220-1101 Question 382
Single answerFile synchronizationA sales manager uses a company laptop in the office and a tablet while traveling. She needs her presentation files to stay current on both devices without manually copying them each time she makes a change. The files must be available from either device and update automatically when an internet connection is available. Which solution BEST meets this requirement?
- A
Configure a cloud file synchronization service on both devices using the same company account
- B
Create a local scheduled backup job on the laptop to an external USB drive
- C
Map a network drive on the laptop to the office file server and copy files manually before each trip
- D
Enable full-disk encryption on both devices to keep the files consistent
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The key requirement is automatic file synchronization between multiple devices with updates occurring when internet access is available. That is the purpose of cloud-based file sync solutions such as OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar enterprise-managed services. In A+ Core 1, candidates should distinguish between related but different concepts: synchronization keeps the same working files updated across systems, while backup creates recovery copies, and encryption protects confidentiality. Best practice in business environments is to use an approved organizational file synchronization platform tied to the user's managed account so files remain current, accessible, and centrally controlled.
- A. Correct.
Correct. A cloud file synchronization service is designed to keep files updated across multiple devices tied to the same user or organizational account. When the user changes a file on one device, the service synchronizes the updated version to the cloud and then to the other device when connectivity is available. This directly matches the requirement for automatic updates and access from either device.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. A scheduled backup to an external USB drive protects data by creating a copy, but it does not provide automatic two-device synchronization. It also depends on the USB drive being connected and does not help the tablet stay current while the user is traveling.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. A mapped network drive can provide access to office files while connected to the company network or VPN, but manually copying files before each trip is not synchronization. This approach is error-prone and does not automatically keep both devices updated after changes are made.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Full-disk encryption protects data at rest by securing the contents of the drive, but it has nothing to do with synchronizing file versions between devices. Someone might choose this option because it sounds like a device-management feature, but it does not solve the stated problem.