Thycotic - PAM
Thycotic PAM Quiz
Test your knowledge on Privileged Account Management (PAM) with our engaging quiz designed for IT professionals. Discover the importance of managing privileged accounts effectively and the security measures necessary in today’s digital environment.
This quiz includes:
- Multiple choice questions
- Checkbox selections for detailed understanding
- A focus on practical applications and best practices
Whats does PAM stand for?
Privileged Account Management
Privileged Access Management
What is a privileged account?
A privileged account is a user account that has more privileges than ordinary users.
A privileged account is a user account than has ordinary users access
A user account that can only make OS changes
By whom, are privileged accounts most commonly used in an IT area?
Normal User Account
Administrative user account
Both Account
What is privileged accounts used for in an IT area ?
To perform normal day to day tasks
To Perform administrative functions
To view password logs
Where are privileged accounts most commonly used in an IT area?
Applications
Operating systems
Both
What is the purpose of having privileged accounts?(choose which answers are correct)
Modify Systems
Only to install
Only to remove
Modify applications
To install software
Remove software
None of the above
Only To modify
Modify configurations
Upgrade the OS
Only to upgrade
What are the risks associated with privileged accounts?(choose which answers are correct)
Removing security controls
Put controls in place to secure passwords
Share all passwords on shared document
Prevent password sharing
Procure a password vault to safely store passwords
Store all passwords in the cloud
Do not procure a physical vault to save passwords
Prevent social engineering
Give an example of an account authentication method?(choose which answers are correct)
Defined set of characters
2 factor password authentication
Not recomended, Password and verification code required
Bio-metric access
None of the above
All of the above
Where are most user accounts created and provisioned in an organisation?
Security directory
Active Directory
Both
Should you find an account has been compromised what actions will you take as an administrator?
Immediately disable the user account.
Check for audit trails to determine any irregularities and action as required
Both
None of the above and escalate
What is an acceptable expiry period for a password in an organisation according to best practice?
30 days
10 Days
60 Days
90 Days
What is a password vault ?
The password Vault is a Physical Safe whereby passwords are stored safely in a file as well as recorded on a password register, should there be a need for an investigation to be conducted
A secure platform used in case of an investigation
A virtual machine
Hard drive
What is the purpose of a password vault in an IT environment?
To store a physical password register
A shared directory with passwords
To store passwords safely and keep record of changes
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