Elearning Revision 5 - System Administration

What is the purpose of server hardening?

• To increase server performance

• To enhance server security

• To add more features to the server

• To make the server more user-friendly

What is the principle of "Least privilege"?

• Providing multiple layers of protection

• Reducing the number of vulnerable points

• Granting the minimum permissions necessary

• Implementing strong passwords

What is the purpose of the "Secure Desktop" feature in Windows?

• To prevent malware from automating responses to elevation prompts

• To enhance the user's desktop experience

• To secure the desktop from unauthorized access

• To lock the desktop after a period of inactivity

What is the primary function of a firewall?

• To protect a computer or network by controlling network traffic

• To scan for vulnerabilities and apply security updates

• To encrypt data transmissions

• To authenticate users and manage access control

Which of the following is NOT a main criterion used in Windows Firewall rules?

• IP addresses

• Protocol numbers

• Port numbers

• User account permissions

What is the purpose of configuring AppLocker?

• To identify and control the execution of software

• To configure firewall rules

• To manage user account control settings

• To enable auditing and logging

If you need to prevent a server from being used to access websites, what should you do?

• Configure AppLocker rules to block web browsers

• Configure firewall rules to block outbound traffic on port 80 and 443

• Enable User Account Control to prompt for elevation when accessing websites

• Use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer to scan for vulnerabilities

What is the purpose of the "Defense-in-Depth" principle?

• To provide multiple layers of protection

• To grant the least amount of permissions necessary

• To reduce the number of vulnerable points

• To implement strong passwords

What is the purpose of security templates in Windows?

• To manage and configure security settings on Windows-based computers

• To scan for vulnerabilities and apply security updates

• To control the execution of software

• To configure firewall rules

Which of the following is NOT an area where security settings can be applied using security templates in Windows?

• Account Policies

• Local Policies

• Event Log

• Antivirus Settings