A+ Logical Security Quiz: ACLs, MFA & Encryption

1. Which authentication method combines a username and password?

Single-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication

Multi-factor authentication

Biometric authentication

2. In the context of Logical Security (A+), what does key management involve?

Creating, storing, rotating, and retiring cryptographic keys securely

Unlocking doors with physical keys

Managing user login passwords

Organizing file directories

3. What is the main purpose of audit logs in security?

To record and track user actions and system events for accountability and investigation

To increase storage capacity

To improve network speed

To backup user files

4. Which access control model grants permissions based on user attributes and policies?

Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

5. What is the primary benefit of using a password manager in Logical Security (A+)?

It securely stores and encrypts multiple passwords while generating strong ones

It eliminates the need for passwords

It slows down system performance

It shares passwords across all devices

6. Which encryption method uses a single shared key for both encryption and decryption?

Symmetric encryption

Asymmetric encryption

Hash encryption

Quantum encryption

7. What is the purpose of a VPN in secure network communication?

To create an encrypted tunnel for data transmission over untrusted networks

To increase internet speed

To store backup files

To monitor CPU usage

8. Which of the following is NOT a component of strong password policy?

Allowing passwords to remain unchanged indefinitely

Requiring minimum password length

Enforcing complexity requirements

Implementing password expiration

9. In Logical Security (A+), what is a security token used for?

To generate time-based or event-based one-time passwords for authentication

To store unlimited amounts of data

To encrypt email messages

To monitor hard drive temperature

10. What does NTFS file system provide that FAT32 does not?

File-level permissions and encryption support

Faster file transfer speeds

Better compatibility with older systems

Larger file size limits only

11. What does an Access Control List (ACL) primarily define?

Which users or groups can access specific resources and what actions they can perform

The physical location of network servers

The speed of data transmission on a network

The type of operating system installed on a computer

12. What is the primary function of encryption in Logical Security (A+)?

To convert readable data into unreadable form using a cryptographic key

To increase network bandwidth

To delete sensitive files

To monitor user activity

13. Which of the following best describes a digital certificate's purpose?

To verify the identity of a website or service and enable encrypted communication

To store user passwords in plain text

To monitor network traffic speed

To delete files automatically

14. What is a biometric authentication factor?

A unique physical characteristic like a fingerprint or iris scan

A written password

A security question

A username

15. Which protocol is used for secure remote access and encrypts data in transit?

SSH (Secure Shell)

Telnet

HTTP

DNS

16. What does the principle of least privilege require?

Users receive only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their job

All users must have administrator access

Permissions should never be documented

Access rights are permanent and cannot be revoked

17. Which of the following is an example of something you have for MFA?

A fingerprint

A security key or smart card

A password

Your username

18. What is the primary purpose of role-based access control (RBAC)?

To assign permissions based on user job responsibilities and roles

To encrypt all network traffic

To monitor internet bandwidth usage

To delete user accounts automatically

19. Which encryption standard is commonly used to secure data at rest on modern systems?

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)