WCA Security Questions

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What is one of the first things you should do if you suspect your site has been hacked?

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Conduct a scan for malware or other suspicious activity

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What is the default WordPress database table prefix?

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wp-

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What is FTP primarily used for?

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Transferring files to and from an online server

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What does SSL stand for in terms of website security?

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Secure Sockets Layer

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What is a website staging environment and why might it be helpful during recovery?

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It is a private, duplicate version of your website where you can test updates and fixes without affecting the live site.

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What is one benefit of using a security plugin in WordPress?

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It can protect your website from various threats.

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What could be a risk associated with changing the WordPress database table prefix? Options: It may slow down your website, It can break your site if not done correctly, It could cause your site to lose data, It can result in themes or plugins not working correctly, All of the above

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All of the above

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What is a security key?

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A random and long string of characters that help with encrypting and decrypting stored information

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Which file in a WordPress installation contains sensitive configuration information?

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wp-config.php

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If you want to redirect a page on your website to a new URL, where can you add the redirect rule? Options: In the HTML file of the page, In the website's .htaccess file, In the website's robots.txt file, In the website's sitemap, In the website's Google Analytics account

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In the website's .htaccess file