CompTIA exam questions
A user is trying to access an application on their home machine from work. The user sets up port forwarding on their router but is still unable to connect to the application. Which of the following should be the users NEXT step in resolving this issue?
A. Configure Wake-on-LAN for the NIC on the Work PC.
B. Configure a firewall exception on the Home PC.
C. Switch the Work PC network from “Work” to “Home”.
D. Disable the Windows firewall on the Home PC.
A user states that they are connected to a hotels wireless access point but cannot reach their email account. Which of the following should the user MOST likely perform?
A. Agree to the web based terms of use
B. Reinstall the wireless NIC drivers
C. Turn off Windows firewall
D. Change the wireless frequency
A technician is trying to troubleshoot an issue on a Windows 7 computer remotely, but is unable to PING the computer. The technician verified that the computer is turned on, has network connectivity, and can get to the Internet. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?
A. The technician does not have permissions
B. Local security policy settings is incorrect
C. Wake-on-LAN is disabled
D. Windows firewall is enabled
Which of the following are examples of physical security? (Select TWO).
A. Badges
B. Anti-virus
C. Encryption
D. Firewalls
E. Locked doors
A technician is trying to prevent a local application from reaching the web due to security concerns. Which of the following solutions could BEST prevent the application from reaching the web? (Select TWO).
A. Configure the workstation for a static IP
B. Disable all wireless network connections
C. Remove shortcuts to the application
D. Block the application in Windows Firewall
E. Change network location to Work
F. Reroute the web address in HOSTS file
Which of the following is considered a method of physical security?
A. Strong passwords
B. Cipher locked doors
C. NTFS
D. Firewall
Which of the following describes the function of a firewall?
A. Hardware or software designed to analyze data packets to determine the origin or destination of the packet
B. Hardware or software designed to block packets based on traffic behavior over time
C. Hardware or software designed to compare data packets to known signatures
D. Hardware or software designed to block certain packets from entering or leaving a network
Which of the following utilities would a technician use on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 machine to configure what applications are allowed to send/receive data over the LAN connection?
A. Users and Groups
B. Windows Firewall
C. Registry Editor
D. Task Scheduler
A technician recently created an email account for a new user, Peter. On the second day, Peter reports his email account is full of spam even though he has not given out his address. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue?
A. Turn on windows firewall
B. Click the unsubscribe link in the spam
C. Run an anti-spyware scan
D. Install privacy filter
Which of the following security controls would be an example of the least privilege principle on a home PC?
A. Install antispyware on the PC.
B. Create a standard user account for kids.
C. Store all financial data in a separate folder.
D. Disable the firewall for online gaming.