CompTIA A+ Core 2 · 220-1102
Objective 3.5: Troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues
Practice questions for A+ Core 2 objective 3.5, “Troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues.” Every question is original, written to the 220-1102 exam objectives, and comes with a full explanation — answer them below to see instant grading.
This objective sits in Domain 3.0: Software Troubleshooting, which is about 22% of the exam — so mastering it moves your readiness score meaningfully.
1.A user notices their mobile device's GPS location is being accessed by an app in the background without their knowledge. What type of mobile security threat does this describe?
2.A user's Android phone begins connecting to a specific Wi-Fi network they have never manually joined every time they enter a coffee shop. The network SSID matches one they used previously at a different location. What is occurring?
3.A managed mobile device's MDM console shows it is transmitting location data to a non-corporate server every 15 minutes. The device owner is unaware of this. What type of mobile security threat does this represent?
4.A corporate security team discovers an employee's personal Android phone, which is connected to the corporate Wi-Fi, is running an app that was sideloaded (installed outside the Play Store). Why is sideloading a security concern?
5.A company policy requires that all employee mobile devices have screen lock enabled with a PIN or biometric. A user disables the screen lock for convenience. What is the primary security risk?
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