Unlocking and Rooting Mobile Devices GMOB Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   What is a significant security risk associated with rooting an Android device?

   • ARooting automatically installs a backdoor that allows the manufacturer to access the device remotely.
   • BRooting disables the device's ability to connect to cellular networks.
   • CRooting allows malicious apps to gain elevated privileges and access sensitive data without user consent.
   • DRooting causes the device to become permanently locked to the original carrier.
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2. 32expert · hard

   An organization has a mixed fleet of Android devices. Some are company-owned (COPE) and some are personally owned (BYOD). The security team wants to enforce a no-root policy, but the BYOD users are pushing back, saying they should be able to root their personal devices. Which approach best balances the needs of both groups?

   • AApply a stricter policy to COPE devices, such as blocking rooted devices entirely, while allowing BYOD devices to access only non-sensitive corporate resources if rooted.
   • BProhibit BYOD devices from accessing any corporate resources.
   • CApply the same no-root policy to all devices, regardless of ownership.
   • DAllow rooting on all devices but require users to sign a liability waiver.
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4. 33application · medium

   A user reports that their company-issued Android device is performing poorly and they want to install a custom ROM to improve battery life. The device is enrolled in the company's MDM. The security team suspects the user may have already rooted the device. Which action would provide the most reliable indication of root status without relying on the user's cooperation?

   • AInspect the device's screen lock type and password complexity settings.
   • BReview the device's Wi-Fi MAC address history for anomalies.
   • CAsk the user to run a root-checker app and report the result.
   • DCheck the device's build fingerprint and bootloader status via the MDM's inventory API.
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5. 34foundation · easy

   What is a key enforcement measure an organization can implement in its MDM policy for rooted devices?

   • ABlocking the device from accessing corporate resources until it is unrooted or restored to factory settings.
   • BAllowing the device to access only non-sensitive corporate resources.
   • CRequiring the user to install a third-party antivirus app on the rooted device.
   • DRequiring the user to change their device password every 30 days.
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6. 35foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common motivation for rooting an Android device?

   • ATo remove pre-installed carrier bloatware that cannot be uninstalled through normal means.
   • BTo change the device's IMEI number to avoid tracking.
   • CTo increase the device's cellular signal strength by modifying the radio firmware.
   • DTo enable the device to connect to Wi-Fi networks that use WPA3 encryption.
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