220-1202 Exam Preparation Material | CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 2

Explanation:
Credential managers or password vaults (e.g., Windows Credential Manager, KeePass, or LastPass) store passwords securely. The integrity of such tools heavily depends on the strength of the master password protecting the vault. If compromised, all saved credentials could be exposed. Therefore,
setting a secure master password is crucial.
A. Login time restrictions are general user account settings, not specific to credential managers.
C. TPM is used more commonly for full disk encryption, not specifically required for password managers.
D. The lock screen protects general access but does not protect stored credentials alone.
Reference: CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objective 2.2: Compare and contrast authentication technologies and secure credential storage.
Study Guide Section: Password management and protection best practices

Explanation:
Operating systems periodically reach a status known as "end of life" (EOL), at which point the developer (e.g., Microsoft, Apple) ceases to provide security updates, patches, or technical support. When this happens, the OS becomes vulnerable and non-compliant with security best practices, which is why organizations typically receive advance notifications from vendors or support teams.
A. Manufacturer support expiration only applies to hardware, not OS patching.
C. Security software may be upgraded or removed, but that does not affect patching the OS itself.
D. The release of a new version doesn’t automatically stop updates for the current version.
Reference: CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objective 1.3: Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools.
Study Guide Section: OS lifecycle management and vendor support phases (e.g., EOL)

Explanation:
Resource Monitor provides real-time monitoring of system performance and resource usage, including CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. It helps technicians identify performance bottlenecks (e.g., high memory or CPU usage) that can cause slowdowns in applications over time without producing crash errors.
A. Reliability history logs application crashes or errors ― not helpful if the app doesn’t crash.
B. Computer Management is a broad utility with limited real-time monitoring capability.
D. Disk is too vague ― tools like CHKDSK can help with disk errors but not general performance degradation.
Reference: CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objective 3.2: Given a scenario, troubleshoot common personal computer issues.
Study Guide Section: System performance tools ― Resource Monitor, Task Manager

Explanation:
An incident report summarizes what happened during an outage, the timeline, the actions taken, and the resolution, which is exactly what management typically requests post-incident.
From Quentin Docter C CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide:
“Incident reports document the events of an IT issue or outage, including detection, response, and resolution. They are crucial for post-incident review and management accountability.”

Explanation:
To work remotely without physically transporting a workstation, the user needs:
C. RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol): Allows graphical remote access to a Windows PC at the office.
D. VPN (Virtual Private Network): Establishes a secure tunnel to access the corporate network remotely, making the internal PC reachable.
A. SPICE is used in virtual machine environments and is not typically used for end-user remote desktop access.
B. SSH is a text-based remote access tool used mostly for Linux systems.
E. RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) is used by IT administrators for support ― not end-user remote access.
F. WinRM is used for Windows remote management via PowerShell, not for full desktop access.
Reference: CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objectives 2.2 & 4.4: Compare and contrast security tools and remote access methods.
Study Guide Section: Remote access tools ― RDP and VPN for secure remote work