Ann, can't see web pages when she opens her browser & can only see her search bars & plug-ins?

The downloaded toolbars are filling the browser screen

Joe uses his flash on public PC when he uses it @home it is infected with a virus. Cause???

The public PC was infected & passed the virus to drive.

Which of the following is an example of ransomware?

A user is asked to pay a fee for a password to unlock files.

Tech sets up new PC hooks up PS2 keyboard & mouse, turns on PC gets a keyboard & mouse error??

Swap the mouse and keyboard to the other PS/2 ports.

W/new device that has unused features, what should user do to secure device?

Remove or disable the unnecessary features.

Ann finds slow browsing on a website she visits often & displays constant pop-up ads. Cause??

The workstation has been infected with malware

In case of PC theft, what can be done prior to stop access to personal info if theft occurs?

Disable autofill functionality within the web browser

To keep banking log-in info secure, which security best practices should the user follow?

Change the default password & create a complex password

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1
Message appears on screen demanding a $ to avoid the system being disabled, what malware is it?
Ransomware
Spyware
Adware
Virus
2
Ann, can't see web pages when she opens her browser & can only see her search bars & plug-ins?
The owner was not using complex passwords
The downloaded toolbars are filling the browser screen
The computer doesn't have current antivirus software
The computer needs to have its components upgraded
3
Joe uses his flash on public PC when he uses it @home it is infected with a virus. Cause???
The public PC was infected & passed the virus to drive.
The public workstation was infected by Joe’s flash drive.
The flash drive infected by a war driving hacker
The flash drive was already infected by the user’s computer.
4
Which is the most sensitive PII & should be shared c only with trusted resources?
Last Name
Mother's maiden name
Email address
Phone Number
5
A user will be traveling w/smartphone w/confidential information. Which should be disabled?
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Bluetooth/NFC
6
A user gets an email asking them to confirm personal info, what threat is taking place?
Phishing
SPAM
Social Engineering
Shoulder surfing
7
Company has multiple laptops stolen, what company policy change might occur because of this?
Adding multifactor authentication
Enabling full disk encryption
Requiring screensaver password
Disabling Bluetooth adapters
8
Which of the following is an example of ransomware?
A user is asked to pay a fee for a password to unlock files.
user gets email demanding $ for a trial app thats ended
Internet browser jumps to page other than home page
User is asked to open attachment receipt that isn't theirs.
9
To minimize 3rd parties tracking web history what should be done to Internet browsers settings?
Disable location services; select form data
Clear history; remove cookies
Change passwords; select form data
Change passwords; remove cookies
10
Joe lost his laptop & is worried about unauthorized access what BEST protects against this?
Username & password
Full disk encryption
Patching the OS and third party software
Security software
11
Tech sets up new PC hooks up PS2 keyboard & mouse, turns on PC gets a keyboard & mouse error??
Swap the mouse and keyboard to the other PS/2 ports.
Remap the mouse and keyboard in the BIOS.
Update the BIOS to recognize the newer keyboard and mouse.
Configure the keyboard localization settings.
12
W/new device that has unused features, what should user do to secure device?
Make all users administrators.
Remove or disable the unnecessary features.
Install a password manager on the device.
Make all users guests.
13
Ann finds slow browsing on a website she visits often & displays constant pop-up ads. Cause??
The browser is incompatible with the website
The website is not secured by SSL
The certificate of the website has expired
The workstation has been infected with malware
14
In case of PC theft, what can be done prior to stop access to personal info if theft occurs?
Turn off the guest account in the operating system
Remove any legacy browsers from the computer
Disable autofill functionality within the web browser
Only browse the Internet on WiFi connections that use WPA2
15
To keep banking log-in info secure, which security best practices should the user follow?
Write the password down
Change the default password & create a complex password
Use the original password
Use only public computers to access the website

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IT Fundamentals Certification Prep #'s 46-60

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IT Fundamentals Certification Prep #'s 46-60

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Questions 15

Answers

1
Message appears on screen demanding a $ to avoid the system being disabled, what malware is it?
Ransomware
Spyware
Adware
Virus
2
Ann, can't see web pages when she opens her browser & can only see her search bars & plug-ins?
The owner was not using complex passwords
The downloaded toolbars are filling the browser screen
The computer doesn't have current antivirus software
The computer needs to have its components upgraded
3
Joe uses his flash on public PC when he uses it @home it is infected with a virus. Cause???
The public PC was infected & passed the virus to drive.
The public workstation was infected by Joe’s flash drive.
The flash drive infected by a war driving hacker
The flash drive was already infected by the user’s computer.
4
Which is the most sensitive PII & should be shared c only with trusted resources?
Last Name
Mother's maiden name
Email address
Phone Number
5
A user will be traveling w/smartphone w/confidential information. Which should be disabled?
Keyboard
Mouse
Speakers
Bluetooth/NFC
6
A user gets an email asking them to confirm personal info, what threat is taking place?
Phishing
SPAM
Social Engineering
Shoulder surfing
7
Company has multiple laptops stolen, what company policy change might occur because of this?
Adding multifactor authentication
Enabling full disk encryption
Requiring screensaver password
Disabling Bluetooth adapters
8
Which of the following is an example of ransomware?
A user is asked to pay a fee for a password to unlock files.
user gets email demanding $ for a trial app thats ended
Internet browser jumps to page other than home page
User is asked to open attachment receipt that isn't theirs.
9
To minimize 3rd parties tracking web history what should be done to Internet browsers settings?
Disable location services; select form data
Clear history; remove cookies
Change passwords; select form data
Change passwords; remove cookies
10
Joe lost his laptop & is worried about unauthorized access what BEST protects against this?
Username & password
Full disk encryption
Patching the OS and third party software
Security software
11
Tech sets up new PC hooks up PS2 keyboard & mouse, turns on PC gets a keyboard & mouse error??
Swap the mouse and keyboard to the other PS/2 ports.
Remap the mouse and keyboard in the BIOS.
Update the BIOS to recognize the newer keyboard and mouse.
Configure the keyboard localization settings.
12
W/new device that has unused features, what should user do to secure device?
Make all users administrators.
Remove or disable the unnecessary features.
Install a password manager on the device.
Make all users guests.
13
Ann finds slow browsing on a website she visits often & displays constant pop-up ads. Cause??
The browser is incompatible with the website
The website is not secured by SSL
The certificate of the website has expired
The workstation has been infected with malware
14
In case of PC theft, what can be done prior to stop access to personal info if theft occurs?
Turn off the guest account in the operating system
Remove any legacy browsers from the computer
Disable autofill functionality within the web browser
Only browse the Internet on WiFi connections that use WPA2
15
To keep banking log-in info secure, which security best practices should the user follow?
Write the password down
Change the default password & create a complex password
Use the original password
Use only public computers to access the website