A company needs to securely dispose of data stored on optical discs. Which of the following is the MOST effective method to accomplish this task?

1. A. Degaussing
2. B. Low-level formatting
3. C. Recycling
4. D. Shredding

Correct Answer: D
Shredding is the most effective method to securely dispose of data stored on optical discs12
References: 4. How Can I Safely Destroy Sensitive Data CDs/DVDs? - How-To Geek. Retrieved from https://www.howtogeek.com/174307/how-can-i-safely-destroy-sensitive- data-cdsdvds/ 5. Disposal — UK Data Service. Retrieved from https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/learning-hub/research-data-management/store-your- data/disposal/

A user lost a company tablet that was used for customer intake at a doctor's office. Which of the following actions would BEST protect against unauthorized access of the data?

1. A. Changing the office's Wi-Fi SSID and password
2. B. Performing a remote wipe on the device
3. C. Changing the user's password
4. D. Enabling remote drive encryption

Correct Answer: B
The best action to protect against unauthorized access of the data on the lost company tablet is to perform a remote wipe on the device. A remote wipe is a feature that allows an administrator or a user to erase all the data and settings on a device remotely, usually through a web portal or an email command. A remote wipe can help prevent the data from being accessed or compromised by anyone who finds or steals the device. Changing the office’s Wi-Fi SSID and password may prevent the device from connecting to the office network but may not prevent the data from being accessed locally or through other networks. Changing the user’s password may prevent the device from logging in to the user’s account but may not prevent the data from being accessed by other means or accounts. Enabling remote drive encryption may protect the data from being read by unauthorized parties but may not be possible if the device is already lost or turned off. References: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Certification Exam Objectives Version 4.0, Domain 3.1

A homeowner recently moved and requires a new router for the new ISP to function correctly. The internet service has been installed and has been confirmed as functional. Which of the following is the FIRST step the homeowner should take after installation of all relevant cabling and hardware?

1. A. Convert the PC from a DHCP assignment to a static IP address.
2. B. Run a speed test to ensure the advertised speeds are met.
3. C. Test all network sharing and printing functionality the customer uses.
4. D. Change the default passwords on new network devices.

Correct Answer: D
When a homeowner moves and sets up a new router for the new ISP it is important to take appropriate security measures to protect their network from potential security threats. The FIRST step that the homeowner should take after installation of all relevant cabling and hardware is to change the default passwords on new network devices. Most modern routers come with default usernames and passwords that are widely known to potential attackers. If these defaults are not changed, it could make it easier for external attackers to gain unauthorized access to the network. Changing the passwords on new network devices is a simple but effective way to improve the security posture of the network.

A technician has just used an anti-malware removal tool to resolve a user's malware issue on a corporate laptop. Which of the following BEST describes what the technician should
do before returning the laptop to the user?

1. A. Educate the user on malware removal.
2. B. Educate the user on how to reinstall the laptop OS.
3. C. Educate the user on how to access recovery mode.
4. D. Educate the user on common threats and how to avoid them.

Correct Answer: D
educating the user on common threats and how to avoid them (D) would be a good step before returning the laptop to the user. This can help prevent similar issues from happening again.

Remote employees need access to information that is hosted on local servers at the company. The IT department needs to find a solution that gives employees secure access to the company's resources as if the employees were on premises. Which of the following
remote connection services should the IT team implement?

1. A. SSH
2. B. VNC
3. C. VPN
4. D. RDP

Correct Answer: C
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a service that allows remote employees to access the company’s network resources securely over the internet as if they were on premises. A VPN encrypts the data traffic between the employee’s device and the VPN server, and assigns the employee a virtual IP address that belongs to the company’s network. This way, the employee can access the local servers, files, printers, and other resources without exposing them to the public internet. A VPN also protects the employee’s privacy and identity by masking their real IP address and location.