Free CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Practice Questions

Sample 220-1202 Practice Questions

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1. A technician needs to install Windows 11 Pro on a new computer. The organization requires that the drive use the most secure partitioning scheme available and support disks larger than 2TB. Which partitioning scheme should the technician use?

   • Dynamic Disk
   • FAT32
   • GPT (GUID Partition Table)
   • MBR (Master Boot Record)

2. A user reports that their Windows 10 computer displays a blue screen with the error 'INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE' during startup. The computer was working fine yesterday. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

   • Recent driver or Windows update
   • Failed hard drive
   • Corrupted system files
   • BIOS needs updating

3. A company is implementing a security awareness program. Which of the following social engineering attacks involves an attacker sending fake text messages claiming to be from a legitimate organization to trick users into revealing sensitive information?

   • Vishing
   • Smishing
   • Shoulder surfing
   • Whaling

4. A technician needs to document a recent hardware upgrade in the company's asset management system. Which of the following information should be included in the documentation? (Select THREE)

   • Technician's personal email
   • Date and time of the upgrade
   • Reason for the upgrade
   • Serial numbers of new components
   • User's personal phone number

5. A user's Windows 10 computer has been infected with ransomware that encrypted all their local files. The user did not have any backups. Which of the following should be the technician's FIRST step in responding to this incident?

   • Reinstall Windows
   • Disconnect the computer from the network
   • Pay the ransom to recover the files
   • Run an antivirus scan

6. A user needs to access an older application that only runs on Windows 7, but the company has upgraded all computers to Windows 11. Which Windows feature allows the user to run the legacy application?

   • Remote Desktop
   • Compatibility Mode
   • Windows Defender
   • Safe Mode

7. A network administrator needs to ensure that wireless guest users can access the internet but cannot access internal corporate resources. Which security measure should be implemented?

   • Guest network isolation (separate VLAN/SSID)
   • MAC address filtering
   • WPA3 encryption
   • Disable SSID broadcast

8. A user reports that their Windows 10 computer displays a 'Windows Update failed' error with code 0x80070020. The technician discovers that another program is currently using the files that Windows Update needs. What should the technician do FIRST?

   • Restart the computer and retry the update
   • Disable the Windows Update service
   • Run System Restore to a previous point
   • Reinstall Windows completely

9. A technician needs to securely erase data from a solid-state drive (SSD) before disposing of it. Which of the following methods is MOST appropriate for SSDs?

   • Multiple-pass overwrite with random data
   • Standard format command
   • Degaussing
   • Use manufacturer's secure erase utility or ATA Secure Erase command

10. Which of the following commands would a technician use to display detailed IP configuration information including DHCP lease information and DNS server addresses on a Windows computer?

    • ping 127.0.0.1
    • ipconfig /all
    • nslookup
    • netstat -a

11. A technician is troubleshooting network connectivity issues on a Windows 11 workstation. The user reports they cannot access any websites. Which command-line tool should the technician use FIRST to verify the computer has received an IP address from the DHCP server?

    • netstat -a
    • ping 127.0.0.1
    • ipconfig
    • nslookup google.com

12. A company needs to implement full disk encryption on all Windows 11 Pro laptops to protect sensitive data. The organization wants maximum security with hardware-based protection. Which combination provides the BEST security for BitLocker drive encryption?

    • USB startup key only
    • TPM + PIN
    • TPM only
    • Password only

13. A user reports that their Windows 10 computer is running extremely slow and displays frequent pop-up advertisements, even when no browser is open. The technician suspects malware infection. What should be the technician's FIRST step in the malware removal process?

    • Run a full antivirus scan with updated definitions
    • Disconnect the computer from the network
    • Boot into Safe Mode
    • Identify and research malware symptoms

14. A technician is setting up a new workstation and needs to document the installation process for future reference. According to best practices for operational procedures, what information should be included in the installation documentation?

    • User's personal password
    • Software licenses and product keys
    • Network configuration details (IP address, subnet mask, gateway)
    • Technician name and contact information
    • Date and time of installation

15. A user needs to install a legacy Windows application that requires administrative privileges, but the user account has standard user permissions. Which Windows feature allows the user to install the application without logging out and logging back in as an administrator?

    • Windows Defender
    • AppLocker
    • BitLocker
    • User Account Control (UAC)

16. A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 11 computer that is running very slowly. The Task Manager shows that CPU usage is at 5%, but memory usage is at 98%. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to resolve this issue?

    • Identify and close memory-intensive processes in Task Manager
    • Perform a clean boot of the operating system
    • Run Windows Update to install the latest patches
    • Upgrade the system RAM

17. A user needs to access files stored on their corporate network while working from home. The IT department has implemented a solution that encrypts all data transmitted between the user's home computer and the corporate network. Which of the following technologies is MOST likely being used?

    • FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
    • SSH (Secure Shell)
    • VPN (Virtual Private Network)
    • RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)

18. A technician needs to configure a Windows 10 workstation to automatically install important security updates but allow the user to choose when to install optional updates. Which Windows Update setting should the technician configure?

    • Set Windows Update to 'Download updates but let me choose whether to install them'
    • Enable metered connection to control update downloads
    • Disable Windows Update completely and use WSUS instead
    • Configure Advanced Options to automatically download and install updates, with optional updates disabled

19. An employee reports receiving an urgent email from the 'CEO' requesting immediate wire transfer of funds to a new vendor. The email address looks similar to the CEO's but has a slight misspelling. Which type of social engineering attack is this?

    • Impersonation
    • Phishing
    • Whaling
    • Vishing

20. A company is disposing of old hard drives that contained sensitive customer data. Which of the following methods provides the HIGHEST level of assurance that data cannot be recovered?

    • Formatting the drive using the quick format option
    • Physical destruction by shredding or incineration
    • Using file shredding software with 7-pass DoD 5220.22-M standard
    • Degaussing the drive with a strong magnetic field