Exam 18: Security Strategies

One way to authenticate users on a computer is to use a small device that contains authentication information. What is this device called?

Which type of malware hides in the MBR program of a hard drive?

It's usually a good idea to run several anti-malware programs at the same time on your computer.

Which of the following is true about the Windows Encrypted File System?

Describe Windows Firewall.

Which of the following is true about the Guest account in Windows 7?

Using Group Policy, you can set security policies to help secure a workstation.

You should beware of a person attempting to use your computer after you step away from it, a term referred to as which of the following?

If you need to understand the parent-child relationships between running processes and view parent processes as they call other processes, what tool should you use?

What keystroke should you press to get a logon window if you don't use the welcome screen?

A privacy filter is used for what aspect of security?

After initially installing Windows 7, you need to disable the Guest account so nobody can use it.

There are eight criteria for creating a strong password. List five of them.

Windows _______________ is antispyware included in Windows 7\Vista.

To prevent spread of malware, an infected computer should be ____________ by disconnecting it from the wired or wireless network.

What are the risks in using BitLocker to secure your system and how can you mitigate these risks?

The ______________ account is disabled by default and should be replaced by a standard account for infrequent users of your network.

Which command can you perform at the Windows RE command prompt to repair the OS boot record on Windows 7?

To keep a system secure from tailgating, users need to practice the habit of ___________ their workstation when they step away from their desks.

What is a rootkit and why is it so difficult to detect?