USB Port Security & Autorun Risks Quiz

1. True or False: Enabling UEFI Secure Boot eliminates all USB-based boot threats.

True

False

2. What is the primary risk of connecting a USB device to a system with autorun enabled and no updated antivirus?

Minor data corruption on the USB device

Potential execution of malware without user interaction

Temporary loss of USB functionality

Permanent damage to the motherboard

3. Which of the following best describes defense-in-depth for USB security?

Using only one strong antivirus program

Combining physical locks, autorun policies, boot restrictions, and antivirus

Disabling all USB ports permanently

Using only write-protected USB drives

4. True or False: Bitlocker encryption on a USB drive prevents autorun attacks.

True

False

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6. A computer running Windows 10 has autorun disabled via Group Policy. A user inserts a USB drive with an autorun.inf file. What happens?

The autorun.inf file is automatically executed

The autorun.inf file is ignored; no automatic execution occurs

Windows prompts the user to enable autorun

The USB device is automatically ejected

7. Which Windows Group Policy setting specifically controls autoplay for removable media?

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > AutoPlay Policies

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation

Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Display

8. True or False: USB port physical locks prevent all malware infections.

True

False

9. What is the recommended action when an unknown USB device is found in a secure facility?

Insert it immediately to check contents

Do not connect it; report it to security

Connect it to a non-networked computer first

Format it and then use it

10. Which of these is a BadUSB attack characteristic?

Modifying USB firmware to behave as a keyboard or network adapter

Filling USB storage with junk files

Physically damaging USB connectors

Reducing USB port bandwidth

11. What is the primary security risk associated with USB autorun functionality?

Automatic execution of malware when a USB device is inserted

Slower data transfer speeds on infected drives

Permanent damage to the USB controller chip

Inability to format the USB device

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13. Which tool can be used to scan a USB device for malware before accessing its contents?

Device Manager only

Antivirus software with real-time scanning

BIOS setup utility

Windows Disk Management

14. What is the primary purpose of disabling autorun policies in an enterprise environment?

Increase USB data transfer speed

Prevent automatic execution of potentially malicious code

Reduce power consumption on USB ports

Enable USB 3.0 compatibility mode

15. True or False: USB write protection can completely prevent all malware infections from USB devices.

True

False

16. A user connects an unknown USB device to a networked workstation. What is the greatest immediate risk?

Loss of internet connectivity

Execution of malicious code via autorun

Permanent deletion of the USB device

Overheating of the USB port

17. Which BIOS/UEFI setting should be disabled to prevent unauthorized USB boot access?

USB Legacy Support

Secure Boot

Fast Boot

Wake on LAN

18. What file is typically used to configure autorun behavior on Windows systems?

Autorun.inf

Boot.ini

Config.sys

System.ini

19. True or False: Disabling autorun in Group Policy affects all users on a Windows system immediately.

True

False

20. Which Windows feature allows USB devices to automatically launch programs without user intervention?

USB Mass Storage Class

AutoPlay/AutoRun

USB 3.0 Power Delivery

Device Driver Installation

A+ Cyber USB Port Security and Autorun Risks Quiz

1. True or False: Enabling UEFI Secure Boot eliminates all USB-based boot threats.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. What is the primary risk of connecting a USB device to a system with autorun enabled and no updated antivirus?

3. Which of the following best describes defense-in-depth for USB security?

4. True or False: Bitlocker encryption on a USB drive prevents autorun attacks.

5. In BIOS/UEFI, the setting that allows systems to boot from USB devices is called ____.

6. A computer running Windows 10 has autorun disabled via Group Policy. A user inserts a USB drive with an autorun.inf file. What happens?

7. Which Windows Group Policy setting specifically controls autoplay for removable media?

8. True or False: USB port physical locks prevent all malware infections.

9. What is the recommended action when an unknown USB device is found in a secure facility?

10. Which of these is a BadUSB attack characteristic?

11. What is the primary security risk associated with USB autorun functionality?

12. The Windows Registry key that controls autorun behavior is located under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\____.

13. Which tool can be used to scan a USB device for malware before accessing its contents?

14. What is the primary purpose of disabling autorun policies in an enterprise environment?

15. True or False: USB write protection can completely prevent all malware infections from USB devices.

16. A user connects an unknown USB device to a networked workstation. What is the greatest immediate risk?

17. Which BIOS/UEFI setting should be disabled to prevent unauthorized USB boot access?

18. What file is typically used to configure autorun behavior on Windows systems?

19. True or False: Disabling autorun in Group Policy affects all users on a Windows system immediately.

20. Which Windows feature allows USB devices to automatically launch programs without user intervention?