Microsoft Windows 98 Risk Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

In Windows 98, which tool helps identify potential system vulnerabilities by checking for missing updates and security patches?

Accepted Answer

Windows Update

Answer

Windows Update connects to Microsoft's servers to identify and download missing patches that address known security vulnerabilities.

Question 2

A Windows 98 user discovers unknown processes running in the background. What is the FIRST step in assessing this risk?

Accepted Answer

Use System Monitor to identify resource usage by those processes

Answer

System Monitor allows you to observe CPU and memory usage patterns that can help identify suspicious or unknown background processes.

Question 3

Which Windows 98 feature allows administrators to restrict user access to specific system settings, reducing the risk of accidental misconfiguration?

Accepted Answer

User Profiles with System Policy Editor

Answer

System Policy Editor (poledit.exe) combined with User Profiles lets administrators lock down specific settings to prevent unauthorized changes.

Question 4

What is the primary risk of leaving Windows 98's File and Printer Sharing enabled on a public network?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized access to shared drives and files

Answer

Enabling File and Printer Sharing without proper security exposes shared resources to anyone on the network, allowing unauthorized data access.

Question 5

In a risk assessment of a Windows 98 system, which action BEST mitigates the risk associated with weak or absent screen saver passwords?

Accepted Answer

Enable a password-protected screen saver with a short activation timeout

Answer

A password-protected screen saver with a short timeout ensures that an unattended workstation is locked quickly against unauthorized physical access.

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test