Question 1

A(n) ____ policy controls password characteristics for local user accounts.

Accepted Answer

A)   account lockout
B)   password
C)   domain
D)   user control B

Question 2

____________________ are .inf files that contain settings that correspond with the Account Policies and Local Policies in the local security policy.

Accepted Answer

Security templates

Question 3

What are the major security improvements in Windows 7?

Accepted Answer

Security threats are constantly evolving, and Windows 7 has new features to address the new threats found on the Internet and elsewhere. Many of these features were also included in Windows Vista but have been improved or refined in Windows
 7. The major security improvements in Windows 7 are:
• Malware protection
• Easier deployment of alternative authentication methods
• Enhanced network protection
• Data protection for stolen hard drives
• AppLocker for software restriction

Question 4

NTFS permissions can be easily circumvented when you have physical access to a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) ____ encryption algorithm uses two keys to encrypt and decrypt data.

Accepted Answer

A)   signing
B)   symmetric
C)   asymmetric
D)   hash

Question 6

The local security policy is part of a larger Windows management system called ____, which can be implemented on a local computer, but is typically part of a domain-based network.

Accepted Answer

A)   Group Policy
B)   Local Policy
C)   Network Policy
D)   Domain Policy

Question 7

Briefly describe the changes in Windows services that have been made to harden them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the changes in Windows services...

Question 8

What are some of the settings available in the user rights assignment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are some of the settings available...

Question 9

Internet Explorer has been modified to run in a limited state, called ____________________ mode, in which user files cannot be modified.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internet Explorer has been modified to run...

Question 10

In Windows 7, advanced audit policies can only be edited at a command-line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the most common reasons that the BitLocker Drive Encryption recovery password is required?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the most common reasons that...

Question 12

The Account Policies category contains the ____________________ policy and the account lockout policy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Account Policies category contains the ____________________...

Question 13

A(n) ____ is part of the motherboard in your computer and is used to store encryption keys and certificates.

Accepted Answer

A)   NTFS
B)   TPM
C)   EFS
D)   NAP

Question 14

____ is software that is silently installed on your computer, monitors your behavior, and performs actions based on your behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   Adware
B)   Worm
C)   Spyware
D)   Virus

Question 15

Audit ____ tracks when tasks are performed that require a user rights assignment, such as changing the system time.

Accepted Answer

A)   logon events
B)   account management
C)   privilege use
D)   process tracking

Question 16

____ is a threat to privacy and often makes systems unstable.

Accepted Answer

A)   Windows Defender
B)   EFS
C)   Macro script
D)   Spyware

Question 17

A ____ rule condition identifies software by file location. You can specify a single file or a folder path from which software can be run.

Accepted Answer

A)   network zone
B)   path
C)   hash
D)   certificate

Question 18

Briefly describe the rule collections used by AppLocker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the rule collections used by...

Question 19

What are some of the settings available in the security options of the local policy?

Accepted Answer