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Topic 1 Β· Question 165

A client provides a large spreadsheet to a business analyst for review. When the analyst attempts to open the spreadsheet, the system freezes until the application crashes. Which of the following should a technician do next?

  • ARun a malware scan on the file received from the client.
  • BValidate that the file extension of the shared spreadsheet is compatible.
  • CReview event logs for error messages relating to the application. (correct answer)
  • DPerform an upgrade on the spreadsheet application.
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C

The correct answer is C. Option C: Review event logs for error messages relating to the application.

Topic 1 Β· Question 166

A user is trying to install 3-D rendering software on a new Windows computer, but the installation fails. An error states that the system does not meet the minimum hardware configuration. Which of the following features should the user check first?

  • AUSB speed
  • BGPU requirements (correct answer)
  • CNIC bandwidth
  • DPSU wattage
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: GPU requirements

Topic 1 Β· Question 167

Whenever a user clicks on a .jpg, Notepad opens and displays illegible characters. Otherwise, the workstation functions normally. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

  • AThe workstation has been infected with malware.
  • BThe default application for image files is misconfigured. (correct answer)
  • CThe operating system needs the most current update.
  • DA new image editor needs to be installed on the user’s computer.
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: The default application for image files is misconfigured.

Topic 1 Β· Question 168

A vendor normally releases security patches for its operating system on a monthly basis. An administrator receives an email from the vendor that says the vendor has published a patch for a zero-day flaw in its operating system outside of the normal patch schedule. Which of the following actions should the administrator take first in order to properly address this issue in a production environment?

  • AWait until the next monthly patch is issued and deploy it with those updates.
  • BImmediately deploy the patch to all company-owned computers.
  • CDelay the patch deployment to not interfere with the production environment.
  • DDeploy the patch to a small number of computers in order to test it in a lab. (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D

The correct answer is D. Option D: Deploy the patch to a small number of computers in order to test it in a lab. This option keeps traffic private / properly secured as required.

Topic 1 Β· Question 169

Which of the following commands is used to determine how a packet reaches a server?

  • Aip addr
  • Btraceroute (correct answer)
  • Cping
  • Ddig
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: traceroute

Topic 1 Β· Question 170 Β· Select all that apply

A company wants to prevent unauthorized physical access to its mobile devices. Which of the following should the company do? (Choose two.)

  • ADisable built-in hotspots.
  • BConfigure VPN software.
  • CInstall an antivirus application.
  • DUse PIN authentication. (correct answer)
  • ETurn on location services.
  • FEnable screen timeout. (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D, F

The correct answer is D, F. Option D: Use PIN authentication. Option F: Enable screen timeout.

Topic 1 Β· Question 171

Which of the following is a reason to keep the air temperature and humidity level within proper limits in environments with multiple active computers and peripherals?

  • ATo inhibit power surges
  • BTo control dust
  • CTo reduce fire risks
  • DTo prevent static discharge (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D

The correct answer is D. Option D: To prevent static discharge

Topic 1 Β· Question 172

A government organization forbids a systems administrator from configuring any servers without the presence of another employee. Which of the following threats is the company trying to mitigate?

  • AZero-day
  • BOn-path
  • CEvil twin
  • DInsider (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D

The correct answer is D. Option D: Insider

Topic 1 Β· Question 173

A developer who is using a personal laptop that is running Windows wants to leverage virtual technologies. The developer does not see an option to enable the Hyper-V feature. Which of the following is the most likely reason?

  • AThe system is not fully patched.
  • BThe OS edition is Home. (correct answer)
  • CThe motherboard does not have a TPM.
  • DThe user has not joined a domain.
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: The OS edition is Home.

Topic 1 Β· Question 174

Which of the following data destruction methods is most appropriate to ensure that classified information on hard drives cannot be recovered?

  • AOverwriting with a software-based secure erase program
  • BDegaussing followed by physical shredding (correct answer)
  • CFormatting with a low-level format tool
  • DEncrypting the drives and storing them securely
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: Degaussing followed by physical shredding

Topic 1 Β· Question 175

Independent contractors often work from a business's lobby. Although the business has Wi-Fi. contractors often plug in their laptops to Ethernet ports in the lobby. Which of the following should a security engineer do to most efficiently address a potential security concern with this network setup?

  • AConfigure WPA3 encryption on the Wi-Fi router.
  • BDisable lobby ports and restrict external users to the guest wireless network. (correct answer)
  • CUse a protocol analyzer to check for malicious traffic on the network.
  • DInstall signage telling external users not to use Ethernet ports.
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: Disable lobby ports and restrict external users to the guest wireless network. This option keeps traffic private / properly secured as required.

Topic 1 Β· Question 176

A user must perform a series of commands each day on a Linux server. The user wants to use a script to automate the process. Which of the following is the most likely file type for the script?

  • A.js
  • B.vbs
  • C.bat
  • D.sh (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D

The correct answer is D. Option D: .sh

Topic 1 Β· Question 177

A support specialist must allocate a shared folder. Which of the following commands should the specialist use?

  • Acd
  • Bnet use (correct answer)
  • Cmkdir
  • Dipconfig
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: net use

Topic 1 Β· Question 178

Which of the following types of malware collects and sends data to an unknown third party without the user's consent?

  • ARansomware
  • BVirus
  • CTrojan
  • DSpyware (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D

The correct answer is D. Option D: Spyware

Topic 1 Β· Question 179

A technician is setting up a new work phone for a user. The company requires that all phones be compliant with business standards and be up to date on all OS patches. Which of the following should the technician use to meet the requirements?

  • AMDM (correct answer)
  • BAntivirus software
  • CBYOD
  • DContent filtering
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A. Option A: MDM

Topic 1 Β· Question 180

A user submits a support ticket after receiving the following error: The technician confirms that the website loads properly on a test workstation. Which of the following is a possible cause for this error?

Exhibit 1 for question 180
  • AMisconfigured security settings
  • BUnencrypted network
  • CMissing SSL certificate
  • DIncorrect NTP settings (correct answer)
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D

The correct answer is D. Option D: Incorrect NTP settings

Topic 1 Β· Question 181

A user wants to use a popular search engine. When the user enters the URL in the address bar. the web page displays the following message instead of the expected search engine: The antivirus has expired. Which of the following would most likely cause this issue?

  • ARandom pop-ups
  • BBrowser redirection (correct answer)
  • CCertificate warnings
  • DInternet failure
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B

The correct answer is B. Option B: Browser redirection

Topic 1 Β· Question 182

A company wants to perform an in-place upgrade of operating systems on all workstations. All types of removable storage are disabled for security reasons. Which of the following is the best way to upgrade while keeping security settings in place?

  • AUsing an external hard drive to upgrade the OS
  • BCopying the ISO file to each workstation and executing
  • CSetting up image deployment for PXE (correct answer)
  • DUsing a hardware token to access upgrade files
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C

The correct answer is C. Option C: Setting up image deployment for PXE This option keeps traffic private / properly secured as required.

Topic 1 Β· Question 183

Which of the following is the best term to describe the concept in which AI makes incorrect assumptions because of limited training?

  • ABias (correct answer)
  • BHallucinations
  • CInconsistency
  • DPlagiarism
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A. Option A: Bias

Topic 1 Β· Question 184

Which of the following script types requires that the system mode is set to Unrestricted to run unsigned scripts?

  • A.js
  • B.py
  • C.ps1 (correct answer)
  • D.bat
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C

The correct answer is C. Option C: .ps1

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