CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 542

A user is attempting to connect a streaming media device to a hotel's free wireless internet. However, the user is unable to pass through the captive portal. Which of the following would MOST likely allow the user to connect the device to the internet?

Answer options

• A. Connecting to the hotspot on the user's device
• B. Disabling the Wi-Fi security on the device
• C. Asking the hotel to disable the captive portal on the Wi-Fi
• D. Adjusting the date and time stamps on the device to reflect another country

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because connecting to the user's device hotspot allows the streaming media device to bypass the captive portal issue. The other options are not viable solutions; disabling Wi-Fi security (B) could compromise the device's safety, asking the hotel to disable the portal (C) is unlikely to be accepted, and adjusting date and time stamps (D) would not resolve the captive portal access problem.