CompTIA Updated 220-1102 Exam Questions and Answers by lennox

The Update Assistant tool is designed to perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 that preserves user applications, data, and settings while automating much of the upgrade process. A clean install (A) wipes all data and applications, which is more time-consuming and risky. The Windows Update tool (B) is typically for updating the current OS version, not a major version upgrade like Windows 7 to 10. The "Refresh this PC" option (C) reinstalls Windows but removes applications, so it doesn’t preserve apps. Core 2 operating system objectives identify the Update Assistant as the preferred method to minimize effort and preserve user data during major upgrades.

Phishing attacks are typically delivered via email, so the most effective immediate measure is to filter out these malicious emails.

Enabling Windows Firewall: Helps protect against network threats but does not specifically address phishing emails.

Activating the email spam filter: Directly targets phishing attempts by filtering and blocking suspicious emails before they reach the user.

Using a secure VPN connection: Enhances secure communications but does not prevent phishing attacks.

Running vulnerability scans on a schedule: Identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities but does not address phishing emails directly.

To manually add a workstation to a domain, the technician needs to access the System Properties menu where domain settings are configured.

User Accounts: Manages user accounts but does not handle domain membership.

System Properties: The correct place to add or change domain membership settings.

Windows Firewall: Manages firewall settings but not domain membership.

Network and Sharing: Manages network connections and sharing but not domain settings.

Rootkits are particularly dangerous because they modify the operating system to hide their presence and can disable antivirus software like Windows Defender. Ransomware (A) encrypts files, but usually does not disable antivirus software. Spyware (C) and Keyloggers (D) typically do not directly disable antivirus programs either.