Security Flashcards
A user misplaced their iPad but doesn’t consider it lost or stolen
Which command should an MDM administrator send?
A. Remote Wipe
B. Lock Device
C. Enable Recovery Lock
D. Enable Activation Lock
D. Enable Activation Lock
What restricts the root user account and limits actions the root user can perform on protected parts of macOS?
A. Gatekeeper
B. System Integrity Protection
C. Notarization
D. XProtect
B. System Integrity Protection
Which two folders does System Integrity Protection permit third-party applications and installers to write to?
Select two.
A. /sbin
B. /var
C. /System/Library
D. /usr/local
E. /Library
D and E: /usr/local and /Library
/sbin, /System/Library, and /var are protected by SIP
Which two of these defenses are part of the three layers of a Mac computer’s malware?
Select two.
A. Randomize MAC addresses
B. Zero trust networking
C. Prevent malware launch or execution
D. Adaptive firewall
E. Block malware from running
C and E: Prevent malware launch or execution and Block malware from running
Which macOS security technology verifies whether an application is altered?
A. System Integrity Protection (SIP)
B. File Vault
C. Gatekeeper
D. Signed System Volume
C. Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper checks the integrity of applications by verifying their digital signatures to ensure they have not been tampered with and are from identified developers. It prevents altered or malicious apps from running on macOS.
Which built-in macOS security technology blocks executed malware?
A. Notarization
B. Gatekeeper
C. ClamXAV
D. XProtect
D. XProtect
Which two Location Services settings on iPhone allow location access for an app?
Select two.
A. When Precision Location Is Turned On
B. While Using the App
C. For 10 Minutes
D. Ask Next Time Or When I Share
E. In Familiar Locations
B and D: While Using the App and Ask Next Time or When I Share
What does Rapid Security Response do?
A. Delivers required updates to macOS Recovery.
B. Verifies and updates the Secure System Volume and required libraries.
C. Updates XProtect when new threats are detected.
D. Delivers security improvements to Safari, WebKit, or other system libraries.
D. Delivers security improvements to Safari, WebKit, or other system libraries.
Rapid Security Response is a feature in macOS that allows Apple to quickly deliver security updates for critical vulnerabilities without needing a full operating system update. This can include fixes for Safari, WebKit, and other essential system components, ensuring that users receive timely protections against newly discovered threats.