Securing IoT Devices and Gaming Consoles CSCU Practice Questions (Page 9)

Questions 41–45

1. 41application · medium

   A user installs a new smart thermostat in a rental apartment. The thermostat connects to the building's shared Wi-Fi network. Which action is most important to secure the thermostat?

   • APlace the thermostat in a locked cabinet
   • BDisable the thermostat's display
   • CChange the default administrator password and disable remote access if not needed
   • DConnect the thermostat to a personal hotspot instead of the building Wi-Fi
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2. 42foundation · easy

   What is a recommended practice for managing privacy settings on IoT devices?

   • AShare device data publicly for community insights.
   • BKeep default privacy settings as they are.
   • CEnable all data sharing options to improve functionality.
   • DDisable unnecessary data collection features.
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4. 43expert · hard

   A user's gaming console account was compromised, and the attacker made unauthorized purchases. The user has since changed the password and enabled two-factor authentication. The user wants to prevent future incidents and minimize the impact if the account is compromised again. Which additional action is most effective?

   • ARemove stored payment methods from the account and use prepaid cards or one-time payment codes for purchases.
   • BEnable automatic updates for the console's system software.
   • CSet the console to require a PIN for any purchase.
   • DCreate a new account and transfer the game library to the new account.
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5. 44expert · hard

   A user's smart speaker begins playing music at random times and the associated mobile app shows unrecognized devices linked to the account. The user suspects the speaker has been compromised. The user wants to regain control with minimal disruption to other smart home devices that rely on the same account. Which action should the user take first?

   • AContact the smart speaker manufacturer's support to report the issue.
   • BPerform a factory reset on the speaker and reconnect it to the Wi-Fi network.
   • CChange the account password, revoke access for unrecognized devices, and then update the speaker's firmware.
   • DDisconnect the speaker from the internet and continue using it as a Bluetooth speaker.
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6. 45foundation · easy

   Why is it important to regularly update firmware on IoT devices?

   • ATo patch known security vulnerabilities.
   • BTo reduce the device's power consumption permanently.
   • CTo increase the physical durability of the device.
   • DTo make the device compatible with older network standards.
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