030_Operating System Vulnerabilities – CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Why are operating systems often targeted by attackers?

• They are easy to uninstall

• They are free to use

• They are widely used across systems

• They load faster than applications

• They never receive updates

What is the primary benefit of keeping your operating system patched?

• It increases battery life

• It enhances screen resolution

• It mitigates known security vulnerabilities

• It makes the interface more colorful

• It disables older features

What makes modern operating systems vulnerable to attacks?

• Their low cost

• Their complexity and large codebase

• Their minimal hardware support

• Their simplicity

• Their slow boot times

How many lines of code are in modern operating systems like Windows 11?

• Thousands

• A few hundred thousand

• Tens of millions

• About one million

• None

What kind of vulnerabilities may exist in an operating system?

• Only visual bugs

• Unknown flaws not yet discovered

• Just user interface issues

• Only those reported by hackers

• Problems with internet browsers only

What is the first step in the update process for vulnerabilities?

• User downloads the update

• Vulnerabilities are discovered

• A new device is released

• An email is sent to users

• The update is skipped

What happens after a vulnerability is discovered?

• It is ignored

• It is reported to the software manufacturer

• The system shuts down

• It is shared on social media

• It is automatically patched

What do manufacturers do after vulnerabilities are reported?

• They develop and release patches

• They issue refunds

• They change the user interface

• They update the terms of service

• They recommend uninstalling the OS

What is Patch Tuesday?

• The second Tuesday of each month when Microsoft releases security updates

• The last Sunday of every month

• A public holiday

• A day when patches are postponed

• A testing event for third-party developers

What type of vulnerabilities were included in the May 9, 2023 Patch Tuesday?

• Interface glitches

• Elevation of Privilege and Remote Code Execution

• Keyboard errors

• Hardware incompatibility

• File deletion issues