- A
Programs and Features
Why wrong: Programs and Features is used to uninstall or change installed programs, not to enable Windows features.
- B
Windows Features
Windows Features lets you add or remove Windows components like .NET Framework 3.5 directly from the operating system.
- C
Device Manager
Why wrong: Device Manager manages hardware devices and drivers, not Windows features.
- D
Services
Why wrong: Services manages background services, not optional Windows features.
Question 168 of 750
How to Enable .NET Framework 3.5 Using Windows Features
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows administrative tools. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Your company is deploying a new application that requires .NET Framework 3.5 on multiple Windows 10 workstations. You need to enable this feature on a single test machine first. Which tool should you use?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"first"Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Quick Answer
The correct tool to enable .NET Framework 3.5 on a Windows 10 test machine is Windows Features, accessible via optionalfeatures.exe. This is the standard method because .NET Framework 3.5 is an optional Windows component that is included in the operating system but not enabled by default; Windows Features provides a safe, built-in interface to turn on such components without needing external installers or administrative scripts. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your knowledge of managing Windows features through the Control Panel or the Run dialog, and a common trap is confusing it with downloading the full framework from Microsoft’s website or using DISM commands unnecessarily. Remember that for a single test machine, the simplest GUI method is always Windows Features. A helpful memory tip is to think of “Features” as the “front door” for built-in components—no downloads, no command lines, just a checkbox.
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
✓
Windows Features
Windows Features (accessible via 'Turn Windows features on or off' in the Control Panel or Settings) is the correct tool to enable .NET Framework 3.5 on a Windows 10 workstation. This feature includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0, and it can be installed from local sources or Windows Update. Programs and Features is used for uninstalling or changing installed programs, not for enabling Windows roles or features.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Programs and Features
Why it's wrong here
Programs and Features is used to uninstall or change installed programs, not to enable Windows features.
- ✓
Windows Features
Why this is correct
Windows Features lets you add or remove Windows components like .NET Framework 3.5 directly from the operating system.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Device Manager
Why it's wrong here
Device Manager manages hardware devices and drivers, not Windows features.
- ✗
Services
Why it's wrong here
Services manages background services, not optional Windows features.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'Programs and Features' (which manages installed applications) with 'Turn Windows features on or off' (which manages Windows components), leading them to select A instead of B.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, enabling .NET Framework 3.5 via Windows Features modifies the Windows image (DISM) by adding the required binaries from the local component store or Windows Update. If the source files are missing, you can specify an alternate source path using the 'dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:<path> /LimitAccess' command. In real-world deployments, administrators often use DISM or Group Policy to enable .NET 3.5 across multiple machines to avoid manual intervention.
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.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. 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?
Windows Administrative Tools — This question tests Windows Administrative Tools — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Windows Features — Windows Features (accessible via 'Turn Windows features on or off' in the Control Panel or Settings) is the correct tool to enable .NET Framework 3.5 on a Windows 10 workstation. This feature includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0, and it can be installed from local sources or Windows Update. Programs and Features is used for uninstalling or changing installed programs, not for enabling Windows roles or features.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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