Mobile and Operating Systems

At a recent LAN party, some players were complaining about lag. What is the most likely cause?

The Operating Systems were are incompatible

Server hard drive storage is insufficient

Lack of memory for some client computers

Insufficient bandwidth on local network

How is data best secured when using a USB stick?

The data is encrypted

The USB stick is stored securely

The USB’s lock is engaged at all times

The data is password protected

What is the primary purpose of a security audit?

To identify all authorised users

To monitor how often passwords are changed

To identify system vulnerabilities

To monitor availability of the system

Banking cash machines, also known as ATMs, typically use which one of the following platforms?

Virtualisation

Mobile

Desktop

Server

Which of the following technologies allows multiple operating systems to be hosted on the same device?

Networking

Multitasking

Virtualisation

Multithreading

Which of the following does antivirus software primarily protect against?

Port scanning

Adware

Spyware

Trojans

What is typically used to close down ports in order to prevent network attacks?

Anti-malware software

Anti-spyware software

Antivirus software

Software firewall

What is an Inkjet printer classed as?

A storage device

A processor

An input device

An output device

Which one of the following best defines an operating system?

The interface between the computer and the network

The interface between the BIOS and the hardware

The interface between the user and the peripherals

The interface between the user and applications

When configuring a laptop to use an UEEE 802.3 network, which connector is most likely to be used?

Coaxial cable

RJ45 cable

Fibre cabling

USB-C

When accessing a remote website, what configuration details are essential?

Default gateway and DNS server address

DNS server address and MAC address

MAC address and NetBIOS name

Default gateway and NetBIOS name

Which of the following is classified as application software?

Word processor

Software firewall

Performance monitor

Raid disk manager

Before carrying out work on a computer device, what health and safety measures should be carries out first?

Conduct a risk assessment

Ensure equipment is disconnected from the mains

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear anti-static strap

A laptop is being connected an access point. Which of the following security standard(s) is the most secure?

WEP

WEP and WPA2

WPS

WPA2

What type of network technology is typically configured to connect securely, over the internet, to a company’s internal network?

VPN

TCP/IP

VLAN

HTTPS

Which test confirms that a device is configured for the end user to access the business network?

Log on as administrator and use Ipconfig

Ask the user to log onto the device

Open the command prompt and use pathping

Use another device to remotely log in

Which test is the most appropriate to use on a new backup server?

Penetration

Failover

Load

Blackbox

Which of the following is the most secure authentication protocol used when providing remote support?

CHAP

PEAP

EAP

RTP

A member of the sales team has called requesting urgent access to the business costing spreadsheet. Which of the following is likely to be the correct procedure?

Tell the user to send an email requesting information

Tell the user to gain permission from the sales director

Give the user access as sales are critical for business

Tell the user they cannot have access as they are not on the list

After recording the findings of an end-to-end test of a configured platform, what is the next step in the process?

Release the platform to production

Analyse the results

Install user data

Take the corrective action

On looking at the process table on the computer, a technician notices that an application is always running even after reboot. The application is only used occasionally and is consuming significant resources. Which of the following should the technician do to best address the issue?

Defragment the hard drive

Scan the system for malware

Disable the application from the auto-start

Shut the application

Which of the following best describes the condition for an immediate remote wipe of a mobile device?

The device must be on, it must have WiFi connection and it does not need an active SIM card

The device must be on, it must have a data connection and it contains and active SIM card

The device must be on, no data connection is required and it contains and active SIM card

The device can be off to be wiped when it has a data connection and contains an active SIM card

What must be considered to prevent hackers when providing remote desktop access?

Whether the TCP port should be changed

Whether anti-malware software needs to be installed

Whether the fixed TCP port needs further authentication

Whether a firewall is needed

When would a virtual keyboard be typically used?

When using cloud services regularly

When the computer only has one working sub port

When the user is physically impaired

When the user is visually impaired

What is the best reason to install specific software on a user’s device in order to provide remote support?

To ensure the user is able to work more flexibly

To comply with the company’s BYOD policy

To ensure the company can monitor user activity

To comply with the Data Protection Act

Which data is most likely to be included as part of a disaster recovery policy for mobile devices?

Operating system

Applications

Contact list

Photos

What is the main purpose of multi-factor authentication?

To provide users with permission to use resources

To audit user’s activity

To strengthen security when identifying users

To allocate specific resources to users

Six users need access to a folder. Which of the following describes the best way to achieve this?

Grant each of the six users permission to access the folder

Grant access to all six users by adding them to the administrators group

Add the six users to a group and give the group permissions

Write a batch file to copy the required data to each of the six users

Which of the following is most likely to be a breach of a business acceptable use policy?

Downloading application updates over a business network

Claiming expenses for using an individual mobile device

Using a file share application over a business network

Backing up a mobile device data over a business network

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