Exam 9: Security

A confirmed user in your Active Directory network calls and has forgotten his password. He asks you for the password. To ensure a basic security standard and a prompt resolution, you:

What is the generic term for a hacker going through your trash to find critical information?

Which of the following attacks can be prevented if you shred all confidential material before dumping it in the waste bins?

Which of the following can significantly increase the risk of unauthorized access on a wireless network? I. Using WEP authentication. II. Using low time intervals between successive beacons. III. Using generic SSIDs.

An employee has just received a new laptop. She asks which threats the antivirus software typically prevents. Which of the following threats are commonly prevented?

Jill is trying to install an antivirus on her computer. Despite repeated attempts she is not able to install the antivirus software. What could be the most likely problem?

Jack walks back to his desk and tries to log on to his computer. He receives a message that states he needs to contact his administrator because his account is locked. What could have been the probable cause?

An intern with your IT department needs to know more about wireless security. Of the following, which are valid wireless encryption types?

Which of the following characterizes malware that enables privileged access to the operating system and therefore is able to conceal itself from normal detection methods?

What can be used on a Windows system to fully encrypt the hard drive?