Lpi Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials Exam 020

QUESTION NO: 1
What is the primary goal of IT security?
Response:

A. Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems B. Preventing unauthorized access only C. Detecting and mitigating threats only D. Promoting user awareness only

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 2
What is a potential risk of intercepted communication?
Response:

A. Data corruption B. Decreased memory capacity C. Unauthorized access to data D. Increased network speed

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 3
Which of the following components is responsible for processing data in a computer?
Response:

A. Hard disk drive B. Processor C. Memory D. Network adapter

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 4
Your computer has become infected with a program that is causing it to perform slowly and display unwanted advertisements. What type of attack is this?
Response:

A. Exploit B. Phishing C. Malware D. DoS

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 5
Which of the following is a type of local protective software?
Response:

A. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) B. Application software C. Endpoint firewalls D. Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 6
Which of the following is a type of attack that floods a network with traffic to disrupt its normal operation?
Response:

A. Traffic interception B. Man in the Middle C. DoS D. Botnet

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 7
What potential issue can arise from using some security tools that mistakenly identify legitimate activities as malicious?
Response:

A. Reduced system performance impact B. False positives C. Improved detection accuracy D. False negatives

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using full-disk encryption?
Response:

A. Reduced storage capacity B. Reduced performance C. Reduced data availability D. Increased storage requirements

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 9
Which tool can help protect your privacy by preventing user tracking through browser fingerprinting?
Response:

A. HTTP cookies B. Ad blockers C. User tracking software D. Script blockers

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 10
What are some security risks associated with Smart Devices and IoT networks?
Response:

A. Overheating and battery malfunction B. Data breaches and unauthorized access C. Display and resolution issues D. Poor internet connectivity and network lag

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 11
Which of the following is a simple and lightweight protocol transport layer that is commonly used for applications that require low-latency and real-time data transfer?
Response:

A. ICMP B. UDP C. DHCP D. TCP

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 12
Which of the following refers to a program that rewards individuals for finding and reporting security vulnerabilities in software?
Response:

A. Full Disclosure B. Responsible Disclosure C. Public Law D. Bug Bounty

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 13
Which of the following types of encryption is typically used to secure data in transit only?
Response:

A. End-to-end encryption B. Intrusion Detection System (IDS) C. Transport encryption D. Firewall

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 14
Which of the following is a common source for security incident information and guidance?
Response:

A. Security incident response plan B. Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) C. Risk assessment report D. IT forensics report

Correct Answer: B

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