ITEv7 Chapter 13 Security

Question 1

Which two algorithms are used for hash encoding to guarantee the integrity of the data?

Accepted Answer

SHA, MD5

Question 2

Which security technique or device wipes data from a hard drive by close proximity to the platters for at least 2 min?

Accepted Answer

degaussing wand

Question 3

What is best practice for Windows Firewall

Accepted Answer

disable it after installing 3rd party security software

Question 4

Which of the following could prevent unauthorized people from entering a secure entrance behind an employee?

Accepted Answer

security guard that checks ID, mantrap

Question 5

A user receives a call from a person claiming to be in IT who asks for verification of account information. Threat?

Accepted Answer

social engineering

Question 6

Which type of wireless security encryption is the highest protection in a SOHO setting?

Accepted Answer

WPA 2 PSK

Question 7

Which type of malware is used to control zombie computers?

Accepted Answer

botnet

Question 8

What should be done to make wireless networks more secure?

Accepted Answer

change the default IP address, disable SSID broadcast

Question 9

Which feature can prevent a boot loader virus?

Accepted Answer

Secureboot

Question 10

Which of the following security policies allow employees secure access to office intranet from home?

Accepted Answer

remote access

Question 11

Which type of firewall serves as a relay between users and servers on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

proxy firewall

Question 12

Which device can be used in a network to detect and act on malicious network devices?

Accepted Answer

IPS

Question 13

Locally saved files are missing. What type of malware could be responsible?

Accepted Answer

trojan

Question 14

How should a technician ensure full functionality after virus removal?

Accepted Answer

Check for the latest OS patches and updates

Question 15

A retail store wants to secure inventory and laptops on display. Which option will fulfill this requirement?

Accepted Answer

cable locks & token based access

Question 16

A technician is configuring rights and permissions in Windows 10. Which tool should be used?

Accepted Answer

Local Users and Groups

Question 17

Which BIOS option should be used in conjunction with BitLocker?

Accepted Answer

TPM

Question 18

A web server is receiving an abnormally high number of requests from different locations. Type of attack?

Accepted Answer

DDos

Question 19

Login time limits keep employees from...

Accepted Answer

using their company computer outside of work hours

Question 20

Which two things are used in asymmetric encryption?

Accepted Answer

Public key, Private key

Question 21

What would cause a Microsoft Windows update to fail?

Accepted Answer

A required prior update was not installed

Question 22

How can users keep their browser history hidden from other workers sharing that PC?

Accepted Answer

Operate the browser in private browser mode

Question 23

A college student logs onto a college computer. Which security policy category is applied to the student?

Accepted Answer

acceptable use policies

Question 24

A user receives a browser notification that they have been infected with a virus and to click for a free scan.

Accepted Answer

Scareware

Question 25

Which tools can be used to prevent an installed application from accessing the public Internet?

Accepted Answer

Windows Defender Firewall

Question 26

What are signatures as they relate to security threats?

Accepted Answer

one or more code patterns within a specific type of malware

Question 27

Which Microsoft browser feature can detect and filter phishing websites?

Accepted Answer

SmartScreen Filter

Question 28

What type of attack infects operating system files?

Accepted Answer

rootkit

Question 29

Which Windows feature can be used to selectively encrypt individual files?

Accepted Answer

EFS

Question 30

When would a PC tech want to employ the idle timeout feature?

Accepted Answer

When users are leaving their desk to go to the bathroom

Question 31

Which local security policy setting prohibits passwords from being the same as the username such as admin, admin?

Accepted Answer

Meet complexity requirements

Question 32

Which of the following is when a user is given only the permissions required to do their job?

Accepted Answer

least privilege

Question 33

Which security technique will protect against worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, rootkits, trojans, and keyloggers?

Accepted Answer

antimalware

Question 34

Which of the following can cause system files to be renamed and permissions to change?

Accepted Answer

Laptop infected by a virus

ITEv7 Chapter 13 Security

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ITEv7 Chapter 13 Security

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