WGU D317 - CompTIA A+ Practice Exam
1.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?
ANS gpedit.msc
2.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?
ANS cd C\Users\user\Desktop
3.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 li- censing. Which command should the script use?
ANS robocopy Source [Destination] [Switches]
4.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?
ANS cert- mgr.msc
5.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?
ANS eventvwr.msc
6.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?
ANS resmon.exe
7.An incident handler is reviewing a possible cryptomining infection on
one of the corporate servers. What should the handler use first to
investigate?
ANS - taskmgr.exe
8.A computer technician wants to optimize the input/output operations per-
,formance of HDDs. What should the technician utilize?
ANS dfrgui.exe
9.A helpdesk operator wants to use a set of tools that will help them during
troubleshooting. What can help the operator customize their toolset?
ANS mmc
10.A user wants to learn and grow with different versions of Windows op-
erating 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?
ANS msconfig.exe
11.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?
ANS devmgmt.msc
, 12.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?
ANS chkdsk
13.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?
ANS sfc
14.A vulnerability manager has significantly improved patching in the envi-
ronment 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?
ANS services.msc
15.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?
1.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?
ANS gpedit.msc
2.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?
ANS cd C\Users\user\Desktop
3.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 li- censing. Which command should the script use?
ANS robocopy Source [Destination] [Switches]
4.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?
ANS cert- mgr.msc
5.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?
ANS eventvwr.msc
6.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?
ANS resmon.exe
7.An incident handler is reviewing a possible cryptomining infection on
one of the corporate servers. What should the handler use first to
investigate?
ANS - taskmgr.exe
8.A computer technician wants to optimize the input/output operations per-
,formance of HDDs. What should the technician utilize?
ANS dfrgui.exe
9.A helpdesk operator wants to use a set of tools that will help them during
troubleshooting. What can help the operator customize their toolset?
ANS mmc
10.A user wants to learn and grow with different versions of Windows op-
erating 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?
ANS msconfig.exe
11.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?
ANS devmgmt.msc
, 12.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?
ANS chkdsk
13.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?
ANS sfc
14.A vulnerability manager has significantly improved patching in the envi-
ronment 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?
ANS services.msc
15.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?
