What authentication method uses fingerprints, retinal scans, or facial recognition?

Biometric authentication

True or False: WEP wireless security can be cracked within minutes.

True. WEP is obsolete and easily broken by attackers.

Which Windows edition is required for BitLocker encryption? A) Home B) Pro C) Starter D) Basic

B) Pro (also Enterprise and Education editions)

_____ is malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption.

Ransomware

What does TPM stand for in computer security?

Trusted Platform Module

A user receives high CPU usage from 'miner.exe' process. What malware type is present?

Cryptominer

Which port number does HTTPS use for secure web communication?

443

True or False: Standard users can install system drivers without administrator privileges.

False. UAC prevents this and requires admin credentials.

What does the principle of _____ _____ mean in security?

Least privilege

Which wireless security standard should be the minimum acceptable today? A) WEP B) WPA C) WPA2 D) Open

C) WPA2

What happens when you enable BitLocker on a Windows drive?

The entire drive gets encrypted for data protection

_____ uses fake emails to steal credentials by impersonating legitimate organizations.

Phishing

What does MFA require to authenticate users properly?

Two or more verification methods from different categories

True or False: Rootkits operate at kernel level and hide from antivirus.

True. They embed deep in the OS to avoid detection.

Which NTFS permission allows reading files but prevents any modifications?

Read

An employee follows someone through a secure door without badging. What attack is this?

Tailgating

What port does SSH use for secure remote access?

22

_____ _____ centralizes Windows authentication and uses domains to organize resources.

Active Directory

True or False: Degaussing can destroy data on solid state drives.

False. Degaussing only works on magnetic media like HDDs.

What should you do FIRST when malware is suspected on a system?

Disconnect the computer from the network immediately

Which authentication factors include passwords and PINs? A) Something you know B) Something you have C) Something you are

A) Something you know

What does chmod 755 mean in Linux file permissions?

Owner has read/write/execute, group and others have read/execute only

_____ is voice phishing that uses phone calls to steal information.

Vishing

True or False: EFS encrypts entire drives like BitLocker does.

False. EFS encrypts individual files and folders only.

What type of attack sets up fake wireless access points?

Evil twin

A user cannot access a network folder they accessed yesterday. What should you check?

User's group membership and NTFS permissions on the folder

Which malware type spreads automatically across networks without user interaction?

Worms

What does RADIUS use UDP port 1812 for?

Authentication services

True or False: Mobile device screen locks should timeout after 30-60 minutes for security.

False. Screen locks should timeout after 5-15 minutes maximum.