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Which of the following should be done NEXT?
Answer: A
It has to be A however its not a great solution. Its the least worst solution really. Having worked in tech support you would definatly confirm the email is now working before closing the ticket and while you might email the telecom company to advise of issue its not the next thing you would do. And B is laughably wrong!
Source: Adapted from community discussion — PatrickH
A help desk team lead contacts a systems administrator because the technicians are unable to log in to a Linux server that is used to access tools. When the administrator tries to use remote desktop to log in to the server, the administrator sees the GUI is crashing. Which of the following methods can the administrator use to troubleshoot the server effectively?
Answer: B
The answer is B because we are discussing logging into a Linux SERVER (not a desktop). The best way to do that is via SSH.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Antwon
A technician needs to format a USB drive to transfer 20GB of data from a Linux computer to a Windows computer. Which of the following filesystems will the technician MOST likely use?
Answer: D
To transfer 20GB of data from a Linux computer to a Windows computer, the technician will most likely use the exFAT filesystem on the USB drive. While FAT32 is a common choice for USB drives, it has a maximum file size limit of 4GB, which would not be suitable for transferring a 20GB file. NTFS is another option, but it is not natively supported by Linux systems, so the technician may need to install additional software or drivers on the Linux computer to access the NTFS-formatted USB drive. The ext4 filesystem is commonly used on Linux systems, but it is not compatible with Windows without the installation of third-party software. ExFAT, on the other hand, is supported natively by both Linux and Windows, has a large file size limit, and is suitable for transferring large files between the two operating systems.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — ronniehaang
An application user received an email indicating the version of the application currently in use will no longer be sold. Users with this version of the application will no longer receive patches or updates either. Which of the following indicates a vendor no longer supports a product?
Answer: C
A user reports a workstation has been performing strangely after a suspicious email was opened on it earlier in the week. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?
Answer: B
B. Run a virus scan. When a user reports unusual behavior on a workstation after opening a suspicious email, the first and most immediate step should be to run a virus scan to check for malware or malicious software. Running a virus scan will help identify and potentially remove any threats that might have been introduced through the suspicious email. Escalating the ticket, using a Windows restore point, or reimaging the computer can be considered as follow-up steps depending on the results of the virus scan and the severity of the issue, but running a virus scan is the initial action to take in this scenario to address potential security threats.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — FT786
Which of the following wireless security features can be enabled to allow a user to use login credentials to attach to available corporate SSIDs?
Answer: D
Explanation: WPA2 with AES encryption is a security protocol for wireless networks. It provides strong encryption and is commonly used in both personal and enterprise wireless networks. WPA2-Enterprise specifically allows for the use of login credentials via 802.1X authentication. Why it's correct: WPA2-Enterprise, which uses 802.1X authentication, allows users to log in to the wireless network using their unique credentials. This setup can integrate with RADIUS servers and directory services such as Active Directory, allowing individual user credentials for access to the corporate SSIDs.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Jay23AmMonsIV
Which of the following would MOST likely be used to change the security settings on a user's device in a domain environment?
Answer: C
The best way to change security settings on a user's device is by going into the Group policy. To do so, you can find it by running lusrmgr.msc, or by navigating Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > System Tools> Local Users & Groups. If you want to do extra edits for the user profile such as set password policies, or key policies, you'll want to run gpedit.msc and investigate those options.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Mehsotopes
Which of the following often uses an SMS or third-party application as a secondary method to access a system?
Answer: A
Often websites, or web-application services will require a second step/method to login, most use SMS to quickly send a verification, if not, verification is often done through their self-provided, or trusted third party app authenticator.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Mehsotopes
A technician needs to ensure that USB devices are not suspended by the operating system. Which of the following Control Panel utilities should the technician use to configure the setting?
Answer: B
Open the "Control Panel." Navigate to "Power Options." Click on the selected power plan (e.g., "Balanced" or "High Performance"). Click on "Change plan settings." Click on "Change advanced power settings." In the "Advanced settings" window, look for the "USB settings" category. Under "USB settings," you should find an option related to USB selective suspend. Set it to "Disabled." Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — BabaBoer
A technician needs to manually set an IP address on a computer that is running macOS. Which of the following commands should the technician use?
Answer: B
If you enter the command “ifconfig” in the terminal, all information will be displayed. You can also use the commands “ip addr” or “ip a”. Confirm with [Enter]. You'll now be shown all IP addresses that are in your network
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Raffaelloo
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