A company's assets are scanned annually. Which of the following will most likely help the company gain a holistic view of asset cost?
Correct Answer: A
Creating a database is the most likely option to help the company gain a holistic view of asset cost. A database can store and organize information about the assets, such as purchase date, depreciation value, maintenance cost, warranty status, and replacement cost. Assigning users to assets, inventorying asset tags, and updating the procurement account owners are important steps for asset management, but they do not directly provide a holistic view of asset cost. References: * Official CompTIA learning resources CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2, page 18 * CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam ..., page 101
Question 177
A user enabled a mobile device's screen lock function with pattern unlock. The user is concerned someone could access the mobile device by repeatedly attempting random patterns to unlock the device. Which of the following features BEST addresses the user's concern?
Correct Answer: A
The feature that BEST addresses the user's concern is remote wipe. This is because remote wipe allows the user to erase all data on the mobile device if it is lost or stolen, which will prevent unauthorized access to the device1.
Question 178
A user is being directed by the help desk to look up a Windows PC's network name so the help desk can use a remote administration tool to assist the user. Which of the following commands would allow the user to give the technician the correct information? (Select TWO).
Correct Answer: B,E
The user can use the following commands to give the technician the correct information: ipconfig /all and hostname 1. The ipconfig /all command displays the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for all adapters on the computer 1. The hostname command displays the name of the computer 1.
Question 179
After a recent mobile OS upgrade to a smartphone, a user attempts to access their corporate email, but the application does not open. A technician restarts the smartphone, but the issue persists. Which of the following is the most likely way to resolve the issue?
Correct Answer: A
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation: When a mobile OS is updated, some applications may become incompatible or corrupted due to changes in system files. The best solution is to update the failed software, as the app developer may have released a patch to resolve compatibility issues. * B. Registering the smartphone with an MDM solution - Incorrect. MDM (Mobile Device Management) helps with security policies but does not fix application compatibility issues. * C. Installing a third-party client - Incorrect. Using a different app may work but does not resolve the root cause of the issue. * D. Clearing the cache partition - While clearing the cache can help with performance, it is unlikely to resolve an application not opening due to an OS update. Reference: CompTIA A+ 220-1102, Objective 1.5 - Common Mobile Device Issues and Troubleshooting
Question 180
A technician successfully removed malicious software from an infected computer after running updates and scheduled scans to mitigate future risks. Which of the following should the technician do next?
Correct Answer: A
Educating the end user on best practices for security is the next step that the technician should take after successfully removing malicious software from an infected computer. Educating the end user on best practices for security is an important part of preventing future infections and mitigating risks. The technician should explain to the end user how to avoid common sources of malware, such as phishing emails, malicious websites, or removable media. The technician should also advise the end user to use strong passwords, update software regularly, enable antivirus and firewall protection, and backup data frequently. Educating the end user on best practices for security can help the end user become more aware and responsible for their own security and reduce the likelihood of recurrence of malware infections. Quarantining the host in the antivirus system, investigating how the system was infected with malware, and creating a system restore point are not the next steps that the technician should take after successfully removing malicious software from an infected computer. Quarantining the host in the antivirus system is a step that the technician should take before removing malicious software from an infected computer. Quarantining the host in the antivirus system means isolating the infected computer from the network or other devices to prevent the spread of malware. Investigating how the system was infected with malware is a step that the technician should take during or after removing malicious software from an infected computer. Investigating how the system was infected with malware means identifying the source, type, and impact of malware on the system and documenting the findings and actions taken. Creating a system restore point is a step that the technician should take before removing malicious software from an infected computer. Creating a system restore point means saving a snapshot of the system's configuration and settings at a certain point in time, which can be used to restore the system in case of failure or corruption. References: Official CompTIA learning resources CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2, page 15 CompTIA A+Core 1 (220-1101) and Core2 (220-1102) Cert Guide, page 458
