A+ 1102 Study Quiz 3

Which of the following is a proprietary Cisco AAA protocol?

• TKIP

• AES

• RADIUS

• TACACS+

Answer explanation

The proprietary Cisco AAA protocol among the options is TACACS+.

A technician is asked to resize a partition on the internal storage drive of a computer running macOS. Which of the following tools should the technician use to accomplish this task?

• Console

• Disk Utility

• Time Machine

• FileVault

Answer explanation

To resize a partition on macOS, the technician should use Disk Utility, as it is the tool designed for managing partitions on internal storage drives.

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?

• Internet-based upgrade

• Repair installation

• Clean install

• USB repair

• In-place upgrade

Answer explanation

The technician should use a Clean install method to refresh the laptop, ensuring a fresh installation of Windows 10 for the newly hired employee.

A user reports that a PC seems to be running slower than usual. A technician checks the system resources, but the disk, CPU, and memory usage seem fine. The technician notices that the GPU temperature is extremely high. Which of the following types of malware is most likely?

• Spyware

• Cryptominer

• Ransomware

• Boot sector virus

Answer explanation

The high GPU temperature indicates excessive usage, which is common in cryptomining malware that uses the victim's resources to mine cryptocurrency, causing the PC to run slower.

A user is experiencing frequent malware symptoms on a Windows workstation. The user has tried several times to revert to a previous state, but the malware persists. Which of the following actions would most likely resolve the problem?

• Quarantine the system files

• Reimage the workstation

• Encrypt the hard drive

• Disable TLS 1.0 support

Answer explanation

Reimaging the workstation is the most effective solution to completely remove malware and restore the system to a clean state.

An advisory committee for changes did not approve a requested change due to the lack of alternative actions if the implementation failed. Which of the following should be updated before requesting approval again?

• Scope of the change

• Level of risk

• Reversion plan

• End-user acceptance

Answer explanation

The reversion plan should be updated to include alternative actions in case of implementation failure before requesting approval again.

Which of the following should a technician implement to prevent users from enabling virtual technology on their laptops according to the company's security policy?

• UEFI password

• Secure boot

• Account lockout

• Restricted user permissions

Answer explanation

To prevent users from enabling virtual technology on their laptops according to the company's security policy, a technician should implement a UEFI password to restrict unauthorized changes in the system settings.

What should an executive do to ensure they only receive AirDrop files from known contacts while on a flight?

• Set AirDrop so that transfers are only accepted from known contacts.

• Completely disable all wireless systems during the flight.

• Discontinue using iMessage and only use secure communication applications.

• Only allow messages and calls from saved contacts.

Answer explanation

Set AirDrop so that transfers are only accepted from known contacts to ensure receiving files only from trusted sources.

What is the MOST likely reason Outlook has stopped functioning if it worked fine yesterday, but the computer may have restarted overnight?

• Spam filter installation

• Invalid registry settings

• Malware infection

• Operating system update

Answer explanation

The MOST likely reason Outlook has stopped functioning after a computer restart is due to an Operating system update that may have caused compatibility issues with Outlook.

Which of the following BEST addresses the need to enhance building security to prevent vehicles from driving into the building while also maintaining easy access for customers?

• Guards

• Bollards

• Motion sensors

• Access control vestibule