Quiz Unit 3.1 System Hardening

Minimize the risk; lessening the force or intensity of something unpleasant.

• Mitigate
• Exploit
• Application
• Vulnerablity

A security flaw, glitch, or weakness found in software code that could be exploited by an attacker is called a

• Feature
• Patch
• Vulnerability
• Service

The most important step to hardening a system is...

• Create Backups
• Turn on Firewall
• Remove guest accounts
• Update OS and applications

Which of the following is a famous vulnerability that we covered in class?

• Bus Stop
• Log4J
• Java Melt
• Exploit123

A database of known vulnerabilities in all types of digital products.

• Google V-Data
• CIA
• CVE
• MI6

What does UAC stand for in a computer system?

• Unauthorized Access Containment
• Universal Abstract Containment
• User Account Control
• Useful Action Contract

Which of the following is an example of creating user account policies.

• Update OS and applications
• Setting a minimum number of characters in a password
• Disabling Unnecessary Services
• Covering the webcam

A tweak to the OS code that will fix an issue in how it runs or compatibility with devices and applications.

• Patch
• Vulnerability
• Hotspot
• Service

The best practice is to provide each user with the minimum system access needed to perform their necessary tasks.

• Limit Usage Policy
• No Guest Account Policy (NGAP)
• Least Privilege Principle
• Turn off your computer when not using

The 3-2-1 policy is in reference to ...

• Firewalls
• Data backup
• System log in
• Admin users