Securing Email Communications CSCU Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   What is a recommended measure to protect sensitive information shared via email?

   • AInclude sensitive information in the subject line for easy identification
   • BSend sensitive information as a plain text attachment to avoid formatting issues
   • CUse a personal email account for business-sensitive information to keep it separate
   • DUse end-to-end encryption for the email content
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2. 32application · medium

   A company wants to improve email account security. The IT administrator is considering implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Which statement best describes the benefit of MFA for email accounts?

   • AMFA eliminates the need for strong passwords.
   • BMFA reduces the risk of unauthorized access even if a password is compromised.
   • CMFA prevents phishing attacks entirely.
   • DMFA ensures that emails are encrypted in transit.
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4. 33expert · hard

   A user receives an email that appears to be from a bank, warning of suspicious activity and asking the user to click a link to verify their account. The user checks the sender address and it looks like the bank's domain, but the link URL is a shortened URL. The user is unsure if the email is legitimate. What is the best course of action?

   • AReply to the email asking if the request is legitimate.
   • BHover over the shortened URL to see the full URL and then click if it looks safe.
   • CClick the link because the sender address appears to be from the bank.
   • DContact the bank using the phone number on the back of the bank card to verify the email.
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5. 34expert · hard

   A company needs to share confidential project files with an external partner. The files are too large for email attachments. The company wants to ensure the files are encrypted and that access can be revoked. Which solution is most appropriate?

   • AUse a public cloud storage link with a shared password.
   • BUse a secure file-sharing service with encryption and access controls.
   • CSend the files via email using S/MIME encryption.
   • DSend the files via email using a compression tool to reduce the size.
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6. 35application · medium

   An HR manager needs to send a spreadsheet containing employee salaries to the payroll department. The manager is concerned about confidentiality. Which method provides the strongest protection for the spreadsheet content?

   • AUse a secure file-sharing service and send the download link via email.
   • BCompress the spreadsheet into a ZIP file and attach it to the email.
   • CEncrypt the email and attachment using S/MIME with the payroll department's certificate.
   • DSend the spreadsheet as a password-protected Excel file and email the password in a separate email.
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