Mitigating Against Mobile Malware GMOB Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A non-profit organization uses donated smartphones for field workers. The devices are not enrolled in an MDM and run older OS versions. The organization wants to reduce malware risk with minimal cost. Which strategy is most effective?

   • AEnsure the devices are updated to the latest supported OS version and restrict app installation to the official store.
   • BDisable all internet access on the devices.
   • CProvide users with a list of safe websites to use.
   • DInstall a free antivirus app on each device.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   How does a VPN help mitigate mobile malware communication?

   • AIt encrypts traffic between the device and a trusted server, making it harder for malware to exfiltrate data undetected
   • BIt scans all apps on the device for malware
   • CIt prevents the device from being lost or stolen
   • DIt blocks all incoming calls and text messages
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4. 8application · medium

   A company's MDM reports that a user's Android device has a high-risk app installed that is known to communicate with a command-and-control server. The device is enrolled in the MDM. What is the most immediate containment action?

   • AUse the MDM to remotely uninstall the high-risk app and revoke its permissions.
   • BSend a notification to the user advising them to delete the app.
   • CRemotely wipe the entire device to ensure all data is erased.
   • DDisable the user's email account and wait for the user to bring the device to IT.
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5. 9application · medium

   A small business uses a mix of Android and iOS devices. They want to reduce the risk of malware without investing in a full MDM solution. Which combination of strategies is most effective and practical?

   • ADisable all app installation and use only web-based applications.
   • BRequire users to change their passwords monthly.
   • CInstall a third-party antivirus app on every device.
   • DEnable automatic OS updates, restrict app installation to official stores, and provide user awareness training.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A company's incident response team is handling a mobile malware outbreak. The malware is known to spread via SMS to contacts and uses the device's camera to take photos. The team has identified the infected devices. Which sequence of actions best contains the outbreak while minimizing business disruption?

   • ADisable network access on all infected devices, then use MDM to uninstall the malicious app, and finally reset credentials for affected accounts.
   • BImmediately factory reset all infected devices and then restore from the most recent backup.
   • CDisconnect the devices from the corporate network and do nothing else.
   • DBlock SMS on all devices and continue monitoring.
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