which of the following mitigation steps should a technician take first?

• • A. Disable System Restore.

• • B. Remediate the system.

• • C. Educate the system user.

• • D. Quarantine the system.

Answer explanation

• 1. Verify malware symptoms 2. Quarantine infected systems 3. Disable System Restore 4a. Remediate: Update anti-virus 4b. Remediate: Scan and remove 5. Schedule scans and run updates 6. Enable System Protection