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Information Technology

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Quizzes in Information Technology

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

Correct answer(s):
    • With SSID broadcast disabled, an attacker must know the SSID to connect.
    • Using the default IP address on an access point makes hacking easier.

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • After implementing third party security software for the company, the technician should verify that the Windows Firewall is disabled.

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • Security

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • meet complexity requirements

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • SmartScreen Filter

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • botnet

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • Trojan

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • cable locks and a token-based lock on the backroom

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • The laptop is infected by a virus.

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?

Correct answer(s):
    • EFS