CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Practice Test

1. When troubleshooting malware, which safe mode option prevents network connectivity?

Safe Mode

Safe Mode with Networking

Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Safe Mode with Last Known Good Configuration

2. What is the primary purpose of implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Increase login speed

Provide additional security by requiring multiple verification methods

Reduce password complexity requirements

Simplify user account management

3. Which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege?

Users should have only the minimum permissions needed

Administrators should have full access to all systems

All users should have identical permissions

Permissions should never be changed after initial setup

4. In Linux, the command to change file permissions is ____.

Chown

Chmod

Chdir

Chgrp

5. What does DHCP stand for, and what is its primary function?

Dynamic Host Control Protocol; assigns IP addresses automatically

Domain Host Configuration Protocol; manages domain names

Digital Host Control Protocol; controls network bandwidth

Dynamic Host Communication Protocol; encrypts network traffic

6. Which Windows PowerShell cmdlet is used to restart a computer remotely?

Stop-Computer

Restart-Computer

Reboot-System

Reset-Device

7. In Windows, what is the purpose of the Device Manager utility?

Manage hardware devices and drivers

Monitor system performance

Control user accounts

Manage installed applications

8. Which port number is typically used for HTTPS traffic?

80

443

22

3389

9. What is the primary function of a firewall in network security?

Encrypt all network traffic

Filter incoming and outgoing network traffic

Detect and remove viruses

Manage user authentication

10. Which of the following are common signs of a malware infection? (Select all that apply)

Slow system performance

Unexpected pop-up windows

Increased network activity

Regular system updates

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11. Which Windows feature allows you to create a system image for backup and recovery purposes?

File History

System Image Backup

Shadow Copy

Restore Points

12. Which malware type disguises itself as legitimate software?

Worm

Trojan

Rootkit

Spyware

13. What does UAC stand for in Windows security?

Universal Access Control

User Account Control

Unified Authentication Center

User Authorization Certificate

14. Which Windows Group Policy setting controls password complexity requirements?

Account Lockout Policy

Password Policy

User Rights Assignment

Audit Policy

15. What is the primary difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Symmetric uses one key; asymmetric uses a public/private key pair

Asymmetric is faster than symmetric

Symmetric requires more computational power

Asymmetric only works for passwords

16. Which of the following are valid methods to harden a Windows system? (Select all that apply)

Enable Windows Firewall

Disable unnecessary services

Apply security patches regularly

Use weak passwords for simplicity

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17. What does NTFS stand for in Windows file systems?

New Technology File System

Network Transfer File Standard

Next-Gen Technical File Service

Native Terminal File Storage

18. Which Linux command displays the current disk space usage of mounted filesystems?

Du

Df

Ls

Mount

19. In macOS, which command-line tool is used to manage software packages?

Apt-get

Brew

Pacman

Yum

20. What is the primary purpose of the Windows Task Scheduler?

Monitor CPU usage

Automate routine tasks at specified times

Manage user accounts

Control network bandwidth

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