CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-53

A user launches a software application on their Android tablet device. Once the software has loaded, the user reports that when turning the tablet to work the application in landscape mode, the software does not automatically adjust to landscape mode. Which of the following is the cause of the issue?

A. The auto-adjust setting is not enabled in the operating system.
B. The tablet is running low on power and disabled landscape mode.
C. The application was not developed to react to changes to the gyroscope.
D. The user did not switch the tablet to landscape mode.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
http://mobilegyros.blogspot.com/

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-52

A user would like to run a copy of Windows XP for testing; however, the user is currently using a Windows 7 PC. Which of the following technologies should a technician recommend in order for the user to have access to both systems simultaneously?

A. Purchase a second PC
B. KVM switch
C. Dual boot
D. Virtualization

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtualization

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-50

How can swap file performance in Windows 2000 Professional be increased?

A. limit the Swap File to one physical disk
B. distribute the Swap File among multiple physical disks
C. distribute the Swap File over multiple partitions on the same physical disk
D. limit the size of the Swap File to the amount of RAM + 2 MB

Correct Answer: B

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-49

A technician is trying to remove a resilient computer virus. The virus keeps coming back after rebooting the system because some program or service has locked some of the virus files and is preventing the AV from cleaning the system. Which of the following is the BEST approach to try and remove the virus while minimizing negative impact to the system?

A. Use REGSRV32 to deregister the virus DLLs.
B. Run the antivirus after rebooting in safe mode.
C. Use the repair disk and follow the prompts.
D. Use the recovery console to disable all windows services.

Correct Answer: B

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-48

A technician needs to dispose of a database server containing sensitive employee payroll information. Which of the following would be the most logical destruction method?

A. Degauss the drive
B. Shred the drive using a commercial shredder
C. Override the data on the drive multiple times [yes it said “override” not “overwrite”]
D. Burn the drive using appropriate procedures

Correct Answer: C

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-45

A technician wants to ensure that only authorized administrators can make configuration changes to the company’s wireless router. Which of the following MUST the technician change to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the access point configuration?

A. MAC address filters
B. Manufacturer password
C. Default SSID
D. Configure encryption

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-44

A user reports that they are getting frequent delayed write messages throughout the day and are experiencing sluggish performance. The technician suspects that the issue relates to the hard disk drive. Which of the following would BEST help validate the diagnosis?

A. System information
B. Event viewer
C. POST card
D. SMART status