Exam 2: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 2

An administrator is setting up a Windows terminal server. Which of the following settings should the administrator modify to increase server security? (Select two.)

A technician performs a risk assessment and determines a requested change has low risk and low impact. Which of the following best practices should the technician follow to proceed with implementing the change?

A technician is investigating the cause of a Windows 7 PC running very slow. While reviewing Task Manager, the technician finds one process is using more than 90% of the CPU. Outbound network traffic on port 25 is very high, while inbound network traffic is low. Which of the following tasks should be done FIRST?

An employee reported that a suspicious individual was looking through the recycle bin. Which of the following types of social engineering threats is this?

A technician is setting up a SOHO wireless network for a healthcare office that does not have a server. The user requires the highest level of wireless security and various levels of desktop authentication to access cloud resources. Which of the following protocols and authentication methods should the technician implement? (Choose two.)

A desktop technician is attempting to upgrade several machines to Windows 10. After releasing there is only one disc for the installation, the technician decides to upgrade over the network. Which of the following boot methods initiates such an upgrade?

A company is implementing multifactor authentication and requires a solution that utilizes TCP. Which of the following will the company MOST likely select?

Which of the following are typically too dangerous to be disassembled by an in-house technician? (Choose two.)

Which of the following types of social engineering attacks can be prevented by the destruction of documents with personal or sensitive information?

Which of the following features has undergone the most significant changes from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and greatly simplified the operating system installation process?

A user's computer was infected with malware, and a technician successfully removed the infection. However, the user reports certain web-based services are still inaccessible. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST to resolve the issue?

Which of the following standards controls the processing of credit cards?

Ann, an end user, is utilizing a stylus on her tablet. The recognition point is off when she uses the stylus, but it registers in the correct spot when she uses her finger. Which of the following would be the BEST resolution to Ann's issue?

Which of the following Windows versions introduced using applications in the Metro interface?

A technician must manually modify the HOSTS system file in order to resolve a website address to a specified local destination. Which of the following utilities should the technician use to BEST accomplish the task?

An office building lost power, and the generator started up. Users on several floors have reported their machines will not start, even though the generator is running. A technician works to divert power from other floors until all users are able to work. Which of the following is the BEST solution for the technician to recommend?

Which of the following would MOST likely be used in secure client-server communication?

Joe, a user, believes his computer is infected with malware. The device is having difficulty accessing some websites, and web services are not responding from any of the web browsers, although Joe can access these services from his smartphone without issue. The computer's malware scanner has the latest definitions installed. Which of the following would BEST explain why the computer is functioning this way?

An end user is browsing the Internet when multiple browser pages open by themselves. The user notices the PC is running slowly, even while not browsing the Internet. Which of the following actions should the user take?

An employee is unable to view in-office network folders while working at home. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the problem?