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1
What is the main distinction between a privileged and a non-privileged account?
The account's login time restrictions.
The encryption level of the account's data.
The privileges assigned to the account.
The account's password complexity
2
What is the benefit of configuring an exception rule for an application in Windows Firewall?
Increased security by only allowing specific traffic for the application
Auto updating the firewall rules based on the application's requirements.
Improved network performance for the application.
All of the Above
3
Which tool provides granular control over apps by allowing or blocking their execution based on specific criteria?
Windows Defender
Task Manager
BitLocker
AppLocker
4
Which of the following statements is true about Kerberos authentication?
It only works in Windows-based environments.
It requires users to enter a different password for each resource.
It relies on plaintext transmission of user credentials.
It supports single sign-on (SSO) functionality.
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How does a pass-the-hash attack work?
Tricking user to enter their password on a malicious website/application.
Exploit software vulnerability that allows attacker obtain user passwords.
Dedicated tool to extract the password hash from the system's memory.
Using stolen hashes of user passwords to authenticate to a system/service.
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Why is it important that users avoid reusing passwords across different accounts?
It improves system compatibility with different software applications.
It simplifies the process of managing multiple accounts.
It allows for easier password recovery in case of a forgotten password.
Reduces risk of compromised passwd granting unauthorized access to accounts
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What is one power Superman doesn't have?
Laser beams
Invisibility
Fly
Super strength
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Pass-the-ticket attacks target:
The physical security of servers.
Network infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Kerberos authentication in Windows environments.
User authentication in web applications.
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Kerberos authentication is primarily used to protect against malware attacks.
False
True
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Security maintenance is a one-time activity and does not require ongoing attention.
False
True
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Encryption algorithms are mathematical formulas used to encrypt and decrypt data.
False
True
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NTLM authentication is used in Windows-based environments.
True
False
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What are the two primary types of encryption keys?
Public keys and private keys
Secure keys and shared keys
Secret keys and public keys
Symmetric keys and asymmetric keys
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Can BitLocker recovery keys be backed up to Active Directory?
Yes, it is the recommended method for centralized key management.
Yes, but only if the domain administrator enables the feature.
No, BitLocker recovery keys are auto backed up to Microsoft servers.
No, BitLocker recovery keys can only be stored locally.
15
What is BitLocker?
A firewall program.
An antivirus program.
A network monitoring tool.
A disk encryption feature.
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What is the purpose of local security policies on user accounts in a Windows environment?
To limit the number of concurrent user sessions on a computer.
To enforce complex password requirements for improved security.
To control the functionality & behavior of user accounts on local computer.
To restrict user access to specific network resources.
