WGU D430 Fundamentals of Information Security OA Exam
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1. Why is it important to implement a mitigation strategy immediately upon
identifying a critical vulnerability?
Implementing a mitigation strategy immediately helps to reduce the
risk of exploitation and protects sensitive data.
It ensures that all users are informed about the vulnerability.
It allows time for further analysis before taking action.
It provides an opportunity to document the vulnerability thoroughly.
2. What is the primary method mentioned for ensuring data integrity?
Encryption
Backups
Checksums and hashes
Firewalls
3. What is the fundamental principle of a zero trust architecture?
Verifying users based on their roles
Allowing access to all devices
Never trusting any user or device by default
Trusting all internal users
4. Describe the implications of violating the principle of least privilege in an
organization.
, Violating the principle of least privilege can lead to unauthorized
access and increased risk of data breaches.
It allows for faster decision-making within the organization.
It ensures that all employees can access sensitive data freely.
It reduces the need for cybersecurity training.
5. What is considered a significant security risk related to wireless networks?
They require physical access
They are highly secure
They are unsecured or poorly secured
They are immune to threats
6. Which of the following best describes 'honeypots' in the context of network
security?
Devices that block malicious traffic
Vulnerability scanning tools
Tools to detect malware
Decoys to attract and study attackers
7. Which architecture is based on the principle of "never trust, always verify"?
Federated identity
Fluid perimeter
Defense in depth
Zero trust
2026 Verified Q&As | Latest Test Bank
1. Why is it important to implement a mitigation strategy immediately upon
identifying a critical vulnerability?
Implementing a mitigation strategy immediately helps to reduce the
risk of exploitation and protects sensitive data.
It ensures that all users are informed about the vulnerability.
It allows time for further analysis before taking action.
It provides an opportunity to document the vulnerability thoroughly.
2. What is the primary method mentioned for ensuring data integrity?
Encryption
Backups
Checksums and hashes
Firewalls
3. What is the fundamental principle of a zero trust architecture?
Verifying users based on their roles
Allowing access to all devices
Never trusting any user or device by default
Trusting all internal users
4. Describe the implications of violating the principle of least privilege in an
organization.
, Violating the principle of least privilege can lead to unauthorized
access and increased risk of data breaches.
It allows for faster decision-making within the organization.
It ensures that all employees can access sensitive data freely.
It reduces the need for cybersecurity training.
5. What is considered a significant security risk related to wireless networks?
They require physical access
They are highly secure
They are unsecured or poorly secured
They are immune to threats
6. Which of the following best describes 'honeypots' in the context of network
security?
Devices that block malicious traffic
Vulnerability scanning tools
Tools to detect malware
Decoys to attract and study attackers
7. Which architecture is based on the principle of "never trust, always verify"?
Federated identity
Fluid perimeter
Defense in depth
Zero trust
