Question 1hardmultiple choice
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A technician reinstalled a legacy line-of-business application on a Windows 10 Pro workstation, but the application still fails to start with an error stating that a specific ActiveX control (.ocx file) is missing or not registered. The technician has confirmed that the .ocx file exists in the C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder. Which command should the technician run from an elevated command prompt to register this component?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\filename.ocx
This command uses regsvr32 to register the OCX file in the Windows Registry, which is the proper method for ActiveX controls.
B
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regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\SysWOW64\filename.ocx
The /u switch is used to unregister a component, not to register it.
C
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regedit C:\Windows\SysWOW64\filename.ocx
Registry Editor (regedit) opens the registry database, not a file; it cannot register an OCX or DLL.
D
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sfc /scannow
System File Checker (sfc) scans protected system files for corruption, it does not register OCX files.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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Question 2
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Question 3
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this 220-1101 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\filename.ocx — The regsvr32.exe utility is used to register and unregister DLLs and ActiveX controls (OCX files) in the Windows Registry. To register an OCX file, the technician must run regsvr32 followed by the full path to the file from an elevated (Run as administrator) command prompt, because registering components often requires administrative privileges. For 32-bit components on a 64-bit Windows, they reside in SysWOW64. The correct command is: regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\filename.ocx. Option A (regsvr32 /s) includes the silent mode switch but still registers the file; it is also correct but the /s switch is optional. However, the question asks 'Which command should the technician run' and the core purpose is registration, so a simple regsvr32 command without switches is the standard answer. Option B (regsvr32 /u) is for unregistering. Option C (regedit) is for editing the registry directly, not for registering controls. Option D (sfc /scannow) checks system file integrity, not component registration.
What should I do if I get this 220-1101 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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