6.
Nonrepudiation ensures which of the following?
- A.That strong passwords are always used
- B.The accounting of the user actions
- C.That the sender cannot deny their actions
- D.The confidentiality of the database
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| When nonrepudiation is used as a security technique, a sender cannot deny sending a message. |
7.
Which item is not part of the primary security categories?
- A.Prevention
- B.Encryption
- C.Detection
- D.Recovery
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Although encryption is security technique, it falls under the prevention security category. |
8.
Which of the following is a nontechnical means of enforcing security?
- A.Development of a disaster response plan
- B.Separation of duties
- C.User training
- D.Safe testing
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| User training is the best way to use nontechnical means to enforce security. The more the users know, the more secure the system will be. |
9.
Which option is not part of the prevention primary security category?
- A.Placing a padlock on a fence
- B.Using guard dogs instead of security guards
- C.Using virus protection software on all users’ machines
- D.Using an alternate site after a disaster
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Use of an alternate site after a disaster falls under the recovery primary security category. |
10.
What is the most important step the IT department should take when an employee is fired?
- A.Search their desk for USB drives
- B.Erase all data on their laptop
- C.Review the rights and privileges assigned to the user
- D.Deactivate the user’s account to prohibit access
- Answer & Explanation
- Report
Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Upon termination of any user, network access should immediately be prohibited by deactivating the user account. |
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