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Cisco IT Essentials 7.0 | Chapter 13: Security Exam
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1Which two items are used in asymmetric encryption? (Choose two.)
- Aa token
- Ba DES key
- Ca private key
- Da public key
- Ea TPM
2Which two algorithms are used for hash encoding to guarantee the integrity of data? (Choose two.)
- AMD5
- Bchap checksum
- CSHA
- DVPN
- ESSL
3A high technology company has an issue with unauthorized people gaining access into the company by following an authorized employee through the secure entrance. Which two measures could help with this security breach? (Choose two.)
- Abiometrics
- Bemployee smart ID
- Cmantrap
- Dmultifactor authentication
- Esecurity guard that checks IDs
4A user receives a phone call from a person who claims to represent IT services and then asks that user for confirmation of username and password for auditing purposes. Which security threat does this phone call represent?
- ADDoS
- Bspam
- Csocial engineering
- Danonymous keylogging
5The IT department is reporting that a company web server is receiving an abnormally high number of web page requests from different locations simultaneously. Which type of security attack is occurring?
- Aadware
- BDDoS
- Cphishing
- Dsocial engineering
- Espyware
6After confirming the removal of a virus from a computer, how should the technician ensure and verify the full functionality of the system?
- ACheck for the latest OS patches and updates.
- BDocument the problem and the procedures performed to solve it.
- CTalk with the user to determine the cause of the problem.
- DGather information from a number of sources to clearly identify the problem.
7A system administrator has been asked to protect the sensitive data on the Windows 7 computers of all management employees. Which Windows feature can be used to selectively encrypt individual files within the user accounts of each manager?
- ABitLocker
- BEFS
- CTPM
- DWindows Update
8When would a PC repair person want to deploy the idle timeout feature?
- Awhen users are inserting media and running applications not sanctioned by the company
- Bwhen users are leaving their desk but remaining logged on
- Cwhen users are playing music CDs and leaving them playing even after the users have left for the day
- Dwhen users are surfing the Internet and not doing their job
9Which type of firewall serves as a relay between users and servers on the Internet, inspects all traffic, and allows or denies traffic based on a set of rules?
- Apacket filtering firewall
- Bstateful packet firewall
- Cproxy firewall
- Doperating system firewall
10What would cause a Microsoft Windows update to fail?
- AThe wired or wireless NIC was disabled.
- BThe computer has a virus.
- CThe computer has had its security breached.
- DA required prior update was not installed.
11A user calls the help desk reporting that a laptop is not performing as expected. Upon checking the laptop, a technician notices that some system files have been renamed and file permissions have changed. What could cause these problems?
- AThe file system is corrupted.
- BThe laptop is infected by a virus.
- CThe display driver is corrupted.
- DThe file system has been encrypted.
12How can users working on a shared computer keep their personal browsing history hidden from other workers that may use this computer?
- AReboot the computer after closing the web browser.
- BOperate the web browser in private browser mode.
- CUse only an encrypted connection to access websites.
- DMove any downloaded files to the recycle bin.
13A retail store wants to secure laptops that are on display. The store manager also wants a record of which employees enter the backroom where inventory is kept. Which security option would work best for this situation?
- Aguards and log sheets
- Bsecurity cameras and only the manager having access to the backroom
- Ccable locks and a token-based lock on the backroom
- Da condition that laptops are viewed one at a time and only the owner has a key to the backroom
14Refer to the exhibit. The security policy of an organization allows employees to connect to the office intranet from their homes. Which type of security policy is this?
(Exhibit shows a home computer, connected by a line to the cloud, which is connected to the "organizatiion")
- Aacceptable use
- Bincident handling
- Cnetwork maintenance
- Dremote access
15A user notices that files created and saved locally last week are missing and asks the technician to investigate. The technician suspects there has been a security breach. Which type of malware could be responsible?
- Aadware
- Bphishing
- Cspyware
- DTrojan
16A group of users on the same network are all complaining about their computers running slowly. After investigating, the technician determines that these computers are part of a zombie network. Which type of malware is used to control these computers?
- Abotnet
- Brootkit
- Cspyware
- Dvirus
17What are signatures as they relate to security threats?
- Aa unique encryption code used by a known attacker
- Bone or more code patterns within a specific type of malware
- Cthe beginning or end of a malware segment that has a specific cyclic redundancy check number
- Dthe checksum associated with each specific type of malware that is stored in a virus table
18A college student logs onto a college computer for the first time. Which security policy category should be presented to the student?
- Aacceptable use policies
- Bidentification and authentication policies
- Cincident handling policies
- Dnetwork maintenance policies
19A technician is preparing to encrypt a corporate drive by using Microsoft BitLocker. Which BIOS option will the technician need to enable?
- ANTFS
- BSSL
- CTPM
- DEFS
20Which security technique or device wipes the data from a hard drive by being placed near the drive platter for at least 2 minutes?
- Adegaussing wand
- BEFS
- Clow-level format
- Dbiometric scanner
- Eerase scope
21Refer to the exhibit. Which type of workstation password is being used?
- ABIOS
- Blogin
- Cmultifactor
- Dnetwork
- Esynchronous
22A customer uses Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge as browsers on the computer. The customer asks the technician how to configure the computer to detect and filter phishing websites, to analyze websites for suspicious items, and to check downloads against a list of known malicious files and sites. Which web security feature should the technician demonstrate?
- AActiveX Filter
- BAutoPlay
- CFirewall
- DSmartScreen Filter
23A SOHO company has hired a technician to come in and configure and secure the computers. The technician has decided to configure a local security policy for the machines. Which setting would the technician use to ensure that the user did not make their password the same as their own user account name?
- Aenforce password history
- Bmaximum password age
- Cminimum password length
- Dmeet complexity requirements
24A technician is configuring rights and permissions in Windows 7. Which tool will the technician use?
- ADevice Manager
- BLocal Security Policy
- CLocal Users and Groups
- DResource Monitor
25An IT technician wants to create a rule on two Windows 10 computers to prevent an installed application from accessing the public Internet. Which tool would the technician use to accomplish this task?
- AComputer Management
- BDMZ
- CLocal Security Policy
- DWindows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
26A newly created company has fifteen Windows 10 computers that need to be installed before the company can open for business. What is a best practice that the technician should implement when configuring the Windows Firewall?
- AThe technician should remove all default firewall rules and selectively deny traffic from reaching the company network.
- BThe technician should enable the Windows Firewall for inbound traffic and install other firewall software for outbound traffic control.
- CAfter implementing third party security software for the company, the technician should verify that the Windows Firewall is disabled.
- DThe technician should create instructions for corporate users on how to allow an app through the WIndows Firewall using the Administrator account.
27Which two statements characterize wireless network security? (Choose two.)
- AWireless networks offer the same security features as wired networks offer.
- BWireless guest mode provides open access to a protected LAN.
- CWith SSID broadcast disabled, an attacker must know the SSID to connect.
- DUsing the default IP address on an access point makes hacking easier.
- EAn attacker needs physical access to at least one network device to launch an attack.
28A manager approaches a PC repair person with the issue that users are coming in to the company in the middle of the night to play games on their computers. What might the PC repair person do to help in this situation?
- ALimit the login times.
- BUse Event View to document the times logged in and out of the computer.
- CUse Device Manager to limit access to the computer.
- DEnable power on passwords in the BIOS.
29A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against worms. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- BSSL
- Cping sweep
- DIPS
30A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against ransomware. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- Bencryption
- Cping sweep
- DIPS
31A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against spyware. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- Bdual authentication
- Cping sweep
- DIPS
32A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against spyware. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- BASA
- Cping sweep
- DIPS
33A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against keyloggers. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- BASA
- Cping sweep
- DIPS
34A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against adware programs. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- BIPS
- Cping sweep
- DASA
35A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against adware programs. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- Bping sweep
- Cdual authentication
- DASA
36A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against rootkits. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- Bping sweep
- Cdual authentication
- DASA
37A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against rootkits. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- Bport scan
- Cdual authentication
- DASA
38A technician has been asked by a manager to recommend a security solution for protecting a computer against Trojans. Which security technique should the technician recommend?
- Aantimalware
- Bport scan
- Cdual authentication
- DASA
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