Operating System Security Quiz
Authored by Yaqeen Almaamri
Computers
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main goals of operating system hardening?
Increase the attack surface
Reduce the attack surface
Install unnecessary software
Disable all services
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using Nmap in operating system security?
To apply the principle of least privilege
To see running services
To perform updates
To remove unnecessary software
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the principle of least privilege in operating system security?
Only allow minimum permissions needed for a function
Disable all security features
Allow maximum permissions to all users
Ignore system updates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of regular updates in operating system security?
To slow down the system
To maintain strong security
To increase attack surface
To introduce new vulnerabilities
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of turning on logging and auditing in operating system security?
To disable security features
To keep a record of important processes
To slow down the system
To hide system activities
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of anti-malware tools in operating system security?
Detect malware using heuristics
Detect malware by disabling the firewall
Detect malware by increasing attack surface
Detect malware by performing scans
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of executable space protection in operating system security?
To prevent attacks using memory execution
To execute all code in memory
To disable software firewalls
To increase malware presence
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