Securing Mobile Devices CSCU Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A project manager frequently travels with a company-issued laptop and smartphone that contain confidential project plans. The manager often works in coffee shops and hotel lobbies. Which physical security measure is most important to prevent unauthorized access to the devices when the manager steps away briefly?

   • AUse a cable lock to secure the laptop to a fixed object and enable a biometric lock on the smartphone.
   • BKeep the devices in a backpack and place the backpack on the floor next to the table.
   • CDisable the lock screens on both devices so the manager can quickly resume work.
   • DAsk a stranger at the next table to watch the devices while the manager goes to the restroom.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of regularly backing up data on a mobile device?

   • ATo increase the device's battery life
   • BTo speed up the device's processor
   • CTo remove malware from the device
   • DTo recover data if the device is lost, stolen, or damaged
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4. 23expert · hard

   A company is updating its mobile security policy. The policy currently requires employees to use a 4-digit PIN, but the security team wants to strengthen it. The company also wants to implement a policy that allows remote wipe of devices that are lost or stolen. Which policy change would be most effective?

   • AKeep the 4-digit PIN but add a requirement to change it every 30 days.
   • BDisable the screen lock entirely and rely on encryption.
   • CRequire employees to use a password manager to store their PIN.
   • DRequire a 6-digit PIN or biometric authentication, and enroll all devices in an MDM that supports remote wipe.
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5. 24application · medium

   A user notices that their smartphone's battery drains much faster than usual and that data usage has increased significantly. The user suspects a malicious app. What is the first step the user should take to investigate?

   • AReview the list of installed apps and check which apps have high battery or data usage, then uninstall any suspicious apps.
   • BChange the device password and enable two-factor authentication.
   • CPerform a factory reset immediately.
   • DDisable all background app refresh.
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6. 25application · medium

   A sales manager at a mid-sized company frequently travels with a company-issued smartphone that contains customer contact lists and pricing documents. The manager often leaves the phone in hotel rooms and has already lost it once. The IT department wants to ensure that if the phone is lost again, the data on it cannot be accessed by whoever finds it, and that the manager can get a replacement device with the corporate data restored. Which combination of settings should IT enforce on the manager's device?

   • ASet a simple swipe pattern, disable encryption to improve performance, and rely on manual backup before each trip.
   • BEnable fingerprint unlock only, skip encryption because biometrics are sufficient, and store backups on the device's SD card.
   • CUse a 4-digit PIN, enable file-level encryption only for the email app, and back up data to a personal cloud account.
   • DEnable a 6-digit PIN, turn on full-disk encryption, and configure automatic cloud backup of corporate data.
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