CompTIA Updated 220-1102 Exam Questions and Answers by elian

To exclude an application folder from being cataloged by a Windows 10 search, the technician should use the Indexing Options utility1

To ensure device security on the network while adhering to industry best practices, the technician should:

Automate the patching process: This ensures that all devices receive the latest security updates in a timely manner without manual intervention, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.

Monitor the firewall configuration: Important for network security but does not directly ensure all devices are patched.

Implement access control lists: Controls access to resources but does not ensure devices are patched.

Document all changes: Important for change management but does not directly impact the patching process.

EFS (Encrypting File System) is a feature of Windows that provides filesystem-level encryption. It is designed to encrypt files and folders to protect them from unauthorized access, even if an attacker has physical access to the computer.

ext: A filesystem type used primarily in Linux, without native encryption features for Windows.

APFS: Apple's filesystem, used in macOS and iOS.

FAT: A simple filesystem type with no encryption features.

EFS: The correct choice for a Windows user needing to encrypt data at the filesystem level to protect against unauthorized physical access.