testout chapter 10 (4)

What is a disadvantage of using the cloud for data storage?

Cloud storage backups require a reliable internet connection.

You are the PC technician for a company. An employee has gone to a meeting while you fix the computer in her office. She accidentally left a report open next to her computer which states that a friend of yours in accounting will be submitted for review if their poor work performance continues. Which of the following is the BEST action to take?

Ignore the paper and tell no one of its contents.

What is the surest way to prevent the loss of important information on your mobile device if it is lost, stolen, destroyed, or there is a natural disaster?

Configure your device to remotely backup important data to the Cloud.

You have purchased new computers and will be disposing of your old computers. Instead of recycling the computers, you decide to resell them by placing an ad on the Internet. These computers were previously used for storing sensitive information. To properly protect the accidental discovery of the company's sensitive information, which of the following steps MUST be completed prior to getting rid of the computers?

Use data wiping software to clear the hard drives

Sets expectations for user privacy when using company resources.

Acceptable Use Policy

Identifies a set of rules or standards that define personal behaviors.

Code of Ethics

You have implemented a regular backup schedule for a Windows system, backing up data files every night and creating a system image backup once a week. For security reasons, your company has decided to not store a redundant copy of the backup media at an offsite location. Where would be the next best place to keep your backup media?

In a locked fireproof safe.

Provides a high-level overview of the organization's security program.

Organizational Security Policy

Specifies that user accounts should be locked after a certain number of failed login attempts.

Password Policy

A user reports that her system is running slow when saving files. You determine that you will need to upgrade her hard disk. You identify the components that are required and schedule the repair for later that afternoon. Which of the following steps have you forgotten in your troubleshooting process?

Perform a backup.

Your company has a disaster recovery plan that says the order to restore data is customer data, financial system, then email. This is an example of what?

Prioritization

Which of the following disaster recovery concepts applies when a server needs to be online and accessible at all times?

Redundancy

Even if you perform regular backups, what must be done to ensure that you are protected against data loss?

Regularly test restoration procedures.