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Question 1

What do web browsers check when verifying the validity of an X.509 certificate?

Answer 1

Expiration date and issuer

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

Answer 2

Comcast

Question 3

What is the primary goal of IT security?

Answer 3

Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the unique identifier assigned to a user’s web browser?

Answer 4

Browser fingerprinting

Question 5

Which encryption tool can be used to encrypt an entire storage device on Windows?

Answer 5

Bitlocker

Question 6

What is the purpose of the The Onion Router (TOR) network?

Answer 6

Anonymity and Privacy

Question 7

How can users ensure the security of their mobile applications?

Answer 7

By downloading applications from the official app store

Question 8

You suspect that someone has gained unauthorized remote access to your computer. Which of the following should you do first?

Answer 8

Disconnect your computer from the internet

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a wireless network technology commonly used for short-range communication between devices?

Answer 9

Bluetooth

Question 10

You suspect that your computer has been infected with a keylogger. What can you do to protect your sensitive information?

Answer 10

Type your sensitive information using an on-screen keyboard

Question 11

What is the most effective type of phishing for targeting key executives within an organization?

Answer 11

Whaling

Question 12

Julia wants to create a strong password for her online banking account. Which of the following passwords is the most secure?

Answer 12

$tr0ngP@ssw0rd!

Question 13

Which of the following devices is used to connect different networks together?

Answer 13

Router

Question 14

Which encryption tool is used to encrypt files stored in file storage cloud services?

Answer 14

Cryptomator

Question 15

Which protocol provides secure communication over the Internet by encrypting data in transit?

Answer 15

HTTPS

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of attack that takes advantage of software vulnerabilities to obtain unauthorized access to a system?

Answer 16

Exploit

Question 17

What is the primary function of an endpoint firewall?

Answer 17

To protect a single device from unauthorized access or attacks

Question 18

Mark is concerned about the security of his online accounts and wants to use two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance their protection. Which of the following methods of 2FA is the most secure?

Answer 18

Using an authenticator application

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of security vulnerability that is not yet known to the software vendor or cybersecurity community?

Answer 19

Zero-day vulnerability

Question 20

What is a prevalent principle in copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holder?

Answer 20

Fair use