Securing Mobile Devices CSCU Practice Questions (Page 10)

Questions 46–50

1. 46foundation · easy

   What is a primary risk of installing apps from unofficial or third-party app stores on a mobile device?

   • ALoss of cellular signal
   • BAutomatic device rooting
   • CGuaranteed battery drain
   • DIncreased exposure to malware
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2. 47foundation · easy

   What is a simple physical security measure that can help prevent unauthorized access to a mobile device if it is left unattended?

   • AKeeping the device in a visible location
   • BTurning off the device's Wi-Fi
   • CUsing a screen lock with a strong PIN or password
   • DDisabling the device's camera
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4. 48application · medium

   A marketing employee uses a company-issued smartphone for both work and personal activities. The employee notices that many apps are tracking their location and that targeted ads appear based on their physical movements. The employee wants to reduce location tracking without completely disabling location services, because they use a navigation app for work. Which action should the employee take?

   • AUse a VPN on the phone to hide location from apps.
   • BKeep location services on and disable only the ad-tracking settings in the phone's privacy menu.
   • CTurn off location services entirely and use a paper map for work navigation.
   • DReview app permissions and set location access to 'While Using the App' for the navigation app and 'Never' for all other apps.
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5. 49application · medium

   A small business allows employees to use personal phones for work. The owner wants to implement a security policy that is practical and enforceable. Which policy element is most important to include?

   • ARequire a screen lock (PIN or biometric) and enable remote wipe capability through an MDM or built-in feature.
   • BAllow employees to install any apps they want as long as they are from the official app store.
   • CRequire employees to use the same password for all accounts.
   • DBan all personal use of the phone during work hours.
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6. 50expert · hard

   A remote employee frequently uses public Wi-Fi in cafes and hotels. The employee's company requires access to internal resources, but the employee has experienced suspicious activity on the public networks. The company wants to ensure that all traffic between the employee's device and the corporate network is encrypted and authenticated. Which solution should the company implement?

   • ADeploy a corporate VPN that the employee must connect to before accessing any corporate resources.
   • BInstall a firewall on the employee's device.
   • CRequire the employee to use only their personal hotspot for internet access.
   • DDisable Wi-Fi on the employee's device and require them to use a wired connection.
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