WorksheetsA+ Core II Days 4-6
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Before starting an OS installation or upgrade, what is the most important thing you should do first?
Check system file requirements
Check application compatibilities
Back up all important files
Update your system
True or False: A Windows Feature Update typically occurs a couple times a year and includes new features/functionalities, and is larger in size compared to Quality Updates.
True
False
True or False: Windows Quality Updates are released monthly on "Patch Tuesday" and focuses on security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
True
False
In order to perform an Unattended Installation of Windows, what would you need to create first?
List of applications needed
Answer File
Input Validation
Product Key
What is a System Image?
A system image is a collection of system updates that you can revert to if the system becomes unstable.
The most common method for network booting is (blank).
iSCSI
HTTP Boot
USB over IP
PXE
True or False: The Master Boot Record (MBR) is required for UEFI-based systems.
True
False
Alvin wants to format his new external solid state drive with a Windows File System. He knows he'll be using it between his new computer and a really old computer. Which File System type should he choose?
NTFS
exFAT
FAT32
ext4
Alvin wants to install new software on his MacBook Pro. The website he's downloading it from gives him the option of downloading a DMG or a PKG installer. Which one should he choose if he wants a very easy installation where he can double-click on it, and it simply guides him through the process?
DMG
PKG
Comparing Windows software installers, which of the two options below is designed for more complex installations, and can also handle updating or repairing the software?
EXE
MSI
True or False: An ISO file is like a virtual copy of an entire CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc, and is "mountable," meaning your computer treats it as if you've inserted a physical disc.
True
False
Which term describes the use of software and applications without the knowledge or approval of the IT department?
Evil Twins
Shadow IT
Stealth IT
Unauthorized Devices
Regarding Information Security, which types of security assessments are useful for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring security measures are effective?
Vulnerability assessments, Threat assessments, & Risk Assessments
Vulnerability assessments, Network assessments, and Compliance assessments
Performance assessments, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability assessments
IDK.. I just work here.
True or False: Hashing is mainly used to verify data integrity. Hashes are not designed to be secure and can be easily manipulated.
True
False
Newly discovered flaws that haven't been patched yet are called...?
Unpatched Systems
Software vulnerabilities
Zero-day vulnerabilities
Missing Controls
This tactic describes when an attacker follows closely behind an authorized person to enter a restricted area without providing credentials, and the authorized person may not even realize it.
Tailgating
Piggybacking
Shoulder Surfing
Party Crashing
This type of attack is when a hacker injects malicious scripts into a website, allowing the hacker's script to run in other users' browsers.
SQL Injection
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Input Validation
Cyber Attack
This type of attack allows a malicious user to access a database in unintended ways, like allowing them to read every table of sensitive information in the database.
On-Path aka Man-in-the-Middle Attack
True or False? Time Drift refers to the gradual loss or gain of time by a clock compared to a standard reference clock, and can cause failure in authentication, backups and event logging.
True
False
True or False: Lower Roaming Aggressiveness can improve connectivity but may cause more frequent switching between different wireless access points as you travel between them.
True
False
Which Firewall rule is always at the bottom of the Access Control List as a "catch-all" for traffic that isn't explicitly allowed?
Explicit Deny
Implicit Deny
Explicit Allow
Implicit Allow
Which type of Network Profile is more restrictive to enhance security?
Public Network
Private Network
If you run the command "ipconfig /all" and see that your IPv4 address is 169.254.0.34, what does this mean?
DHCP is working
DHCP is not working
You're connected to the internet
You can't communicate with any devices on your network
Hop Count refers to the number of (blank) on a path that packets take from your computer to a remote host.
Routers
Switches
Transmission Lines
IXPs
Regarding DNS, an A record is maps a domain like google.com to its corresponding (blank).
MAC Address
IPv6 address
IPv4 address
Public IP Address
Which command would I use to see all the active TCP connections that my network adapter is handling?
netstat
tracert
ipconfig
ipconfig /all
Firewalls are which type of Security Control Type?
Administrative
Technical
Physical
Procedural
Users and systems should only have the minimal level of access necessary to perform their functions. This is the principle of (blank).
Implicit Deny
Layered Security
Unified Privilege
Least Privilege
"Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" is commonly seen in the (blank) pop-up window.
UAC
UCA
CUA
AUC
Which Authentication Factor includes biometric characteristics?
Inherence (something you are)
Behavior (something you do)
Possession (something you have)
Knowledge (something you know)
This acronym refers to the ability for a user to log in once and gain access to multiple systems without needing to re-enter credentials.
SSO
OSS
SOS
UAC
Kerberos SSO uses (blank) to authenticate users securely without repeatedly asking for credentials.
authentication
tokens
keys
tickets
Which Linux command creates a new folder?
mkdir
rmdir
mv
chmod
Which Linux command is a time-based job scheduler?
chown
chmod
cron
pwd
su or sudo? I want to switch from my current user account to the root user account so I can perform multiple administrative tasks.
su
sudo
Which Linux command should I use to display information about the currently running processes?
pwd
ls
ps
PID
Rapid 20-second timed question for 10x points!!!!! Which Linux command is similar to nslookup on Windows?
ip
ip addr
dig
grep
Which Operating System features a menu bar at the top-left of the screen, no matter what application you're viewing?
Linux
Windows
MacOS
Unix
This backup solution automatically backs up your entire macOS system to an external storage device.
Time Machine
SnapShot
Backup Utility
File Vault
If an app becomes unresponsive on my MacBook Pro, which is the best tool I can use to terminate the app?
Recovery Mode
Force Quit
Task Manager
Process Kill
