A user reports seeing random, seemingly non-malicious advertisement notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center. The notifications indicate the advertisements are coming from a web browser. Which of the following is the best solution for a technician to implement?
Correct Answer: D
The best solution for a technician to implement is to disable the browser from sending notifications to the Action Center. This will prevent the random advertisement notifications from appearing in the Windows 10 Action Center, which can be annoying and distracting for the user. The technician can follow these steps to disable the browser notifications1: * Open the browser that is sending the notifications, such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. * Go to the browser settings or options menu, and look for the privacy and security section. * Find the option to manage site permissions or notifications, and click on it. * You will see a list of sites that are allowed or blocked from sending notifications to the browser and the Action Center. You can either block all sites from sending notifications, or select specific sites that you want to block or allow. * Save the changes and close the browser settings. This solution is better than the other options because: * Running a full antivirus scan on the computer (B) is not necessary, as the advertisement notifications are not malicious or harmful, and they are not caused by a virus or malware infection. Running a scan will not stop the notifications from appearing, and it will consume system resources and time. * Disabling all Action Center notifications is not advisable, as the Action Center is a useful feature that shows notifications and alerts from various apps and system events, such as email, calendar, security, updates, etc. Disabling all notifications will make the user miss important information and reminders, and reduce the functionality of the Action Center. * Moving specific site notifications from Allowed to Block (D) is not the best solution, as it will only stop the notifications from some sites, but not from others. The user may still receive advertisement * notifications from other sites that are not blocked, or from new sites that are added to the Allowed list. This solution will also require the user to manually manage the list of sites, which can be tedious and time-consuming. References: 1: How to Disable Annoying Browser Notifications - PCMag
Question 432
Which of the following change management documents includes how to uninstall a patch?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The change management document that includes how to uninstall a patch is called the "rollback plan". The rollback plan is a document that outlines the steps that should be taken to undo a change that has been made to a system. In the case of a patch, the rollback plan would include instructions on how to uninstall the patch if it causes problems or conflicts with other software12
Question 433
An Android user reports that when attempting to open the company's proprietary mobile application it immediately doses. The user states that the issue persists, even after rebooting the phone. The application contains critical information that cannot be lost. Which of the following steps should a systems administrator attempt FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation The systems administrator should clear the application cache12 If clearing the application cache does not work, the systems administrator should uninstall and reinstall the application12 Resetting the phone to factory settings is not necessary at this point12 Installing an alternative application with similar functionality is not necessary at this point12
Question 434
Which of the following is a consequence of end-of-lite operating systems?
Correct Answer: C
End-of-life operating systems are those which have reached the end of their life cycle and are no longer supported by the software developer. This means that the operating system will no longer receive updates, security patches, or other new features. This can leave users vulnerable to security threats, as the system will no longer be protected against the latest threats. Additionally, this can make it difficult to migrate data to a newer operating system, as the old system is no longer supported.
Question 435
The following error is displayed on a user's computer screen: No operating system found Which of the following is the first troubleshooting step a technician should complete?
Correct Answer: A
Detailed The first step is to disconnect external storage (Option A). Sometimes, the system may be attempting to boot from an external drive or USB device instead of the internal hard drive. By removing the external storage, the system will attempt to boot from the correct drive. Flashing the BIOS (Option B) is more complex and typically unnecessary for this issue. Replacing the SATA cable (Option C) may help if there's a hardware issue, but it's not the first troubleshooting step. Turning on the device in safe mode (Option D) would not work if no operating system is detected. CompTIA A+ Core 2 Reference: 5.1 - Apply troubleshooting methodologies, including steps for resolving boot issues.
