14.11.2 - Understanding System Compromise and Security Measures

What is a common symptom of a compromised system?

• Improved system performance

• Faster internet speeds

• Tasks running in the background

• Increased battery life

What should you do first when you detect an intrusion?

• Install new software

• Separate the device from the network

• Restart the device

• Ignore the issue

Which setting can an attacker change to redirect internet traffic?

• Display settings

• Sound settings

• Proxy settings

• Wallpaper settings

What can altered file permissions lead to?

• Faster file access

• Users being locked out of shared files

• Improved file security

• Increased storage space

What is a sign of a software issue that may indicate a breach?

• No added toolbars

• Unresponsive websites

• Fast load times

• The browser opens to a familiar homepage

Why is it important to disable the backup utility before running a virus scanner?

• To speed up the scanning process

• To prevent viruses from hiding in backup files

• To save power

• To avoid deleting important files

What should be done after completing a virus removal process?

• Disconnect from the internet permanently

• Reinstall the operating system

• Delete all user files

• Re-initialize the backup software and complete a new backup

What can slow internet speeds indicate?

• A software update

• A hardware malfunction

• A power outage

• A potential security attack

What is the purpose of checking host files during a security check?

• To update the operating system

• To change the desktop background

• To increase internet speed

• To ensure the user name is correctly configured with the server

What might an attacker do to DNS settings?

• Enhance security protocols

• Increase download speeds

• Configure the DNS server to redirect users to a similar web page

• Improve website loading times