Securing Operating Systems CSCU Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31expert · hard

   A user clicks a link in a phishing email and enters their credentials on a fake login page. The user then realizes the mistake and reports it. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

   • ARun a full antivirus scan on the user's computer.
   • BIgnore the incident because the user reported it quickly.
   • CDisable the user's account permanently.
   • DForce a password reset on the user's account, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), and review the account activity logs.
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2. 32application · medium

   A user accidentally deletes an important project folder from their Windows workstation. The IT department has a backup solution that runs nightly. What is the most appropriate recovery procedure?

   • ARestore the folder from the most recent backup to the original location, then verify the files open correctly.
   • BRecreate the folder manually and ask the user to redo the work.
   • CUse file recovery software on the local drive before attempting a backup restore.
   • DDisable the backup schedule to prevent future overwrites.
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4. 33foundation · easy

   Why is it important to avoid clicking on suspicious links in emails?

   • AThey may lead to phishing websites or download malware
   • BThey will change the email password
   • CThey will always increase email spam
   • DThey will slow down the internet connection
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5. 34application · medium

   An employee receives an email with an attachment labeled 'Invoice.pdf.exe' from an unknown sender. The employee is about to open it. What is the most secure action?

   • AForward the email to a colleague to check if it is safe.
   • BDelete the email without opening the attachment and report it to the IT department.
   • CRename the file to .txt and open it in Notepad.
   • DOpen the attachment to see if it is a legitimate invoice.
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6. 35application · medium

   A Windows workstation is used for web browsing and email. The administrator wants to block incoming connections that are not requested by the user. What is the simplest way to achieve this?

   • ACreate an inbound allow rule for all ports.
   • BEnable the Windows Defender Firewall with the default inbound block rule.
   • CDisable the firewall and rely on the router's firewall.
   • DTurn off network discovery and file sharing.
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