CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 443

A systems administrator has discovered a folder on the server with numerous inappropriate pictures and videos, which is in violation of the company's AUP.
Which of the following would be the NEXT appropriate act?

Answer options

• A. Promptly notify the administrator's immediate supervisor
• B. Rename the folder on the server, and notify the information security officer
• C. Move the folder to another location on the server, and notify the local authorities
• D. Ask the owner to move the files from the server to a local computer

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct action is to promptly notify the administrator's immediate supervisor, as this ensures that the situation is addressed by someone with the authority to take appropriate action. Renaming the folder or moving it does not resolve the violation and could potentially lead to further issues. Additionally, contacting local authorities is not necessary at this stage, and asking the owner to move the files does not address the violation of the AUP.