EMT Practice Test

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Question1: A company discovered that numerous computers from multiple geographic locations are sending a very high number of connection requests which is causing the company's web server to become unavailable to the general public. Which of the following attacks is occurring?

Question2: A technician installed Windows 10 on a workstation. The workstation only has 3.5GB of usable RAM, even though the technician installed 8GB. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason this system is not utilizing all the available RAM?

Question3: Which of the following is command options is used to display hidden files and directories?

Question4: A user receives the following error while attempting to boot a computer.
BOOTMGR is missing
press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart
Which of the following should a desktop engineer attempt FIRST to address this issue?

Question5: A technician requires graphical remote access to various Windows, Linux, and macOS desktops on the company LAN. The security administrator asks the technician to utilize a single software solution that does not require an external internet connection. Which of the following remote access tools is the technician most likely to install?

Question6: A macOS user is installing a new application. Which of the following system directories is the software MOST likely to install by default?

Question7: After a security event, a technician removes malware from an affected laptop and disconnects the laptop from the network. Which of the following should the technician do to prevent the operating system from automatically returning to an infected state?

Question8: Which of the following is used as a password manager in the macOS?

Question9: A company is recycling old hard drives and wants to quickly reprovision the drives for reuse. Which of the following data destruction methods should the company use?

Question10: Which of the following Windows 10 editions is the most cost-effective and appropriate for a single user who needs to access their computer remotely?

Question11: Which of the following would most likely be used to extend the life of a device?

Question12: A student is setting up a new Windows 10 laptop for the upcoming semester. The student is interested in customizing the wallpaper. Which of the following should the student use to change the wallpaper?

Question13: A technician has been tasked with installing a workstation that will be used for point-of-sale transactions. The point-of-sale system will process credit cards and loyalty cards. Which of the following encryption technologies should be used to secure the workstation in case of theft?

Question14: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question15: Which of the following is used to generate passcodes necessary to access applications or systems that require an extra layer of security?

Question16: A user reports a hardware issue to the help desk. Which of the following should the help desk technician do first when responding to the user?

Question17: A technician downloaded software from the Internet that required the technician to scroll through a text box and at the end of the text box, click a button labeled Accept Which of the following agreements IS MOST likely in use?

Question18: Due to special job responsibilities, an end user needs the ability to edit the properties of Windows system files. The user has already been granted local administrator privileges. Which of the following Control Panel utilities should be used to provide easy access to the files?

Question19: A Microsoft Windows PC needs to be set up for a user at a targe corporation. The user will need access to the corporate domain to access email and shared drives. Which of the following versions of Windows would a technician MOST likely deploy for the user?

Question20: A user needs assistance changing the desktop wallpaper on a Windows 10 computer. Which of the following methods will enable the user to change the wallpaper using a Windows 10 Settings tool?

Question21: Which of the following environmental effects can be the result of using virtualization?

Question22: A user is unable to access a remote server from a corporate desktop computer using the appropriate terminal emulation program. The user contacts the help desk to report the issue. Which of the following clarifying questions would be most effective for the help desk technician to ask the user in

Question23: A user tries to access commonly used web pages but is redirected to unexpected websites. Clearing the web browser cache does not resolve the issue. Which of the following should a technician investigate NEXT to resolve the issue?

Question24: A customer is accessing a public kiosk in a company's lobby. Which of the following should be enforced to mitigate the risk of customer data being accidentally saved to the kiosk?

Question25: Which of the following methods is a way to superficially delete files on a hard drive?

Question26: 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?

Question27: A homeowner recently moved and requires a new router for the new ISP to function correctly. The internet service has been installed and has been confirmed as functional. Which of the following is the FIRST step the homeowner should take after installation of all relevant cabling and hardware?

Question28: A user's antivirus software reports an infection that it is unable to remove. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to remediate the issue?

Question29: A systems administrator is tasked with configuring desktop systems to use a new proxy server that the organization has added to provide content filtering. Which of the following Windows utilities is the best choice for accessing the necessary configuration to complete this goal?

Question30: Which of the following Linux commands would help to identify which directory the user is currently operating in?

Question31: An organization is updating the monitors on kiosk machines. While performing the upgrade, the organization would like to remove physical input devices. Which of the following utilities in the Control Panel can be used to turn on the on-screen keyboard to replace the physical input devices?

Question32: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question33: Malware is installed on a device after a user clicks on a link in a suspicious email. Which of the following is the best way to remove the malware?

Question34: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question35: A company was recently attacked by ransomware. The IT department has remediated the threat and determined that the attack method used was email. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent this issue from reoccurring?

Question36: A technician downloads a validated security tool and notes the vendor hash of a58e87a2. When the download is complete, the technician again validates the hash, but the value returns as 2a876a7d3. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Question37: A technician discovers a user's PC has a "No OS found" error message. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Question38: A proxy server is required for internet access from a corporate network. Which of the following should a technician perform to manually configure a Windows 10 device for internet access?

Question39: A technician is reimaging a desktop PC. The technician connects the PC to the network and powers it on. The technician attempts to boot the computer via the NIC to image the computer, but this method does not work. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the computer is unable to boot into the imaging system via the network?

Question40: A technician is setting up a new laptop for an employee who travels, Which of the following is the BEST security practice for this scenario?

Question41: After a computer upgrade at an imaging lab. the upgraded computers are not able to obtain an IP address. Which of the following is most likely the issue?

Question42: A technician needs to track evidence for a forensic investigation on a Windows computer. Which of the following describes this process?

Question43: SIMULATION
Ann, a CEO, has purchased a new consumer-class tablet for personal use, but she is unable to connect it to the company's wireless network. All the corporate laptops are connecting without issue. She has asked you to assist with getting the device online.
INSTRUCTIONS
Review the network diagrams and device configurations to determine the cause of the problem and resolve any discovered issues.
If at any time you would like to bring back the initial state of the simulation, please click the Reset All button.








Question44: A bank would like to enhance building security in order to prevent vehicles from driving into the building while also maintaining easy access for customers. Which of the following BEST addresses this need?

Question45: Antivirus software indicates that a workstation is infected with ransomware that cannot be quarantined. Which of the following should be performed FIRST to prevent further damage to the host and other systems?

Question46: 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?

Question47: A help desk technician is troubleshooting a workstation in a SOHO environment that is running above normal system baselines. The technician discovers an unknown executable with a random string name running on the system. The technician terminates the process, and the system returns to normal operation. The technician thinks the issue was an infected file, but the antivirus is not detecting a threat. The technician is concerned other machines may be infected with this unknown virus. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to check other machines on the network for this unknown threat?

Question48: When a user attempts to open an email using a company-issued smartphone, the user receives a message stating the email is encrypted and cannot be opened. The user forwards the email to a personal account and receives the same message. The user then contacts the IT department for assistance. The technician instructs the user to contact the sender to exchange information in order to decode the message. Which of the following will the user receive from the sender?

Question49: Which of the following often uses an SMS or third-party application as a secondary method to access a system?

Question50: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question51: A technician is installing new network equipment in a SOHO and wants to ensure the equipment is secured against external threats on the Internet. Which of the following actions should the technician do FIRST?

Question52: A technician installs specialized software on a workstation. The technician then attempts to run the software. The workstation displays a message indicating the software is not authorized to run. Which of the following should the technician do to most likely resolve the issue?

Question53: The following error is displayed on a user's computer screen:
No operating system found
Which of the following is the first troubleshooting step a technician should complete?

Question54: A web developer installs and launches a new external web server. Immediately following the launch, the performance of all traffic traversing the firewall degrades substantially. Which of the following considerations was overlooked?

Question55: A technician is familiar with most personnel at a customer's location and has clearance to work unsupervised. Which of the following describes how the technician should handle personal communication while on site?

Question56: A user calls the help desk to report that none of the files on a PC will open. The user also indicates a program on the desktop is requesting payment in exchange for file access A technician verifies the user's PC is infected with ransorrrware. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

Question57: Maintaining the chain of custody is an important part of the incident response process. Which of the following reasons explains why this is important?

Question58: A corporation purchased new computers for a school. The computers are the same make and model and need to have the standard image loaded. Which of the following orchestration tools should a desktop administrator use tor wide-scale deployment?

Question59: A web developer installs and launches a new external web server. Immediately following the launch, the performance of all traffic traversing the firewall degrades substantially. Which of the following considerations was overlooked?

Question60: A field technician applied a Group Policy setting to all the workstations in the network. This setting forced the workstations to use a specific SNTP server. Users are unable to log in now. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?

Question61: A technician is in the process of installing a new hard drive on a server but is called away to another task. The drive has been unpackaged and left on a desk. Which of the following should the technician perform before leaving?

Question62: A technician is troubleshooting a Windows system that is having issues with the OS loading at startup. Which of the following should the technician do to diagnose the issue?

Question63: A user reports that a device with a statically defined IP is unable to connect to the internet. The technician runs the ipconfig /all command and sees the following output:
IPv4 Address............ 192.168.0.74
Subnet Mask.............255.255.255.255
Default Gateway......... 192.168.0.1
Which of the following is most likely the reason for the issue?

Question64: A technician is unable to access the internet or named network resources. The technician receives a valid IP address from the DHCP server and can ping the default gateway. Which of the following should the technician check next to resolve the issue?

Question65: An organization is creating guidelines for the incorporation of generative Al solutions. In which of the following would these guidelines be published?

Question66: A large university wants to equip all classrooms with high-definition IP videoconferencing equipment. Which of the following would most likely be impacted in this situation?

Question67: A user's mobile phone battery does not last long and navigation is very slow. Which of the following should the technician do first to resolve the issue?

Question68: A user attempts to open some files, but a message appears stating that the files are encrypted. The user was able to access these files before without receiving this message and no changes have been made within the company. Which of the following has infected the computer?

Question69: A user clicks a link in an email. A warning message in the user's browser states the site's certificate cannot be verified. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for a technician to take?

Question70: 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?

Question71: An organization wants to deploy a customizable operating system. Which of the following should the organization choose?

Question72: A user is unable to log in to the network. The network uses 802.1X with EAP-TLS to authenticate on the wired network. The user has been on an extended leave and has not logged in to the computer in several months. Which of the following is causing the login issue?

Question73: SIMULATION
As a corporate technician, you are asked to evaluate several suspect email messages on a client's computer. Corporate policy requires he following:
. All phishing attempts must be reported.
. Future spam emails to users must be prevented.
INSTRUCTIONS
Review each email and perform the
following within the email:
. Classify the emails
. Identify suspicious items, if applicable, in each email
. Select the appropriate resolution

Report email to Information Security. The user should not click on the link, reply to the email, or provide any personal or account information. The user should forward the email to the Information Security team or use a professional email form to report the phishing attempt. The user should also delete the email from their inbox and trash folder.
The suspicious items to select are:
b) From address
d) Hyperlinks
These items indicate that the email is not from a legitimate source and that the link is potentially malicious. The other items are not suspicious in this case, as the to address is the user's own email and there are no attachments.

Classification: b) Spam
This email is a spam email, as it is an unsolicited and unwanted message that tries to persuade the user to participate in a survey and claim a reward. Some suspicious items in this email are:
The email offers a free wireless headphone as an incentive, which is too good to be true.
The email does not provide any details about the survey company, such as its name, address, or contact information.
The email contains an external survey link, which may lead to a malicious or fraudulent website.
The email does not have an unsubscribe option, which is required by law for commercial emails.
The appropriate resolution for this email is C. Unsubscribe. The user should look for an unsubscribe link or button at the bottom of the email and follow the instructions to opt out of receiving future emails from the sender. The user should also mark the email as spam or junk in their email client, which will help filter out similar emails in the future. The user should not click on the survey link, reply to the email, or provide any personal or financial information.

Classification: c) Legitimate
This email is a legitimate email, as it is from a trusted source and has a valid purpose. There are no suspicious items in this email, as the from address, the to address, the attachment, and the email body are all consistent and relevant. The appropriate resolution for this email is B. Perform no additional actions. The user can open the attachment and review the orientation material as instructed. The user does not need to report, unsubscribe, or delete this email.

Classification: a) Phishing
This email is a phishing attempt, as it tries to deceive the user into downloading and running a malicious attachment that could compromise their system or data. Some suspicious items in this email are:
The email has a generic greeting and does not address the user by name or username.
The email has an urgent tone and claims that a security patch needs to be installed immediately.
The email has an attachment named "patch1.exe", which is an executable file that could contain malware or ransomware.
The email does not match the official format or domain of CompTIA Information Security.
The appropriate resolution for this email is A. Report email to Information Security. The user should not open the attachment, reply to the email, or provide any personal or account information. The user should forward the email to the Information Security team or use a professional email form to report the phishing attempt. The user should also delete the email from their inbox and trash folder.


Classification: c) Legitimate
This email is a legitimate email, as it is from a trusted source and has a valid purpose. There are no suspicious items in this email, as the from address, the to address, and the email body are all consistent and relevant. The appropriate resolution for this email is B. Perform no additional actions. The user can reply to the email and thank the sender for the interview opportunity. The user does not need to report, unsubscribe, or delete this email.

Question74: A web developer installs and launches a new external web server. Immediately following the launch, the performance of all traffic traversing the firewall degrades substantially. Which of the following considerations was overlooked?

Question75: A user is unable to use any internet-related functions on a smartphone when it is not connected to Wi-Fi When the smartphone is connected to Wi-Fi the user can browse the internet and send and receive email. The user is also able to send and receive text messages and phone calls when the smartphone is not connected to Wi-Fi. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the user is unable to use the internet on the smartphone when it is not connected to Wi-Fi?

Question76: A company has just refreshed several desktop PCs. The hard drives contain PII. Which of the following is the BEST method to dispose of the drives?

Question77: A user has a license for an application that is in use on a personal home laptop. The user approaches a systems administrator about using the same license on multiple computers on the corporate network. Which of the following BEST describes what the systems administrator should tell the user?

Question78: A user calls the help desk to report that mapped drives are no longer accessible. The technician verifies that clicking on any of the drives on the user's machine results in an error message. Other users in the office are not having any issues. As a first step, the technician would like to remove and attempt to reconnect the drives. Which of the following command-line tools should the technician use?

Question79: A technician is setting up a wireless network in a small, crowded office and wants to minimize Wi-Fi access. Which of the following security settings should the technician enable?

Question80: A company installed WAPs and deployed new laptops and docking stations to all employees. The docking stations are connected via LAN cables. Users are now reporting degraded network service. The IT department has determined that the WAP mesh network is experiencing a higher than anticipated amount of traffic. Which of the following would be the most efficient way to ensure the wireless network can support the expected number of wireless users?

Question81: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question82: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question83: The calendar application on an employee's smartphone is experiencing frequent crashes, and the smartphone has become unresponsive. Which of the following should a technician do first to resolve the issue?

Question84: An administrator's change was approved by the change management review board. Which of the following should the administrator do next?

Question85: A small-office customer needs three PCs to be configured in a network with no server. Which of the following network types is the customer's BEST choice for this environment?

Question86: A user updates a mobile device's OS. A frequently used application becomes consistently unresponsive immediately after the device is launched. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should the user perform FIRST?

Question87: An IT services company that supports a large government contract replaced the Ethernet cards on several hundred desktop machines to comply With regulatory requirements. Which of the following disposal methods for the non-compliant cards is the MOST environmentally friendly?

Question88: Which of the following threats will the use of a privacy screen on a computer help prevent?

Question89: A user is setting up backups on a workstation. The user wants to ensure that the restore process is as simple as possible. Which of the following backup types should the user select?

Question90: A systems administrator installed the latest Windows security patch and received numerous tickets reporting slow performance the next day. Which of the following should the administrator do to resolve this issue?

Question91: A Windows computer is experiencing slow performance when the user tries to open programs and files. The user recently installed a new software program from an external website.
Various websites are being redirected to an unauthorized site, and Task Manager shows the CPU usage is consistently at 100%. Which of the following should the technician do first?

Question92: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question93: A technician is configuring a workstation's security settings, and the following options are available:
Account lockout policy
Group policy
Two-factor authentication
Password complexity requirements
Firewalls
User accounts
Access control lists
Antivirus software
Which of the following settings should the technician configure to deploy strong password enforcement across the enterprise?

Question94: Welcome to your first day as a Fictional Company. LLC helpdesk employee. Please work the tickets in your helpdesk ticket queue.
Click on individual tickers to see the ticket details. View attachments to determine the problem.
Select the appropriate issue from the 'issue' drop-down menu. Then, select the MOST efficient resolution from the 'Resolution' drop-down menu. Finally, select the proper command or verification to remediate or confirm your fix of the issue from the Verify Resolve drop-down menu.

Question95: Which of the following best describes a rollback plan?

Question96: Which of the following change management documents includes how to uninstall a patch?

Question97: A user is unable to open personal files on a PC on a home network. An on-screen message indicates the files are encrypted and demands payment to access the files. Which of the following should a technician recommend the user do first?

Question98: A user created a file on a shared drive and wants to prevent its data from being accidentally deleted by others. Which of the following applications should the technician use to assist the user with hiding the file?

Question99: A desktop specialist needs to prepare a laptop running Windows 10 for a newly hired employee. Which of the following methods should the technician use to refresh the laptop?

Question100: A technician, who is working at a local office, has found multiple copies of home edition software installed on computers. Which of the following does this MOST likely violate?

Question101: A laptop that was in the evidence room of a police station is missing. Which of the following is the best reason to refer to chain of custody documentation?

Question102: A desktop support technician is tasked with migrating several PCs from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro, The technician must ensure files and user preferences are retained, must perform the operation locally, and should migrate one station at a time. Which of the following methods would be MOST efficient?

Question103: A technician is trying to perform an in-place upgrade of a Windows OS from a file. When the technician double-clicks the file, the technician receives a prompt to mount a drive. Which of the following file types did the technician download?

Question104: A technician is creating a location on a Windows workstation for a customer to store meeting minutes. Which of the following commands should the technician use?

Question105: A user added a second monitor and wants to extend the display to it. In which of the following Windows settings will the user MOST likely be able to make this change?

Question106: A management team at a small office wants to block access to inappropriate websites and create a log of these access attempts. Which of the following is a way to meet these requirements?

Question107: Which of the following commands can a technician use to get the MAC address of a Linux distribution?

Question108: A technician was assigned a help desk ticket and resolved the issue. Which of the following should the technician update to assist other technicians in resolving similar issues?

Question109: A user in a corporate office reports the inability to connect to any network drives. No other users have reported this issue. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the user is having this issue?

Question110: A user reports that a workstation is operating sluggishly Several other users operate on the same workstation and have reported that the workstation is operating normally. The systems administrator has validated that the workstation functions normally. Which of the following steps should the systems administrator most likely attempt NEXT?

Question111: A technician is troubleshooting an issue with a computer that contains sensitive information. The technician determines the computer needs to be taken off site for repair. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question112: A customer installed a new web browser from an unsolicited USB drive that the customer received in the mail. The browser is not working as expected, and internet searches are redirected to another site. Which of the following should the user do next after uninstalling the browser?

Question113: A technician is setting up a new laptop. The company's security policy states that users cannot install virtual machines. Which of the following should the technician implement to prevent users from enabling virtual technology on their laptops?

Question114: A technician is tasked with configuring a computer for a visually impaired user. Which of the following utilities should the technician use?

Question115: Which of the following Linux commands would be used to install an application?

Question116: A user requires local administrative access to a workstation. Which of the following Control Panel utilities allows the technician to grant access to the user?

Question117: Remote employees need access to information that is hosted on local servers at the company. The IT department needs to find a solution that gives employees secure access to the company's resources as if the employees were on premises. Which of the following remote connection services should the IT team implement?

Question118: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question119: A technician is implementing the latest application security updates for endpoints on an enterprise network. Which of the following solutions should the technician use to ensure device security on the network while adhering to industry best practices?

Question120: Which of the following defines the extent of a change?

Question121: A technician is installing an operating system on a new computer. Which of the following is the first step of the process?

Question122: A user contacts the help desk to request assistance with a program feature. The user is in a different building but on the same network as the help desk technician. Which of the following should the technician use to assist the user?

Question123: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question124: A change advisory board just approved a change request. Which of the following is the MOST likely next step in the change process?

Question125: A user calls the help desk to report that Windows installed updates on a laptop and rebooted overnight. When the laptop started up again, the touchpad was no longer working. The technician thinks the software that controls the touchpad might be the issue. Which of the following tools should the technician use to make adjustments?

Question126: A company's help desk receives numerous calls from employees reporting issues related to a current security breach. Which of the following steps should the help desk team take to document the breach?

Question127: 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?

Question128: A developer installed a new software package that has stopped all file server access. Which of the following change management practices should have been followed?

Question129: A technician is troubleshooting a mobile device that was dropped. The technician finds that the screen (ails to rotate, even though the settings are correctly applied. Which of the following pieces of hardware should the technician replace to resolve the issue?

Question130: A user reports that a new, personally owned tablet will not connect to the corporate Wi-Fi network. The user is able to connect to the Wi-Fi network with other devices, and the tablet is running the latest software. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Question131: A user wants to back up a Windows 10 device. Which of the following should the user select?

Question132: A customer is configuring on an old desktop an inexpensive file server to share photos and videos and wants to avoid complicated licensing. Which of the following operating systems should the technician most likely recommend?

Question133: A technician is assisting a customer who is having difficulty accessing the company's website. Which of the following should the technician do first?

Question134: A systems administrator is tasked with configuring desktop systems to use a new proxy server that the organization has added to provide content filtering. Which of the following Windows utilities IS the BEST choice for accessing the necessary configuration to complete this goal?

Question135: A technician needs to disable guest log-ins on domain-joined desktop machines. Which of the following should the technician use?

Question136: Which of the following is a preventive physical security control?

Question137: A user accidentally installed the incorrect word processing application on an iMac. Which of the following would allow the user to uninstall the incorrect application?

Question138:

Question139: Which of the following is the most practical method to reduce the number of clicks on phishing emails for a public-facing organization?

Question140: A technician is troubleshooting a lack of outgoing audio on a third-party Windows 10 VoIP application, The PC uses a USB microphone connected to a powered hub. The technician verifies the microphone works on the PC using Voice Recorder. Which of the following should the technician do to solve the issue?

Question141: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question142: A technician needs to configure a computer for a user to work from home so the user can still securely access the user's shared files and corporate email. Which of the following tools would best accomplish this task*?

Question143: A technician needs to interconnect two offices to the main branch while complying with good practices and security standards. Which of the following should the technician implement?

Question144: A technician receives a ticket indicating the user cannot resolve external web pages However, specific IP addresses are working. Which of the following does the technician MOST likely need to change on the workstation to resolve the issue?

Question145: A technician is unable to completely start up a system. The OS freezes when the desktop background appears, and the issue persists when the system is restarted. Which of the following should the technician do next to troubleshoot the issue?

Question146: A technician is troubleshooting boot times for a user. The technician attempts to use MSConfig to see which programs are starting with the OS but receives a message that it can no longer be used to view startup items. Which of the following programs can the technician use to view startup items?

Question147: A hard drive that previously contained PI I needs to be repurposed for a public access workstation. Which of the following data destruction methods should a technician use to ensure data is completely removed from the hard drive?

Question148: The screen on a user's mobile device is not autorotating even after the feature has been enabled and the device has been restarted. Which of the following should the technician do next to troubleshoot the issue?

Question149: A user is attempting to browse the internet using Internet Explorer. When trying to load a familiar web page, the user is unexpectedly redirected to an unfamiliar website. Which of the following would MOST likely solve the issue?

Question150: Which of the following is command options is used to display hidden files and directories?

Question151: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question152: Several computers have been infected with malware, causing the company network to slow down and sensitive company information to be lost. The IT department installs new antivirus software to remove the malware and needs to decide the best method to prevent future malware infections. Which of the following methods would be the most effective?

Question153: A technician is doing a bare-metal installation of the Windows 10 operating system. Which of the following prerequisites must be in place before the technician can start the installation process?

Question154: A user reports some single sign-on errors to a help desk technician. Currently, the user is able to sign in to the company's application portal but cannot access a specific SaaS-based tool. Which of the following would the technician most likely suggest as a next step?

Question155: A user reported that Windows has crashed several times during the day. A technician needs to check error messages to determine whether the issue pertains to the hardware or an application. Which of the following tools should the technician use?

Question156: An architecture firm is considering upgrading its computer-aided design (CAD) software to the newest version that forces storage of backups of all CAD files on the software's cloud server. Which of the following is MOST likely to be of concern to the IT manager?

Question157: A computer on a corporate network has a malware infection. Which of the following would be the BEST method for returning the computer to service?

Question158: A web developer installs and launches a new external web server. Immediately following the launch, the performance of all traffic traversing the firewall degrades substantially. Which of the following considerations was overlooked?

Question159: Which of the following editions of Windows 10 requires reactivation every 180 days?

Question160: A department manager submits a help desk ticket to request the migration of a printer's port utilization from USB to Ethernet so multiple users can access the printer. This will be a new network printer; thus a new IP address allocation is required. Which of the following should happen immediately before network use is authorized?

Question161: A call center technician receives a call from a user asking how to update Windows Which of the following describes what the technician should do?

Question162:

Question163: A user updates a mobile device's OS. A frequently used application becomes consistently unresponsive immediately after the device is launched. Which of the following troubleshooting steps should the user perform FIRST?

Question164: Which of the following best describes when to use the YUM command in Linux?

Question165: A user notices a small USB drive is attached to the user's computer after a new vendor visited the office. The technician notices two files named grabber.exe and output.txt. Which of the following attacks is MOST likely occurring?

Question166: A change advisory board authorized a setting change so a technician is permitted to implement the change. The technician successfully implemented the change. Which of the following should be done NEXT?

Question167: A customer is configuring on an old desktop an inexpensive file server to share photos and videos and wants to avoid complicated licensing. Which of the following operating systems should the technician most likely recommend?

Question168: A user visits a game vendor's website to view the latest patch notes, but this information is not available on the page. Which of the following should the user perform before reloading the page?

Question169: A macOS user reports seeing a spinning round cursor on a program that appears to be frozen. Which of the following methods does the technician use to force the program to close in macOS?

Question170: An executive has contacted you through the help-desk chat support about an issue with a mobile device.
Assist the executive to help resolve the issue.


Which of the following should be done NEXT?

Question171: A user's application is unresponsive. Which of the following Task Manager tabs will allow the user to address the situation?

Question172: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question173: Which of the following is natively used with Active Directory?

Question174: A large organization is researching proprietary software with vendor support for a multiuser environment. Which of the following EULA types should be selected?

Question175: Which of the following languages would a technician most likely use to automate the setup of various services on multiple systems?

Question176: Users report that they can log in to the web application during business hours, but none of the application's functions are working properly. Company policy does not allow for the server to be rebooted during business hours. Which of the following should a technician do to fix the web application and follow company policy?

Question177: During a routine check, a systems administrator discovers that a user's PC is running slowly and CPU utilization is at 100%. Further investigation shows a large amount of resource usage. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the high resource usage?

Question178: A user takes a work-issued laptop home for the first time. When the user attempts to browse any website on the home internet, the user receives the following error:
"This site cannot be reached."
A technician from work confirms that the static IP that was set up on the machine was changed back to DHCP. Which of the following needs to be corrected?

Question179: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question180: A user notices a small USB drive is attached to the user's computer after a new vendor visited the office. The technician notices two files named grabber.exe and output.txt. Which of the following attacks is MOST likely occurring?

Question181: All the desktop icons on a user's newly issued PC are very large. The user reports that the PC was working fine until a recent software patch was deployed. Which of the following would BEST resolve the issue?

Question182: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question183: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question184: A user received the following error upon visiting a banking website:
The security presented by website was issued a different website' s address .
A technician should instruct the user to:

Question185: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question186: Which of the following types of malware is designed to enable administrative access to a computer?

Question187: A user is unable to log in to the domain with a desktop PC, but a laptop PC is working properly on the same network. A technician logs in lo the desktop PC with a local account but is unable to browse to the secure intranet site to get troubleshooting tools. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Question188: Which of the following filesystem formats would be the BEST choice to ensure read and write compatibility of USB flash drives across several generations of Microsoft operating systems?

Question189: Which of the following could be used to implement secure physical access to a data center?

Question190: Antivirus software indicates that a workstation is infected with ransomware that cannot be quarantined. Which of the following should be performed first to prevent further damage to the host and other systems?

Question191: A technician is working on a Windows 10 PC that has unwanted applications starting on boot. Which of the following tools should the technician use to disable applications on startup?

Question192: A user's laptop has been performing slowly and redirecting to unfamiliar websites. The user has also noticed random pop-up windows. Which of the following is the first step a technician should take to resolve the issue?

Question193: A systems administrator is monitoring an unusual amount of network traffic from a kiosk machine and needs to Investigate to determine the source of the traffic. Which of the following tools can the administrator use to view which processes on the kiosk machine are connecting to the internet?

Question194: Which of the following features can be used to ensure a user can access multiple versions of files?

Question195: A technician has verified a computer is infected with malware. The technician isolates the system and updates the anti-malware software. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question196: A technician has verified that a user's computer has a virus and the antivirus software is out of date. Which of the following steps should the technician take next?

Question197: A user's permissions are limited to read on a shared network folder using NTFS security settings. Which of the following describes this type of security control?

Question198: 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?

Question199: A customer needs to verify an executable file that the customer downloaded from a website. Which of the following should the customer use to verify the file?

Question200: A remote user's smartphone is performing very slowly. The user notices that the performance improves slightly after rebooting but then reverts back to performing slowly. The user also notices that the phone does not get any faster after connecting to the company's corporate guest network. A technician sees that the phone has a large number of applications installed on it. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Question201: A technician has just used an anti-malware removal tool to resolve a user's malware issue on a corporate laptop. Which of the following BEST describes what the technician should do before returning the laptop to the user?

Question202: Which of the following operating systems is most commonly used in embedded systems?

Question203: When a user is in the office, web pages are loading slowly on the user's phone. Which of the following best explains this issue?

Question204: 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?

Question205: A technician has identified malicious traffic originating from a user's computer. Which of the following is the best way to identify the source of the attack?

Question206: A technician receives a call from a user who is on vacation. The user provides the necessary credentials and asks the technician to log in to the users account and read a critical email that the user has been expecting. The technician refuses because this is a violation of the:

Question207: A systems administrator needs to reset a users password because the user forgot it. The systems administrator creates the new password and wants to further protect the user's account Which of the following should the systems administrator do?

Question208: A macOS user needs to create another virtual desktop space. Which of the following applications will allow the user to accomplish this task?

Question209: A technician just completed a Windows 10 installation on a PC that has a total of 16GB of RAM. The technician notices the Windows OS has only 4GB of RAM available for use. Which of the following explains why the OS can only access 46B of RAM?

Question210: A technician is preparing to remediate a Trojan virus that was found on a workstation. Which of the following steps should the technician complete BEFORE removing the virus?

Question211: A user connected a laptop to a wireless network and was tricked into providing login credentials for a website. Which of the following threats was used to carry out the attack?

Question212: Which of the following should be used to control security settings on an Android phone in a domain environment?

Question213: A user reports that text on the screen is too small. The user would like to make the text larger and easier to see. Which of the following is the BEST way for the user to increase the size of text, applications, and other items using the Windows 10 Settings tool?

Question214: A developer is creating a shell script to automate basic tasks in Linux. Which of the following file types are supported by default?

Question215: A user with a disability needs to be able to press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard sequence one key at a time. Which of the following turns on this Ease of Access feature?

Question216: A computer is restarting automatically and displaying the following error message: "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you. (0% complete)." Which of the following should the technician do first to diagnose the issue?

Question217: A technician discovers user input has been captured by a malicious actor. Which of the following malware types is MOST likely being used?

Question218: Which of the following would typically require the most computing resources from the host computer?

Question219: A user submits a request to have a graphics application installed on a desktop When the technician attempts to install the application, the installation fails and the error message "Not compatible with OS' is displayed. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this error message?

Question220: A company is deploying mobile phones on a one-to-one basis, but the IT manager is concerned that users will root/jailbreak their phones. Which of the following technologies can be implemented to prevent this issue?

Question221: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question222: A company would like to implement multifactor authentication for all employees at a minimal cost. Which of the following best meets the company's requirements?

Question223: A technician is troubleshooting a customer's PC and receives a phone call. The technician does not take the call and sets the phone to silent. Which of the following BEST describes the technician's actions?

Question224: An incident handler needs to preserve evidence for possible litigation. Which of the following will the incident handler MOST likely do to preserve the evidence?

Question225: A technician is upgrading the backup system for documents at a high-volume law firm. The current backup system can retain no more than three versions of full backups before failing. The law firm is not concerned about restore times but asks the technician to retain more versions when possible. Which of the following backup methods should the technician MOST likely implement?

Question226: Which of the following languages is used for scripting the creation of Active Directory accounts?

Question227: A user is unable to start a computer following a failed Windows 10 update. When trying to start the computer, the user sees a blue screen of death. Which of the following steps should a technician take to diagnose the issue?

Question228: A technician downloaded an OS installation file but is unable to run it. When the technician tries to open the file, a message indicates no software is installed to run this file. Which of the following should the technician do next to attempt to access the OS file?

Question229: A technician has spent hours trying to resolve a computer issue for the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO needs the device returned as soon as possible. Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT?

Question230: Which of the following should be done NEXT?

Question231: A technician is trying to connect to a user's laptop in order to securely install updates. Given the following information about the laptop:

Which of the following should the technician do to connect via RDP?

Question232: A technician is setting up a network printer for a customer who has a SOHO router. The technician wants to make sure the printer stays connected in the future and is available on all the computers in the house. Which of the following should the technician configure on the printer?

Question233: An analyst needs GUI access to server software running on a macOS server. Which of the following options provides the BEST way for the analyst to access the macOS server from the Windows workstation?

Question234: A technician is troubleshooting a customer's PC and receives a phone call. The technician does not take the call and sets the phone to silent. Which of the following BEST describes the technician's actions?

Question235: A user is attempting to make a purchase at a store using a phone. The user places the phone on the payment pad, but the device does not recognize the phone. The user attempts to restart the phone but still has the same results. Which of the following should the user do to resolve the issue?

Question236: A technician needs to add an individual as a local administrator on a Windows home PC. Which of the following utilities would the technician MOST likely use?

Question237: A technician is investigating a workstation that has not received the latest policy changes. Which of the following commands should the technician use to apply the latest domain policy changes?

Question238: Users access files in the department share. When a user creates a new subfolder, only that user can access the folder and Its files. Which of the following will MOST likely allow all users to access the new folders?

Question239: A network administrator is deploying a client certificate to be used for Wi-Fi access for all devices in an organization. The certificate will be used in conjunction with the user's existing username and password. Which of the following BEST describes the security benefits realized after this deployment?

Question240: An employee has been using the same password for multiple applications and websites for the past several years. Which of the following would be best to prevent security issues?

Question241: A user's laptop is shutting down every time the laptop lid is closed, which is leading to frequent work interruptions. Which of the following should a help desk specialist do to remediate the issue?

Question242: A technician is setting up a desktop computer in a small office. The user will need to access files on a drive shared from another desktop on the network. Which of the following configurations should the technician employ to achieve this goal?

Question243: Following a recent power outage, several computers have been receiving errors when booting. The technician suspects file corruption has occurred. Which of the following steps should the technician try FIRST to correct the issue?

Question244: A company needs employees who work remotely to have secure access to the corporate intranet. Which of the following should the company implement?

Question245: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question246: A technician installed Windows 10 on a workstation. The workstation only has 3.5GB of usable RAM, even though the technician installed 8GB. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason this system is not utilizing all the available RAM?

Question247: A user is setting up a computer for the first time and would like to create a secondary login with permissions that are different than the primary login. The secondary login will need to be protected from certain content such as games and websites. Which of the following Windows settings should the user utilize to create the secondary login?

Question248: An engineer is configuring a new server that requires a bare-metal installation. Which of the following installation methods should the engineer use if installation media is not available on site?

Question249: A new spam gateway was recently deployed at a small business However; users still occasionally receive spam. The management team is concerned that users will open the messages and potentially infect the network systems. Which of the following is the MOST effective method for dealing with this Issue?

Question250: Which of the following will automatically map network drives based on Group Policy configuration?

Question251: A technician has verified that a user's computer has a virus, and the antivirus software is out Of date. Which of the following steps should the technician take NEXT?

Question252: When visiting a particular website, a user receives a message stating, "Your connection is not private." Which of the following describes this issue?

Question253: An organization's critical database files were attacked with ransomware. The company refuses to pay the ransom for a decryption key. All traces of the infection have been removed from the underlying servers. Which of the following should the company do next?

Question254: Which of the following is the MOST basic version of Windows that includes BitLocker?

Question255: A technician is deploying a new Wi-Fi solution for the office and wants to ensure users can log in to the Wi-Fi with their existing network log-in and password. Which of the following methods should the technician use?

Question256: A technician receives a help desk ticket from a user who is unable to update a phone. The technician investigates the issue and notices the following error message: Insufficient storage space While analyzing the phone, the technician does not discover any third-party' applications or photos. Which of the following is the best way to resolve the issue?

Question257: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question258: A technician sees a file that is requesting payment to a cryptocurrency address. Which of the following should the technician do first?

Question259: A large company is selecting a new Windows operating system and needs to ensure it has built-in encryption and endpoint protection. Which of the following Windows versions will MOST likely be selected?

Question260: Which of the following is command options is used to display hidden files and directories?

Question261: A new employee was hired recently. Which of the following documents will the new employee need to sign before being granted login access to the network?

Question262: A technician successfully removed malicious software from an infected computer after running updates and scheduled scans to mitigate future risks. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Question263: A customer reports that an Android phone will not allow the use of contactless electronic payment. Which of the following needs to be enabled to resolve the issue?

Question264: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question265: A customer is configuring on an old desktop an inexpensive file server to share photos and videos and wants to avoid complicated licensing. Which of the following operating systems should the technician most likely recommend?

Question266: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question267: 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?

Question268: As part of a CYOD policy a systems administrator needs to configure each user's Windows device to require a password when resuming from a period of sleep or inactivity. Which of the following paths will lead the administrator to the correct settings?

Question269: A user reports that an Android mobile device takes a long time to boot, and all applications crash when launched. The user installed the applications from a third-party website. Which of the following steps should the technician complete to diagnose the issue?

Question270: After clicking on a link in an email a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) received the following error:

The CFO then reported the incident to a technician. The link is purportedly to the organization's bank. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?

Question271: Which of the following applications allows a user to create backups in macOS?

Question272: An employee using an Apple MacBook is receiving frequent, random pop-up requests from other Apple devices wanting to share photos and videos and asking whether the user would like to accept the request Which of the following configurations should the technician advise the user to change first"?

Question273: A company implemented a BYOD policy and would like to reduce data disclosure caused by malware that may infect these devices. Which of the following should the company deploy to address these concerns?

Question274: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question275: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question276: A technician is troubleshooting application crashes on a Windows workstation. Each time the workstation user tries to open a website in a browser, the following message is displayed:
crypt32.d11 is missing not found
Which of the following should the technician attempt FIRST?

Question277: Which of the following is command options is used to display hidden files and directories?

Question278: A police officer often leaves a workstation for several minutes at a time. Which of the following is the BEST way the officer can secure the workstation quickly when walking away?

Question279: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question280:

Question281: A customer is configuring on an old desktop an inexpensive file server to share photos and videos and wants to avoid complicated licensing. Which of the following operating systems should the technician most likely recommend?

Question282: A technician needs to implement a system to handle both authentication and authorization Which of the following meets this requirement?

Question283: Which of the following would MOST likely be used to change the security settings on a user's device in a domain environment?

Question284: A Windows administrator is creating user profiles that will include home directories and network printers for several new users. Which of the following is the most efficient way for the technician to complete this task?

Question285: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question286: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question287: A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 10 PC that has experienced a BSOD. The user recently installed optional Windows updates. Which of the following is best way to resolve the issue?

Question288: 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?

Question289: Which of the following commands lists running processes in Linux?

Question290: A technician needs to perform after-hours service starting at 10:00 p.m. The technician is currently 20 minutes late. The customer will also be late. Which of the following should the technician do considering proper communication techniques and professionalism?

Question291: A user's smartphone data usage is well above average. The user suspects an installed application is transmitting data in the background. The user would like to be alerted when an application attempts to communicate with the internet. Which of the following BEST addresses the user's concern?

Question292: Users report that a network printer intermittently goes offline during the day. Which of the following commands should the technician use to confirm whether the printer has connectivity issues?

Question293: A systems administrator is setting up a Windows computer for a new user Corporate policy requires a least privilege environment. The user will need to access advanced features and configuration settings for several applications. Which of the following BEST describes the account access level the user will need?

Question294: A technician wants to harden Windows workstations after a recent security audit indicated the company is vulnerable to brute-force attacks. Which of the following features should the technician implement to mitigate such attacks?

Question295: A technician is setting up a printer on a Linux workstation. Which of the following commands should the technician use to set the default printer?

Question296: Which of the following change management practices lists all the changes that are taking place for a project to ensure that no unexpected changes happen?

Question297: A system drive is nearly full, and a technician needs lo tree up some space. Which of the following tools should the technician use?

Question298: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question299: A user asks a technician for recommendations to back up desktop data from a Windows OS. The technician recommends implementing daily full backups, but the user is concerned about having enough space. Which of the following additional backup methods should the technician recommend?

Question300: A technician needs administrator access on a Windows workstation to facilitate system changes without elevating permissions. Which of the following would best accomplish this task?

Question301: A user receives a notification indicating the data plan on the user's corporate phone has reached its limit. The user has also noted the performance of the phone is abnormally slow. A technician discovers a third-party GPS application was installed on the phone. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question302: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question303: A company is Issuing smartphones to employees and needs to ensure data is secure if the devices are lost or stolen. Which of the following provides the BEST solution?

Question304: A technician installed a new application on a workstation. For the program to function properly, it needs to be listed in the Path Environment Variable. Which of the following Control Panel utilities should the technician use?

Question305: Which of the following system preference items allows a user to enable third-party application installations on macOS 11?

Question306: A user opened an infected email. A security administrator responded to the malicious event, successfully mitigated the situation, and returned the machine to service Which of the following needs to be completed before this event is considered closed?

Question307: Which of the following is a data security standard for protecting credit cards?

Question308: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question309: 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?

Question310: A technician is troubleshooting a PC that has been performing poorly. Looking at the Task Manager, the technician sees that CPU and memory resources seem fine, but disk throughput is at 100%.
Which of the following types of malware is the system MOST likely infected with?

Question311: A technician needs to update the software on several hundred Mac laptops. Which of the following is the best method to complete the task?

Question312: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question313: A remote user is experiencing issues with Outlook settings and asks a technician to review the settings. Which of the following can the technician use to access the user's computer remotely?

Question314: Which of the following is used to integrate Linux servers and desktops into Windows Active Directory environments?

Question315: A user receives a notification indicating the antivirus protection on a company laptop is out of date. A technician is able to ping the user's laptop. The technician checks the antivirus parent servers and sees the latest signatures have been installed. The technician then checks the user's laptop and finds the antivirus engine and definitions are current. Which of the following has MOST likely occurred?

Question316: A user reports a computer is running slow. Which of the following tools will help a technician identify the issue?

Question317: A user is unable to log in to a workstation. The user reports an error message about the date being incorrect. A technician reviews the date and verifies it is correct, but the system clock is an hour behind. The technician also determines this workstation is the only one affected. Which of the following is the most likely issue?

Question318: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question319: A technician is attempting to mitigate micro power outages, which occur frequently within the area of operation. The outages are usually short, with the longest occurrence lasting five minutes. Which of the following should the technician use to mitigate this issue?

Question320: Which of the following Wi-Fi protocols is the MOST secure?

Question321: A customer has a USB-only printer attached to a computer. A technician is configuring an arrangement that allows other computers on the network to use the printer. In which of the following locations on the customer's desktop should the technician make this configuration?

Question322: A technician is troubleshooting an issue involving programs on a Windows 10 machine that are loading on startup but causing excessive boot times. Which of the following should the technician do to selectively prevent programs from loading?

Question323: A small business owner wants to install newly purchased software on all networked PCs. The network is not configured as a domain, and the owner wants to use the easiest method possible. Which of the following is the MOST deficient way lor the owner to install the application?

Question324: Each time a user tries to go to the selected web search provider, a different website opens. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?

Question325: A technician has been asked to set up a new wireless router with the best possible security. Which of the following should the technician implement?

Question326: A user reports a computer is running slow. Which of the following tools will help a technician identify the issue?

Question327: A customer calls desktop support and begins yelling at a technician. The customer claims to have submitted a support ticket two hours ago and complains that the issue still has not been resolved. Which of the following describes how the technician should respond?

Question328: The command cac cor.pti
a. txt was issued on a Linux terminal. Which of the following results should be expected?

Question329: A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

Question330: A systems administrator is experiencing Issues connecting from a laptop to the corporate network using PKI. Which to the following tools can the systems administrator use to help remediate the issue?

Question331: A user calls the help desk to report potential malware on a computer. The anomalous activity began after the user clicked a link to a free gift card in a recent email The technician asks the user to describe any unusual activity, such as slow performance, excessive pop-ups, and browser redirections. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?

Question332: An employee has repeatedly contacted a technician about malware infecting a work computer. The technician has removed the malware several times, but the user's PC keeps getting infected. Which of the following should the technician do to reduce the risk of future infections?

Question333: Which of the following is a proprietary Cisco AAA protocol?

Question334: A user reports a computer is running slow. Which of the following tools will help a technician identity the issued

Question335: A user has been unable to receive emails or browse the internet from a smartphone while traveling. However, text messages and phone calls are working without issue. Which of the following should a support technician check FIRST?

Question336: A call center handles inquiries into billing issues for multiple medical facilities. A security analyst notices that call center agents often walk away from their workstations, leaving patient data visible for anyone to see. Which of the following should a network administrator do to BEST prevent data theft within the call center?

Question337: A technician is concerned about a large increase in the number of whaling attacks happening in the industry. The technician wants to limit the company's risk to avoid any issues. Which of the following items should the technician implement?