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Comptia Security +: Domain2 Compliance And Organization Security

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

Instructions:

Answer 47 questions in 20 minutes. 1 minute extra for reading the instructions.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Examples of events that could be classified as potential threats to your network
Loss of power - Tornado - Terrorism - Hijacking
Incident response policy
legitimate use of system accounts
incident response policy

2. The process of writing information to the security log is known as...
Loss of power - Tornado - Terrorism - Hijacking
Hot site
Logging
physical surveillance methods

3. Addresses the use of computer equipment and network resources for use that is non-beneficial to the company
Acceptable use policy
well documented paper records
technical access control
incident response policy

4. The accuracy of biometric security systems is dependent in large part on the...
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Warm site
RBAC
delegating

5. The least expensive solution for an alternative backup site?
shutting down the affected system
Cold site
Argon
RBAC

6. Once an incident has been contained it will be necessary to...
eradicate any causes of the incident
Hot site
Logging
Cable trap

7. Example of the concept of a reciprocal backup agreement?
Water - Soda acid
Computer forensics
Biometric lock
An agreement between two companies to store each others data

8. With respect to the volatility of evidence - the least volatile area of the system.
physical surveillance methods
Hard drive
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict
not to duplicate

9. A lock that secures computer hardware and network devices?
Security policy
Device lock
as well as security consultants
One

10. A characteristic of Digital evidence
Volatility - Susceptible to tampering
technical access control
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Slot lock

11. Ventilation can be considered a category of...
physical surveillance methods
Preset lock
technical access control
One

12. Which process is responsible for recovery of data - and the preservation of digital evidence?
technical access control
Computer forensics
Piggybacking
An agreement between two companies to store each others data

13. Educating users about the ___________ should be part of any user security training package.
legitimate use of system accounts
Computer forensics
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Warm site

14. Recommended fire suppression methods for common combustibles
Piggybacking
validate the authenticity of their evidence
incident response policy
Water - Soda acid

15. A general statement produced by senior management and the technology department to dictate what security means to the organization?
Warm site
Memory
Security policy
running programs that modify files

16. It is extremely important to have your disaster recovery plan including __________ stored in a safe place.
well documented paper records
Water - Soda acid
validate the authenticity of their evidence
running programs that modify files

17. The recommended fire suppression method for an electrical fire
Chain of custody
Argon
physical surveillance methods
An agreement between two companies to store each others data

18. System security scans should be performed by in-house staff...
physical surveillance methods
as well as security consultants
Cold site
Cable trap

19. This identifies a device lock that prevents unauthorized removal of cables from computer devices?
eradicate any causes of the incident
physical surveillance methods
Logging
Cable trap

20. This identifies a policy that addresses how to deal with a security incident after that incident has happened?
eradicate any causes of the incident
Incident response policy
a regular backup strategy
It must be handled properly

21. Represents that an organization is responsibly managing it's data and security
shutting down the affected system
Risk management
due care
Hard drive

22. Locks that use a physical lock and key
It must be handled properly
Argon
Preset lock
well documented paper records

23. Important principles governing the collection - preservation - and access of digital data.
Preset lock
as well as security consultants
Device lock
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

24. When choosing a site that will be used for storage it is important ________ the environment found at the site used for your daily operations.
physical surveillance methods
Logging
technical access control
not to duplicate

25. The process of keeping track of all individuals that have accessed the evidence is referred to as...
Cold site
technical access control
Chain of custody
lightning rods

26. When access to services or resources are organized by using rules - which access control model is being used?
as well as security consultants
Slot lock
RBAC
Biometric lock

27. This represents a backup site that is partially configured with some equipment
eradicate any causes of the incident
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict
technical access control
Warm site

28. The practice of an unauthorized individual gaining access to a facility by following closely behind an authorized employee is known as...
Hard drive
Piggybacking
incident response policy
due care

29. A security guard is instrumental in deploying...
Device lock
Computer forensics
physical surveillance methods
eradicate any causes of the incident

30. An ideal facility would have a secure perimeter and secure access points. What is the recommended number of access points?
Chain of custody
One
Loss of power - Tornado - Terrorism - Hijacking
well documented paper records

31. Which choice represents the most expensive solution for an alternative backup site?
well documented paper records
Hot site
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
Incident response policy

32. 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...
delegating
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Water - Soda acid
lightning rods

33. Digital signatures enable forensic specialists to...
Security policy
physical surveillance methods
running programs that modify files
validate the authenticity of their evidence

34. A lock that covers the expansion slots on computer devices
Slot lock
physical surveillance methods
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
technical access control

35. When any incident is detected - _____________ is not onsidered a best practice in order to maintain security.
the data and memory on the system
legitimate use of system accounts
shutting down the affected system
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict

36. The use of __________ should be evaluated when considering natural disaster safeguards.
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
lightning rods
Hot site
Volatility - Susceptible to tampering

37. With respect to the volatility of evidence - represents the most volatile area of the system?
Logging
not to duplicate
Piggybacking
Memory

38. Disasters can be broadly classified into these categories...
Memory
An agreement between two companies to store each others data
lightning rods
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict

39. An intrusion detection system is considered an integral part of an...
Natural - External - Human induced accidents - Armed conflict
Security policy
incident response policy
Memory

40. A backup site that contains only basic computing environments such as wiring - ventilation - and flooring.
Argon
RBAC
accuracy of the information maintained by the security department
Cold site

41. Which door lock type is considered most secure?
eradicate any causes of the incident
Biometric lock
Device lock
Slot lock

42. The forensic investigators should avoid _____________ where potential evidence is concerned.
Argon
running programs that modify files
validate the authenticity of their evidence
the data and memory on the system

43. When collecting evidence - the 'state' of a crime scene should not be modified. This includes both...
a regular backup strategy
Risk management
physical surveillance methods
the data and memory on the system

44. Necessary when handling digital evidence in order for it to be admissible in court?
Piggybacking
high in cost - and hard to implement
Chain of custody
It must be handled properly

45. The process of identifying assets - determining their value - and then determining possible threats to those assets is referred to as...
Risk management
legitimate use of system accounts
technical access control
Memory

46. An effective disaster recovery plan for a small company could be as simple as...
a regular backup strategy
incident response policy
Memory
An agreement between two companies to store each others data

47. Biometric security systems are...
high in cost - and hard to implement
Biometric lock
physical surveillance methods
Device lock