- A
Enable Guest Mode and restrict app installation via parental controls.
Why wrong: Guest Mode and parental controls do not restrict app installation to pre-approved apps; parental controls are designed for child safety, not enterprise kiosk use.
- B
Use a free kiosk app that utilizes Android's Lock Task Mode to pin approved apps and hide the launcher.
Using a free kiosk app constitutes third-party software, which contradicts the 'without third-party software' requirement. The underlying Lock Task Mode is native, but the option explicitly suggests using an app, making it incorrect.
- C
Boot the device into Safe Mode and disable the Play Store from there.
Why wrong: Safe Mode only disables third-party apps temporarily; it does not allow setting a whitelist of approved apps or hiding the Play Store permanently.
- D
Remove the Google account from the device and disable the Play Store via Settings > Apps.
Why wrong: Removing the Google account and disabling the Play Store via Settings does not prevent app installation from other sources (e.g., side-loading) and can be reversed by the user.
Setting Up Android Kiosk Mode Using Lock Task Mode Without MDM
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of mobile os features and tools. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: lock Task Mode. 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 company deploys a fleet of Android tablets that need to be configured so that only pre-approved apps can be installed, and the Google Play Store must be hidden from users. The tablets are not enrolled in an MDM. Which Android feature can be used to achieve this without third-party software?
Quick Answer
The correct choice is using a free kiosk app that leverages Android’s Lock Task Mode to pin approved apps and hide the launcher. This works because Lock Task Mode, part of Android’s native API, allows a Device Policy Controller app to lock the device into a single app or a curated set of apps, effectively blocking access to the home screen, settings, and the Google Play Store without needing an MDM. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Android enterprise features versus third-party solutions; a common trap is confusing Guest Mode or Safe Mode with kiosk lockdown, but neither restricts app installation or hides the launcher. Remember that Lock Task Mode is the underlying mechanism—think “lock the task, lock the launcher”—and any free kiosk app simply wraps this API for easy setup.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Use a free kiosk app that utilizes Android's Lock Task Mode to pin approved apps and hide the launcher.
None of the provided options achieve the desired configuration without third-party software. Option B mentions using a free kiosk app, which is a third-party software, thus violating the requirement. The correct approach would be to use Android's native Lock Task Mode directly via Developer Options or Android Management APIs, which does not require any third-party app. The other options (A, C, D) do not restrict app installation to pre-approved apps or are reversible.
Key principle: Lock Task Mode
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Enable Guest Mode and restrict app installation via parental controls.
Why it's wrong here
Guest Mode and parental controls do not restrict app installation to pre-approved apps; parental controls are designed for child safety, not enterprise kiosk use.
- ✓
Use a free kiosk app that utilizes Android's Lock Task Mode to pin approved apps and hide the launcher.
Why this is correct
Using a free kiosk app constitutes third-party software, which contradicts the 'without third-party software' requirement. The underlying Lock Task Mode is native, but the option explicitly suggests using an app, making it incorrect.
Related concept
Lock Task Mode
- ✗
Boot the device into Safe Mode and disable the Play Store from there.
Why it's wrong here
Safe Mode only disables third-party apps temporarily; it does not allow setting a whitelist of approved apps or hiding the Play Store permanently.
- ✗
Remove the Google account from the device and disable the Play Store via Settings > Apps.
Why it's wrong here
Removing the Google account and disabling the Play Store via Settings does not prevent app installation from other sources (e.g., side-loading) and can be reversed by the user.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates may assume that using a kiosk app is necessary for Lock Task Mode, but the feature is native and can be configured directly without additional software.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Lock Task Mode is a device policy that uses the `startLockTask()` method and the `DevicePolicyManager` API to pin apps, preventing users from leaving the pinned app or accessing the system UI. In a non-MDM environment, a kiosk app can call `ActivityOptions.setLockTaskEnabled()` and request the `BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN` permission to become a device owner, effectively locking the device to approved apps and hiding the launcher. A real-world scenario is a retail store deploying tablets for customer use, where only the inventory app and payment app are allowed, and the Play Store must be inaccessible to prevent unauthorized downloads.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Lock Task Mode
- Kiosk Mode
- Screen Pinning
- App Restrictions
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Lock Task Mode
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Lock Task Mode Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Mobile OS Features and Tools — This question tests Mobile OS Features and Tools — Lock Task Mode.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use a free kiosk app that utilizes Android's Lock Task Mode to pin approved apps and hide the launcher. — None of the provided options achieve the desired configuration without third-party software. Option B mentions using a free kiosk app, which is a third-party software, thus violating the requirement. The correct approach would be to use Android's native Lock Task Mode directly via Developer Options or Android Management APIs, which does not require any third-party app. The other options (A, C, D) do not restrict app installation to pre-approved apps or are reversible.
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