A user wants to reduce the amount of personal data that a gaming console sends to the platform provider. The console collects gameplay statistics, voice chat recordings, and browsing history. Which action is most effective?

Clear the console's cache weekly

Opt out of data collection and disable voice chat recording in the privacy settings

Create a new user profile for each game

Use a wired internet connection instead of Wi-Fi

A small office has a single Wi-Fi network used for employee laptops, a network printer, and several smart thermostats. The thermostats are managed by a vendor app and have had multiple firmware vulnerabilities in the past. The office manager wants to reduce the risk that a compromised thermostat could be used to reach employee workstations. Which action is the most effective first step?

Disable the thermostat vendor's cloud management feature to reduce the attack surface.

Schedule automatic firmware updates for the thermostats to ensure they are patched promptly.

Create a separate guest Wi-Fi network for the thermostats and connect them to it.

Set strong unique passwords on the thermostats and enable two-factor authentication on the vendor app.

A user has a smart lock, a smart TV, and a gaming console, all linked to the same email account. The user reuses the same password across all three accounts. Which action is the most effective way to reduce the risk of a single credential breach compromising all devices?

Disable the smart TV's internet connection

Use the same password but enable two-step verification on the email account only

Change the email account password to a longer version of the same password

Use a unique, strong password for each device account and enable MFA where supported

What is a recommended practice for keeping gaming console software up to date?

Disable updates to avoid changing the user interface.

Only update when a new game requires it.

Manually download updates from unknown websites.

Enable automatic updates when available.

A homeowner installs several smart plugs, a smart speaker, and a smart lock. The homeowner wants to secure these devices with minimal ongoing effort. Which practice is most effective for maintaining security over time?

Enable automatic firmware updates on all devices and use unique passwords for each device's account.

Use the same strong password for all devices to simplify management.

Connect all devices to a single Wi-Fi network and set a strong network password.

Disable the smart devices when not in use to reduce exposure.

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A user wants to reduce the amount of personal data that a gaming console sends to the platform provider. The console collects gameplay statistics, voice chat recordings, and browsing history. Which action is most effective?
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2application · medium
A small office has a single Wi-Fi network used for employee laptops, a network printer, and several smart thermostats. The thermostats are managed by a vendor app and have had multiple firmware vulnerabilities in the past. The office manager wants to reduce the risk that a compromised thermostat could be used to reach employee workstations. Which action is the most effective first step?
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3application · medium
A user has a smart lock, a smart TV, and a gaming console, all linked to the same email account. The user reuses the same password across all three accounts. Which action is the most effective way to reduce the risk of a single credential breach compromising all devices?
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What is a recommended practice for keeping gaming console software up to date?
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5application · medium
A homeowner installs several smart plugs, a smart speaker, and a smart lock. The homeowner wants to secure these devices with minimal ongoing effort. Which practice is most effective for maintaining security over time?
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