MTA Security Fundamentals Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
You suspect a user's computer is infected by a virus.
What should you do first?
A. Restart the computer in safe mode
B. Replace the computer's hard disk drive
C. Disconnect the computer from the network
D. Install antivirus software on the computer
Correct Answer
Answer : D (or C - debatable)
Question 2
True or False? Audit logs have a set size limit and cannot be adjusted
Correct Answer
False
Question 3
True or False? BitLocker to Go Reader requires drives that are encrypted using a
password
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 4
What is an example of non-propagating malicious code?
A. A back door
B. A hoax
C. A Trojan horse
D. A worm
Correct Answer
Answer : A
Question 5
You need to install a domain controller in a branch office. You also need to secure the
information on the domain controller. You will be unable to physically secure the
server.
Which should you implement?
A. Read-Only Domain Controller
B. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
C. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
D. Server Core Domain Controller
Correct Answer
Answer : A
Explanation: A read-only domain controller (RODC) is a new type of domain
controller in the Windows Server 2008 operating system. With an RODC,
organizations can easily deploy a domain controller in locations where physical
security cannot be guaranteed. An RODC hosts read- only partitions of the Active
Directory Domain Services (AD DS) database.
Question 6
True or False? There are several built- in basic audit policies and advanced audit
polices in windows
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 7
A user who receives a large number of emails selling prescription medicine is
probably
receiving pharming mail.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct.
Select
"No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
A. Malware
B. Spoofed mail
C. Spam
D. No change is needed.
Correct Answer
Answer : C
Question 8
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a tool that:
A. Updates data stored in Windows servers
B. Manages the services that run on a server
C. Updates licensing for Windows servers
D. Manages updates for Microsoft software
Correct Answer
Answer : D
Explanation: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information
technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to
computers that are running the Windows operating system. By using WSUS,
administrators can fully manage the distribution of updates that are released
through Microsoft Update to computers in their network. Reference:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb332157.aspx
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, Question 9
Which enables access to all of the logged-in user's capabilities on a computer?
A. Java applets
B. ActiveX controls
C. Active Server Pages (ASP)
D. Microsoft Silverlight
Correct Answer
Answer : B
Question 10
________ permissions are currently being displayed for the "Cygwin.bat file.
Correct Answer
Full Control
Question 11
The Windows Firewall protects computers from unauthorized network connections.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct.
Select
"No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
A. Email viruses
B. Phishing scams
C. Unencrypted network access
D. No change is needed
Correct Answer
Answer : D
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
You suspect a user's computer is infected by a virus.
What should you do first?
A. Restart the computer in safe mode
B. Replace the computer's hard disk drive
C. Disconnect the computer from the network
D. Install antivirus software on the computer
Correct Answer
Answer : D (or C - debatable)
Question 2
True or False? Audit logs have a set size limit and cannot be adjusted
Correct Answer
False
Question 3
True or False? BitLocker to Go Reader requires drives that are encrypted using a
password
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 4
What is an example of non-propagating malicious code?
A. A back door
B. A hoax
C. A Trojan horse
D. A worm
Correct Answer
Answer : A
Question 5
You need to install a domain controller in a branch office. You also need to secure the
information on the domain controller. You will be unable to physically secure the
server.
Which should you implement?
A. Read-Only Domain Controller
B. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
C. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
D. Server Core Domain Controller
Correct Answer
Answer : A
Explanation: A read-only domain controller (RODC) is a new type of domain
controller in the Windows Server 2008 operating system. With an RODC,
organizations can easily deploy a domain controller in locations where physical
security cannot be guaranteed. An RODC hosts read- only partitions of the Active
Directory Domain Services (AD DS) database.
Question 6
True or False? There are several built- in basic audit policies and advanced audit
polices in windows
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 7
A user who receives a large number of emails selling prescription medicine is
probably
receiving pharming mail.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct.
Select
"No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
A. Malware
B. Spoofed mail
C. Spam
D. No change is needed.
Correct Answer
Answer : C
Question 8
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a tool that:
A. Updates data stored in Windows servers
B. Manages the services that run on a server
C. Updates licensing for Windows servers
D. Manages updates for Microsoft software
Correct Answer
Answer : D
Explanation: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information
technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to
computers that are running the Windows operating system. By using WSUS,
administrators can fully manage the distribution of updates that are released
through Microsoft Update to computers in their network. Reference:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb332157.aspx
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, Question 9
Which enables access to all of the logged-in user's capabilities on a computer?
A. Java applets
B. ActiveX controls
C. Active Server Pages (ASP)
D. Microsoft Silverlight
Correct Answer
Answer : B
Question 10
________ permissions are currently being displayed for the "Cygwin.bat file.
Correct Answer
Full Control
Question 11
The Windows Firewall protects computers from unauthorized network connections.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct.
Select
"No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
A. Email viruses
B. Phishing scams
C. Unencrypted network access
D. No change is needed
Correct Answer
Answer : D
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