4.3 Identify and Describe Endpoint Security Components (e.g., Security Updates, Antivirus, Host-Based Firewalls) CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–19

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a host-based firewall rule?

   • AEncrypt all outbound email traffic
   • BRequire a strong password for user accounts
   • CQuarantine a file detected as malware
   • DBlock all incoming traffic on port 3389
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2. 17expert · hard

   A company is experiencing a malware outbreak that spreads through a network vulnerability. The IT team has applied the security update that patches the vulnerability, but the malware is still spreading on some endpoints. Which additional action is most effective in stopping the spread?

   • ADisconnect all endpoints from the network.
   • BRun a full antivirus scan on all endpoints.
   • CWait for the security update to be applied to all endpoints.
   • DUse the host-based firewall to block the network ports used by the malware for propagation.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What is the primary role of antivirus software on an endpoint?

   • ATo block unauthorized network connections
   • BTo detect and mitigate malware infections
   • CTo manage software updates on the endpoint
   • DTo encrypt sensitive files on the endpoint
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5. 19foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of applying security updates to an endpoint?

   • ATo improve the visual appearance of the operating system
   • BTo remove malware that has already infected the endpoint
   • CTo fix known vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit
   • DTo increase the processing speed of the endpoint
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