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1A 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?
- Asocial engineering
- Banonymous keylogging
- Cspam
- DDDoS
2Which two security precautions will help protect a workplace against social engineering? (Choose two.)
- Aensuring that each use of an access card allows access to only one user at the time
- Bensuring that all operating system and antivirus software is up to date
- Cencrypting all sensitive data stored on the servers
performing daily data backups - Dregistering and escorting all visitors to the premises
3What are two typical physical security precautions that a business can take to protect its computers and systems? (Choose two.)
- APerform daily data backups.
- BReplace any software firewalls with a hardware firewall.
- CImplement biometric authentication.
- DEnsure that all operating system and antivirus software is up to date.
- EDisable the autorun feature in the operating system.
4Which physical security technology can hold user authentication information, include software license protection, provide encryption, and provide hardware and software authentication that is specific to the host system?
- Abiometric authentication
- BTrusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Ccard key access
- Dtwo-factor security
5It has been noted that the computers of employees who use removable flash drives are being infected with viruses and other malware. Which two actions can help prevent this problem in the future? (Choose two.)
- ASet virus protection software to scan removable media when data is accessed.
- BConfigure the Windows Firewall to block the ports that are used by viruses.
- CEnable the TPM in the CMOS settings.
- DRepair, delete, or quarantine the infected files.
- EDisable the autorun feature in the operating system.
6In which situation would a computer technician use the fixmbr command at the command prompt of a Windows XP computer to resolve a security issue?
- Awhen unauthorized users have changed the CMOS settings and the CMOS password must be reset
- Bwhen a virus has damaged the master boot record of the system disk
- Cwhen a virus has damaged the boot sector of the system disk
- Dwhen the folder permissions for user members of a group are incorrect
7All users working with a particular Windows 7 computer are able to install unauthorized software. In addition to educating the users about correct security behavior, which action should also be performed to solve this issue?
- ASet the user folder permissions to Deny.
- BDisable the users’ accounts.
- CChange the user file permissions to Read Only.
- DEnable UAC on the computer.
8You want to dispose of a 2.5 terabyte hard drive that contains confidential financial information. What is the recommended procedure to achieve this?
- AUse data wiping.
- BDrill through the HDD.
- CSmash the platters with a hammer.
- DImmerse the HDD in a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda.
9What is the most effective way of securing wireless traffic?
- AWPA2
- BSSID hiding
- CWEP
- Dwireless MAC filtering
10Which two items are used in asymmetric encryption? (Choose two.)
- Aa token
- Ba TPM
- Ca private key
- Da DES key
- Ea public key
11Which two characteristics describe a worm? (Choose two.)
- Ahides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker
- Binfects computers by attaching to software code
- Cexecutes when software is run on a computer
- Dis self-replicating
- Etravels to new computers without any intervention or knowledge of the user
12Which type of security threat uses email that appears to be from a legitimate sender and asks the email recipient to visit a website to enter confidential information?
- Aworm
- Bphishing
- Cadware
- Dstealth virus
13Which three questions should be addressed by organizations developing a security policy? (Choose three.)
How should future expansion be done?- AWhat are the possible threats to the assets of the organization?
- BWhat is to be done in the case of a security breach?
- CWhen do the assets need protecting?
- DWhat assets require protection?
- EWhat insurance coverage is required?
14What does a malware detection program look for when running a scan?
- Aa service pack
- Bpatterns in the programming code of the software on a computer
- Cmirror sites
- Dpatches that prevent a newly discovered virus or worm from making a successful attack
15Port triggering has been configured on a wireless router. Port 25 has been defined as the trigger port and port 113 as an open port. What effect does this have on network traffic?
- AAny traffic that is using port 25 going out of the internal network will also be allowed to transmit out port 113.
- BAll traffic that is sent into port 25 to the internal network will also be allowed to use port 113.
- CAll traffic that is sent out port 25 will open port 113 to allow inbound traffic into the internal network through port 113.
- DAny traffic that comes into port 25 allows outgoing port 113 to be used.
16Which two characteristics of network traffic are being monitored if a network technician configures the company firewall to operate as a packet filter? (Choose two.)
- Apacket size
- Bphysical addresses
- Cprotocols
- Dpacket speed
- Eports
17What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?
- Ato facilitate access to external networks
- Bto prevent the target server from being able to handle additional requests
- Cto scan the data on the target server
- Dto obtain all addresses in the address book within the server
18Which question would be an example of an open-ended question that a technician might ask when troubleshooting a security issue?
- AHave you scanned your computer recently for viruses?
- BWhat symptoms are you experiencing?
- CDid you open any attachments from a suspicious email message?
- DIs your security software up to date?
19Which action would help a technician to determine if a denial of service attack is being caused by malware on a host?
- AInstall rogue antivirus software on the host.
- BLog on to the host as a different user.
- CDisable ActiveX and Silverlight on the host.
- DDisconnect the host from the network.
20A technician is troubleshooting a computer security issue. The computer was compromised by an attacker as a result of the user having a weak password. Which action should the technician take as a preventive measure against this type of attack happening in the future?
- AEnsure the security policy is being enforced.
- BCheck the computer for the latest OS patches and updates.
- CScan the computer with protection software.
- DVerify the physical security of all offices.
21A user has reported that a computer web browser will not display the correct home page even if the default page is reset. What is the likely cause of this problem?
- AA virus has damaged the boot sector of the system disk.
- BThe computer has been infected with spyware.
- CUAC has been disabled on the computer.
- DFolder permissions have been changed from Deny to Allow.
22What is the name given to the programming-code patterns of viruses?
- Amirrors
- Bsignatures
- Cvirus definition tables
- Dgrayware
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