220-1102 practice questions 121–130

1. Question 121 · 683 in bank

   A user receives a call from someone who claims to be from the user's bank and requests information to ensure the user's account is safe. Which of the following social-engineering attacks is the user experiencing?

   • APhishing
   • BSmishing
   • CWhaling
   • DVishing

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   Dadadagreat is wrong, it's D. D. Vishing Explanation: Vishing, also known as Voice Phishing, is a social engineering attack where an attacker uses a phone call to impersonate a legitimate entity, such as a bank representative, government agency, or customer service representative. The attacker typically tries to manipulate the victim into revealing sensitive information, such as account numbers, passwords, or other personal information, by creating a sense of urgency or fear.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Footieprogrammer

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2. Question 122 · 683 in bank

   A user called the help desk to report an issue with the internet connection speed on a laptop. The technician thinks that background services may be using extra bandwidth. Which of the following tools should the technician use to investigate connections on the laptop?

   • Anslookup
   • Bnet use
   • Cnetstat
   • Dnet user

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   c. netstat is a tool that can be used to investigate connections on a Windows machine. It displays information about the active TCP connections, listening ports, routing tables, network statistics, etc. nslookup is a tool that can be used to query DNS servers and resolve domain names to IP addresses. net use is a tool that can be used to connect or disconnect network drives or printers. net user is a tool that can be used to create or modify user accounts on a Windows machine. Verified References: https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-is-netstat https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — kevij

   References

   • comptia.org documentation
   • comptia.org documentation

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3. Question 123 · 683 in bank

   Which of the following operating systems is considered closed source?

   • AUbuntu
   • BAndroid
   • CCentOS
   • DOSX

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   For anyone else who isn't familiar with Apple, OSX is Mac OS which is the correct answer. "In 2016, with the release of macOS 10.12 Sierra, the name was changed from OS X to macOS to align it with the branding of Apple's other primary operating systems: iOS, watchOS, and tvOS." - Wikipedia

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Wildhunt37

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4. Question 124 · 683 in bank

   Following the latest Windows update, PDF files are opening in Microsoft Edge instead of Adobe Reader. Which of the following utilities should be used to ensure all PDF files open in Adobe Reader?

   • ANetwork and Sharing Center
   • BPrograms and Features
   • CDefault Apps
   • DAdd or Remove Programs

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   Why do I need a default app? If you have more than one app that does the same thing, you can pick which app to use by default. For example, if you have multiple photo editing apps, you can choose which one to use to open a photo

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Raffaelloo

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5. Question 125 · 683 in bank

   An internet café has several computers available for public use. Recently, users have reported the computers are much slower than they were the previous week. A technician finds the CPU is at 100% utilization, and antivirus scans report no current infection. Which of the following is MOST likely causing the issue?

   • ASpyware is redirecting browser searches.
   • BA cryptominer is verifying transactions.
   • CFiles were damaged from a cleaned virus infection.
   • DA keylogger is capturing user passwords.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   Cryptomining is a process that uses the computer’s resources, including the CPU, to verify cryptocurrency transactions and add them to the blockchain. This process can be resource-intensive and can cause the CPU to run at 100% utilization, resulting in slower performance.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — dcv1337

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6. Question 126 · 683 in bank

   Which of the following should be used to secure a device from known exploits?

   • AEncryption
   • BRemote wipe
   • COperating system updates
   • DCross-site scripting

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   You'll want to ensure that your OS is up to date so that you can ensure there aren't any known vulnerabilities with the way Windows is coded, this will strengthen antivirus definitions & secure faulty, or loose codes in the previous version that must be patched. Encryption can protect your data & program files from being used, or transferred.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Mehsotopes

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7. Question 127 · 683 in bank

   A technician is securing a new Windows 10 workstation and wants to enable a screensaver lock. Which of the following options in the Windows settings should the technician use?

   • AEase of Access
   • BPrivacy
   • CPersonalization
   • DUpdate and Security

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 128 · 683 in bank

   Sensitive data was leaked from a user's smartphone. A technician discovered an unapproved application was installed, and the user has full access to the device's command shell. Which of the following is the NEXT step the technician should take to find the cause of the leaked data?

   • ARestore the device to factory settings.
   • BUninstall the unapproved application.
   • CDisable the ability to install applications from unknown sources.
   • DEnsure the device is connected to the corporate WiFi network.

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   Answer: B

   Explanation

   According to chatgpt: The next step the technician should take to find the cause of the leaked data and address the security issue is: A. Restore the device to factory settings. Restoring the device to factory settings (also known as a factory reset) will remove all installed applications, data, and configurations, effectively wiping the device clean. This is a crucial step because it will remove any potential malware or unauthorized applications that might be causing the data leakage and remove any suspicious configurations. It's a comprehensive measure to ensure the device is in a clean and secure state.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — shkhsprre

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9. Question 129 · 683 in bank

   A technician is creating a full inventory of the company’s IT hardware. Which of the following should the technician use for documentation management?

   • AChecklist for new user setup
   • BUser information
   • CAsset tags and IDs
   • DProcurement life cycle

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   IT asset inventory is the process of identifying, tracking, and managing all hardware and software assets an organization owns or uses. This includes servers, laptops, mobile devices, printers, network devices, software licenses, and other technology-related items contributing to the organization's IT infrastructure

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Raffaelloo

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10. Question 130 · 683 in bank

    A systems administrator is creating periodic backups of a folder on a Microsoft Windows machine. The source data is very dynamic, and files are either added or deleted regularly. Which of the following utilities can be used to mirror the source data for the backup?

    • Acopy
    • Bxcopy
    • Crobocopy
    • DCopy-Item

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    Answer: C

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