CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 212

Joe, an end user, just changed his network password. A pop-up box appears a few minutes later, prompting him to enter his password. Joe enters his new network password and is able to continue working. A few minutes later, the same pop-up box appears again, asking him to enter his network password.
Which of the following Control Panel utilities can Joe use to help with this situation?

Answer options

• A. Credential Manager
• B. Network and Sharing Center
• C. Security and Maintenance
• D. Troubleshooting

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Credential Manager, which allows users to manage stored credentials and update passwords associated with different network connections. The other options, while useful for various system tasks, do not specifically address issues related to password management and authentication prompts.