Set4 CompTIA Security+ Certification Quiz! Exam
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How would you secure the organization premises?
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Calling bells
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Bullet proof jackets
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Surveillance systems
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Public address systems
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This is Set 4 of 4 of 23 practice questions for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. This set covers the exam objective Organizational Security. You can take these for practice or take it as a topic wise practice exam. Read the questions carefully and answer. Take your time. Wish you luck with the Security+ Certification quiz!
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Which of the following ensures quick return to business?
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Hot site
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Cold site
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Luke warm site
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None of the above
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A. Hot siteExplanation
A Hot site provides all resources required for a business to shift in case of emergency and be online within negligible time. It is also very expensiveRate this question:
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Surge protectors are meant to protect electronic devices. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Surge protectors provide electronic devices protection against power surge.Rate this question:
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Why do you need to classify data?
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To decide which of it can be discarded
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To decide upon the security level required by the classified data
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To secure only the critical data and leave the rest unsecured
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None of the above
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A. To decide upon the security level required by the classified dataExplanation
It is important to have a classification of data to ensure correct levels of security to the relevant type of data.Rate this question:
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Risk management is an essential part of threat analysis. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Threat analysis is not complete without performing risk management.Rate this question:
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Supporting multiple encryption standards will make a network platform insecure. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Supporting multiple encryption standards will make a network platform flexible.Rate this question:
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Which part of a security policy must be a mandatory part of policy briefing?
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The effect caused by security breach
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The duration required to make policies
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The total number of policies that are there.
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None of the above
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A. The effect caused by security breachExplanation
It is very essential for every employee/user to know the relevant security policies and the effect of security breach.Rate this question:
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Network resource being unavailable is not in the way of the productivity of an organization. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Network resources not being available means the user has to manage with available resources and hence use more time than required to complete a task. This does affect productivity in a big way.Rate this question:
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Which of the following must an administrator ensure as far as user accounts are concerned.
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Account lock out status on the administrator
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Disable unnecessary users
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Rename all critical user accounts
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None of the above
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A. Disable unnecessary usersExplanation
Disabling unnecessary users will ensure that unused accounts do not get misused by attackers.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is needed for 24/7 surveillance?
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Power backup systems
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Network backup systems
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Mirror servers
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None of the above
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A. Power backup systemsExplanation
Burglar alarms are connected to the electric supply. Hence it is important to backup power lines for emergency situation of power outages.Rate this question:
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Backup is required to provide fault tolerance to electronic data. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
It is mandatory that data be given maximum online and offline fault tolerance.Rate this question:
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Which of the following can increase damage due to fire?
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Electric supply
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Air conditioner
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Electronic doors
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None of the above
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A. Electric supplyExplanation
Leaving the electric supply on during fire can have disastrous effect on the site. It can lead to electrical fire as well.Rate this question:
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Which of the following must get a dedicated scanning as far as electronic data is concerned?
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User data
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System data
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Email
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None of the above
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A. EmailExplanation
Emails must get dedicated scanning as they are the ones that carry the latest virus into the network. User data and System data will get scanned as per schedule.Rate this question:
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Which of the following enhances is an availability service?
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Server mirroring
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Server clustering
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PDC
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None of the above
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A. Server clusteringExplanation
Server clustering is considered as an availability service because it provides fault tolerance against server failure with no downtime and keeps the user transparent to the process.Rate this question:
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Monitoring is the best way of identifying sensitive data in the organization?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Auditing is the best process of taking stock of sensitive data in the network.Rate this question:
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Cipher locks can be used for punch system locks. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Cipher locks can be used in punch lock systems.Rate this question:
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An organization has to classify all existing data before deciding on an encryption system. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Unless data has been classified, an organization cannot arrive at factual information and hence will not be able to correctly analyze which type of data needs what type of encryption system.Rate this question:
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Data backup must be stored offsite always. T/F?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Explanation: Any off site location within the vicinity of the site will ensure that data backup is safe in case of fire and is also available at short notice when required to restore.Rate this question:
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Security policy briefing must be a part of which of the following?
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Security training
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Induction program
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Exit interview
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None of the above
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A. Induction programExplanation
The security policy briefing is nothing but the security program in short. It needs to be a part of induction program.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is a common error in a network?
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Incorrect driver versions
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Incorrect patches
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Incorrect virus database updation
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None of the above
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A. Incorrect virus database updationExplanation
Virus database not being updated as per schedule could be a common but serious error on the network that leaves it open to inadvertent attacks.Rate this question:
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Which of the following requires maximum restore time?
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Differential backup
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Incremental backup
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Master backup
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None of the above
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A. Master backupExplanation
Master back up or Full backup is a copy of all the files that are available on the storage media and hence requires maximum restore time.Rate this question:
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Which of the following can be referred to as confidential data?
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Intranet web site
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Customer information
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Budget related information
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None of the above
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A. Budget related informationExplanation
Budget related information is classified as confidential information.Rate this question:
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Which of the following processes will verify policy implementation?
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Auditing
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Monitoring
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Troubleshooting
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None of the above
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A. MonitoringExplanation
Monitoring for implementation is very essential to ascertain that all policies that were created are in place.Rate this question:
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