Securing Operating Systems CSCU Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A company wants to implement a security baseline for Windows 10 that includes disabling SMBv1, enabling Windows Defender, and configuring the firewall. However, some legacy printers require SMBv1. What is the best way to handle this conflict?

   • AEnable SMBv1 only when printing is needed and disable it otherwise.
   • BDisable SMBv1 everywhere and replace the printers with modern ones.
   • CDisable SMBv1 on all systems except for the specific print servers that need it, and isolate those servers on a separate network segment.
   • DKeep SMBv1 enabled on all systems to ensure printer compatibility.
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2. 22application · medium

   A company's IT policy requires that all workstations receive security updates within 7 days of release. A user reports that their Windows 10 machine has not installed updates for over a month, and the built-in Windows Defender definitions are also outdated. What should you do first?

   • ARun Windows Update manually, check the update history for errors, and then update Windows Defender definitions.
   • BReinstall the operating system immediately to ensure all updates are applied.
   • CDisable Windows Defender temporarily to allow Windows Update to run faster.
   • DChange the Windows Update settings to 'Defer updates' to avoid interruptions.
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4. 23application · medium

   An administrator suspects that a workstation was compromised because a new user account appeared and antivirus alerts were suppressed. What should the administrator do to investigate the incident?

   • AReview the security event logs for account creation and antivirus disable events, and check the update history.
   • BImmediately reinstall the operating system and restore from the last backup.
   • CChange all user passwords and enable the firewall.
   • DDisconnect the workstation from the network and leave it powered on.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of applying secure configuration settings and group policies?

   • ATo increase the number of applications installed
   • BTo automatically delete all user files
   • CTo enforce security standards across the system and users
   • DTo make the system easier to use
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is the role of a firewall in an operating system?

   • ATo manage user accounts
   • BTo encrypt data on the hard drive
   • CTo scan files for malware
   • DTo control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules
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