A cable lock (also called a Kensington lock) physically secures the laptop to a fixed object, making it difficult to steal in public spaces.
"Cable locks are physical security devices used to deter laptop theft by anchoring the device to a desk or other stationary object." - CompTIA ITF+ Official Guide
* A. Firewall is software-based and protects data, not the device.
* B. Privacy shields prevent screen visibility, not theft.
* C. USB locks prevent port access but not physical theft.
Correct answer: D

Data monetization refers to generating revenue from data assets, such as selling access or insights from collected user data to third parties.
"Data monetization involves using data to generate economic value - for example, selling user data to vendors or advertisers." - CompTIA ITF+ Data Concepts Correct answer: A

Presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides) is specifically designed to display information to an audience in a visual and organized format, making it ideal for meetings.
"Presentation software is used to create slide-based content that can be projected or shared in meetings to communicate ideas visually and effectively." - CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide Correct answer: D

Tablets typically connect to wireless networks using Wi-Fi, which adheres to the IEEE 802.11 standard (often seen as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax). The correct protocol family for this type of connection is 802.11X (referring to Wi-Fi technologies broadly).
"Wireless devices such as tablets use the 802.11 standards to connect to Wi-Fi access points for network connectivity." - CompTIA ITF+ Other options:
* B. Thunderbolt and D. USB-C - Wired connection standards
* C. Bluetooth - Short-range peripheral communication, not Wi-Fi
Correct answer: A

The CompTIA Tech+ Study Guide highlights that:
"If no sound is coming from your speakers, even after confirming they're powered and connected, check your sound settings. The wrong output device may be selected-especially when multiple audio devices are present." This describes a misconfigured output-where the OS is sending audio to the wrong device (e.g., Bluetooth or HDMI).
Verified Reference:
* Chapter 4: Operating Systems - "Troubleshooting Sound Devices" (pp. 232-233).