14+ practice questions focused on Operational Procedures — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Operational Procedures PracticeA technician is called to a warehouse office where a desktop PC will not power on. The user reports that a portable space heater was recently plugged into the same wall outlet as the PC. The technician notices the outlet is not protected by a surge suppressor, and the building is old with ungrounded wiring. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first action to ensure personal safety?
Explanation: The correct action is to turn off the breaker supplying the outlet. With ungrounded wiring and a space heater on the same circuit, there is a serious risk of electrical shock or fire. Removing power at the breaker eliminates the hazard before any diagnosis or physical contact. Other actions do not adequately protect the technician from the underlying electrical danger.
A small medical office asks you to dispose of several old hard drives that previously stored patient billing records. The drives are still functional and contain sensitive data. Which of the following is the BEST method to ensure the data cannot be recovered before the drives leave the premises?
Explanation: Physical destruction is the only method that guarantees data cannot be recovered, especially when drives leave the organization's control. Formatting, degaussing, and overwriting can leave residual data or may not work on all media. For sensitive patient billing records, shredding the drives provides the strongest assurance and aligns with secure disposal best practices.
A technician is configuring a new Windows 11 workstation for a user who needs to run a legacy line-of-business application that requires administrative privileges. The company policy states that users should operate with standard user accounts whenever possible. Which of the following is the BEST way to meet both the application requirement and the security policy?
Explanation: The RunAsAdmin compatibility flag allows a specific application to request elevation while the user remains a standard user, balancing functionality and security. Adding the user to the Administrators group or disabling UAC grants excessive privileges. Using a scheduled task with a service account is impractical for interactive use. The compatibility flag is the least-privilege solution.
A technician is troubleshooting a user's workstation that randomly reboots. The technician suspects a hardware issue. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to gather information about the problem?
Explanation: Checking Event Viewer first is the best initial step because it provides objective data about critical errors and warnings that can pinpoint the cause of random reboots. Other actions like replacing hardware or running scans are premature without diagnostic evidence. Gathering information from logs is a fundamental troubleshooting practice.
A technician is creating a new local user account on a Windows 11 Pro computer for a temporary employee. The company policy requires that the account be disabled after 30 days. Which of the following should the technician use to enforce this requirement with the least administrative effort?
Explanation: Using Task Scheduler to disable the account after 30 days automates the process and requires the least ongoing effort. The net user command can be scheduled to run once, ensuring the account is disabled without manual intervention. Other methods either require manual action or do not directly disable the account. This approach meets the policy requirement efficiently.
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3. Focus on exam traps
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