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WorksheetsCyber.org - Unit 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Vulnerabilities can be found in technology products including operating systems, software applications and hardware devices.
True
False
Anyone can access the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)?
True
False
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures are given a severity score of 1- 100
True
False
Should you install updates?
Yes, as soon as it is possible
Sometimes, it depends
No, avoid it if at all possible
Updates are the least important thing you can do to secure a system.
True
False
You can help to secure you system by removing unneeded or unnecessary services.
True
False
A (a) is a tweak to the OS code that will fix an issue in how it runs or compatibility with devices and applications.
Which of the following is the MOST effective way for an administrator to determine what security holes reside on a network?
Perform a vulnerability scan
Run a port scan
Install and monitor an IDS
Run a sniffer
Before deciding on hardening procedures for your organization, it is a good idea to use _____________________ as a reference for best practices.
Benchmarks
Whitelits
Polices
Mitigations
You are visiting a website and accidentally click on a link to accept free software. Which tool will keep the software from installing on your PC?
UAC
Windows Defender
AppLocker
Avast Antivirus
The single most important thing you can do to secure a system is:
install updates
install antivirus
remove all users
remove all services
Administrator privileges on a system provide the user with _________ .
Full access - on the device
Patial access - on the device
Access to just admistrator tasks
Best practice is to strictly limit how many users are in the Administrators Group.
True
False
The best way to survive a Ransomware attack is _______ .
having at least 3 copies of data stored on multiple devices, with one being the cloud.
to have an onsite backup
to purchase unencrypting software
Applications are _____ .
third party programs that add functions for the user
part of the operating system
never come with vulnerablities
created solely by the user
Actions we should take to secure devices like computers or smartphones are refered to as _________________________.
Best Practices
System Rules
System Polices
Best Polices
IOT attacks usually do not target a specific person.
True
False
Hackers use a special online tool called _______________ to scan the Internet for open devices.
Shodan
Shadow
SmartHack
SmartFind
What is the best method to protect the system against Ransomware?
(a)
Physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies, and that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet or networks are called (a)
