IT6205A-2113T Introduction to Cybersecurity Introduction
(Chapter 3 Quiz)
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Which type of technology can prevent malicious software from monitoring user activities, collecting personal information, and producing unwanted pop-up ads on a user computer?
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Antispyware software is commonly installed on a user machine to scan and remove malicious spyware software installed on a device.
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A network administrator is conducting a training session to office staff on how to create a strong and effective password. Which password would most likely take the longest for a malicious user to guess or break?
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Refer to curriculum topic: 3.1.1
When choosing a good password:
- Do not use dictionary words or names in any languages.
- Do not use common misspellings of dictionary words.
- Do not use computer names or account names.
- If possible use special characters, such as ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ).
- Use a ten character password or more.
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology that can be exploited by hackers to eavesdrop, establish remote access controls, and distribute malware. A user should keep Bluetooth turned off when not in use.
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IoT devices commonly operate using their original firmware and do not receive updates as frequently as laptops, desktops, and mobile platforms.
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Open Authorization is an open standard protocol that allows end users to access third party applications without exposing the user password.
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When a user connects to a public network, it is important to know if the computer is configured with file and media sharing and that it requires user authentication with encryption.
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The cost of cloud storage commonly depends on the amount of storage space needed. The cloud provider will maintain the equipment and the cloud user will have access to the backup data.
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How can a user prevent others from eavesdropping on network traffic when operating a PC on a public Wi-Fi hot spot?
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When a user connects through an encrypted VPN tunnel on a public Wi-Fi network, any data being sent or received from the user will be undecipherable.
As data is being stored on a local hard disk, which method would secure the data from unauthorized access?
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Data encryption is the process of converting data into a form where only a trusted, authorized person with a secret key or password can decrypt the data and access the original form.
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Which configuration on a wireless router is not considered to be adequate security for a wireless network?
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A wireless router can be configured to not allow the SSID to be broadcast, but that configuration is not considered to be adequate security for a wireless network
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Refer to curriculum topic: 3.2.2
When a computer user browses the web in private mode, the following occurs:
- Cookies are disabled.
- Temporary Internet files are removed after closing the window.
- Browsing history is removed after closing the window.
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A user is having difficulty remembering passwords for multiple online accounts. What is the best solution for the user to try?
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A password manager can be used to store and encrypt multiple passwords. A master password can be implemented to protect the password manager software.