CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 168

Joe, a mobile device user, reached his monthly quota of data about halfway through the current billing cycle. Joe contacts a technician to identify potential issues with the mobile device, as his usage patterns have not changed over the past month.
Which of the following is MOST likely causing this issue?

Answer options

• A. There are unintended WiFi connections.
• B. Location tracking has been enabled.
• C. Applications are causing high resource utilization.
• D. Malware is causing excessive data transmission.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because unintended WiFi connections can lead to increased data usage without the user's knowledge. Options B, C, and D could also contribute to data usage, but they are less likely to be the primary cause given Joe's unchanged usage patterns and the context of his inquiry.