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Comptia Security +: Domain2 Compliance And Organization Security

Subjects : certifications, comptia-security-+, it-skills

Instructions:

Answer 47 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When any incident is detected - _____________ is not onsidered a best practice in order to maintain security.
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
lightning rods
shutting down the affected system
Memory

2. The process of writing information to the security log is known as...
Chain of custody
Logging
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict
Biometric lock

3. An ideal facility would have a secure perimeter and secure access points. What is the recommended number of access points?
One
Volatility - Susceptible to tampering
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
Incident response policy

4. A general statement produced by senior management and the technology department to dictate what security means to the organization?
Acceptable use policy
not to duplicate
Security policy
high in cost - and hard to implement

5. A backup site that contains only basic computing environments such as wiring - ventilation - and flooring.
Cold site
Volatility - Susceptible to tampering
RBAC
One

6. System security scans should be performed by in-house staff...
as well as security consultants
validate the authenticity of their evidence
Computer forensics
well documented paper records

7. The practice of an unauthorized individual gaining access to a facility by following closely behind an authorized employee is known as...
well documented paper records
Piggybacking
Cold site
It must be handled properly

8. The least expensive solution for an alternative backup site?
One
Cold site
as well as security consultants
shutting down the affected system

9. This identifies a device lock that prevents unauthorized removal of cables from computer devices?
Computer forensics
validate the authenticity of their evidence
Cable trap
Chain of custody

10. A characteristic of Digital evidence
Cable trap
Volatility - Susceptible to tampering
running programs that modify files
Security policy

11. The forensic investigators should avoid _____________ where potential evidence is concerned.
running programs that modify files
It must be handled properly
as well as security consultants
Piggybacking

12. With respect to the volatility of evidence - the least volatile area of the system.
Loss of power - Tornado - Terrorism - Hijacking
Security policy
lightning rods
Hard drive

13. Which choice represents the most expensive solution for an alternative backup site?
Slot lock
RBAC
Hot site
high in cost - and hard to implement

14. Which door lock type is considered most secure?
the data and memory on the system
Cold site
Biometric lock
physical surveillance methods

15. Examples of events that could be classified as potential threats to your network
shutting down the affected system
Hot site
Loss of power - Tornado - Terrorism - Hijacking
Chain of custody

16. With respect to the volatility of evidence - represents the most volatile area of the system?
high in cost - and hard to implement
One
eradicate any causes of the incident
Memory

17. When choosing a site that will be used for storage it is important ________ the environment found at the site used for your daily operations.
not to duplicate
Logging
Device lock
An agreement between two companies to store each others data

18. Which process is responsible for recovery of data - and the preservation of digital evidence?
Hard drive
Computer forensics
Logging
physical surveillance methods

19. The process of keeping track of all individuals that have accessed the evidence is referred to as...
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
due care
Incident response policy
Chain of custody

20. Addresses the use of computer equipment and network resources for use that is non-beneficial to the company
technical access control
legitimate use of system accounts
Acceptable use policy
Security policy

21. It is extremely important to have your disaster recovery plan including __________ stored in a safe place.
well documented paper records
not to duplicate
Device lock
Chain of custody

22. An intrusion detection system is considered an integral part of an...
shutting down the affected system
high in cost - and hard to implement
well documented paper records
incident response policy

23. A lock that secures computer hardware and network devices?
Cable trap
not to duplicate
Argon
Device lock

24. A security guard is instrumental in deploying...
Loss of power - Tornado - Terrorism - Hijacking
physical surveillance methods
Cold site
An agreement between two companies to store each others data

25. Necessary when handling digital evidence in order for it to be admissible in court?
Warm site
It must be handled properly
Cable trap
Memory

26. Once an incident has been contained it will be necessary to...
RBAC
Risk management
Piggybacking
eradicate any causes of the incident

27. The process of distributing tasks among a number of individuals in order to minimize the effect of employee attrition while also creating a manageable learning curve for new employees is known as...
validate the authenticity of their evidence
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
delegating
running programs that modify files

28. The recommended fire suppression method for an electrical fire
Computer forensics
Argon
Security policy
RBAC

29. Biometric security systems are...
Device lock
a regular backup strategy
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
high in cost - and hard to implement

30. Disasters can be broadly classified into these categories...
Cold site
Water - Soda acid
legitimate use of system accounts
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict

31. Important principles governing the collection - preservation - and access of digital data.
The process of seizing - accessing - storing - or transferring digital evidence should be fully documented and made available for review - Only copies of evidence should be manipulated or analyzed whenever possible - Any investigation and analysis p
Piggybacking
validate the authenticity of their evidence
Water - Soda acid

32. Locks that use a physical lock and key
Water - Soda acid
Cold site
the data and memory on the system
Preset lock

33. Example of the concept of a reciprocal backup agreement?
Logging
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
lightning rods
technical access control

34. Represents that an organization is responsibly managing it's data and security
physical surveillance methods
high in cost - and hard to implement
due care
Cold site

35. Ventilation can be considered a category of...
Memory
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Cable trap
technical access control

36. The accuracy of biometric security systems is dependent in large part on the...
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Cold site
eradicate any causes of the incident
Hot site

37. The process of identifying assets - determining their value - and then determining possible threats to those assets is referred to as...
high in cost - and hard to implement
Risk management
Hard drive
Slot lock

38. A lock that covers the expansion slots on computer devices
validate the authenticity of their evidence
delegating
Slot lock
Cable trap

39. Educating users about the ___________ should be part of any user security training package.
legitimate use of system accounts
Argon
physical surveillance methods
not to duplicate

40. When access to services or resources are organized by using rules - which access control model is being used?
RBAC
validate the authenticity of their evidence
The process of seizing - accessing - storing - or transferring digital evidence should be fully documented and made available for review - Only copies of evidence should be manipulated or analyzed whenever possible - Any investigation and analysis p
Cold site

41. Digital signatures enable forensic specialists to...
eradicate any causes of the incident
validate the authenticity of their evidence
well documented paper records
Hard drive

42. The use of __________ should be evaluated when considering natural disaster safeguards.
lightning rods
technical access control
Acceptable use policy
incident response policy

43. An effective disaster recovery plan for a small company could be as simple as...
the data and memory on the system
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
One
a regular backup strategy

44. This identifies a policy that addresses how to deal with a security incident after that incident has happened?
as well as security consultants
delegating
Incident response policy
Acceptable use policy

45. Recommended fire suppression methods for common combustibles
Incident response policy
Volatility - Susceptible to tampering
shutting down the affected system
Water - Soda acid

46. When collecting evidence - the 'state' of a crime scene should not be modified. This includes both...
well documented paper records
Piggybacking
Incident response policy
the data and memory on the system

47. This represents a backup site that is partially configured with some equipment
It must be handled properly
Hard drive
Logging
Warm site