CSCU Operating System Security 2

Question 1

What is the principle of least privilege in operating system security?

Accepted Answer

Granting users and processes only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their required tasks

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Giving all users administrator access for convenience

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Removing all user accounts except one

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Disabling all security features for better performance

Question 2

Why are operating system security patches important?

Accepted Answer

They fix known vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit to compromise the system

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They add new features and wallpapers

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They increase the operating system's storage capacity

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They improve the computer's physical appearance

Question 3

What is the purpose of User Account Control (UAC) in Windows?

Accepted Answer

To notify users and require confirmation before applications make system-level changes that could affect security

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To track user browsing history

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To control how many users can log in simultaneously

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To manage user interface color themes

Question 4

What is full disk encryption and why is it recommended for operating system security?

Accepted Answer

Encrypting the entire contents of a storage drive so data is unreadable without the proper authentication credentials

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Compressing all files on the disk to save space

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Formatting the hard drive to remove old files

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Partitioning the drive into multiple sections

Question 5

What is a host-based firewall and how does it differ from a network firewall?

Accepted Answer

A host-based firewall runs on individual computers to filter traffic for that specific device, while a network firewall protects an entire network at its boundary

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A host-based firewall is faster than a network firewall

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A host-based firewall only blocks outgoing traffic

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There is no difference between host-based and network firewalls

Question 6

Why should you avoid using an administrator account for daily computing tasks?

Accepted Answer

Malware that runs under an administrator account gains full system access, while a standard account limits the damage malware can cause

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Administrator accounts make the computer run slower

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Administrator accounts have fewer features

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Administrator accounts cannot access the internet