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CompTIA A+ Security Fundamentals

Security questions for CompTIA A+ certification covering malware prevention, firewall configuration, email security threats, and anti-malware best practices

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which security threats are MOST often delivered via email?

  1. Shoulder surfing & Span
  2. Social Engineering & Spam
  3. Rootkits and Phishing
  4. Phishing and Spam
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

User needs work access at home. Set router port forwarding didn't fix. What is NEXT step

  1. Configure Wake-on-LAN for the NIC on the Work PC.
  2. Switch the Work PC network from “Work” to “Home”.
  3. Configure a firewall exception on the Home PC.
  4. Disable the Windows firewall on the Home PC.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following helps to prevent virus infections from USB flash drives?

  1. Strong passwords
  2. Disabling the guest account
  3. Password protected screen savers
  4. Disabling the autorun feature
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Even after update of signature file, sys becomes infected with new malware type. What next?

  1. Carefully review open firewall ports & close unneeded ports.
  2. Switch to a more reliable anti-malware software.
  3. Config sys > auto download available definition file updates
  4. Create a scheduled task to run sfc.exe daily.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

You installed anti-malware software on network computers. What next?

  1. Screen saver password & disconnect from internet
  2. require strong passwords
  3. Train users how to scan devices & set updates to auto
  4. configure email servers to block attachments
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