M20 Practice Quiz
Question 1
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Susan, a cybersecurity analyst at Dion Training, is analyzing a security alert and trying to determine which technique can enhance security by ensuring that only explicitly approved applications are allowed to run on a system. Which of the following BEST describes this technique?
Options:
- Application Restriction
- Secure Baselines
- Patch Management
- Data Encryption
Overall explanation:
- Application restriction is a security approach where only explicitly approved or "allow listed" applications are allowed to run on a system, ensuring that only trusted and authorized software can execute while minimizing the risk of malware or unauthorized programs compromising the system's security.
Question 2
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Sahra, a cybersecurity analyst at Dion Training, is reviewing a system's configurations and notices several software processes running that are not required for essential functionality. Which of the following actions should she take to enhance security?
Options:
- Apply Security Patches
- Change Default Passwords
- Disable Unnecessary Services
- Enable SELinux
Overall explanation:
- Disabling unnecessary services, which are not required for essential system functionality or business operations, can enhance security by reducing the attack surface and potential vulnerabilities.
Question 3
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Margo, a cybersecurity engineer at Dion Training, is tasked with establishing a safe starting point for the configurations of computer systems and networks. Which of the following BEST describes what she is aiming to create?
Options:
- Patch Management
- Group Policies
- Trusted Operating Systems
- Secure Baselines
Overall explanation:
- A secure baseline is a predefined, standardized configuration and its associated settings that establish a secure starting point to minimize security risks and vulnerabilities.
Tags: Secure Baselines
Question 4
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Roberto, a cybersecurity analyst at Dion Training, is responsible for maintaining the security and functionality of computer systems by systematically identifying, testing, deploying, and monitoring software updates. Which of the following BEST describes his responsibility?
Options:
- Data Encryption Levels
- Application Restriction
- Patch Management
- Secure Baselines
Overall explanation:
- Patch management is the systematic process of identifying, testing, deploying, and monitoring software patches and updates to maintain the security and functionality of computer systems.
Tags: Patch Management
Question 5
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Sonia, a cybersecurity analyst at Dion Training, is implementing a set of rules and configurations in a Windows environment to centrally manage and control user and computer settings. Which of the following BEST describes what she is configuring?
Options:
- Group Policies
- Application Restriction
- Secure Baselines
- SELinux
Overall explanation:
- Group Policies are a set of rules and configurations in Windows environments that allow administrators to centrally manage and control user and computer settings, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.