Securing Operating Systems CSCU Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of configuring file and folder permissions?

   • ATo speed up file access
   • BTo encrypt all files on the system
   • CTo increase the storage capacity of the disk
   • DTo restrict access to data based on user roles
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2. 7expert · hard · select all that apply

   A company is experiencing a rise in malware infections despite having antivirus software installed. The infections appear to be caused by users downloading malicious files from the internet. Which actions would be most effective in reducing these infections? (Select all that apply.)

   • ABlock known malicious websites using a web filter.
   • BRestrict user permissions to prevent installation of unauthorized software.
   • CDisable the firewall to allow all downloads.
   • DEnsure antivirus definitions are updated automatically.
   • EProvide regular security awareness training to employees.
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4. 8expert · hard

   A company's file server crashed and the backup was found to be corrupted. The administrator had been backing up to an external drive that was connected to the server at all times. What is the most likely reason the backup was corrupted?

   • AThe backup was not scheduled frequently enough.
   • BThe external drive was not encrypted.
   • CThe backup software was not configured to verify the backup.
   • DThe backup drive was infected by ransomware that encrypted the backup files.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which permission would you assign to a user who should only be able to view a file but not modify it?

   • AExecute
   • BWrite
   • CRead
   • DFull control
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6. 10application · medium

   A user stores important project files in a folder on their Windows desktop. The user wants to protect against accidental deletion and ransomware. Which approach is the most effective?

   • AEnable File History and configure it to back up to an external drive that is disconnected when not in use.
   • BCopy the folder to a USB drive every Friday.
   • CSet the folder to read-only so files cannot be modified.
   • DCompress the folder and store the compressed file in the same directory.
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