038_Mobile Device Vulnerabilities – CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Why are mobile devices inherently difficult to secure?

• They are small, mobile, and frequently online.

• They are only used in office environments.

• They have no access to personal data.

• They are immune to internet threats.

• They cannot connect to Wi-Fi.

What makes mobile devices especially hard to track?

• Their constant motion

• Their large physical size

• Their fixed IP address

• Their lack of internet access

• Their wired connections

What type of data is commonly stored on mobile devices?

• Personal and organizational information

• Only public records

• Video games only

• Classified government files by default

• Temporary cache files only

What does rooting refer to?

• Replacing the original OS on Android for deeper access

• Connecting to the root directory of iOS

• Updating a phone via the manufacturer

• Charging a device using a USB cable

• Resetting a device to factory settings

Jailbreaking typically applies to which platform?

• iOS

• Android

• Windows

• Blackberry

• ChromeOS

What is a key risk of jailbreaking a device?

• It bypasses built-in security mechanisms

• It improves battery life

• It restricts internet access

• It increases screen brightness

• It enhances corporate policies

What is one danger of installing unverified applications?

• They may compromise all data on the device

• They increase Wi-Fi speed

• They limit email access

• They prevent OS updates

• They save battery life

What does sideloading mean?

• Installing apps from outside official or company-approved app stores

• Deleting pre-installed apps

• Sharing files over Bluetooth

• Accessing mobile cloud backups

• Opening apps in a side window

Which action often enables sideloading?

• Jailbreaking or rooting

• Installing screen protectors

• Using VPNs

• Upgrading RAM

• Disabling the flashlight

What is a function of Mobile Device Management (MDM)?

• Restricting what apps can be installed

• Enhancing camera resolution

• Updating the device automatically every hour

• Blocking incoming phone calls

• Changing the device wallpaper remotely