220-1102 practice questions 561–570

1. Question 561 · 683 in bank

   Which of the following attacks can a hacker use to execute code on a user's computer when the user visits a specially prepared, malicious website?

   • ADoS
   • BSpoofing
   • CXSS
   • DSQL injection

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   Answer: C

   Explanation

   C. XSS XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) is a type of web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into a web page. When a user visits a compromised website, these scripts can execute on the user's browser, potentially stealing sensitive information, hijacking sessions, or redirecting the user to malicious websites. Google Gemini

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Nate_A

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2. Question 562 · 683 in bank

   A user reports the following issues: • Their computer is constantly running slowly. • The default home page of the web browser has changed to a suspicious search engine. • They have been receiving pop-up ads on the screen. Which of the following should a technician do first to address these issues?

   • AUpdate the antivirus program and run a full system scan
   • BUninstall the suspicious search engine and reset the home page
   • CInstall the latest updates for the operating system
   • DBlock the pop-up ads using the web browser settings

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   Answer: A

   Explanation

   A. Update the antivirus program and run a full system scan The symptoms described by the user strongly suggest a malware infection. Updating the antivirus software and running a full system scan is the most likely way to identify and remove the malware that is causing the issues. Once the malware is removed, the technician can address other issues, such as resetting the browser's home page and disabling pop-up ads. Google Gemini

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Nate_A

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3. Question 563 · 683 in bank

   Which of the following macOS file types requires mounting before installation?

   • A.pkg
   • B.zip
   • C.app
   • D.dmg

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   Answer: D

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4. Question 564 · 683 in bank

   A smartphone user is experiencing issues getting an application to launch. When the user taps on the application name, nothing happens. The user recently updated the smartphone's OS. Which of the following steps should the technician take next to troubleshoot the issue?

   • ARoll back the OS update
   • BUninstall the application
   • CRestart the smartphone
   • DCheck for application updates

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   Answer: D

   Explanation

   C There are several things you can try if an app isn't launching on your smartphone, including restarting your device, updating the app, or checking for software updates: Restart your phone: A simple restart can fix apps that keep stopping. Update the app: Check for updates to the app itself. Update your phone: Install any available Android system updates. System updates can fix bugs and improve stability.

   Source: Adapted from community discussion — Philco

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5. Question 565 · 683 in bank

   A technician thinks that a computer on the network has been infected with malware. The technician attempts several times to use a malware removal tool, but the issue persists. Which of the following should the technician do next?

   • ARestore the computer from the last known-good backup
   • BReboot the computer into safe mode
   • CPurchase a new endpoint protection tool
   • DUse system recovery to prevent further infection

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 566 · 683 in bank

   A technician receives a high-priority ticket about sensitive information collected from an end user's workstation. Which of the following steps should a technician take to preserve the chain of custody for a forensic investigation?

   • AReimage the workstation
   • BInform the user of the investigation
   • CRecover and secure the workstation
   • DBack up the workstation

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   Answer: C

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7. Question 567 · 683 in bank

   A technician receives a migration audit stating that a desktop needs to be removed from the network and reimaged with a current OS. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the notification?

   • AMTBF exceeded
   • BIncompatible drivers
   • CEnd-of-life
   • DNTFS corruption

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   Answer: C

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8. Question 568 · 683 in bank

   A customer service representative is unable to send jobs to a printer at a remote branch office. However, the representative can print successfully to a local network printer. Which of the following commands should a technician use to view the path of the network traffic from the PC?

   • Anetstat
   • Bping
   • Cformat
   • Dtracert

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   Answer: D

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9. Question 569 · 683 in bank

   A home office user wants to ensure a PC is backed up and protected against local natural disasters and hardware failures. Which of the following would meet the user's requirements?

   • AUsing an agent-based cloud backup solution
   • BImplementing a grandfather-father-son backup rotation
   • CAutomating backups to a local network share
   • DSaving files manually to an external drive

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   Answer: A

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10. Question 570 · 683 in bank

    A customer reports high data usage on a smartphone that reaches its monthly data limit within the first week of each billing cycle. The customer uses the phone primarily for calls and SMS messages with minimal content streaming. A technician troubleshoots the phone and notices that both developer mode and installs from unknown sources are enabled. Which of the following should the technician check next?

    • AStorage cache
    • BMalicious applications
    • CPrivacy settings
    • DPermissions

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    Answer: B

    Explanation

    Given that developer mode and installs from unknown sources are enabled, there is a strong possibility that malicious applications could have been installed on the smartphone without the user’s knowledge. Malicious apps can run in the background, consuming significant data by connecting to the internet, sending information, or downloading additional content. Checking for these apps is crucial to resolving the high data usage issue

    Source: Adapted from community discussion — Emmyrajj

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