4.3 Identify and Describe Endpoint Security Components (e.g., Security Updates, Antivirus, Host-Based Firewalls) CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   An employee receives an email with an attachment that, when opened, installs a Trojan horse. The antivirus software on the endpoint detects the Trojan and quarantines it. Which two endpoint security components worked together to protect the endpoint?

   • AAntivirus software and security updates
   • BAntivirus software and a VPN
   • CHost-based firewall and antivirus software
   • DSecurity updates and host-based firewall
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2. 2application · medium

   A company's security policy requires that endpoints only allow inbound connections from the company's VPN subnet. Which configuration on the host-based firewall would enforce this?

   • AConfigure antivirus software to allow VPN traffic.
   • BCreate an outbound rule that allows traffic to the VPN subnet and blocks all other outbound traffic.
   • CDisable the host-based firewall to avoid interfering with VPN traffic.
   • DCreate an inbound rule that allows traffic from the VPN subnet and blocks all other inbound traffic.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A company's endpoints are configured to automatically install security updates. However, a recent update caused a critical business application to crash. The IT team needs to prevent this from happening again while ensuring endpoints remain protected. Which approach is most balanced?

   • ADisable automatic updates entirely.
   • BRoll back the problematic update and do not install it again.
   • CChange the update policy to a staged rollout, testing on a pilot group before broad deployment.
   • DOnly install updates that are marked as critical.
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5. 4application · medium

   A security administrator is configuring new laptops for employees who will work remotely from coffee shops and other public networks. The administrator wants to ensure that the laptops are protected from network-based attacks while still allowing necessary web browsing. Which combination of endpoint security components should be prioritized?

   • AAntivirus software and security updates
   • BAntivirus software and a strong password
   • CSecurity updates and a screen lock
   • DHost-based firewall and security updates
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6. 5application · medium

   A company's endpoints are running an outdated operating system that is no longer supported by the vendor. The IT team is concerned about security risks. Which action is the most effective in reducing the risk of exploitation?

   • AInstall a host-based firewall on each endpoint.
   • BDisconnect the endpoints from the network.
   • CEnsure antivirus definitions are up to date.
   • DUpgrade the endpoints to a supported operating system version.
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