Mixed Deck — All CRT Topics Flashcards

What is tobacco 'fermentation' in leaf processing?

Answer: A controlled heat and moisture process that breaks down starches and reduces harshness

Fermentation is a controlled process where tobacco leaves are stacked in pilónes, generating heat and moisture that break down starches, reduce harshness and ammonia, and develop complex flavors.

A phishing email successfully tricks a tobacco store employee into entering their POS credentials on a fake website. What type of attack occurred?

Answer: Credential harvesting via phishing

Credential harvesting phishing creates convincing fake sites to steal usernames and passwords entered by deceived users.

A tobacco shop notices unusual after-hours login attempts on its inventory system. This is best described as:

Answer: An indicator of compromise (IOC) suggesting unauthorized access attempts

Anomalous login activity outside business hours is a classic indicator that an attacker may be attempting to gain access.

A retail tobacconist IT project uses a RACI chart. An employee listed as 'C' for a deliverable should be:

Answer: Consulted before decisions are made, providing input

In a RACI chart, 'C' (Consulted) means the person provides input and must be consulted before decisions or actions are taken.

What is a firewall's primary function in CRT network security?

Answer: To monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

A firewall monitors all network traffic and enforces security rules by allowing or blocking specific traffic based on source, destination, port, and protocol, forming the first line of defense against unauthorized network access.

Which term refers to a tobacco product designed to dissolve in the mouth?

Answer: Dissolvables

Dissolvable tobacco products are a category of smokeless tobacco designed to slowly dissolve in the mouth, releasing nicotine. These products come in various forms, such as pellets, sticks, or strips, and do not require spitting. This characteristic sets them apart from snuff, which is typically sniffed or placed, or traditional cigarettes and bidis, which are smoked.

How should loose pipe tobacco be displayed in a retail tobacco store?

Answer: In sealed glass jars or airtight tins labeled by blend

Sealed glass jars or airtight tins protect pipe tobacco's moisture content and aroma while allowing customers to see and read blend information.

A tobacconist notices the digital hygrometer reads 68% RH but a salt-test calibration shows it is reading 4% high. What is the actual humidity?

Answer: 64% RH

If the hygrometer reads 4% higher than actual, subtract 4% from the displayed reading: 68% − 4% = 64% actual RH.

Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which federal agency has primary regulatory authority over tobacco products?

Answer: FDA

The FDA gained authority over tobacco products through the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009.

What is IEEE 802.1X primarily used for in network security?

Answer: Providing port-based network access control (authentication before network access)

802.1X enforces authentication at the network access layer, requiring devices to authenticate before they can use a wired or wireless port.

In CRT cybersecurity, what is the principle of least privilege?

Answer: Users should only have the minimum access rights necessary to perform their job functions

The principle of least privilege limits each user's access rights to only what is strictly necessary for their role, reducing the potential damage from accidents, errors, or malicious actions by minimizing the attack surface.

What type of lighting is most appropriate for showcasing premium cigars in a display case?

Answer: Low-heat LED lighting that avoids UV exposure

Low-heat LED lighting with minimal UV output illuminates cigars attractively without generating heat or UV rays that degrade tobacco.

What is a 'chaveta' used for in cigar manufacturing?

Answer: The flat half-moon shaped knife used by rollers to cut and trim wrapper leaves

The chaveta is the distinctive flat, half-moon shaped blade used by cigar rollers (torcedores) to precisely cut and trim wrapper leaves to the shape needed for rolling.

In the SDLC, what is the primary purpose of the 'Testing' phase?

Answer: Verifying the software meets requirements and is free of critical defects

The Testing phase validates that the software behaves correctly and meets the requirements defined earlier in the lifecycle.

Which of the following statements best reflects the principle of 'consultative selling' in a premium tobacco shop?

Answer: Act as a trusted advisor by diagnosing the customer's needs before prescribing a solution

Consultative selling means understanding the customer's situation and preferences first, then recommending the product that genuinely best fits—like a trusted advisor.

Jean Nicot, after whom nicotine is named, held what position when he introduced tobacco to France?

Answer: French Ambassador to Portugal

Jean Nicot served as the French ambassador to Portugal and sent tobacco plants to France around 1560, leading nicotine to be named after him.

What is 'DevOps' in the context of software development?

Answer: A culture and practice that unifies software development and IT operations to speed delivery

DevOps combines development and operations teams and practices to shorten the development cycle and deliver software more reliably.

In CRT cybersecurity, what is the principle of least privilege?

Answer: Users should only have the minimum access rights necessary to perform their job functions

The principle of least privilege limits each user's access rights to only what is strictly necessary for their role, reducing the potential damage from accidents, errors, or malicious actions by minimizing the attack surface.

What does a PRIMARY KEY constraint ensure in a tobacco retail inventory database?

Answer: Each row has a unique, non-null identifier

A PRIMARY KEY constraint enforces uniqueness and non-null values for each record in a table.

What role do compliance checks play in tobacco retail?

Answer: They help identify violations and enforce regulations

Compliance checks, often conducted by law enforcement or public health officials, involve sending underage individuals (under supervision) to attempt to purchase tobacco products. The primary goal is to monitor retailers' adherence to age verification laws and identify any establishments that fail to prevent underage sales. These checks serve as a critical enforcement mechanism to ensure responsible tobacco retailing.