Cisco IT Essentials 7.0 | Chapter 13: Security Exam

Question 1 of 38

1

Which two items are used in asymmetric encryption? (Choose two.)

Select one or more of the following:

a token
a DES key
a private key
a public key
a TPM

Explanation

Question 2 of 38

1

Which two algorithms are used for hash encoding to guarantee the integrity of data? (Choose two.)

Select one or more of the following:

MD5
chap checksum
SHA
VPN
SSL

Explanation

Question 3 of 38

1

A 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.)

Select one or more of the following:

biometrics
employee smart ID
mantrap
multifactor authentication
security guard that checks IDs

Explanation

Question 4 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

DDoS
spam
social engineering
anonymous keylogging

Explanation

Question 5 of 38

1

The 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?

Select one of the following:

adware
DDoS
phishing
social engineering
spyware

Explanation

Question 6 of 38

1

After confirming the removal of a virus from a computer, how should the technician ensure and verify the full functionality of the system?

Select one of the following:

Check for the latest OS patches and updates.
Document the problem and the procedures performed to solve it.
Talk with the user to determine the cause of the problem.
Gather information from a number of sources to clearly identify the problem.

Explanation

Question 7 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

BitLocker
EFS
TPM
Windows Update

Explanation

Question 8 of 38

1

When would a PC repair person want to deploy the idle timeout feature?

Select one of the following:

when users are inserting media and running applications not sanctioned by the company
when users are leaving their desk but remaining logged on
when users are playing music CDs and leaving them playing even after the users have left for the day
when users are surfing the Internet and not doing their job

Explanation

Question 9 of 38

1

Which 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?

Select one of the following:

packet filtering firewall
stateful packet firewall
proxy firewall
operating system firewall

Explanation

Question 10 of 38

1

What would cause a Microsoft Windows update to fail?

Select one of the following:

The wired or wireless NIC was disabled.
The computer has a virus.
The computer has had its security breached.
A required prior update was not installed.

Explanation

Question 11 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

The file system is corrupted.
The laptop is infected by a virus.
The display driver is corrupted.
The file system has been encrypted.

Explanation

Question 12 of 38

1

How can users working on a shared computer keep their personal browsing history hidden from other workers that may use this computer?

Select one of the following:

Reboot the computer after closing the web browser.
Operate the web browser in private browser mode.
Use only an encrypted connection to access websites.
Move any downloaded files to the recycle bin.

Explanation

Question 13 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

guards and log sheets
security cameras and only the manager having access to the backroom
cable locks and a token-based lock on the backroom
a condition that laptops are viewed one at a time and only the owner has a key to the backroom

Explanation

Question 14 of 38

1

Refer 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")

Select one of the following:

acceptable use
incident handling
network maintenance
remote access

Explanation

Question 15 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

adware
phishing
spyware
Trojan

Explanation

Question 16 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

botnet
rootkit
spyware
virus

Explanation

Question 17 of 38

1

What are signatures as they relate to security threats?

Select one of the following:

a unique encryption code used by a known attacker
one or more code patterns within a specific type of malware
the beginning or end of a malware segment that has a specific cyclic redundancy check number
the checksum associated with each specific type of malware that is stored in a virus table

Explanation

Question 18 of 38

1

A college student logs onto a college computer for the first time. Which security policy category should be presented to the student?

Select one of the following:

acceptable use policies
identification and authentication policies
incident handling policies
network maintenance policies

Explanation

Question 19 of 38

1

A technician is preparing to encrypt a corporate drive by using Microsoft BitLocker. Which BIOS option will the technician need to enable?

Select one of the following:

NTFS
SSL
TPM
EFS

Explanation

Question 20 of 38

1

Which security technique or device wipes the data from a hard drive by being placed near the drive platter for at least 2 minutes?

Select one of the following:

degaussing wand
EFS
low-level format
biometric scanner
erase scope

Explanation

Question 21 of 38

1

Refer to the exhibit. Which type of workstation password is being used?

Select one of the following:

BIOS
login
multifactor
network
synchronous

Explanation

Question 22 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

ActiveX Filter
AutoPlay
Firewall
SmartScreen Filter

Explanation

Question 23 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

enforce password history
maximum password age
minimum password length
meet complexity requirements

Explanation

Question 24 of 38

1

A technician is configuring rights and permissions in Windows 7. Which tool will the technician use?

Select one of the following:

Device Manager
Local Security Policy
Local Users and Groups
Resource Monitor

Explanation

Question 25 of 38

1

An 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?

Select one of the following:

Computer Management
DMZ
Local Security Policy
Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security

Explanation

Question 26 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

The technician should remove all default firewall rules and selectively deny traffic from reaching the company network.
The technician should enable the Windows Firewall for inbound traffic and install other firewall software for outbound traffic control.
After implementing third party security software for the company, the technician should verify that the Windows Firewall is disabled.
The technician should create instructions for corporate users on how to allow an app through the WIndows Firewall using the Administrator account.

Explanation

Question 27 of 38

1

Which two statements characterize wireless network security? (Choose two.)

Select one or more of the following:

Wireless networks offer the same security features as wired networks offer.
Wireless guest mode provides open access to a protected LAN.
With SSID broadcast disabled, an attacker must know the SSID to connect.
Using the default IP address on an access point makes hacking easier.
An attacker needs physical access to at least one network device to launch an attack.

Explanation

Question 28 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

Limit the login times.
Use Event View to document the times logged in and out of the computer.
Use Device Manager to limit access to the computer.
Enable power on passwords in the BIOS.

Explanation

Question 29 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
SSL
ping sweep
IPS

Explanation

Question 30 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
encryption
ping sweep
IPS

Explanation

Question 31 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
dual authentication
ping sweep
IPS

Explanation

Question 32 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
ASA
ping sweep
IPS

Explanation

Question 33 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
ASA
ping sweep
IPS

Explanation

Question 34 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
IPS
ping sweep
ASA

Explanation

Question 35 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
ping sweep
dual authentication
ASA

Explanation

Question 36 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
ping sweep
dual authentication
ASA

Explanation

Question 37 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
port scan
dual authentication
ASA

Explanation

Question 38 of 38

1

A 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?

Select one of the following:

antimalware
port scan
dual authentication
ASA

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Cisco IT Essentials 7.0 | Chapter 13: Security Exam

Question 1 of 38

Which two items are used in asymmetric encryption? (Choose two.)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 38

Which two algorithms are used for hash encoding to guarantee the integrity of data? (Choose two.)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 38

A 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.)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 38

A 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 38

The 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 38

After confirming the removal of a virus from a computer, how should the technician ensure and verify the full functionality of the system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 38

A 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?​

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 38

When would a PC repair person want to deploy the idle timeout feature?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 38

Which 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 38

What would cause a Microsoft Windows update to fail?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 38

A 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 38

How can users working on a shared computer keep their personal browsing history hidden from other workers that may use this computer?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 38

A 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 38

Refer 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")

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 38

A 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 38

A 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?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 38

What are signatures as they relate to security threats?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 38

A college student logs onto a college computer for the first time. Which security policy category should be presented to the student?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 38

A technician is preparing to encrypt a corporate drive by using Microsoft BitLocker. Which BIOS option will the technician need to enable?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 38

Which security technique or device wipes the data from a hard drive by being placed near the drive platter for at least 2 minutes?

A 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?

Refer 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")