Objective 3.2 Protect Access. CYBERSEC-FIRST-RESPONDER Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   A security analyst notices hundreds of failed login attempts for a user account within a few minutes. What does this pattern most likely indicate?

   • AA software update
   • BA successful login
   • CA brute-force attack
   • DA network misconfiguration
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2. 17application · easy

   A company is implementing MFA for all user accounts. The security team is considering different second factors. Which of the following is an example of a 'something you have' factor?

   • AA password
   • BA fingerprint
   • CA PIN
   • DA smart card
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of setting file and directory permissions?

   • ATo improve system performance by reducing file size
   • BTo protect sensitive data from unauthorized access
   • CTo create backups of important files
   • DTo encrypt files so they cannot be read without a key
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5. 19foundation · easy

   Which protocol is commonly used for secure remote access to a Linux server?

   • ASSH
   • BFTP
   • CHTTP
   • DTelnet
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6. 20foundation · easy

   In an account lockout policy, what does 'max retries' refer to?

   • AThe number of failed login attempts allowed before the account is locked
   • BThe number of times a password can be reused
   • CThe length of time the account remains locked
   • DThe number of users allowed to attempt login simultaneously
   Reveal Solution Discussion Select an answer first