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Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate • STUDY MODE

OS HARDENING

QUESTION 1 OF 6

Fill in the blank: The _____ acts as an intermediary between software applications and computer hardware.

A
baseline
B
operating systemCorrect Answer
C
authorized user
D
access system
Explanation:

The operating system acts as an intermediary between software applications and computer hardware.

QUESTION 2 OF 6

Which of the following activities are security hardening tasks? Select all that apply.

A
Exploiting an attack surface
B
Making patch updatesCorrect Answer
C
Enforcing password policiesCorrect Answer
D
Disposing of hardware and software properlyCorrect Answer
Explanation:

Making patch updates, disposing of hardware and software properly, and enforcing password policies are security hardening tasks. Security hardening is the process of strengthening a system to reduce its vulnerability and attack surface.

QUESTION 3 OF 6

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security measure that requires a user to verify their identity in at least two ways before they can access a system or network.

A
TrueCorrect Answer
B
False
Explanation:

MFA is a security measure that requires a user to verify their identity in at least two ways before they can access a system or network.

QUESTION 4 OF 6

What are examples of physical security hardening? Select all that apply.

A
Installing security camerasCorrect Answer
B
Hiring security guardsCorrect Answer
C
Removing or disabling unused applications
D
Reducing access permissions across devices
Explanation:

Physical security is also a part of security hardening and may include securing a physical space with security cameras and security guards.

QUESTION 5 OF 6

Fill in the blank: ____ refers to all the potential vulnerabilities a threat actor could potentially exploit in a system.

A
Configuration testing
B
Security hardening
C
Penetration testing
D
Attack surfaceCorrect Answer
Explanation:

An attack surface is all the potential vulnerabilities a threat actor could potentially exploit in a system.

QUESTION 6 OF 6

In network security, why is it important to secure operating systems (OS) on each device?

A
To prevent the whole network being compromised by one insecure OSCorrect Answer
B
To provide employees the latest programs and features
C
To identify all vulnerabilities present in systems, networks, websites, applications, and processes
D
To reduce human error across an organization
Explanation:

It's important to secure the OS on each device because one insecure OS could lead to the whole network being compromised.

Ready to test your recall?

Fill in the blank: The _____ acts as an intermediary between software applications and computer hardware.

A
baseline
B
operating system
C
authorized user
D
access system

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