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1
User reports that CAD drawings are taking an excessive amount of time to load and save. Which tool if files located ?
Defrag
ReadyBoost
Disk Cleanup Utility
Chkdsk
2
User unexpected icons appear on the desktop. The tech identifies that the symptoms point to a malware infection. Next?
Quarantine infected system
Schedule scans and run updates
Educate end-user
Report the issue to the information security officer
3
A 2nd hard drive is added to a Windows desktop. A tech must initialize and create volumes on the drive. Which utility ?
robocopy
Diskpart
format
chkdsk
4
Tech is notified that recent vulnerabilities have been discovered related to a type of SOHO router. verify conn. & next?
Change routers user-names and passwords.
Change the router firewall settings
Check for and apply a firmware update.
Reconfigure the QoS settings
5
Tech is implementing multi-factor authentication for a high-security org. Which 2 physical sec. technolog. can tech use?
Fingerprint reader
Privacy filters
Cable locks
Smart Cards
6
A tech needs to verify and replace important individual system files. Which verify and replace protected Windows?
XCOPY
ROBOCOPY
System restore
SFC
7
Ann reports that she received a call from someone asking for information about her email account. Which security threat?
Social Engineering
Man-in-the-middle
Zero-day
Spoofing
8
Which of the following Windows features would be used to encrypt a single file or folder?
NTFS
BitLocker
Security
EFS
9
Lab of computes can't access web apps. Ntwrk switch routing OK.Desktop with unique IP add, each computer can connect.
Enable certificate services
Disable the firewall
Edit the gateway address
Modify proxy settings
10
Which Windows tools allows a user to save system configuration information, system settings, programs, and data files?
Full data backup
File Backup
System Restore
System Image backup
11
User has issues with an Int. browser that dsn't allow web pages to be viewed instead fwrds user to a site requestg. PII
Proxy server
Windows firewall
Antivirus software
Trusted root certificate
12
Tech loads several computers with the company’s customized OS configuration. Tech plans to use PXE to boot the systems.
Multiboot
Image Deployment
Upgrade Installation
Repair Installation
13
A computer in a doctor’s office that has patient data on it is being replaced. How to prevent data recovery?
Drive Wipe
Delete data
Repartition
HDD format
14
Tech is upgrading the OS of a home PC to Windows 7. User wants to keep all the files and applications w/ clean install.
Windows 7 Professional x86
Windows 7 Enterprise x86
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Windows 7 Professional x64
15
A tech has been tasked w/ disposing of hard drives with sensitive employee data. Method for disposing of these drives?
Recycling
Overwriting
Reformatting
Shredding
16
Tech is running a Windows Update on Windows 7 PC. Process usually takes a few min to updates, but now +. Tech should do
Delete all of the files and folders in the softeware distribution folder
Run the System Updates Readiness Tool
Use the Microsoft Windows Update Troubleshooter
Reboot to Safe Mode and run Windows Update
17
A user’s corporate email is missing the shared inbox folders that were present before the user went on vacation. Why?
The internet security options have changed.
The network directory permissions have changed.
the operating system updates have changed.
The user account permissions have changed.
18
A smartphone user installed a new augmented reality mobile game reports extremely short battery life on the device ... ?
Disconnect the phone from the WiFi network.
Close the games running in the background.
Turn on airplane mode to save battery.
Restore the phone to factory settings.
19
A tech needs to quickly destroy data on several hard drives that are no longer wanted. Which methods is MOST effectiv. ?
Quick format
Low-level format
Physical destruction
Overwrite
20
User wishes to install apps on a mobile phone via .apk files loaded on a MicroSD card, rather than factory installed app
Back-loading
Side-loading
Top-loading
Front-loading
21
A company has just experienced a data breach that affected all mobile devices. BEST 2 secure access to users’ mob. devcs
Device profile update
OS security updates
SSO authentication
Biometric authentication
22
A turnstile is an example of which of the following forms of physical security?
Biometrics
Mantrap
Cipher lock
Entry control roster
23
A user’s smartphone is experiencing limited bandwidth when at home. The user reports to a tech that the device ...next?
Reset the device network's settings.
Check the data usage statistics on the device.
Verify the SSID with which the device is associated.
Run any pending application or OS updates.
24
A networked PC has started to display adware pop-ups when the user opens the browser. Which practice should tech employ?
Schedule scans and run updates in Safe Mode
Disable system restore
Create a system restore point
Quarantine the system
25
A new company policy states that all end-user access to network resources will be controlled based on the users’ roles.
Certificates
Blacklists
Directory permissions
Least privilege
26
After new OS installation, a compt continually reboots. OS-netwd imag solution. Not proper boot sequence. ?boot looping?
Default is set to USB
Default is set to PXE
Default is set to floppy
Two instances of OS are installed.
27
A tech notices a PC displays a missing DLL error message every time on startup. Which app is responsible for the msge?
System Recovery Options
Programs and Features
Event Viewer
msinfo32.exe
28
An engineer working with large detailed CAD files notices over time that the workstation is taking too long. Tech's 1st?
Replace the hard drive
Remove and reinstall the CAD software
Run defrag on the hard drive
Restore the CAD files from backup
29
The type of security threat that uses computers or other networks to accept and pass on viruses is called:
Man-in-the-Middle
Logic Bomb
Phishing
Botnets
30
User can't open encrypted email on smartphone & calls help desk. Which should the tech help to user verify?
Proper S/MME installation
Correct WPA2 key used.
L2PT use on VPN connection
Port 443 used for HTTPS
31
A tech is tasked with enabling TLS version 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 on a client Internet Explorer browser. InternetOptionsTabs?
Advanced
Security
Connections
Privacy
32
Tech replaced several corp human resources comps & is asked to ensure the information on the drives can't be retrieved.
Shredding
Overwriting
Formatting
Drive Wiping
33
After several application updates, a tech has noticed a marked change in performance of the OS on a client’s computer. ?
Run the System File Checker tool with the /scannow switch.
Use the msconfig to remove the applications from launching upon boot.
Edit the system's environmental variables to remove the application's path.
Boot the PC into Safe Mode and completely uninstall the applications.
34
Tech configures a SOHO ntwrk many Windows 7 PCs for a customer who wants to share media and printers btwn all the PCs. ?
WorkGroup
Directory Services
Offline Folders
HomeGroup
35
A tech receives an end user’s computer that displays erratic behavior upon startup, asks $ tech quarant. system rest. &?
Update and restore anti-malware software
Verify the security certificate is valid
Configure and enable the email spam filters
Roll back the NIC driver
36
An electrical fire starts in a PC on a crowded sales floor of an office bdg. How to extinguish the fire/keep peopl safe?
Use a 'A' labeled fire extinguisher.
Use a halon fire suppression system.
Use a large container filled with water.
Use a 'C' labeled fire extinguisher.
37
Which of the following methods BEST ensure data will be inaccessible on a mobile device if it is stolen? (Select two.)
Remote backup
Antivirus requirement
Full device encryption
Remote Wipe
38
A systems admin. wants to install the latest version of Windows on a desktop PC from a USB drive CDROM. Media type?
Create a disk partition
Load a recovery image
Create a FAT partition
Load an ISO image
39
After a security audit, a tech is tasked with implementing new measures to help secure company workstations. 3 encrypt.
Screen passwords
Screen locks
Strong passwords
BitLocker
40
Joe just downloaded a game onto his company phone. When he is not using the device, it downloads new content. Why?
Spyware
Worms
Trojan Horse
Social Engineering
41
When synchronizing a cell phone to an Exchange Email Server, which (2) are the MOST likely to be synchronized?
Notes
Calendar
Music
passowrds
42
Which of the following prevention methods is considered to be digital security?
ID badge
Firewalls
Mantrap
Biometrics
43
Tech removes data from the human resources comps. The tech plans to reuse the drives in the computers. Ensure removal...
Standard format
Low-level format
Overwrite
Degaussing
44
Tech configures a SOHO wireless router for a small business with three employees... Which other settings besides WPA2?
Update router firmware
Enable MAC filtering
Reduce radio power level
Disable SSID broadcast
45
A tech needs to disable System Restore prior to a virus cleaning. Which system settings has the System Restore options ?
msinfo32
Microsoft Management Console
Device Manager
Control Panel
46
Tech performs a virus cleaning on a computer that has been redirecting all browsers to a phishing website.Tech tests &?
Rerun the antivirus scan with higher sensitivity.
Check the content of the host files.
Do a system Restore to a date before the infection.
Rebuild the OS on the machine.
47
User works with sensitive data has received a new computer & his old computer is in good condition. Best 2 practices...?
Perform a low-level format on the drive.
Destroy the drive with a drill and purchase a new one.
Configure the user with a new profile on the machine w/ limited privileges.
Restore the OS from the factory disks and configure the computer.
48
An org. has implemented enrg. efficiency initiatives and wants to have the ability to perform latenight system patching.
Wake-on LAN
Proxy Settings
Hibernation
PXE booting
49
Sec. admin is developing mobile device hardening standards to protect the confidentiality of data - risk - phys. theft ?
Full-Disk Encryption
Mobile Tokenization
BIOS password
Two-Factor Authentication
50
Tech is setting up a folder on the ntwk available for all users in the executive department & only be accessible to them
Share folder
Administrative share
Shared network drive
Mapped network drive
51
Which helps to protect an org. from data exposure AFTER user passwords has already been leaked due to policy breach? (2)
Use multi-factor authentication
Restrict user permissions
Educate end-users
Enable file encryption
52
A new business will be using credit cards in a physical location and its web presence. Which does the business need?
PCI compliance
PII filtering
PHI certification
POTS implementation
53
As part of a regulatory compliance review, an org. determines it must migrate public cloud services + ... Which plan?
Hybrid Cloud
IaaS Cloud
Community Cloud
Private Cloud
54
Company in a metropolitan area is surrounded by public businesses. Security concerned w/ unauth. neighb. Best security?
Encryption Settings
Disable SSID broadcast
Enabled MAC filtering
Content filtering
55
Which software should a user install on a smartphone if the user does not want communication to be readable - hotspot?
VPN
Firewall
PGP
Bluetooth
56
User calls to report issues when logging in to a vendor’s website. The tech is able to log in successfully ... 2 causes?
The OS has been updated recently.
Proxy settings are configured improperly.
Program file permissions have changed recently.
There is a rouge anti-malware program.
57
Ann, has reported that she lost a laptop & it had sensitive corp information on it that has been published online. Sec ?
Require laptop hard drives to be encrypted.
Require biometric identification to log into the laptop.
Require users to have strong passwords.
Require multi-factor identification to log into the laptop.
58
User needs to replace open-source software package with a commercially-licensed package & requested support. Best tool?
Programs
msconfig
Regedit
Task Manager
59
A programmer installed a modified DLL file and is having problems with Windows not running correctly now. Which cmd
sfc
dcl
format
msconfig
60
A domain user logs into a computer & notices there aren't mapped network drives connected. Netwk driv. Group Polic. Cmd?
tracert
nslookup
netuse
gpresult
61
Joe returns his computer to tech who performed a virus removal on it the week before. Symptoms returned. Tech forgot?
Disabling of system restore
Infected system quarantine
Pre-installation environment cleaning
End-user education
62
A tech is installing 40 new bare metal computers in the corp domain.Windows 8.1 OS & Office Suite need to be installed
Create an unattended installation and
Utilize the network to install the image.
Perform a standalone installation with discs
Deploy an image located on an external device.
63
In recent versions of the Windows OS, Microsoft has added an advanced version of the cmd prompt. Which Windows features?
Hyper Terminal
Action Center
Power Shell
Search Charm
64
User installed new SOHO wireless router & wants to deter. casual attempts to access the wireless ntwrk. Tech's 1st step?
Change WPA2 to WEP
Disable the SSID broadcast
Enable content filtering
Enable MAC filtering
65
A user states that when typing in directions on a navigation website, the map is not viewable in a newer web browser.
Pop-up blocker
Manage add-ons
Compatibility view
Clear browser cache
66
Which of the following are only available in Windows Professional versions but not Windows Standard versions? Choose two
Secure network connections
Remote Desktop
Group Policy Editor
Encryption File Service
67
Which of the following is an appropriate way to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace?
Share customer experiences on social media sites for other to learn from.
Send text messages to clients when completing service tickets.
Speak in technical jargon to demonstrate knowledge of the subject.
Follow up with the customer to determine if issues were fully resolved.
68
Tech upgraded 4 computers & wants to repurpose the hard drives for later use. Which should be used to prepare drive ?
Drive Wipe
Degauss
Chkdsk
Quick format
69
Tech gets a help desk ticket about an employee having a problem sending text messages w/ android smartph. Tech's 1st?
Perform a soft restore
Replace the SIM card
Reformat the microSD card
Verify data connectivity
70
A user’s PC - infected with a virus after the user attempted to open what appeared to be an MP3 file. ?Folder options?
Always show icons, never thumbnails
Hide extensions to known file type.
Always show menus
Show hidden files
71
A tech has successfully completed a gpupdate from a CMD box of a user’s PC and is ready to move to the next user. 2 stps
Minimize the CMD box to the taskbar.
Click the 'X' in the top right of the CMD window.
Type EXIT at the command prompt and press Enter.
Select Switch User on PC
72
Tech attempts to manually. migrate user’s profile from one Windows PC to another. Files in My Docs can't be copied. Why?
Compressed
exFAT
EFS
NTFS
73
A tech has been dispatched to resolve a malware problem on a user’s workstation. The antivirus program ...next for tech?
Educate the end user on safe browsing practices.
Install all of the latest Windows Updates to patch the system.
Quarantine the infected workstation from the network.
Run the scan again to ensure all malware has been removed.
74
Ann, a user, discovers that all of her documents will not open. The documents open properly on another computer. Tools?
System Restore
Backup
chkdsk
Recovery image
75
Which of the following would a technician use to store memory chips from a laptop safely after an upgrade?
Paper envelopes
Mylar bags
Antistatic containers
Cardboard boxes
76
Tech is configuring a new Windows computer for a home office. Which 2 steps should tech take to secure the workstation?
Configure Single-Sign-On
Disable Windows Update
Rename default accounts
Disable Guest Account
77
During the firmware upgrade of a web server, a power outage occurred. The outage caused a failure within the upgrade. ?
Backup plan
Alternative plan
Backout plan
Contingency plan
78
A user leaves the workstation frequently and does not want sensitive material to be accessed. Best to sec. workstation?
Run a screensaver after 1 min of nonuse and fingerprint lock after hours
Require a password and a fingerprint lock after hours
Apply a screen lock after 5 min of nonuse and login time restr. after hours
Set a strong password that requires a renewal every 30 days
79
Joe is unable to use his Android phone after updating the OS & is in a hurry and would like a quick solution. Which ?
Roll back the OS uodates
Remove the microSD card
Initiate a factory reset
Perform a hard reset
80
A Windows workstation is suspected of having malicious software that created an infected start-up item or service. Tech?
ipconfig
dxdiag
chkdsk
msconfig
81
After a Windws update operation user reports a Wndws 8.1 PC with specialized software has system lockups . 1st for Tech?
Examine the PC main system board for distended capacitors.
Replace the PC's RAM with known good replacement modules.
Roll back to a previous restore point using System Restore.
Completely uninstall and reinstall any specialized software.
82
When securing a mobile device, which of the following types of screen locks is the MOST secure?
Face lock
Fingerprint lock
Passcode lock
Swipe lock
83
Tech finds that 2 users who have the same model of smartphone are having same issues with same apps. message error. Why?
Roll back the application to the earlier version
Clear the application cache
Reinstall the application
Update he OS of the smartphones
84
User wants to save a file into another user’s directory. File save=denied. Reason why the file save can't be completed?
The User must be a member of the User Group
the user requires read permissions to the folder
The user requires write permissions to the folder
The Use must be a member of the Administrators Group
85
A tech is configuring wireless for home office. Customer wants to prevent others from accessing the wireless netwk. ?
Disable SSID broadcast
Enable MAC filtering
Assign static IP address
Turn on content filtering
86
Joe reports that a Windows PC automatically locks when he leaves his desk & walks to a printer to retrieve documents. Y?
Domain-level group policies
Antivirus Domain-level policies
Incorrect local level user policies
Corrupted registry settings
87
A user's laptop has a clicking snd that occurs when the laptop is turned on. not repair option avail. On that help dsk?
Replace the hard drive and inform the user.
Offer a different repair option to the user.
Dismiss the user's issues and move to the next user.
Ask concise, close-ended questions.
88
A tech has completed the installation of Windows 7 and needs to add it to the company’s domain. Which contr. panel opt?
HomeGroup
Administrative tools
Credential Manager
System
89
User updates the video driver on the computer and it requests a restart after installation. Comp keeps rebooting. Tech?
System Recovery
Restore from OEM image
Restore from backup
Emergency Repair disk
90
An administrator is in a Remote Assistance session, sharing a user’s desktop. An “access denied” error is
Open the location with administrator privileges
Use the fully qualified domain name of the share.
Try mapping with a different drive letter.
Ensure the user's account is not locked out.
91
Joe installs own software on company laptop and uses it for corp work. Tech changes and uninstalls the application. Why?
An open source license is in use
A personal license is in use.
An enterprise license is in use.
A commercial license is in use.
