CompTIA A+ Practice Test (220-1202)

The home folder is a specific directory assigned to a user account that stores their personal files and settings. If the home folder is not configured correctly in Active Directory, the user may experience issues with data accessibility and persistence. Ensuring the home folder is set up properly would resolve these issues.

Other answers may relate to user permissions or profile settings, but they would not specifically address the necessity of a correctly configured home folder.

System notifications indicating that the firewall or other security features have been disabled without user intervention can suggest that malware may be trying to weaken the system's defenses to prevent detection or removal. This behavior is a manipulation tactic used by some forms of malware to maintain persistence on the infected system, making it more difficult for security measures to block malicious activities.

Persistent desktop alerts that prompt a user to pay for virus removal or protection software are likely a form of malware known as scareware. Scareware attempts to create a sense of panic or threat, coercing the user into purchasing unneeded and often harmful services or software. These alerts should not be trusted and indicate that the system may be compromised. Therefore, such alerts are not safe, and the user should not follow these prompts without verifying the legitimacy of the alerts through reputable security applications.

Running sfc /scannow in an elevated Command Prompt is the correct way to initiate a System File Check (SFC) scan, which will scan all protected system files and replace corrupted files with cached copies from the Windows installation media. This can often resolve issues caused by corrupted system files.

chkdsk /f is used to check the disk for errors and fix them, but it does not specifically target system files. dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth is used to repair the Windows image, which can be helpful in some cases, but it's not the primary tool for replacing corrupted system files. sfc /verifyonly only scans for corrupted files but does not attempt to repair them, making it less effective in resolving the issue at hand.

Off-site backups are stored in different locations to protect data from local disasters - This is correct. Off-site backups ensure data is stored in geographically separate locations, protecting it from local disasters such as fires, floods, or theft that could affect on-site storage.

On-site backups provide faster data retrieval, but they do not address the risks posed by local disasters - This is true, but it is not the best strategy for protecting data against local disasters. On-site backups are vulnerable to the same risks as the primary data source.

Both on-site and off-site backups are designed to store data effectively in case of emergencies - While both types of backups are effective in different scenarios, only off-site backups provide robust protection against local disasters.

Off-site backups are used for secure storage, providing protection against data loss - While off-site backups do protect against data loss, this statement does not specifically address protection against local disasters.

The correct process is to use a software-based data sanitization tool that adheres to a recognized standard (like DoD 5220.22-M) for securely erasing the content of the drive. This tool overwrites all sectors with patterns of data to effectively prevent data recovery.

A quick format only removes the address tables and does not erase data thoroughly; recovery software could potentially retrieve the data. Encryption of existing data without the erasure does not remove the data, so if the encryption is broken, the data could be compromised. Dismantling the drive contradicts the goal of repurposing as it destroys the hardware.

Before you began any other troubleshooting steps you need to verify that the user’s system is infected with malware. You should investigate and verify malware symptoms then progress through the rest of the steps.

The statement is true because in NTFS (New Technology File System), permissions on a parent folder are typically inherited by all its child files and subfolders unless explicitly overridden. This ensures the consistent application of access rules throughout an entire directory structure, reducing the risk of accidental security gaps.

These limitations are only for the FAT32 file system and cannot be modified.

This statement is False.

This is because tracert is the command used in Windows operating systems, while traceroute serves the same function in UNIX and Linux systems. Understanding both commands is important for troubleshooting network paths and identifying connectivity issues, as they provide similar outputs that map the route packets take from the source to the destination, helping to pinpoint where delays or failures may occur.

The correct step is to boot the system using a live operating system and then back up the data to an external drive. This approach ensures that all critical data is secured before reimaging, preventing data loss where possible.

Checking for recent updates or new apps is a fundamental first step in the troubleshooting process for devices experiencing random reboots. This involves determining whether any new software installs or updates occurred prior to the issue arising, as they could be incompatible with the device's existing system or contain bugs causing instability. While other troubleshooting actions such as testing battery health, updating the operating system, or performing a factory reset may ultimately be necessary depending on the situation, these would generally follow an initial review of recent system changes.

The correct answer is to check the service's status in the Services management console, as this allows you to see if the service is disabled or stopped. If the service is stopped, you can attempt to start it from this interface. This is the initial step in diagnosing why a service won't start.

Other options, like uninstalling an application or rebooting the system, are broader and may not directly address the specific issue of a service failing to start.

The symptoms described are indicative of a malicious application being installed on the user's device, which can cause increased battery usage, overheating, and introduce unfamiliar applications. Third-party websites often lack the stringent security measures that official app stores have, making it easier to inadvertently download malware-ridden applications. The user's decision to download an app from such a source has likely led to these issues.

The correct answer follows the 3-2-1 backup rule which states there should be 3 total copies of your data: 1 primary copy and 2 backups; 2 of the copies should be on different media or platforms; and at least 1 copy should be offsite. The correct answer includes 1 onsite backup, 1 offsite backup, and the original data set, with backups on different media, satisfying the rule's requirements. The incorrect answers do not fully comply with the 3-2-1 rule, either they don't provide two forms of media or they lack an offsite backup option.