The correct answer is to grant the location permission when the app requests it. This is because Android’s permission model requires explicit user consent for sensitive data like location; without granting this runtime permission, the app cannot access GPS or network-based positioning, causing it to fail when logging job sites. On the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of mobile OS permissions and the difference between granting versus denying access—a common trap is assuming the app will work with location services turned off globally, but the key is the per-app permission prompt. Remember the mnemonic “App Asks, You Allow” to distinguish this from system-level location toggles.
220-1201 Mobile Device Application Support Practice Question
This 220-1201 practice question tests your understanding of mobile device application support. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A technician is configuring a company-issued Android tablet for a field worker. The worker needs to use a specific business app that requires location access to log job sites. What should the technician do to ensure the app works correctly?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Grant the location permission when the app requests it.
This question tests understanding of mobile app permissions. For an app that needs location data to function, the technician must grant the location permission when prompted or via settings. Denying or ignoring the permission will prevent the app from accessing location services, leading to malfunction.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Disable location services to save battery.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling location services would prevent the app from logging job sites, defeating its purpose.
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Grant the location permission when the app requests it.
Why this is correct
Granting the required permission allows the app to access location data as needed.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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Install a third-party location spoofing app.
Why it's wrong here
Using a spoofing app is unethical and may violate company policy; it does not solve the legitimate need for location access.
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Set the tablet to Airplane mode to prevent network interference.
Why it's wrong here
Airplane mode disables all wireless connections, including GPS, which would prevent location access.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
The first matching ACL entry is used.
There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
→Check inbound versus outbound direction.
→Read the ACL from top to bottom.
→Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this 220-1201 question in full detail.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related 220-1201 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Mobile Device Application Support — This question tests Mobile Device Application Support — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Grant the location permission when the app requests it. — This question tests understanding of mobile app permissions. For an app that needs location data to function, the technician must grant the location permission when prompted or via settings. Denying or ignoring the permission will prevent the app from accessing location services, leading to malfunction.
What should I do if I get this 220-1201 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related 220-1201 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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