Internet Security CSCU Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   After discovering a data breach involving your personal information, what is an appropriate response?

   • AChange your passwords and monitor your accounts for suspicious activity
   • BIgnore it because there is nothing you can do
   • CImmediately close all your bank accounts
   • DPost about the breach on social media to warn others
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2. 27application · medium

   An employee reports that they clicked a link in a phishing email and entered their corporate password on a fake login page. The employee then realized the mistake and immediately changed their password. What is the most important next step for the employee to take?

   • AReport the incident to the IT security team so they can monitor for unauthorized access.
   • BRun a full antivirus scan on the computer to remove any malware.
   • CDisconnect the computer from the network immediately.
   • DDelete the phishing email and clear the browser cache.
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4. 28application · medium

   A user is setting up a new online banking account and is asked to create a security question, such as 'What is your mother's maiden name?' The user is concerned about privacy. What is the best practice?

   • AUse a fictional answer that you record in a secure password manager.
   • BUse the same answer for all security questions to remember it easily.
   • CProvide the real answer because the bank needs it for verification.
   • DLeave the security question blank if the bank allows it.
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5. 29application · medium

   A remote employee needs to access company resources over an untrusted public Wi-Fi network. What should the employee use to protect the data transmitted?

   • AThe company's website over HTTPS only.
   • BThe public Wi-Fi's built-in encryption.
   • CA personal hotspot from a mobile phone.
   • DA VPN that encrypts all traffic between the device and the company network.
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6. 30application · medium

   A traveling employee needs to access confidential company files from a public Wi-Fi network at an airport. The company requires that data be protected from interception. What should the employee do?

   • ATurn off the firewall on the laptop to avoid interference with the Wi-Fi connection.
   • BConnect to the public Wi-Fi and access the files directly because the company website uses HTTPS.
   • CUse a company-provided VPN to create an encrypted tunnel before accessing any company resources.
   • DUse a personal email account to send the files to themselves for easier access.
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