A+ Core 2 Quiz
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1.
Which Windows tool allows you to manage services, device drivers, and system performance from a single interface?
Task Manager
Services.msc
Computer Management
Device Manager
2.
Which Linux command is used to change file permissions?
chmod
chperm
setperm
modfile
3.
A user needs to access a file on a macOS system but cannot due to permission issues. Which tool can you use to change file permissions in the GUI?
Finder’s “Get Info” window
Disk Utility
Terminal only
Control Center
4.
Which of the following is a best practice for securing an SOHO wireless network? (Choose two)
Enable WPA3 encryption
Disable SSID broadcasting
Use WEP encryption
Enable MAC filtering
5.
What is the main purpose of a password manager?
Generate and store complex passwords securely
Encrypt email messages
Monitor network activity
Protect against malware
6.
A user clicks on a link in an email and unknowingly downloads malicious software. Which type of attack is this?
Phishing
DDoS
Spoofing
Brute force
7.
A user complains that their Windows 10 computer boots to a black screen after login. Which two tools would be most useful? (Choose two)
Safe Mode
Event Viewer
BIOS Setup
Device Manager
8.
A macOS application is unresponsive. Which keyboard shortcut can force quit the application?
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Command + Option + Esc
Command + Space
Control + Esc
9.
A user’s browser displays unwanted pop-ups even when no browser window is open. What’s the likely cause?
Browser misconfiguration
Malware infection
Corrupt profile
Incompatible extension
10.
Which of the following is the first step in the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology?
Test the theory to determine cause
Identify the problem
Establish a plan of action
Document findings
11.
Which type of backup only saves files that have changed since the last backup of any type?
Incremental
Differential
Full
Snapshot
12.
When disposing of a magnetic hard drive containing sensitive data, which method is the most secure?
Quick format
File deletion
Degaussing or physical destruction
Disk defragmentation
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