Question 1

In Microsoft Windows,the ____________ is a database of settings and options that control the operating system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Microsoft Windows,the ____________ is a database...

Question 2

Microsoft's Internet Information Service (IIS)creates a special default user account called ____________ followed by the computer name.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Microsoft's Internet Information Service (IIS)creates a special...

Question 3

Why do some Windows system administrators recommend leaving the default administrator account enabled but moving it from the administrator's group and greatly restricting privileges?

Accepted Answer

A) There must be an administrator account for Windows to work properly. 
B) The administrator account cannot be deleted,but reducing privileges reduces security risks from hackers. 
C) Reducing privileges reduces security risks from hackers,but leaving the account enabled provides a better chance to track hacker activities. 
D) Privileges on the default administrator account cannot be changed because it is the default Administrator account. 
A) There must be an administrator account for Windows to work properly. 
B) The administrator account cannot be deleted,but reducing privileges reduces security risks from hackers. 
C) Reducing privileges reduces security risks from hackers,but leaving the account enabled provides a better chance to track hacker activities. 
D) Privileges on the default administrator account cannot be changed because it is the default Administrator account.

Question 4

The concept of hardening the operating system involves properly configuring every machine for ____________ security.

Accepted Answer

A) default 
B) firewall 
C) maximum 
D) optimum 
A) default 
B) firewall 
C) maximum 
D) optimum

Question 5

Which is NOT a recommendation for securing Linux operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A) All console-equivalent access should be enabled for regular users. 
B) Daemons not in use should be shut down. 
C) No application should run as the root user unless absolutely necessary. 
D) User and account policies should be set up the same as in Windows. 
A) All console-equivalent access should be enabled for regular users. 
B) Daemons not in use should be shut down. 
C) No application should run as the root user unless absolutely necessary. 
D) User and account policies should be set up the same as in Windows.

Question 6

One of the first steps in hardening the operating system is to disable the default ____________ account and add a new one with an innocent sounding name.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the first steps in hardening...

Question 7

Turning on port ____________ to prevent unwanted traffic is a basic hardening step when using Windows 2000 or XP Internet Connection Firewall.

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The answer of Turning on port ____________ to prevent unwanted...

Question 8

In Windows,what is the default minimum password length?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 characters 
B) 5 characters 
C) 8 characters 
D) 12 characters 
A) 0 characters 
B) 5 characters 
C) 8 characters 
D) 12 characters

In Microsoft Windows,the ____________ is a database of settings and options that control the operating system.

Microsoft's Internet Information Service (IIS)creates a special default user account called ____________ followed by the computer name.

Why do some Windows system administrators recommend leaving the default administrator account enabled but moving it from the administrator's group and greatly restricting privileges?

The concept of hardening the operating system involves properly configuring every machine for ____________ security.

Which is NOT a recommendation for securing Linux operating systems?

One of the first steps in hardening the operating system is to disable the default ____________ account and add a new one with an innocent sounding name.

Turning on port ____________ to prevent unwanted traffic is a basic hardening step when using Windows 2000 or XP Internet Connection Firewall.

In Windows,what is the default minimum password length?

Introduction to Network Security

Types of Attacks

Fundamentals of Firewalls

Firewall Practical Applications

Intrusion-Detection Systems

Encryption

Virtual Private Networks

Defending Against Virus Attacks

Defending Against Trojan Horses,spyware,and Adware

Security Policies

Assessing a System

Security Standards

Choosing Defense Strategies

Filters

Exam 8: Operating System Hardening

In Microsoft Windows,the ____________ is a database of settings and options that control the operating system.

Microsoft's Internet Information Service (IIS)creates a special default user account called ____________ followed by the computer name.

Why do some Windows system administrators recommend leaving the default administrator account enabled but moving it from the administrator's group and greatly restricting privileges?

The concept of hardening the operating system involves properly configuring every machine for ____________ security.

Which is NOT a recommendation for securing Linux operating systems?

One of the first steps in hardening the operating system is to disable the default ____________ account and add a new one with an innocent sounding name.

Turning on port ____________ to prevent unwanted traffic is a basic hardening step when using Windows 2000 or XP Internet Connection Firewall.

In Windows,what is the default minimum password length?

Introduction to Network Security

Types of Attacks

Fundamentals of Firewalls

Firewall Practical Applications

Intrusion-Detection Systems

Encryption

Virtual Private Networks

Defending Against Virus Attacks

Defending Against Trojan Horses,spyware,and Adware

Security Policies

Assessing a System

Security Standards

Choosing Defense Strategies

Filters