Exam 220-1202 Topic 1 Question 180 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1202 exam
Question #: 180
Topic #: 1
Users access an internal application through a browser website. When a user is browsing the site, a message appears that states it is not safe. The message also displays an Advanced Options button to continue or close the site. During security training, all users were told to close any site that displays this message. Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

That browser warning with an "Advanced Options" bypass is a classic indicator of a certificate trust problem (expired, self-signed, wrong hostname, or untrusted CA). Quentin Docter explains that when "an untrusted SSL certificate is encountered, the web browser will alert you that the SSL certificate is not valid," and the address bar may show "Not secure" even if you click through. Since this is an internal application, the correct fix is to ensure the site presents a valid certificate chain trusted by clients-i.e., install a proper SSL/TLS certificate (and ensure it matches the hostname). Docter also describes HTTPS (HTTP over SSL) and notes it uses PKI certificates to validate and encrypt communication.
Mike Meyers' material reinforces that browsers rely on trusted root CAs and warns users when certificates are
"expired" or not trusted. The All-in-One guide similarly states that public keys are delivered as digital certificates signed by a trusted CA, and certificate warnings often mean the site is misconfigured or potentially compromised.
Therefore, the technician should install a proper SSL/TLS certificate for the site (B).

by Daphne at Sep 19, 2026, 04:22 PM

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