A company is deploying new Windows 10 workstations and wants to harden them against unauthorized access while maintaining user productivity. Which combination of hardening measures should be implemented?

Disable UAC, enable Remote Desktop, and set all users as administrators.

Enable BitLocker, enforce a strong password policy, and configure the Windows Firewall to block unnecessary ports.

Enable automatic updates, but disable the firewall to improve network performance.

Disable Windows Defender, enable file sharing, and use simple passwords.

A technician is removing a rootkit from a Windows 10 workstation. The rootkit is deeply embedded in the system, and standard antivirus scans have failed to remove it. Which approach should the technician take to ensure complete removal?

Boot from a trusted antivirus rescue disk and run a scan outside the operating system.

Manually delete the rootkit files from the file system.

Use System Restore to revert to a previous point.

Run a full antivirus scan in Safe Mode with Networking.

A user has left the company. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action to manage their user account?

Leave the account active for future use

Disable or delete the user account

Grant the account administrator privileges

Change the account's password and keep it active

A company wants to allow employees to work from home but still access internal resources securely. Which network security practice should be implemented to protect data in transit?

Use a public cloud file-sharing service without additional security.

Enable Remote Desktop directly to internal workstations.

Disable the firewall on employee home routers.

Use a VPN to create an encrypted tunnel between the employee's device and the company network.

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A company is deploying new Windows 10 workstations and wants to harden them against unauthorized access while maintaining user productivity. Which combination of hardening measures should be implemented?
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A technician wants to scan a system for known malware signatures. Which security software tool should be used?
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A technician is removing a rootkit from a Windows 10 workstation. The rootkit is deeply embedded in the system, and standard antivirus scans have failed to remove it. Which approach should the technician take to ensure complete removal?
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A user has left the company. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action to manage their user account?
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A company wants to allow employees to work from home but still access internal resources securely. Which network security practice should be implemented to protect data in transit?
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