Secure Remote Work CSCU Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36foundation · easy

   What is the best practice for sharing sensitive files securely with colleagues while working remotely?

   • AUpload the files to a public cloud storage and share the link publicly
   • BUse a corporate-approved secure file-sharing service that encrypts files in transit and at rest
   • CUse a USB drive and mail it to the colleague
   • DSend the files as email attachments without any additional protection
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2. 37expert · medium

   A remote employee’s laptop is infected with ransomware. The employee has a backup that was created last night. The backup is stored on an external drive that is currently connected to the laptop. What should the employee do first?

   • APay the ransom to get the decryption key.
   • BRun a full antivirus scan on the laptop to remove the ransomware.
   • CDisconnect the external drive immediately to prevent the ransomware from encrypting the backup.
   • DRestore the backup immediately to the laptop.
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4. 38application · medium

   A remote worker’s home network includes a smart TV, a smart speaker, and a Wi-Fi printer. The worker uses a company laptop for daily tasks. Which action is most effective in reducing the risk of a compromised IoT device being used to access the company laptop?

   • APlace the company laptop on a separate VLAN or guest network that has no access to IoT devices.
   • BDisable the smart TV and smart speaker when not in use.
   • CUse a strong password for the Wi-Fi network and enable WPA3.
   • DUpdate the firmware on all IoT devices to the latest version.
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5. 39foundation · easy

   Which remote access method is typically used to provide a full desktop experience of a remote computer, and what is a key security consideration?

   • ARemote Desktop Protocol (RDP) – it should be exposed directly to the internet only with strong authentication and network-level security
   • BCloud-based file sharing – it provides a full desktop experience and should be used with encryption
   • CVirtual Private Network (VPN) – it provides a full desktop experience and should be used with multi-factor authentication
   • DSecure Shell (SSH) – it provides a full graphical desktop and should be used with key-based authentication
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6. 40foundation · easy

   What is the primary security benefit of using a VPN for remote access?

   • AIt encrypts the traffic between the remote device and the corporate network, protecting data from interception
   • BIt allows the remote worker to bypass the corporate firewall
   • CIt makes the remote device invisible to hackers on the internet
   • DIt prevents all malware from infecting the remote device
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