Module 6 - User Productivity Tools

Question 1

A collection of settings, such as lockout duration, that control account lockouts.

Answer 1

Account Lockout Policy

Question 2

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to define which programs are allowed to run. This is a replacement for the software restriction policies found in Windows XP and Windows Vista, but it is not available in Windows 10 Pro.

Answer 2

AppLocker

Question 3

An encryption algorithm that uses two keys to encrypt and decrypt data where data encrypted with one key is decrypted by the other key.

Answer 3

asymmetric encryption algorithm

Question 4

The settings that define which operating system events are audited.

Answer 4

audit policy

Question 5

The security process that records the occurrence of specific operating system events in the Security log.

Answer 5

auditing

Question 6

A feature in Windows 10 that can encrypt the operating system partition of a hard drive and protect system files from modification. Other partitions can also be encrypted.

Answer 6

BitLocker Drive Encryption

Question 7

A system that allows the Windows 10 boot process to bypass the requirement startup PIN when performing system maintenance.

Answer 7

BitLocker Network Unlock

Question 8

A new feature in Windows 10 that allows you to encrypt removable storage.

Answer 8

BitLocker To Go

Question 9

An anti-malware feature that limits the ability of programs to access specified folders.

Answer 9

controlled folder access

Question 10

An encryption technology for individual files and folders that can be enabled by users.

Answer 10

Encrypting File System (EFS)

Question 11

Windows 10 updates, released semiannually, that include new features.

Answer 11

feature updates

Question 12

The key used to encrypt the Volume Master Key (VMK) when BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled.

Answer 12

Full Volume Encryption Key (FVEK)

Question 13

One-way encryption algorithms that create unique identifiers that can be used to determine whether data has been changed.

Answer 13

hashing algorithms

Question 14

A set of security configuration options in Windows 10 that are used to control user rights, auditing, password settings, and more.

Answer 14

Local Security Policy

Question 15

Malicious software, including viruses, worms, and spyware, designed to perform unauthorized acts on your computer.

Answer 15

malware

Question 16

A collection of settings to control password characteristics, such as length and complexity.

Answer 16

password policy

Question 17

An older technology that is used to control which programs can run in Windows 10.

Answer 17

Software Restriction Policies

Question 18

An encryption algorithm that uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt data.

Answer 18

symmetric encryption algorithm

Question 19

A feature in Windows 10 that elevates user privileges only when required.

Answer 19

User Account Control (UAC)

Question 20

The key used to encrypt hard drive data when BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled.

Answer 20

Volume Master Key (VMK)

Question 21

Anti-malware software included with Windows 10 that scans memory and the file system.

Answer 21

Windows Defender Antivirus

Question 22

A feature that mitigates risk when browsing websites by isolating Microsoft Edge in memory.

Answer 22

Windows Defender Application Guard

Question 23

Anti-malware software included with Windows 10 that monitors downloads from the Internet and malicious websites.

Answer 23

Windows Defender Smartscreen

Question 24

A feature in Windows 10 that automatically downloads and installs updates.

Answer 24

Windows Update

Question 25

Settings that allow you to delay the installation of feature updates and quality updates for up to one year.

Answer 25

Windows Update for Business