WGU D317 - CompTIA A+ PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 (A+ GRADE)
A security administrator revisits the security of client machines and wants to push out
configuration changes to users. What is the best way to do this?
gpedit.msc
A server administrator is writing a script that will help administer their servers. However,
instead of typing out the full path to the script in the command prompt, the administrator
wants to change the directory to the desktop to make it easier. Which of the following
commands should the server administrator use?
cd C:\Users\user\Desktop
A Windows server administrator wants to use a scheduled local script to move logs from that
server to a central security incident and event monitoring platform. Copying the logs over and
ingesting them locally saves on the licensing. Which command should the script use?
robocopy Source [Destination] [Switches]
The human resources department requires employees to complete training via a website.
However, a user keeps getting errors when visiting the site. Which of the following will help
administrators most likely fix the issue?
certmgr.msc
A security analyst is investigating a possible incident and wants to view the logs on a remote
computer. What should the security analyst use to accomplish this?
eventvwr.msc
A server administrator performs a statistical analysis on server operations to provide optimized
resources. For example, the administrator wants to see resource performance graphs and key
,statistics, such as threads started by a process or hard page faults/second. What is the best tool
to use?
resmon.exe
An incident handler is reviewing a possible cryptomining infection on one of the corporate
servers. What should the handler use first to investigate?
taskmgr.exe
A computer technician wants to optimize the input/output operations performance of HDDs.
What should the technician utilize?
dfrgui.exe
A helpdesk operator wants to use a set of tools that will help them during troubleshooting.
What can help the operator customize their toolset?
mmc
A user wants to learn and grow with different versions of Windows operating systems, so the
user installs dual versions of Windows OS on their computer. The computer currently boots to
Windows 10, but the user wants to change the default operating system to another version.
What should the user utilize to do this?
msconfig.exe
A user starts experiencing a blue screen of death (BSoD) on start up. What changes should the
user check for when they are able to get back on their computer?
devmgmt.msc
,A user experiences issues with large files and wants to run diagnostics to help figure out what
might be the issue. Which of the following commands should the user try?
chkdsk
A security analyst is investigating a possible incident where an alert showed a possible indicator
of malware. The malware has a tactic of replacing system files with its own version, which also
runs the malware code. Which of the following commands has the best chance of helping the
security analyst?
sfc
A vulnerability manager has significantly improved patching in the environment and now wants
to focus on system security. Which of the following options will directly support the manager's
intent of making the system more secure?
services.msc
A network administrator is looking for an alternative network operating system (NOS) but also
does not want a steep learning curve. Which of the following optimizes for NOS functionality?
Windows Server 2019
A startup company wants to sell laptops and desktops with operating systems that are ready to
use for customers. What type of license is most applicable in this situation?
OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
A client administrator plans an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in the environment
but has to plan from a budgetary perspective. What type of hardware requirement will the
administrator need to consider?
TPM chip
, A server administrator needs to set up a Linux server but mainly deals with Windows servers.
The administrator wants to use a subscription-based version to have support when needed.
Which of the following should the server administrator use?
SUSE
SUSE and Red Hat
are subscription-based. Originally developed by Linus Torvalds, Linux is a fully open-source OS
kernel derived from UNIX.
Mint
is community-supported version of Linux.
Fedora, Debian, Arch, and Mint
are community-supported. In addition, Linux can be a desktop or server operating system (OS).
Apache, IBM, and Sun/Oracle are among the vendors producing end-user and server
applications for Linux.
A manager in charge of client images wants to test out new updates that do not make radical
changes to Windows. What should the manager most likely look for?
Quality update
Quality updates
do not usually make radical changes to Windows, though some do include new features.
Feature updates for Windows 10
are identified with a name and number. For example, in July 2016, Microsoft released a
Windows 10 feature update called Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025 (A+ GRADE)
A security administrator revisits the security of client machines and wants to push out
configuration changes to users. What is the best way to do this?
gpedit.msc
A server administrator is writing a script that will help administer their servers. However,
instead of typing out the full path to the script in the command prompt, the administrator
wants to change the directory to the desktop to make it easier. Which of the following
commands should the server administrator use?
cd C:\Users\user\Desktop
A Windows server administrator wants to use a scheduled local script to move logs from that
server to a central security incident and event monitoring platform. Copying the logs over and
ingesting them locally saves on the licensing. Which command should the script use?
robocopy Source [Destination] [Switches]
The human resources department requires employees to complete training via a website.
However, a user keeps getting errors when visiting the site. Which of the following will help
administrators most likely fix the issue?
certmgr.msc
A security analyst is investigating a possible incident and wants to view the logs on a remote
computer. What should the security analyst use to accomplish this?
eventvwr.msc
A server administrator performs a statistical analysis on server operations to provide optimized
resources. For example, the administrator wants to see resource performance graphs and key
,statistics, such as threads started by a process or hard page faults/second. What is the best tool
to use?
resmon.exe
An incident handler is reviewing a possible cryptomining infection on one of the corporate
servers. What should the handler use first to investigate?
taskmgr.exe
A computer technician wants to optimize the input/output operations performance of HDDs.
What should the technician utilize?
dfrgui.exe
A helpdesk operator wants to use a set of tools that will help them during troubleshooting.
What can help the operator customize their toolset?
mmc
A user wants to learn and grow with different versions of Windows operating systems, so the
user installs dual versions of Windows OS on their computer. The computer currently boots to
Windows 10, but the user wants to change the default operating system to another version.
What should the user utilize to do this?
msconfig.exe
A user starts experiencing a blue screen of death (BSoD) on start up. What changes should the
user check for when they are able to get back on their computer?
devmgmt.msc
,A user experiences issues with large files and wants to run diagnostics to help figure out what
might be the issue. Which of the following commands should the user try?
chkdsk
A security analyst is investigating a possible incident where an alert showed a possible indicator
of malware. The malware has a tactic of replacing system files with its own version, which also
runs the malware code. Which of the following commands has the best chance of helping the
security analyst?
sfc
A vulnerability manager has significantly improved patching in the environment and now wants
to focus on system security. Which of the following options will directly support the manager's
intent of making the system more secure?
services.msc
A network administrator is looking for an alternative network operating system (NOS) but also
does not want a steep learning curve. Which of the following optimizes for NOS functionality?
Windows Server 2019
A startup company wants to sell laptops and desktops with operating systems that are ready to
use for customers. What type of license is most applicable in this situation?
OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
A client administrator plans an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in the environment
but has to plan from a budgetary perspective. What type of hardware requirement will the
administrator need to consider?
TPM chip
, A server administrator needs to set up a Linux server but mainly deals with Windows servers.
The administrator wants to use a subscription-based version to have support when needed.
Which of the following should the server administrator use?
SUSE
SUSE and Red Hat
are subscription-based. Originally developed by Linus Torvalds, Linux is a fully open-source OS
kernel derived from UNIX.
Mint
is community-supported version of Linux.
Fedora, Debian, Arch, and Mint
are community-supported. In addition, Linux can be a desktop or server operating system (OS).
Apache, IBM, and Sun/Oracle are among the vendors producing end-user and server
applications for Linux.
A manager in charge of client images wants to test out new updates that do not make radical
changes to Windows. What should the manager most likely look for?
Quality update
Quality updates
do not usually make radical changes to Windows, though some do include new features.
Feature updates for Windows 10
are identified with a name and number. For example, in July 2016, Microsoft released a
Windows 10 feature update called Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
