CompTIA A+ Core 2
Prepare with 30 original English practice questions and explanations in the 2026-10 set. Operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Independent study material, not an official examination.
Set · 2026-10
A Windows workstation becomes unstable immediately after a display-driver update. Which recovery action most directly reverses that change?
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A Windows workstation becomes unstable immediately after a display-driver update. Which recovery action most directly reverses that change?
A Windows application is unresponsive while the rest of the desktop works. Which tool is most appropriate to end that application's process?
A Windows technician needs detailed application and system event logs for a recurring crash. Which tool should be used?
Which Windows command displays the workstation's IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway?
A technician suspects Windows protected system files were damaged. Which command checks their integrity and attempts repair from available sources?
An NTFS file has a read permission entry for a group and an applicable explicit deny-write entry for that same group. What happens when an ordinary member attempts to modify the file?
A Windows device stores sensitive customer records and could be stolen. Which control best protects the data on its internal drive while the device is powered off?
A standard user receives a User Account Control prompt when installing approved system software. What is the intended purpose of the prompt?
A technician needs to list hidden files in a Linux directory. Which command is appropriate?
A Linux file should be readable and writable by its owner, with no access for the group or others. Which permission mode fits?
A technician needs to inspect the last lines of a Linux text log as new records are added. Which command is most appropriate?
A macOS user wants automated, versioned backups to a supported backup destination. Which built-in feature is designed for this purpose?
A company plans an operating-system upgrade on a workstation with a specialized business application. What should happen before the upgrade?
A workstation boots correctly in Safe Mode but fails during a normal startup. What does this observation suggest?
A user receives a message demanding an immediate password reset through an unfamiliar link. What is the best response?
A user gives a remote caller a one-time authentication code, believing the caller is IT support. Which attack technique is illustrated?
A technician suspects an actively spreading malware infection on a workstation. What is the best immediate containment action under the incident procedure?
Why should a user have a standard account for routine work and a separate privileged account for administration?
A shared workstation must lock automatically when unattended. Which setting most directly implements this requirement?
A laptop is leaving the company permanently and contains confidential data on an SSD. What should the technician do before disposal?