DSF 601 Quizzes

Backups only the data that has changed since the previous backup.
Correct answer: Incremental

humTdumT$@t0nAwa11 is an example of a strong password.
Correct answer: True

A differential backup offers a longer restore time over incremental backups.
Correct answer: False

Hackers use ___ as agents that carry out malicious activity over the Internet.
Correct answer: bots

Any individual who breaks into a computer system with the aim of stealing, destroying or vandalizing information. Select all the correct answers.
Correct answers: attacker, intruder, cracker

____ is the practice of publishing the personal information of an individual such as home address, telephone number or social security number.
Correct answer: Doxing

Use directly identifiable information such as birth dates and phone numbers in your passwords.
Correct answer: False

The grades record of a certain student in a particular school was modified by an attacker so that all his failing marks became passing marks. Which particular security aspect was lost?
Correct answer: Integrity

Is the statement below FACT or OPINION? Only servers should be protected from thieves who can open the case and grab the hard drive. Workstations are not as vulnerable since they don’t contain important databases such as those found in servers.
Correct answer: Opinion

The first layer of security is the user.
Correct answer: False

Any action or event with the potential to compromise or violate security.
Correct answer: Threat

P@ssword789 is a weak password.
Correct answer: True

A hacker is always a bad guy.
Correct answer: False

Fill in the blanks:

An attacker creates ____ to target software vulnerabilities. These may arrive via the following pathways.

Alternatively, the attacker may directly target _____ servers.
Correct answers: exploit, email, web, networking, vulnerable

Is the statement below FACT or OPINION?

You may not want employees copying company information to removable media. However, you actually can’t disable or remove USB ports, and other means of connecting external drives.
Correct answer: Opinion

Use a unique password for each separate account.
Correct answer: True

The three types of backup procedures (full, incremental and differential) may be used alternately throughout the operation of the system. For example,, a full backup is done of Friday. Then on Monday the next week, an incremental backup is performed, as well as for every end-of-the-day task for the rest of the week. By Monday morning the next week, a differential backup is done.
Correct answer: True

Match the following cybersecurity measures with their correct application before, during or after an attack.

A zero-day attack usually has no solutions or patches.
Correct answer: True

This type of backup will provide you with the best protection, however, it will require more time and will consume more storage assets.
Correct answer: full backup

A ____ backup contains all of the data that has changed since the last full backup.
Correct answer: differential

Is the statement below FACT or OPINION?

Ideally, a set of backups should be kept off site, and you must take care to ensure that they are secured in that offsite location.
Correct answer: Fact

What is the device shown in the image below?
Correct answer: Laptop cable lock (Kensington lock)

Marchl101977 is a strong password.
Correct answer: False

Your personal phone number was leaked by Facebook to a third party marketer. You now begin to receive spamming SMS messages and robocalls. Which aspect of security was lost?
Correct answer: Confidentiality

The defense employed against a security threat is called a ____.
Correct answer: Countermeasure

The existence of weakness of design that when exploited, leads to an unexpected or undesirable event compromising the system.
Correct answer: Vulnerability

Windows BitLocker is available in all versions of Windows.
Correct answer: False

What is the usual number of incorrect password attempts allowed before the account is locked out?
Correct answer: 3

Which of the following is the default antivirus installed in Windows 10?
Correct answer: Windows Defender

Password cracking may be as simple as someone looking over your shoulder as you log into our account.
Correct answer: True

An encrypted system may load data a bit slower compared to systems that are not encrypted?
Correct answer: Fact

This approach to password cracking involves the use of pre-defined lists of words that are tried as valid passwords.
Correct answer: dictionary attack

Which of the following are measures for increasing security of your WiFi network?
Correct answers: hiding your SSID, password-protecting the router admin account, password-protecting WiFi access, filtering allowed MAC addresses

You can lock your Windows computer by pressing the Windows key + L.
Correct answer: Fact

Software usually contain vulnerabilities and these are addressed through updates and ______.
Correct answer: patches

Why should Guest accounts be disabled in an operating system?
Correct answer: Guest accounts usually are not password-protected

Which of the following utilities is used to return one's Windows computer to an earlier state in case of a system failure or other major problem?
Correct answer: System Restore

Simply visiting websites will not infect your system with malware.
Correct answer: False

Worms, adware, spyware and viruses are all examples of _____.
Correct answer: malware

Which of the following is the weakest password
Correct answer: kimmy2011

Linux is a better operating system since it has no vulnerabilities.
Correct answer: False

This security threat is a means by which security mechanisms may be bypassed in order to access the system itself.
Correct answer: backdoor

Disguising the Administrator account by renaming it to something else does not contribute to the security of a Windows system.
Correct answer: Opinion

Which of the following are examples of Microsoft encryption tools?
Correct answers: Windows EFS, Windows BitLocker

When does Patch Thursday take place?
Correct answer: Never

Start Menu items should NOT display recently-opened items.
Correct answer: True

This was the fastest-spreading email worm ever.
Correct answer: Mydoom ???

It is good practice for commercial entities and businesses to adopt free-version antivirus software.
Correct answer: False

Which of the following is good practice in using antivirus software to protect computer systems?
Correct answer: install a single antivirus app on your computer to make optimal use of system resources

Computer malware only infect Windows-s based computers
Correct answer: False

An antivirus program protects systems not just from viruses, but other forms of malware as well.
Correct answer: True

Which type of malware was WannaCry?
Correct answer: ransomware

The antivirus' application does not need to be updated.
Correct answer: False

Free-version antivirus software can still help protect computer systems despite some features being disabled.
Correct answer: True

The use of _____ techniques in antivirus operation to detect malware depends on the software identifying suspicious behavior that is characterized as “virus-like”.
Correct answer: heuristics

The use of _____ files to detect malware is one of the more widely-used approaches to antivirus operation.
Correct answer: signature

Emails being received should be scanned for malware after downloading the attachments.
Correct answer: False

To achieve maximum benefit from the antivirus program, it should be updated regularly.
Correct answer: True

Why should and antivirus' patches be downloaded from its official website?
Correct answer: to be sure that the patch files do not contain any Trojan payloads

Which of the following is true?
Correct answer: Both DES and AES are symmetric encryption standards.

_____ is unreadable text that is the output of an encryption algorithm.
Correct answer: cipher text

A _____ is information used to encrypt or decrypt data.
Correct answer: encryption key

One objective of data encryption is to protect the integrity of data. In which of the following scenarios could this objective have applied had an encryption system been in place?
Correct answer: a student grade in his/her permanent record was changed to a higher one

The effective management of encryption keys is just as important as the effective use of data encryption techniques.
Correct answers: True

It is relatively safe to send passwords in plaintext through email.
Correct answers: False

Digital signatures implement asymmetric encryption.
Correct answers: True

Which encryption process is the slower of the two?
Correct answers: asymmetric

The public key is supposed to be shared in symmetric encryption.
Correct answers: False

The encryption technique called a _____ does not involve the use of keys.
Correct answers: hash function

To whom would a user apply for a digital certificate?
Correct answers: registration authority

One objective of data encryption is to enable non-repudiation. In which of the following scenarios could this objective have applied had an encryption system been in place?
Correct answer: a student denied that he/she sent a threatening email to a teacher

When should encryption be used to protect sensitive information?
Correct answers: during transmission, during storage

Which encryption technique is utilized by Windows BitLocker?
Correct answer: symmetric

The use of symmetric encryption assures the user of which of the following?
Correct answers: confidentiality, integrity

Which of the following actually issues the user a digital certificate?
Correct answers: certification authority

In asymmetric encryption, a _____ key is used to encrypt data, while a ______ key is used to decrypt it.
Correct answers: public, private

Which of the following statements represents good backup practice when using backup utilities such as Windows Backup and Restore?
Correct answer: Backup system images to external storage

Physical measurements of the human body including retinal, fingerprint and vein pattern scanning is known as ______ security.
Correct answer: biometrics

This type of backup copies files that were created or changed since the last full backup.
Correct answer: incremental backup

A user accidentally deletes an important file from his computer. The method of deletion he/she used was to right-click the file and then choosing "Delete" from the menu. The file has no backup in storage. Which of the following statements is TRUE in conjunction with the scenario presented? Choose the best answer.
Correct answer: it is still possible to recover the file

Which of the following is the correct procedure for storage of backup data?
Correct answer: store backup data offsite

This type of backup copies all files including system files, application files, and data files.
Correct answer: normal backup

How often should filed be modified during the course of daily normal work operations be backed up?
Correct answer: daily

A Class C fire is caused by combustion of which particular material(s)?
Correct answer: electrical equipment

What is the ideal humidity for a data center or server room?
Correct answer: 20 - 80%

Which type of backup procedure is the most difficult to recover data from?
Correct answer: incremental backup

Data backup and recovery includes the physical security of workstations, servers, mobile devices and other storage media.
Correct answer: True

A single backup copy of important data is enough to protect it.
Correct answer: False

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Which of these three components deals with excessive humidity?
Correct answer: ventilation

Which type of backup procedure is the quickest to recover data from?
Correct answer: differential backup

What is the usual cause of computer equipment giving users a mild electric shock?
Correct answer: ungrounded electrical equipment

A Class A fire is cause by combustion of which particular material(s)?
Correct answer: paper, wood, plastics

Backup data should be encrypted.
Correct answer: True

The practice of executing plans and procedures to backup important data to secondary storage is enough to protect the data.
Correct answer: False

Which of the following is the optimal temperature in a data center or server room?
Correct answer: 18 - 27 degrees Celsius

Fires in data centers, server rooms and computer laboratories are usually caused by ______.
Correct answer: short circuit

Web browsers usually have privacy and security settings that the user has to correctly configure to be effective.
Correct answer: True

Enabling or disabling if a browser remembers a user's browsing history is usually found in which setting to be configured?
Correct answer: privacy settings

Users on a local Intranet do not have to worry about online security/
Correct answer: False

Maintaining security on the Internet is important due to which particular reason?
Correct answer: All of the above

A web cookie is a _____ file, and it can't execute instructions of carry a virus/
Correct answer: text

A web cookie is sent by the web server to the client browser.
Correct answer: True

Which of the following is NOT something that the user should do when installing add-ins, extensions or plug-ins for a web browser?
Correct answer: automatically accept all browser suggestions to install add-ins, extensions or plug-ins

Browser users are unable to control whether they accept or reject cookies from a server.
Correct answer: False

Users of social media platforms such as Facebook do not have to configure its privacy and security settings.
Correct answer: False

Which of the following is the correct reason why a user (User A) should never allow a browser to remember passwords?
Correct answer: If User B happens to use the same browser and he knows what User A's account username is, he can access the account.

A web cookie is sent by the client browser to the web server.
Correct answer: True

It is not possible to check if your browser's privacy setting are hard enough to prevent your data from leaking into the Internet.
Correct answer: False

Most modern browsers have settings that the user can configure to guard against dangerous downloads from compromised servers.
Correct answer: True

A browser is able to delete browsing history via which manner?
Correct answer: All of the above

Which of these browsers come a built-in VPN?
Correct answer: Opera

QUIZ: Protecting Children Online (13/15)

What are the effects of online pornography and child abuse on children?
Correct answer: physical injuries due to molestation, psychological problems such as depression and anger, mental weakness / low self-esteem

Is is within the rights of a parent to monitor the Internet activity, including IM usage history, of children who are minors still under their supervision.
Correct answer: True

Which particular methods can a parent or guardian employ in order to protect a child from online threats?
Correct answer: block websites inappropriate for children, block unknown email addresses that attempt to contact the child, control the amount of time the child spends on the Internet,filter videos by using kid-friendly versions of the video apps installed on computers or gadgets

Child pornography is usually defined as a depiction of a minor engaged in sexual activity. Who are defines as minors under Philippine law?
Correct answer: those under 18 years of age

Is is possible that a typographical error on the part of the child user as the URL for the website being typed in the browser address bar would lead the child to a porn or other adult-related website.
Correct answer: True

Filtering software should be used to guard against a child accidentally accessing websites that are meant for adults.
Correct answer: True

Search engines use terms known as _____ tags or variables to index a website. When a user searches for websites, the search engines display the results using these tags.
Correct answer: meta

This online risk to a child user involves search results that take the child to websites which are inappropriate for the child, instead of the sites or material that the child is looking for.
Correct answer: misdirected searches

_____ is defined as the harassment, threats to or embarrassment of a child or teen usually through Internet-based communication systems.
Correct answer: cyberbullying

Grooming a child for online abuse is accomplished through which activity?
Correct answer: All of the above

A network "appliance" is usually ____
Correct answer: hardware

MAC address filtering is a fool-proof way to make sure only authorized users can access the network.
Correct answer: False

Which of the following devices may NOT become an access point?
Correct answer: terminal

An attacker can use the network as a free access point to the Internet. This is known as ____
Correct answer: freeloading

A network firewall may come as a hardware solution, or as a software solution
Correct answer: True

What should be done to safeguard data being transmitted between sender and receiver?
Correct answer: encryption

Which of the following can an attacker do on a breached wireless network?
Correct answer: all of the above

Which of the following can an attacker do on a breached wireless network?
Correct answer: all of the above

Which of the following is the typical setup for a corporate or home network?
Correct answer: ISP -> modem -> router -> switch -> workstation

What does a firewall do?
Correct answer: blocks unauthorized traffic coming from the WAN from pushing through into the LAN

What is the primary purpose of having a home network?
Correct answer: to be able to share resources

An attacker can impersonate a valid user on the network. This is known as ____
Correct answer: spoofing

Which protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network?
Correct answer: DHCP

Which of the following is a recommended network security best practices?
Correct answer: Share only specific files whenever possible

The action taken in order to intercept and record packets of data coming and going to and from a network.
Correct answer: sniffing

A network administration tool should be able to alert the network administrator to active rogue access points
Correct answer: True

A child is groomed online by a pedophile they meet on Facebook. The child is sent gifts in order for trust to be established. What type of security risks is this?
Correct answer: contact with predators

Parents and guardians should monitor their children's social media activity, but only as long as these children are minors.
Correct answer: True

Facebook allows the user to control which third-party apps can access the user's data.
Correct answer: True

Flaws in the design of the social networking platform may also provide attackers a vector for launching breaching attempts against users.
Correct answer: True

A minor may be permitted to create a social media account without adult supervision.
Correct answer: False

Which of the following are personally-identifiable information which a user provides a social networking site when creating a profile?
Correct answer: all of the above

Information technology practitioners should read the privacy policy and ____ of a social networking platform carefully.
Correct answer: terms of service

Facebook does not allow users to block other users.
Correct answer: False

Identity theft does not occur in social networking sites.
Correct answer: False

What is the difference between cyberbullying and cyber-harrasment?
Correct answer: Cyberbullying occurs if the victim is a minor regardless of the perpetrator, while cyber-harrasment occurs between adults

Should you allow external search engines to index your Facebook search listing?
Correct answer: No

A common way for malware to propagate via social networks sharing video content is a social engineering attempt to lure the user into downloading and installing a ____.
Correct answer: video codec

Facial recognition is a continuing feature of Facebook at present.
Correct answer: False

What is the minimum age of a person permitted to create a Facebook account according to the platform's terms of service?
Correct answer: 13 years

A child sees photos of explicit sexual activity between two adults on social media. This is an example of which type of security risk?
Correct answer: objectionable content

Facebook allows users to control whether strangers can search for them in the platform.
Correct answer: True

Which group of users who are not your friends should be allowed to send you a message on Facebook?
Correct answer: (Acquaintances) Friends of friends ??

A "limited friend" is better known as a ____
Correct answer: acquaintance

It is a breach of a minor's privacy for parent or guardian to have access to his/her social media account passwords.
Correct answer: False

A child sees photos of explicit sexual activity between two adults on social media. This is an example of which type of security risk?
Correct answer: objectionable content