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SEC-7 Quiz: Workstation Hardening

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Reply with answers like: 1B 2A 3D 4C 5B 6A 7D

Questions

  1. Which control protects data if a laptop drive is stolen?

A. APIPA
B. Disk Cleanup
C. SSID broadcast
D. Full-disk encryption

  1. Why should default usernames and passwords be changed?

A. It increases CPU speed
B. It disables DNS
C. Defaults are often publicly known
D. It changes the file system

  1. What does account lockout after failed password attempts help prevent?

A. Shoulder surfing only
B. Online brute force attacks
C. Disk fragmentation
D. DHCP failure

  1. Which setting should be disabled or restricted to reduce removable-media auto-execution risk?

A. File extension visibility
B. Screen brightness
C. Time zone
D. AutoPlay/AutoRun

  1. Why disable unnecessary services?

A. Each service can increase attack surface
B. It improves monitor resolution
C. It guarantees password recovery
D. It removes the need for backups

  1. Which tool shows BitLocker status from the command line?

A. netstat -ano
B. ipconfig /release
C. manage-bde -status
D. gpresult /r

  1. What should you do before disabling a service on a workstation?

A. Delete all user files
B. Confirm business/system impact
C. Disable antivirus permanently
D. Convert the drive to FAT32

Answer Key For Instructor

  1. D
  2. C
  3. B
  4. D
  5. A
  6. C
  7. B