Secure Remote Work CSCU Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which backup strategy is most appropriate for a remote worker to protect against data loss?

   • ARely on the cloud storage where files are already saved, without any additional backup
   • BBack up only once a year to save time
   • CRegularly back up important files to an encrypted cloud backup service and also keep a local backup on an external drive
   • DOnly back up files to a USB drive that stays connected to the laptop at all times
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2. 27expert · medium

   A company’s remote work policy requires that employees use only company-approved devices for work. An employee’s personal laptop is the only device available because the company laptop is being repaired. The employee needs to access a client’s sensitive data today. What should the employee do?

   • AContact the manager to request an exception and follow any temporary procedures the company has defined.
   • BUse the personal laptop and connect to the VPN, because the VPN provides sufficient security.
   • CBorrow a coworker’s company laptop without telling the manager.
   • DDelay the client work until the company laptop is repaired.
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4. 28application · medium

   A remote employee receives an email that appears to be from the company's IT department, asking for the employee's VPN password to 'verify the account.' The employee is unsure if the email is legitimate. What should the employee do?

   • AForward the email to the IT department's official helpdesk address and report it as suspicious
   • BReply with the password to avoid delaying the verification
   • CIgnore the email and continue working
   • DClick the link in the email and enter the password on the login page
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5. 29application · medium

   A remote employee uses a company-issued laptop at home. The employee’s home router has WPA2, but the employee’s roommate knows the Wi-Fi password. The employee needs to access internal resources securely. Which combination of actions best reduces the risk of unauthorized access to company data?

   • AEnable a VPN on the laptop for all work-related traffic and ensure the laptop’s firewall is active.
   • BChange the Wi-Fi password weekly and use WPA3 if the router supports it.
   • CDisable the laptop’s Wi-Fi and use an Ethernet cable directly to the router.
   • DTurn on the laptop’s Bluetooth and use a mobile hotspot for all work traffic.
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6. 30application · medium

   A remote employee works from a public library and needs to print a confidential document. The library printer is shared and unsecured. What is the best way to protect the document's confidentiality?

   • APrint the document and immediately retrieve it from the printer
   • BUse a secure print release feature if available, such as a PIN or badge to release the print job
   • CEmail the document to the library's print service and print it
   • DSave the document to a USB drive and print from the USB drive
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