Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3

Question 1

You need to meet NIST SP 800-53 requirements for patch management. Which Windows Server 2012 role/feature automates patch distribution across your domain?

Accepted Answer

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Answer

WSUS is the built-in Windows Server role that centrally manages and distributes approved patches to domain-joined computers.

Question 2

FERPA requires protecting student education records. A Windows Server 2012 administrator should configure which setting to prevent unauthorized users from viewing sensitive shared folders?

Accepted Answer

Apply NTFS permissions and Share permissions following least privilege

Answer

Combining restrictive NTFS and Share permissions with least privilege ensures only authorized users access student records.

Question 3

Under ISO 27001, you must demonstrate a formal risk assessment process. Which Windows Server 2012 built-in feature helps document security baselines as part of this process?

Accepted Answer

Security Configuration Wizard (SCW)

Answer

SCW guides administrators through role-based security configuration and produces XML policy files that document the baseline.

Question 4

A PCI DSS requirement mandates that a unique ID be assigned to each person with computer access. How is this enforced in Windows Server 2012 Active Directory?

Accepted Answer

By creating individual user accounts in AD with no shared credentials

Answer

Individual AD user accounts provide unique identifiers and enable per-user accountability required by PCI DSS requirement 8.

Question 5

Which Windows Server 2012 feature allows you to enforce that USB storage devices cannot be used on servers, supporting data loss prevention (DLP) compliance?

Accepted Answer

Group Policy Device Installation Restrictions

Answer

Group Policy Device Installation Restrictions can block installation of removable storage devices, preventing unauthorized data exfiltration.

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Practice Test

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Practice Test

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 3