CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 92

Whenever a user clicks on a .jpg, Notepad opens and displays illegible characters. Otherwise, the workstation functions normally. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. The workstation has been infected with malware.
• B. The default application for image files is misconfigured.
• C. The operating system needs the most current update.
• D. A new image editor needs to be installed on the user’s computer.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The issue arises because .jpg files are opening in Notepad, which indicates that the default program for these files is incorrectly set. Options A, C, and D do not directly address the misconfiguration of the file association and therefore are not the primary cause of the problem.