Question 1mediummultiple choice
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A user's smartphone has a cracked screen. The display still shows images, but the touch input is completely unresponsive. The user needs to back up all data (contacts, photos, app data) before sending the phone for repair. The phone is not rooted, and no prior backup software was configured. Which of the following methods is the MOST reliable and complete way to back up the data in this situation?
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
Distractor review
Connect the phone to a computer using a USB cable; the computer should automatically detect it as a mass storage device, allowing file access.
This typically requires the user to accept a prompt on the phone (e.g., 'Allow file transfer?') which cannot be done due to the unresponsive touchscreen.
B
Best answer
Use a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter to connect a mouse to the phone, navigate to enable USB file transfer, then connect to a computer via USB cable.
A USB OTG adapter allows a mouse to control the phone. The user can then enable file transfer mode and connect to a computer to access the phone's storage.
C
Distractor review
Remove the SIM card and any microSD card, then connect the phone to a computer via USB to access internal storage directly.
Removing the SIM/microSD card does not grant computer access to internal storage. The phone must still permit file transfer, which requires interaction on the phone.
D
Distractor review
Put the phone in a bag of rice to dry it out, then connect to a computer via USB, as the moisture may block the touch input.
The issue is a cracked screen with unresponsive touch, not water damage. Rice drying is irrelevant to the touch failure, and it would not enable file transfer.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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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?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter to connect a mouse to the phone, navigate to enable USB file transfer, then connect to a computer via USB cable. — Using a USB On-The-Go (OTG) adapter to connect a mouse allows the user to navigate the phone's interface and enable file transfer via a USB cable to a computer. This method works without requiring prior configuration or touch input. Simply connecting the phone via USB typically requires accepting a prompt on the phone, which is impossible without touch. Cloud backups rely on prior setup and manual initiation. Removing the SIM or microSD card does not provide access to internal storage, and attempting to use a computer to control the phone via ADB would require USB debugging to be enabled beforehand, which is unlikely.
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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