Question 11
Question
Why do you need to use caution when installing browser toolbars?
A.They make you use Internet Explorer
B. They prevent you from checking email
C. They could harbor vulnerabilities that a hacker could leverage
D. They make the user interface hard to use
Answer
C. They could harbor vulnerabilities that a hacker could leverage
Explanation
If a browser toolbar has any vulnerabilities, it can act as an entry point for malware to get installed on your machine.
Question 12
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Consider what you already know about apps. Knowing that, what would you expect a “rogue app” to be?
A. An app that engages in unexpected behavior, especially behavior that may cause data theft or unauthorized charges
B. An experimental app
C. A type of app that’s closely related to gaming apps
D. A type of app that doesn’t exist
Answer
A. An app that engages in unexpected behavior, especially behavior that may cause data theft or unauthorized charges
Explanation
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Question 13
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How can a hacker trick you while web browsing?
A. Redirect you to their computer
B. Ask you directly
C. Steal your computer
D. Hackers are not interested in my information
Answer
A. Redirect you to their computer
Explanation
Hackers want you to visit websites they control. When you go to websites or other computers they own or control, they can install malware onto your computer.
Question 14
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Social engineering could occur over which of the following?
A. Telephone
B. All of these
C. Text message
D. Instant messenger
Answer
B. All of these
Explanation
Hackers and malicious actors will use multiple avenues to try and conduct a social engineering attack. Each of the methods is a viable avenue. The correct answer is “All of these”
Question 15
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Tom is evaluating the way he uses passwords. Which of the following would be the least secure strategy?
A. Using unique passwords for every account
B. Making a new account in lieu of remembering passwords
C. Using the same password for every account
D. Grouping passwords based on account types
Answer
C. Using the same password for every account
Explanation
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Question 16
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What is the safest way to update software or add-ons installed on your computer?
A. Only download the update from the official source
B. Install the update from your favorite website
C. Ignore updates on your computer
D. Install the update using a private browsing session
Answer
A. Only download the update from the official source
Explanation
A common technique used to distribute malware is to disguise it as software updates. Which is why you should only use the official sources to download updates.
Question 17
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Which of the following emails is MOST likely a phishing attempt?
A. An email containing an attachment.
B. An email informing about suspicious activity on your credit card.
C. An email informing about your account accessed from an unknown device.
D. An email containing a link to an explicit video of a celebrity.
Answer
D. An email containing a link to an explicit video of a celebrity.
Explanation
While all other options could be examples of more sophisticated phishing attacks and should be carefully examined, opening a link to an explicit video sent via email is never a good idea.
Question 18
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Which of the following setting configurations would be best if you are concerned about security?
A. Data Encryption on
B. Screen lock on Data Encryption off
C. Screen Lock and Data Encryption on
D. Screen lock on
Answer
C. Screen Lock and Data Encryption on
Explanation
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Question 19
Question
Which of the following would you not want to use when creating passwords?
A. Common words
B. Special characters
C. Numbers
D. Symbols
Answer
A. Common words
Explanation
Common words are easier to guess, so they should be avoided when creating a new password.
Question 20
Question
You receive an email from what appears to be your bank. You believe the email may be suspicious. Which of the following is a safe way to proceed?
A. Send a letter to the address listed in the email.
B. Contact the sender through a method not described in the email.
C. Reply to the email
D. Call the phone number listed in the email
Answer
B. Contact the sender through a method not described in the email.
Explanation
The safest way to proceed is to contact the bank using their verified contact information. A common social engineering technique is to include false contact information in phishing email messages.
