1103 quiz lesson 10

You just read an article about an Internet worm recently causing problems. What type of software should you install to protect yourself from this worm?

Antivirus

Your co-worker Rachel has recently discovered that when she starts typing her name into a field in a web browser, her whole name appears as well as her address in the appropriate boxes. What is this due to?

Autofill

You have just landed at an airport and have an unexpected six-hour layover. You want to use your smartphone to get some work done. What should you disable as a precautionary device-hardening measure to help prevent potential attacks? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Bluetooth NFC

You receive an email in your inbox from your friend Sara. The title of the email is "This is so cool!" and inside the email is an attachment with an .exe extension. What should you do?

Call Sara to see if she sent you the email.

You have been asked to give training on network security. For your section on password management, which options should you recommend to users? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Change default passwords on systems. Do not reuse the same password after you are required to change it.

Which of the following actions is not considered a web browsing best practice?

Closing untrusted source warnings

You are using Google Chrome, and you want to ensure that when you type in your first name to a web page, all of your other information fills in the fields for you. What should you do?

Enable autofill.

The managers at your company have decided to implement stricter security policies on the company's local network. Which of the following should they do? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Enforce password policies. Develop written policies and procedures.

Which of the following types of data should be considered confidential and handled appropriately? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Financial information Customer information

Your manager just got a new workstation and is not part of a domain. He wants to know which user accounts he should disable to increase security. What should you tell him to disable?

Guest

Claire, a co-worker, is browsing the Internet and wants to know whether it's safe to enter her credit card information into a website. What do you tell her to look for?

HTTPS://

Due to a recent string of theft in your office, you need to harden your local system. What two actions are most appropriate for your situation? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Install a hardware lock. Enable encryption.

Which of the following are considered characteristics of a strong password? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Long Uses symbols, numbers, and letters

What option can you configure on your workstation to increase security when you leave your desk?

Screensaver password

You are in a library that has free computers to use for Internet browsing. Which of the following should you possibly be concerned about? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Shoulder surfing Keyloggers Unsecured wireless network

Which type of software will help protect your computer from malicious network traffic?

Software firewall

You enabled file encryption on your local computer. While you were on vacation, one of your co-workers managed to get onto your computer and share your important files with other users. How did they do this?

They logged on with your username and password.

Which of the following statements is true regarding web browser plugins, toolbars, and extensions?

They should be updated to the newest versions.

You recently received a new workstation and need to secure it properly before browsing the Internet. Which actions should you take? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Upgrade your browser to the newest version. Install an antivirus package.

You have remotely logged into your corporate network. Which of the following is used to ensure encryption of data in transit between your laptop and corporate servers?

VPN