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Date: 19th Aug 2026Time Taken: 00:00:31

1201 2.0: Networking

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A Windows user accesses a file through a network share. The share permission is set to Everyone: Read. The NTFS permission on the file is set to Users: Modify. The user is a member of the Users group and is accessing the file over the network. What effective permission does the user have?

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A.No access
B.Read only
C.Modify (read/write/delete)
D.Full control

While setting up a wireless network in a large retail store, an IT manager needs to survey the area for wireless signal interference, coverage dead zones, and other nearby networks using the same channels. What is the best tool to accomplish this task?

Correct

A.Cable locator
B.Network sniffer
C.Wi-Fi survey tool
D.Ethernet crimper

When troubleshooting a computer problem using a structured approach (such as the CompTIA A+ methodology), what is the first step?

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A.Identify the problem and gather information
B.Establish a theory of probable cause
C.Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution
D.Document findings, actions, and outcomes

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A.No access
B.Read only
C.Modify (read/write/delete)
D.Full control

When accessing a file over the network, Windows combines share permissions and NTFS permissions, and the most restrictive permission wins. Even though NTFS grants “Users: Modify,” the share grants “Everyone: Read,” so the effective permission is limited to read-only. “Modify (read/write/delete)” and “Full control” would require the share permission to allow more than read. “No access” would require an explicit deny or no applicable allow permissions.

Correct

A.Cable locator
B.Network sniffer
C.Wi-Fi survey tool
D.Ethernet crimper

A Wi-Fi survey tool is designed to measure and map wireless coverage, helping identify signal strength, interference sources, channel overlap, and coverage gaps (dead zones) so access points and channel plans can be optimized. A cable locator traces physical cabling runs, not RF coverage. A network sniffer captures and analyzes packets but does not perform a site survey to map RF coverage and channel utilization. An Ethernet crimper is used to attach RJ-45 connectors to twisted-pair cable and is unrelated to wireless analysis.

When troubleshooting a computer problem using a structured approach (such as the CompTIA A+ methodology), what is the first step?

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A.Identify the problem and gather information
B.Establish a theory of probable cause
C.Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution
D.Document findings, actions, and outcomes

The structured troubleshooting methodology begins by identifying the problem and gathering information . This includes asking the user questions, observing symptoms, checking for recent changes, and collecting details needed to understand what is actually happening. The choice mentioning establishing a theory of probable cause comes after the problem has been identified and enough information has been gathered to form a hypothesis. The choice mentioning establishing a plan of action depends on having a likely cause to address, so it occurs later in the process. The choice mentioning documenting findings, actions, and outcomes is typically the final step after the issue is resolved and verified.

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