20+ practice questions focused on Windows Settings and Control Panel — 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 Windows Settings and Control Panel PracticeA security incident occurred where an unauthorized user accessed a workstation. You need to review the event logs to determine when the breach happened. Which Control Panel applet would you use to launch the Event Viewer?
Explanation: Administrative Tools is the Control Panel applet that provides access to advanced system tools, including Event Viewer. To investigate a security breach, you would open Administrative Tools and then launch Event Viewer to review security logs for unauthorized access events. This is the correct path because Event Viewer is not directly listed in the main Control Panel categories; it is nested within Administrative Tools.
A user calls the help desk because their Windows 10 PC is not showing any sound icon in the system tray, and audio is not working. You suspect the audio service is disabled. Which Control Panel applet would you use to check and restart the Windows Audio service?
Explanation: The Windows Audio service is a background service that must be running for audio to function. The Administrative Tools applet provides access to the Services console (services.msc), where you can check the status of the Windows Audio service and restart it if it is disabled or stopped. This is the correct tool because the Sound applet only configures playback devices and volume, not service states.
A user wants to configure their Windows 10 PC to automatically install driver updates from Windows Update. Which Settings page would you use to change the driver update behavior?
Explanation: Option A is correct because the setting to control how Windows 10 handles driver updates from Windows Update is located under Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options. Here, you can toggle the 'Update drivers automatically' option, which determines whether Windows Update will automatically download and install driver updates for your hardware.
A user needs to connect to a work VPN but cannot find the VPN settings in the network tray. You need to guide them to the correct location to add a VPN connection. Where in Windows Settings would you direct them?
Explanation: Option C is correct because the VPN settings in Windows are located under Network & Internet > VPN. This is the dedicated section where users can add, configure, and manage VPN connections, including setting up a new VPN profile with the server address, authentication method, and protocol (e.g., IKEv2, SSTP, or L2TP/IPsec). The network tray only shows existing connections; to add a new VPN, you must navigate to this specific settings page.
A user reports that their Windows 10 PC displays a 'Low Disk Space' warning on the C: drive. You want to use a built-in tool to delete temporary files and empty the Recycle Bin. Which Settings page should you open?
Explanation: The 'Low Disk Space' warning on the C: drive can be resolved by using the built-in Storage Sense or the manual 'Free up space now' feature, both accessible under System > Storage. This page provides tools to delete temporary files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove other unnecessary data to reclaim disk space without third-party software.
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