D4 Device Security Vocab

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What is the primary function of adware?

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To display or download advertising material like pop-up ads

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Which of the following is a type of security software used to detect and remove traditional computer viruses? Antimalware Software, Antivirus Software, Firewall, Spyware

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Antivirus Software

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What is the purpose of multifactor authentication?

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To use two or more forms of distinct authentication factors to authenticate the user.

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Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack? Worm, Trojan Horse, Vishing, Keyloggers

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Vishing

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What is the primary function of a firewall?

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To control incoming and outgoing network traffic

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Which of the following describes a Trojan Horse? A self-replicating malware, A program that appears legitimate but is malicious, A type of spyware, A network security system

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A program that appears legitimate but is malicious

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What is the main purpose of Microsoft Intune?

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To manage and secure mobile devices

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a computer virus? It encrypts files and demands a ransom, It runs without the user's knowledge and copies itself to other devices, It is a type of hardware device, It is used to manage network traffic

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It runs without the user's knowledge and copies itself to other devices

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What is the primary function of a smart card in security?

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To act as an authentication security token

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What is the main purpose of a PIN lock on a device?

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To protect the device from unauthorized access