Troubleshooting and Operational Procedures Practice Question
Question
A test item asks for the most accurate explanation for the CompTIA A+ involving least privilege in Troubleshooting and Operational Procedures. Which option best reduces risk or error? (Item 154)
Answer choices
- A. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
- B. The best answer is to identify the most practical troubleshooting step, configuration choice, or operational procedure for a support technician for the least privilege scenario.
- C. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
- D. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.
Correct Answer
B. The best answer is to identify the most practical troubleshooting step, configuration choice, or operational procedure for a support technician for the least privilege scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because least privilege is tested by asking candidates to identify the most practical troubleshooting step, configuration choice, or operational procedure for a support technician. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Troubleshooting and Operational Procedures
- Objective: least privilege