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WorksheetsIT and Security Knowledge Warm-up
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 17mins
A user at 'Global Connect' is having trouble with their Windows computer. The technician needs to find a log of recent application crashes and system events. Which built-in Windows tool should they use?
Task Manager
Command Prompt
Event Viewer
Device Manager
A technician at 'SysAdmin Pro' needs to change the permissions of a file on a Linux server. Which two commands would be most useful for this task?
ls and mv
cp and rm
ping and ifconfig
chmod and chown
An employee at 'SecureIT' receives an email from what appears to be their bank, asking them to click a link and verify their account information. The email is a fake. What type of attack is this?
DoS
Phishing
Spoofing
Social Engineering
A technician at 'DataGuard' wants to implement a security policy where users are only given the necessary permissions to perform their job duties. What is this security principle called?
Principle of Least Privilege
MFA
Brute-Force
Endpoint Security
A user at 'CodeWorks' reports that their Windows laptop is running extremely slow. After checking Task Manager, the technician sees that the hard drive is constantly at 100% usage. The user also mentions hearing a strange clicking noise from the hard drive. What is the most likely problem?
Malware
Software conflict
Failing hard drive
Driver issue
A technician at 'FixIt Inc.' needs to troubleshoot a persistent issue on a user's Windows computer. They suspect the problem is caused by a corrupted system file. Which command-line utility should they use to scan and repair the files?
chkdsk
gpupdate
sfc /scannow
ipconfig
An IT administrator at 'SecureNet' is configuring a new Wi-Fi network. To provide the strongest encryption and protection against brute-force attacks, which security protocol should they use?
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
A user at 'CyberCare' needs to access the company's private network from a public coffee shop. The technician advises them to use a technology that creates an encrypted tunnel over the internet to ensure their data is secure. What technology is the technician referring to?
VPN
NFC
Bluetooth
SSH
An IT professional at 'ProService' needs to dispose of several old hard drives containing sensitive company data. Which is the most secure method of disposal to ensure the data cannot be recovered?
Recycling at a local e-waste facility
Formatting the drives with a quick format
Physical destruction (shredding)
Deleting all files on the drive
An IT technician at 'TechSource' uses a ticketing system to log every support request, the steps they took to resolve it, and the final solution. What is the primary purpose of this practice?
To bill the customer for their time
To comply with legal requirements
To build a knowledge base for future issues
To impress their manager
A technician is assigned to harden a laptop for a medical practice. Which of the following should be used to protect PII in the event of hardware theft?
Hard drive encryption
Disable bluetooth
Password expiration
Host based firewall
Certain websites/applications will ask for access to your device. You can manage how much data you share by using...
Privacy settings
Firewall
Proxy server
Anti-malware
How can you protect your online privacy?
Share your passwords with trusted friends only
Use the same password for every account for easy recall
Regularly update your privacy settings on social media
Post your personal information on social media to keep your friends updated
What is NOT a safe practice when using public Wi-Fi?
Using a VPN
Accessing sensitive personal accounts
Keeping your Wi-Fi turned off when not in use
Making sure the network is secure before connecting
Which of the following is considered a strong password?
123456
password123
FluffyBunny!
9a$7Yb!2wQ3zE
Which of the following is a good practice for creating strong passwords?
Use your name or birthday
Use a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters
Keep it short and simple
Use the same password for all accounts
What is the primary benefit of encrypting data?
To increase the speed of data transfer
To make data easier to access
To protect confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access
To reduce the amount of storage space needed
Attack in which sensitive data like credit card information and login credentials are stolen is...
Malware Attack
Pharming Attack
Phishing Attack
None of the above
Mira and Anaya are discussing data security practices. Which of the following is a good practice for data security?
Using the same password for all accounts
Regularly updating passwords
Sharing passwords with friends
Writing passwords on sticky notes
Which of the following is a measure to ensure data security?
Sharing passwords
Using strong passwords
Writing passwords on paper
Ignoring security updates
A company requires hard drives to be securely wiped before sending decommissioned systems to recycling. Which of the following best describes this policy?
Enumeration
Sanitization
Destruction
Inventory
The rights of the owner of information to decide how much information is to be shared/exchanged/distributed are collectively known as ..............
Intelligent Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights
Interactive Property Rights
Instance Property Rights
Data contained on which of the following would have the HIGHEST expectation of privacy?
Mobile
Laptop
Cloud
Workstation
Christina is auditing the security procedures related to the use of a cloud-based online payment service. She notices that the access permissions are set so that a single person can not add funds to the account and transfer funds out of the account. What security principle is most closely related to this scenario?
Least privilege
Dual control authentication
Separation of duties
Security through obscurity
Customers in Martin’s company can access certain parts of the network from their own company computer outside of Martin’s company. This is an example of a/an:
Extranet
Intranet
Internet
A network administrator is configuring a new switch and wants to ensure that only assigned devices can connect to the switch. Which of the following should the administrator do?
Configure ACLs.
Implement a captive portal.
Enable port security.
Disable unnecessary services.
In the context of database security, what is SQL injection?
A method of encrypting SQL databases
A technique used to speed up database queries
An attack that involves inserting malicious SQL statements into an entry field for execution
A form of symmetric encryption
In a tech company, ensuring that software developers have only the access necessary to commit code and manage resources relevant to their projects is a principle known as?
DAC
RBAC
MAC
ABAC
