CompTIA A+ Practice Test (220-1102)

An asset tag is used to uniquely identify and track equipment within an organization. This helps in maintaining an accurate inventory and facilitates efficient management of assets, including warranty and licensing details. Asset tags can be barcodes, RFID tags, or other forms of identification.

Enabling WPA3 on the wireless network provides robust security through stronger encryption protocols and represents the most up-to-date security standard among listed options, thus effectively preventing unauthorized access while maintaining the integrity of the network's internal resources. Changing the SSID and disabling the SSID broadcast may obscure the network but do not provide encryption or truly secure the network. While disabling UPnP might reduce the surface for potential exploitation, it does not directly prevent unauthorized access to the network.

Since the iPad has sufficient storage and the application is compatible with the latest version of iPadOS, the next logical step would be to check restrictions in place that may prevent application installations. Restrictions can be set in the iPad’s settings to limit what a user can do, such as installing apps. This is common in professional settings where an organization may want to ensure security and limit the use of unvetted applications.

BitLocker is designed for full-volume encryption, protecting the entire drive (and is often paired with a TPM for pre-boot integrity), whereas EFS provides file- and folder-level encryption on NTFS volumes. The other options mix up edition availability, file-system support, and hardware requirements.

System Restore creates snapshots called restore points and can roll the operating system back to the selected point in time. This process restores system files, the registry, installed applications, drivers, and Windows updates but does not modify personal data such as documents or photos. Task Manager is used to view and end running processes, Windows Easy Transfer was a migration tool for copying data between PCs, and Computer Management is an MMC console that aggregates several administrative snap-ins.

A Spam Filter is a common feature of email clients and email servers. It will automatically detect and quarantine emails believed to be malicious or simply unhelpful (e.g. junk mail).

The primary purpose of video surveillance is to monitor and record activities within a specific area. These recordings can be used to deter criminal activities, provide evidence in case of incidents, and ensure the safety of the premises.

Instructing the user to not interact with suspicious pop-ups is essential for preventing potential security threats. These pop-ups can lead to malware downloads or phishing attempts. By advising them to avoid engagement, the user helps maintain the integrity of their system and mitigates risks associated with malicious software or misleading prompts.

The Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) provides a way for administrators to configure settings that can affect user accounts, system configurations, security settings, and more.

The other options listed do not provide access to edit these specific policies; instead, they relate to different functionalities in Windows that do not focus on policy management.

The correct answer involves understanding the difference between personal use licenses and corporate use licenses. Personal use licenses are typically meant for non-commercial, individual use and do not extend to business or enterprise environments. Therefore, even if an employee has a personal license for a software, it cannot be legally used for corporate purposes without obtaining the appropriate corporate license. The other options attempt to sidestep proper licensing protocols, which could lead to legal issues and non-compliance with software licensing agreements.

diskpart is a Windows command-line utility designed for disk partitioning and volume management. It provides a suite of commands allowing users to create, delete, format, and resize partitions on storage devices, offering a flexible and powerful tool for managing disk configurations through the command-line interface.

Partitioning is the act of logically separating a single physical disk. Allowing an Operating System to perceive a hard drive as multiple hard drives.

Because this is a non-domain (local) user account the Local Security Policy is the cause of the issue. Accessing the policy to determine account requirements will solve the problem.

A primary tactic of many malware variants is to disable system security features, including the firewall and anti-malware software, to prevent detection and removal. While a conflicting third-party security application could legitimately disable the Windows firewall, or a failed OS update could cause system instability, unsolicited and repeated notifications of this nature are a classic and high-priority symptom of a malware infection. A corrupted user profile is less likely to cause this specific behavior.

The correct command is 'net user JohnDoe', which retrieves information about the specified user account, including group membership and status.

The other commands listed do not provide user account details in this context. For example, 'whoami' displays the currently logged-in user, while 'netstat' is used for network statistics and connections.