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IT26

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The WPA2 PreShared Key (PSK) is created by using a passphrase (password) and salting it with the WPS PIN. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
a)
Admin password
b)
WEP key
c)
No change is needed
d)
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
2.
You are an intern at Wide World Importers and help manage 1000 workstations. All the workstations are members of an Active Domain. You need to push out an internal certificate to Internet Explorer on all workstations. What is the quickest method to do this?
a)
Logon script
b)
Windows Update
c)
Group policy
d)
Local policy
3.
You are trying to connect to an FTP server on the Internet from a computer in a school lab. You cannot get a connection. You try on another computer with the same results. The computers in the lab are able to browse the Internet. You are able to connect to this FTP server from home. What could be blocking the connection to the server?
a)
A layer-2 switch
b)
A wireless access point
c)
A layer-2 hub
d)
A firewall
4.
The manager of a coffee shop hires you to securely set up WiFi in the shop. To keep computer users from seeing each other, what should you use with an access point?
a)
Client bridge mode
b)
MAC address filtering
c)
Client mode
d)
Client isolation mode
5.
The Active Directory controls, enforces, and assigns security policies and access rights for all users. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
a)
NTFS permissions
b)
User Account Control
c)
Registry
d)
No change is needed
6.
You need to find out whether your computer has received the most recent critical Windows updates. What should you do?
a)
From the Computer Management console, view Services and Applications.
b)
From Windows Update, select View Update History.
c)
From Administration Tools, view Event Logs.
d)
From Control Panel, use Programs.
7.
A brute force attack:
a)
Uses response filtering
b)
Uses the strongest possible algorithms
c)
Targets all the ports
d)
Tries all possible password variations
8.
The client computers on your network are stable and do not need any new features. Which is a benefit of applying operating system updates to these clients?
a)
Keep the software licensed
b)
Keep the server ports available
c)
Update the hardware firewall
d)
Close existing vulnerabilities
9.
Which password attack uses all possible alpha numeric combinations?
a)
Brute force attack
b)
Dictionary attack
c)
Rainbow table attack
d)
Social engineering
10.
You need to find out the amount of physical memory available to Windows 7. Which command should you use?
a)
sysedit.exe
b)
msconfig.exe
c)
wmimgmt.msc
d)
msinfo32.exe
11.
Which is a special folder permission?
a)
Read
b)
Modify
c)
Write
d)
Delete
12.
Which two features are supported by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) protocol? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.)
a)
Data can be transferred across short distances.
b)
One computer can control another computer through a wireless connection.
c)
Some features of another computer can be controlled by using a remote control unit.
d)
The computer can identify Bluetooth devices.
13.
You need to upgrade your computer from the FAT file system to an NTFS file system. What should you do?
a)
Use the Backup and Restore tool.
b)
Clear the hard disk drive by using the Format tool
c)
Use the Convert C:/fs:ntfs command
d)
Run the Windows Easy Transfer tool
14.
You create a new file in a folder that has inheritance enabled. By default, the new file:
a)
Takes the permissions of the parent folder
b)
Does not take any permissions
c)
Takes the permissions of other folders in the same directory
d)
Takes the permissions of other files in the same directory
15.
What is a service set identifier (SSID)?
a)
A wireless encryption standard
b)
The wireless LAN transmission type
c)
The broadcast name of an access point
d)
A wireless security protocol
16.
Password history policies are used to prevent:
a)
Brute force attacks
b)
Users from sharing passwords
c)
Social engineering
d)
Passwords from being reused immediately
17.
Before you deploy Network Access Protection (NAP), you must install:
a)
Internet Information Server (IIS)
b)
Network Policy Server (NPS)
c)
Active Directory Federation Services
d)
Windows Update Service
18.
Phishing is an attempt to:
a)
Obtain information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
b)
Limit access to e-mail systems by authorized users.
c)
Steal data through the use of network intrusion.
d)
Corrupt e-mail databases through the use of viruses.
19.
Which feature allows you to change the display resolution of a computer monitor?
a)
Computer Management Console
b)
System Configuration Tool
c)
Appearance and Personalization
d)
Device Manager
20.
The primary purpose of Network Access Protection (NAP) is to prevent:
a)
Non-compliant systems from connecting to a network.
b)
Loss of data from client computers on a network.
c)
Users on a network from installing software.
d)
Unauthorized users from accessing a network.
21.
You are an intern and are working remotely. You need a solution that meets the following requirements: -->Allows you to access data on the company network securely -->Gives you the same privileges and access as if you were in the office What are two connection methods you could use? (Choose two.)
a)
Forward Proxy
b)
Remote Access Service (RAS)
c)
Roaming Profiles
d)
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
22.
To implement WPA2 Enterprise, you would need a/an:
a)
RADIUS server
b)
SSL server
c)
WEP server
d)
VPN server
23.
What are three major attack vectors that a social engineering hacker may use? (Choose three.)
a)
Telephone
b)
Reverse social engineering
c)
Waste management
d)
Honey pot systems
24.
E-mail spoofing:
a)
Forwards e-mail messages to all contacts
b)
Copies e-mail messages sent from a specific user
c)
Obscures the true e-mail sender
d)
Modifies e-mail routing logs
25.
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a tool that:
a)
Updates data stored in Windows servers
b)
Manages the services that run on a server
c)
Updates licensing for Windows servers
d)
Manages updates for Microsoft software
26.
The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a:
a)
feature that enables files to be stored in a secure format
b)
sequence of characters used to encrypt and decrypt information stored in a folder
c)
digital document that verifies the identity of a user
d)
specially made hard disk drive that requires a password
27.
You need to modify the time displayed in the system tray. Which Control Panel feature should you use?
a)
Appearance and Personalization
b)
Display Properties
c)
Administrative Tools
d)
Clock, Language, and Region
28.
You need to migrate files and settings from a Windows XP computer to another computer that runs Windows 7. Which tool should you use?
a)
Windows Easy Transfer
b)
Windows 7 Compatibility Checker
c)
Windows Upgrade Advisor
d)
Application Compatibility Toolkit
29.
You need to configure a folder that allows everyone in your department to view and edit the files in the folder. You also need to ensure that users outside the department cannot access the files. What should you do?
a)
Grant access to a single user by using the Share With menu.
b)
Grant read access to specific people by using the Share With menu.
c)
Place the files in one of the Windows public folders.
d)
Grant read/write access to specific people by using the Share With menu.
30.
You want to change your default home page in Internet Explorer. In which location should you modify settings?
a)
Internet Options
b)
Favorites
c)
Trusted Sites
d)
View
31.

The Graphic Design Institute hires you to help them set up a server for their 20-person team. As a general practice of hardening the server, you start by performing which two tasks? (Choose two.)


c

a)
Disable the guest account.
b)
Rename the admin account.
c)
Remove the account lockout policy.
d)
Format partitions with FAT32.
32.

Humongous Insurance needs to set up a domain controller in a branch office. Unfortunately, the server cannot be sufficiently secured from access by employees in that office, so the company is installing a Primary Domain Controller. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.


a)
Read-Only Domain Controller
b)
Backup Domain Controller
c)
Active Directory Server
d)
No change is needed.
33.

Which is the minimum requirement to create BitLocker-To-Go media on a client computer?


a)
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
b)
Windows 7 Enterprise Edition
c)
Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
d)
Windows Vista Enterprise Edition
34.

Which action will trigger a user account control (UAC) prompt in Windows?


a)
Accessing the Internet
b)
Changing the time zone
c)
Installing a new program
d)
Restarting Windows
35.

Which technology enables you to filter communications between a program and the Internet?


a)
RADIUS server
b)
Antivirus software
c)
Software firewall
d)
BitLocker To Go
36.

You need to allow others to access your Windows 7 computer by using the Remote Desktop

connection. What should you do?

a)
Click Turn on network discovery in Network and Sharing Center.
b)
Enable Remote Desktop Connections in System Properties.
c)
Start the Remote Desktop Connection client in Accessories.
d)
Set the security level to medium in Internet Options.
37.

Which Windows component should you use to make a copy of all files on your computer?


a)
Disk Cleanup
b)
System Image Backup
c)
System Restore
d)
Disk Management
38.

Bridging is a process of sending packets from source to destination on OSI layer 3. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select. "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.


a)
Routing
b)
Switching
c)
Repeating
d)
No change is needed.
39.

Which two are included in an enterprise antivirus program? (Choose two.)


a)
Attack surface scanning
b)
On-demand scanning
c)
Packet scanning
d)
Scheduled scanning
40.

You want to view a folder of pictures from an external hard disk drive in your Windows 7 Pictures library. What should you do?


a)
Use the Include in Library menu to add the folder in Windows Explorer.
b)
Create a connection to the folders by using the Network and Sharing Center.
c)
Access the pictures by using a shared folder.
d)
Enable password-protected sharing.
41.

You would implement a wireless intrusion prevention system to:


a)
Prevent wireless interference
b)
Detect wireless packet theft
c)
Prevent rogue wireless access points
d)
Enforce SSID broadcasting
42.

You need a script to run at a specific time. Which Windows component should you use?


a)
Task Manager
b)
Device Manager
c)
Task Scheduler
d)
Event Viewer
43.

A service pack is software that:


a)
includes all previously released important and recommended Windows Updates
b)
cleans the registry and file system
c)
includes a reinstallation of the operating system
d)
enables remote servicing
44.

Which two editions of Windows 7 support Windows XP mode? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.)


a)
Home Premium
b)
Starter
c)
Ultimate
d)
Professional
45.

Which feature allows you to create a new virtual application?


a)
Application Virtualization Sequencer
b)
Windows Installer
c)
Remote Desktop Connection
d)
Windows Virtual PC
46.

Humongous Insurance is an online healthcare insurance company. During an annual security audit a security firm tests the strength of the company's password policy and suggests that Humongous Insurance implement password history policy. What is the likely reason that the security firm suggests this?


a)
Past passwords were easily cracked by the brute force method.
b)
Past passwords of users contained dictionary words.
c)
Previous password breaches involved use of past passwords.
d)
Past passwords lacked complexity and special characters.
47.

When conducting a security audit the first step is to:


a)
Inventory the company's technology assets
b)
Install auditing software on your servers
c)
Set up the system logs to audit security events
d)
Set up a virus quarantine area
48.

A group of users has access to Folder A and all of its contents. You need to prevent some of the users from accessing a subfolder inside Folder A. What should you do first?


a)
Disable folder sharing
b)
Hide the folder
c)
Change the owner
d)
Block inheritance
49.

Keeping a server updated:


a)
Maximizes network efficiency
b)
Fixes security holes
c)
Speeds up folder access
d)
Synchronizes the server
50.

You want to upgrade your computer from Windows Vista to Windows 7. What is the minimum processor speed required to run a 64-bit version of Windows 7?


a)
800 MHz
b)
1.0GHz
c)
1.2 GHz
d)
1.8 GHz
51.

Many Internet sites that you visit require a user name and password.

How should you secure these passwords?

a)

Save them to a text file

b)

     Enable session caching


c)

Configure the browser to save passwords


d)

     Save them to an encrypted file


e)

Reuse the same password


52.

The primary method of authentication in an SSL connection is passwords. To answer, choose the option "No change is needed" if the underlined text is correct. If the underlined text is not correct, choose the correct answer.


a)

     No change is needed


b)

     Certificates


c)

     IPsec


d)

     Biometrics


53.

A network sniffer is software or hardware that:


a)

Records user activity and transmits it to the server


b)

Captures and analyzes network communication


c)

Protects workstations from intrusions


d)

Catalogs network data to create a secure index


54.

You sign up for an online bank account. Every 6 months, the bank requires you to change your password. You have changed your password 5 times in the past. Instead of coming up with a new password, you decide to use one of your past passwords, but the bank's password history prevents you on doing so. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct Select

"No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

a)

Minimum password age

b)

Maximum password duration

c)

Password complexity


d)

No change needed

55.

Role separation improves server security by:


a)

Enforcing principle of least privilege

b)

Installing applications on separate hard disks.


c)

Physically separating high security servers from other servers.


d)

Placing servers on separate VLANs.


56.

The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool allows you to:


a)

create a bootable version of Windows 7 on a USB stick or a writable DVD


b)

create backups of data files from your computer to a USB stick or a writable DVD


c)

install Microsoft .NET Framework on a USB stick or a writable DVD


d)

download files from the Internet directly to a USB stick or a writable DVD


57.

Which two steps should you perform to install a local printer that connects directly to your

personal computer? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)

a)

Connect the printer to an available USB port and allow Windows to locate and install the

appropriate driver

b)


Connect the Ethernet cable from your printer to the RJ45 connector on the personal

computer and follow the Windows prompts.

c)

Follow the manufacturer's directions by using the installation CD provided along with the

printer

d)

Use the Add Network Printer feature from Control Panel.

58.

Where will you find information about removing computer viruses?


a)

System Restore


b)

Help and Support


c)

Disk Cleanup


d)

System Information


59.

What is the primary advantage of using Active Directory Integrated Zones?


a)

Zone encryption


b)

Password protection


c)

Non-repudiation


d)

Secure replication


60.

You want to repair Windows by using the Windows 7 System Recovery Disc. Before you begin, which files should you back up to protect your personal data?


a)

All files in the Program Files directory.


b)

All files in the Windows directory.


c)

All files in drive C.


d)

Everything in My Documents.


61.

You need to be able to recover an encrypted file even if you lose the key. What should you do?


a)

Use the Encrypting File System (EFS).


b)

Use Bitlocker encryption.


c)

Use System Restore to create a system restore point.


d)

Create a recovery certificate and store it on a portable device.


62.

In Internet Explorer 8, the InPrivate Browsing feature prevents:


a)

     Unauthorized private data input.


b)

     Any session data from being stored on the computer.


c)

Unencrypted communication between the client computer and the server.


d)

User credentials from being sent over the Internet.


63.

Which feature ensures that your personal computer always has the latest patches and fixes for the operating system?


a)

Reliability and Performance Monitor


b)

Programs and Features


c)

System Configuration Utility


d)

Windows Update


64.

A Windows 7 library:


a)

organizes user files from disparate locations


b)

makes copies of user files in a central location


c)

encrypts files by using the Encrypting File System (EFS)


d)

restores files from system backup


65.

The certificate of a secure public Web server on the Internet should be:


a)

Issued by a public certificate authority (CA)


b)

     Signed by using a 4096-bit key


c)

Signed by using a 1024-bit key


d)

Issued by an enterprise certificate authority (CA)


66.

What are three examples of two-factor authentication? (Choose three.)


a)

A fingerprint and a pattern


b)

A password and a smart card


c)

A pin number and a debit card


d)

A password and a pin number


67.

Which Windows feature allows you to request that someone else control your computer from

their computer?

a)

Remote Assistance


b)

Action Center


c)

Sync Center


d)

Connect Now


68.

Which two characteristics should you recommend for a user's domain password? (Choose two.)


a)

Hard to guess


b)

Includes Unicode characters


c)

Easy to remember


d)

Easy to increment


69.

What are two attributes that an email message may contain that should cause a user to question whether the message is a phishing attempt? (Choose two.)


a)

An image contained in the message


b)

Spelling and grammar errors


c)

Threats of losing service


d)

Use of bold and italics


70.

How does the sender policy framework (SPF) aim to reduce spoofed email?


a)

It provides a list of IP address ranges for particular domains so senders can be verified.


b)

It includes an XML policy file with each email that confirms the validity of the message.


c)

It lists servers that may legitimately forward mail for a particular domain.


d)

It provides an encryption key so that authenticity of an email message can be validated


71.

You need to prevent unauthorized users from reading a specific file on a portable computer if the portable computer is stolen. What should you implement?


a)

     File-level permissions


b)

     Folder-level permissions


c)

Distributed File System (DFS)


d)

BitLocker


72.

Which file system is designed for transfer of large files between a personal computer and flash devices?


a)

FAT16 file system


b)

FAT32 file system


c)

exFAT file system


d)

NTFS file system


73.

Which enables access to all of the logged-in user's capabilities on a computer?


a)

Java applets


b)

ActiveX controls


c)

Active Server Pages (ASP)


d)

Microsoft Silverlight


74.

BitLocker prevents:


a)

the operating system from overwriting protected sectors on the hard disk drive


b)

unauthorized users from accessing the Internet


c)

unauthorized access to files


d)

programs from accessing the memory of other programs


75.

To protect systems from buffer overflow errors, you can use:


a)

Data Execution Prevention


b)

     Antivirus software


c)

A proxy server


d)

     An Intruder Prevention System


76.

Which attack listens to network traffic of a computer resource?


a)

Resource gathering


b)

ARP poisoning


c)

Logic bomb


d)

Eavesdropping


77.

Your company requires that users type a series of characters to access the wireless network.

The series of characters must meet the following requirements:

--> Contains more than 15 characters

--> Contains at least one letter

--> Contains at least one number

--> Contains at least one symbol

Which security technology meets these requirements?

a)

WEP


b)

WPA2 PSK


c)

WPA2 Enterprise


d)

MAC filtering


78.

PowerShell is used to:


a)

monitor user keystrokes


b)

repair damaged hard disk drive sectors


c)

automate a routine task


d)

extend the life of the battery


79.

You need to be able to access a file stored in a shared folder on your network even when you are disconnected from the network. What should you do?


a)

Configure the folder permissions as Read/Write.


b)

Make the folder available offline.


c)

From Control Panel, use Network and Internet.


d)

Type the IP address of the network computer in the Address field of Internet Explorer.


80.

Physically securing servers prevents:


a)

Theft


b)

Compromise of the certificate chain


c)

Man-in-the middle attacks


d)

Denial of Service attacks


81.

Which feature allows you to pause the printing of all documents waiting to print on a specific

printer?

a)

The Print Setup page


b)

The printer's Properties page


c)

The printer's shortcut menu


d)

The Computer Management console


82.

Which type of firewall allows for inspection of all characteristics of a packet?


a)

     NAT


b)

Stateful

c)

     Stateless


d)

     Windows Defender


83.

Windows hides some files by default to:


a)

avoid accidental modification or deletion of system files


b)

protect the confidentiality of the contents of files


c)

improve access to system files


d)

save disk space


84.

What does implementing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) allow a company to manage?


a)

Shared private encryption key updates


b)

Updates to Group Policy Objects


c)

Active Directory server replication


d)

Windows updates for workstations and servers


85.

The purpose of a digital certificate is to verify that a:


a)

Public key belongs to a sender.


b)

Computer is virus-free.


c)

Private key belongs to a sender.


d)

Digital document is complete.


86.

You need to limit the programs that can run on client computers to a specific list. Which technology should you implement?


a)

Windows Security Center


b)

Security Accounts Manager


c)

System Configuration Utility


d)

AppLocker group policies


87.

You need to install a domain controller in a branch office. You also need to secure the information on the domain controller. You will be unable to physically secure the server. Which should you implement?


a)

Read-Only Domain Controller


b)

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)


c)

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)


d)

Server Core Domain Controller


88.

Setting a minimum password age restricts when users can:


a)

Request a password reset


b)

Change their passwords


c)

Log on by using their passwords


d)

Set their own password expiration


89.

You are an intern at Litware, Inc. Your manager asks you to make password guess attempts harder by limiting login attempts on company computers.

What should you do?

a)

Enforce password sniffing.


b)

Enforce password history.


c)

Make password complexity requirements higher.


d)

Implement account lockout policy.


90.

Your password is 1Vu*cI!8sT.

Which attack method is your password vulnerable to?

a)


Rainbow table

b)

Brute force

c)


Spidering

d)


Dictionary

91.

Which describes the purpose of Power Saver mode for a portable computer?


a)

To lock the computer when it is idle.


b)


To prevent unauthorized programs from consuming resources.

c)

To protect the display from burned-in images.

d)

To shut down idle devices to conserve battery charge.

92.

You have a Windows 7 desktop computer, and you create a Standard User account for your roommate so that he can use the desktop from time to time. Your roommate has forgotten his password. Which two actions can you take to reset the password? (Choose two.)


a)

Use your password reset disk

b)

Use your administrator account.

c)


Boot into Safe Mode with your roommate's account

d)


From your roommate's account press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Change a password.

93.

The purpose of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is to:


a)

List system vulnerabilities.

b)

   Apply all current patches to a server.

c)

Set permissions to a default level.

d)

Correct a company's security state.

94.

Windows Aero is a:


a)

pointing device

b)

device driver

c)

desktop theme

d)

Windows application

95.

A Windows service is a:


a)

program or process that runs in the background and does not require user intervention


b)


hardware driver that provides support to a specific device

c)

program or process that runs in the foreground


d)

hardware driver that provides support to the operating system


96.

The purpose of User Account Control (UAC) is to:


a)

Encrypt the user's account


b)

Limit the privileges of software

c)


Secure your data from corruption

d)

Facilitate Internet filtering

97.

Windows Firewall is a built-in. host-based, stateless firewall. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

a)

Stateful

b)


Network layer

c)


Packet filter

d)


No change is needed

98.

An attorney hires you to increase the wireless network security for the law firm's office. The office has a very basic network, with just a modem and a router.

Which of these security modes offers the highest security?

a)

WPA-Personal

b)


WEP

c)


WPA2-Personal

d)


WPA-Enterprise

99.

This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. The first line of defense against attacks from the Internet is a software firewall. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

a)

hardware firewall

b)


virus software

c)


radius server

d)


No change is needed

100.

Which attack listens to network traffic of a computer resource?


a)

Resource gathering


b)

Denial of service


c)

Eavesdropping


d)

Logic bomb