Ch.4 Flashcards
What happens when Windows Defender is turned on?
You are notified when spyware or other potentially unwanted software tries to install itself or run on your computer.
What native antispyware feature is included with Windows?
Windows Defender
Which type of software can assist you in protecting your computer against virus-related problems?
antivirus software
Which software gathers the user’s information through the user’s Internet connection without the user’s knowledge?
spyware
Which software damages or disrupts a system without the owner’s permissions?
malware
In which specific area of a hard disk drive does a boot-sector virus place its starting code?
Master Boot Record (MBR)
What is a virus?
malicious software (malware) that relies upon other application programs to execute and infect a system
Which type of attack is conducted by an e-mail request from a financial institution asking you to log in and change your password using the provided link?
phishing
What is dumpster diving?
searching the garbage collection area or dustbin to look for non-shredded confidential documents
What is war chalking?
leaving notations about the wireless network on the outside of a building
What is shoulder surfing?
watching someone when he enters his login credentials
What is tailgating?
the act of gaining unauthorized access to a facility by using another user’s access credentials without the permission of the authorized person
When does a zero-day attack occur?
When live environments become vulnerable and targeted before a fix or patch can be created by the vendor
What is a man-in-the-middle attack?
When a hacker is positioned on both sides of the attack to intercept communication between two sessions and devices
What is the FIRST action you should perform if you find that your fellow technician has left the door of the server room open?
Close the door.
Which guidelines should you refer to if you find that someone has breached the security of the server room?
the company’s security policy
What is a smart card?
It is an authentication card with an integrated circuit built in.
What does a face recognition scanner do?
It determines whether to authenticate a user by scanning the user’s face and comparing that scan to face scans already on file.
What does an iris scanner do?
It determines whether to authenticate a user by taking a picture of the iris of the user’s eye and comparing the picture with iris pictures on file.
Which physical barrier acts as the first line of defense against an intruder?
a fence
What is a mantrap?
a set of double doors that are generally monitored by a security guard
Which authentication method uses fingerprint recognition as a method to identify an individual?
biometric authentication
Which authentication method uses a small card with an embedded silicon chip which stores information on it?
smart card authentication
What should you do if your smart card is stolen?
Get it inactivated and replaced.
Which device can be installed to monitor visitor entry in server room when there is not enough manpower to escort the visitor?
video surveillance cameras or closed-circuit television (CCTV)
Which attributes or details of an employee can be used by biometric devices?
fingerprint, face, signature, iris, and retina
What does the acronym ACL denote?
access control list
What does the acronym VPN denote?
virtual private network
What is a digital certificate?
an electronic file that establishes your identity via a public key infrastructure (PKI) to complete transactions
Which three types of characters can be used in combination to set a strong password in Windows?
alphabetic, numeric, and special characters
