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220-1102 Question 801

Single answer4.9 Given a scenario, use remote access technologies.

A technician needs to remotely support a Windows 11 laptop used by an employee working from home. The employee can sign in and use applications, but the technician must be able to view the employee's screen while the employee remains logged in and actively participate in troubleshooting. Company policy requires that the employee explicitly approve the session before the technician can connect. Which remote access technology should the technician use?

  1. A

    Remote Assistance

  2. B

    Remote Desktop

  3. C

    SSH

  4. D

    FTP

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The best answer is Remote Assistance because the scenario specifically describes a help-desk style support session: the employee is actively using the PC, must remain logged in, and must explicitly approve the connection. Those are key characteristics of Remote Assistance. By contrast, Remote Desktop is more appropriate when an administrator needs full remote access to a system session rather than collaborative end-user support. SSH and FTP are remote access-related technologies, but they serve different purposes: SSH is for secure shell access, and FTP is for file transfers. This aligns with Microsoft best practices and product documentation distinguishing Remote Assistance for user-approved support sessions from Remote Desktop for direct remote system access.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. Windows Remote Assistance is designed for support scenarios where a user invites or approves a helper to connect. It allows the technician to view the user's desktop while the user remains logged in, and with permission, the technician can interact with the session. This matches the requirement for active user participation and explicit approval.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Remote Desktop is intended to remotely access and control a system by starting a remote session, which typically locks or signs out the local interactive session on Windows client systems. That makes it a poor fit when the end user must stay logged in and collaborate during troubleshooting.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. SSH provides secure command-line remote access and administration, primarily for text-based management. It does not meet the requirement to view and interact with the employee's graphical desktop in a standard Windows end-user support scenario.

  • D. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. FTP is a file transfer protocol used to move files between systems. It does not provide remote screen viewing or remote interactive support capabilities.

220-1102 Question 802

Single answerMethods/tools

A technician is troubleshooting an intermittent network connectivity issue on a Windows 11 laptop used by a remote employee. The employee reports that web pages sometimes fail to load after connecting to the company VPN, but reconnecting the VPN occasionally fixes the issue. The technician suspects a DNS problem and wants to quickly verify whether the laptop is using the expected DNS servers and whether the local DNS resolver cache might be contributing to the issue. Which tool should the technician use FIRST to gather the most relevant information?

  1. A

    ipconfig /all

  2. B

    netstat -an

  3. C

    tracert

  4. D

    gpupdate /force

  5. E

    tasklist

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

For A+ Core 2, technicians are expected to choose the most appropriate command-line method/tool for the symptom presented. In a Windows networking scenario involving suspected DNS issues, "ipconfig /all" is the best first choice because it provides the current network adapter configuration, including DNS server assignments that may change when a VPN connects. This aligns with standard Microsoft TCP/IP troubleshooting practices: verify the local configuration before moving on to path analysis or policy refreshes. If the configuration looks correct, follow-up tools may include "ipconfig /displaydns" to inspect cached entries, "ipconfig /flushdns" to clear the resolver cache, and "nslookup" to test DNS resolution directly. The key exam objective here is selecting the tool that most efficiently confirms the likely source of the problem.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. "ipconfig /all" displays detailed TCP/IP configuration, including the assigned DNS servers, adapter settings, DHCP information, and other network details. In this scenario, the technician suspects DNS issues after a VPN connection, so confirming which DNS servers are in use is the best first step. From there, the technician could also use related ipconfig commands such as "ipconfig /displaydns" or "ipconfig /flushdns" if cache issues are suspected.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. "netstat -an" shows active connections and listening ports, which is useful for checking whether sessions are established or whether a system is listening on certain ports. However, it does not directly show which DNS servers are configured on the system, so it is not the best first tool for this DNS-focused scenario.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. "tracert" helps identify the route packets take to a destination and where delays or failures may occur along the path. While it can help diagnose path-related network issues, it does not provide the configured DNS server information the technician needs first. If name resolution is failing, the technician should verify DNS configuration before tracing routes.

  • D. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. "gpupdate /force" refreshes Group Policy settings. Someone might choose this if they suspect a policy-applied network configuration problem, but it is not the most appropriate first step for verifying current DNS settings or checking whether a DNS cache issue is involved.

  • E. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. "tasklist" displays running processes. It is helpful for process management and troubleshooting applications, but it has no direct role in identifying configured DNS servers or investigating DNS resolution behavior.

220-1102 Question 803

Single answerRDP

A technician needs to remotely access a user's Windows 10 Pro office PC from another room to install a line-of-business application. The PC is powered on and connected to the network, and the technician can successfully ping it by hostname. However, when attempting to connect with Remote Desktop Connection, the technician receives a message that the remote computer is not accepting connections. Which action should the technician take FIRST on the user's PC to resolve the issue?

  1. A

    Enable Remote Desktop in System settings and allow Remote Desktop through Windows Defender Firewall

  2. B

    Install the Telnet Client feature and test connectivity to TCP port 23 on the remote PC

  3. C

    Add the technician's account to the local Power Users group on the remote PC

  4. D

    Disable Network Level Authentication on the remote PC so older clients can connect

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

This question tests practical RDP troubleshooting in a Windows environment. A successful ping confirms basic network connectivity and name resolution, but that does not mean the RDP service is enabled or permitted. On Windows 10 Pro, Remote Desktop host capability is available, but it must be turned on in Settings/System/Remote Desktop or the equivalent system configuration tools. When enabled, Windows typically also configures the appropriate firewall exception for Remote Desktop. Best practice is to verify edition support first as well, since Windows 10 Home cannot act as an RDP host. Network Level Authentication should remain enabled unless there is a known compatibility issue. Microsoft documentation for Remote Desktop on Windows notes that the host must support Remote Desktop, have it enabled, and permit access through the firewall.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. On Windows 10 Pro, Remote Desktop must be enabled on the target PC before it will accept inbound RDP connections. Enabling Remote Desktop also typically configures the required Windows Defender Firewall rules for RDP. Since the technician can already reach the host by name and ping it, the most likely issue is that the PC is not configured to accept Remote Desktop connections.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Telnet and TCP port 23 are unrelated to Remote Desktop, which uses RDP over TCP port 3389 by default. A candidate might choose this option if they confuse general remote access tools with RDP-specific requirements.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Membership in Power Users does not grant the ability to connect via Remote Desktop. For RDP access, the user must generally be an administrator or a member of the Remote Desktop Users group on the target system. Even then, the PC must still have Remote Desktop enabled first.

  • D. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Disabling Network Level Authentication is not the first step and is not generally recommended unless there is a specific compatibility problem with an older RDP client. The scenario indicates the computer is not accepting connections, which is more consistent with Remote Desktop not being enabled than with an NLA mismatch.

220-1102 Question 804

Single answerVPN

A user working from home reports that they can browse the internet normally, but after connecting to the company's VPN they cannot open internal file shares or reach the intranet by server name. The VPN client shows as connected, and the user can successfully ping an internal server by IP address. As the technician, which action is the BEST next step to restore access?

  1. A

    Configure the VPN connection to use the company's internal DNS servers

  2. B

    Disable the user's local Windows Firewall profile while connected to the VPN

  3. C

    Replace the user's router because the internet connection is blocking SMB traffic

  4. D

    Change the VPN type from L2TP/IPsec to PPTP for better compatibility

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

This scenario tests practical VPN troubleshooting. Because the VPN connects successfully and internal resources respond by IP address, the tunnel itself is working. The failure to access file shares or the intranet by server name indicates a DNS problem. In business VPN deployments, remote clients typically need access to internal DNS servers so they can resolve private hostnames, Active Directory resources, and intranet records. This aligns with common Microsoft and enterprise VPN best practices: verify IP connectivity first, then verify DNS settings and suffixes provided by the VPN. The best next step is to configure the VPN connection to use the company's internal DNS servers.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. The user can reach an internal resource by IP address but not by server name, which strongly indicates a name resolution issue rather than a general VPN connectivity problem. A common fix is to ensure the VPN connection is assigning or using the organization's internal DNS servers so internal hostnames and intranet records can be resolved properly.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. A local firewall can block traffic, but in this scenario the user can already reach an internal server by IP address through the VPN tunnel. That means the tunnel is functioning and traffic is passing. The symptom specifically points to DNS/name resolution, not general packet filtering by the local firewall.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. The home router is unlikely to be the root cause because the VPN is connected and internal hosts are reachable by IP address. If the router were blocking the required traffic broadly, the user would be more likely to have VPN connection failures or no access to internal IP addresses at all. This option reflects a common mistake of blaming the internet connection instead of examining the specific symptom.

  • D. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. PPTP is outdated and considered insecure, and switching to it is not an appropriate troubleshooting step for this symptom. The issue is not that the tunnel cannot be established; it is that internal names are not resolving after connection. Best practice is to use secure VPN protocols and correct DNS configuration rather than downgrade security.

220-1102 Question 805

Single answerVirtual network computer (VNC)

A help desk technician needs to remotely assist a user who is working from home on a company-owned Windows PC. The technician must be able to view and control the user's desktop in real time, and the user does not have Windows Pro, so Remote Desktop host functionality is not available. The company wants the quickest solution that works across different operating systems if needed later. Which remote access method should the technician use?

  1. A

    Configure VNC on the user's PC and connect with a VNC viewer

  2. B

    Enable Remote Desktop Services on the user's PC and connect with mstsc

  3. C

    Use SSH to open a command-line session and control the desktop environment

  4. D

    Join the user's computer to a domain so Group Policy can provide screen-sharing access

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The best answer is to use VNC. Virtual Network Computing is a remote access technology that allows one system to view and control another system's graphical desktop. This makes it appropriate for help desk scenarios where a technician must assist a user interactively. VNC is also widely available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, aligning with the requirement for cross-platform support. By contrast, Microsoft Remote Desktop depends on supported Windows editions for host capability, SSH is primarily command-line based, and domain membership is an administrative structure rather than a remote-control method. This aligns with common CompTIA A+ Core 2 expectations around selecting the correct remote access tool for a given support scenario and follows vendor documentation that distinguishes VNC-style screen sharing from RDP host requirements and SSH terminal access.

  • A. Correct.

    Correct. VNC is designed for remote desktop sharing and control, allowing a technician to view and interact with the user's graphical desktop in real time. It is commonly used across multiple operating systems, which fits the requirement for cross-platform flexibility. In a support scenario where Remote Desktop host capability is unavailable, VNC is a practical alternative.

  • B. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Microsoft Remote Desktop host capability is generally tied to supported editions such as Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education. The scenario specifically states the user does not have Windows Pro, so enabling standard Remote Desktop host functionality on that PC is not the appropriate solution. A candidate might choose this because Remote Desktop is a common remote support tool, but the edition limitation makes it unsuitable here.

  • C. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. SSH is primarily used for secure command-line remote administration, especially on Linux and network devices. By itself, SSH does not provide the technician with a graphical remote-control session of the user's desktop, which is required in this case. Someone might choose SSH because it is a common remote management protocol, but it does not meet the stated need for desktop viewing and control.

  • D. Incorrect.

    Incorrect. Joining a computer to a domain allows centralized management through Group Policy, but it does not by itself provide a remote desktop sharing tool. This option confuses management infrastructure with remote-control technology. A domain could help deploy software such as a VNC server, but domain membership alone does not solve the immediate support need.

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  1. 801.A technician needs to remotely support a Windows 11 laptop used by an employee working from home. The...
  2. 802.A technician is troubleshooting an intermittent network connectivity issue on a Windows 11 laptop used by a...
  3. 803.A technician needs to remotely access a user's Windows 10 Pro office PC from another room to install a...
  4. 804.A user working from home reports that they can browse the internet normally, but after connecting to the...
  5. 805.A help desk technician needs to remotely assist a user who is working from home on a company-owned Windows...
  6. 806.A technician needs to securely manage a headless Linux server located in a remote branch office. The...
  7. 807.A technician is preparing to support 60 remote Windows laptops used by a sales team that rarely visits the...
  8. 808.A technician supports a Linux-based virtualization host that provides remote desktops to employees working...
  9. 809.A technician needs to run PowerShell commands remotely against a Windows 11 Pro workstation on the local...
  10. 810.A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 11 workstation that intermittently loses internet access, but only...
  11. 811.A help desk technician needs to remotely assist a payroll employee who is working from home on a...
  12. 812.A remote employee reports that their videoconferencing application works for audio, but other participants...
  13. 813.A technician needs to transfer nightly accounting exports from a Windows workstation to a vendor-managed...
  14. 814.A technician manages 60 Windows 11 laptops for a small business. The company wants to reduce user disruption...
  15. 815.A small accounting firm allows employees to work remotely. A technician must recommend the most secure remote...
  16. 816.A small company wants to deploy an AI assistant to help technicians summarize support tickets and draft email...
  17. 817.A small accounting firm recently deployed Microsoft 365 Apps on several Windows 11 PCs. Users report that...
  18. 818.A company allows employees to use their own smartphones to access corporate email and internal web...
  19. 819.A technician is configuring smartphones for employees at a financial services company. The company allows...
  20. 820.A help desk technician is preparing a troubleshooting article for the company knowledge base. While reviewing...
  21. 821.A technician is preparing to upgrade several company laptops from a 32-bit edition of Windows 10 to a 64-bit...
  22. 822.A help desk technician is asked to assist with hiring-day laptop setup for a new employee. During the...
  23. 823.A help desk technician is testing a new AI chatbot that the company wants to use for internal IT support....
  24. 824.A technician receives a ticket stating that a company laptop is "constantly crashing after a Windows update."...
  25. 825.A technician is troubleshooting a Windows 11 laptop in a small office. The user says they can print to the...
  26. 826.A medical office is replacing several Windows laptops that staff used to access patient records. The laptops...
  27. 827.A technician is troubleshooting an application on a Windows 11 PC that crashes whenever a user tries to...
  28. 828.A technician is preparing to repurpose several company laptops for a new department. The laptops were...