Question 1

You opened an e-mail attachment and it launches a virus. The virus takes control of your system and you are unable to run your anti-virus software. Which of the following is the best step for you to take next?

Accepted Answer

Rebooting from a known, clean system disk can help you regain control of your system and remove the virus without causing further damage.

Question 2

Digital signatures verify the integrity of the data, verify the identity of the sender, and:

Accepted Answer

Digital signatures enforce non-repudiation by ensuring that the sender cannot deny having sent the message, as the signature is unique to the sender and the message.

Question 3

Which of the following is a security threat commonly associated with cloud-based services?

Accepted Answer

Hypervisor vulnerabilities are specific to cloud environments where virtual machines are managed, making them a common security threat in cloud-based services.

Question 4

As a project manager, you have to balance three elements that compose the project triangle. Suppose your customer requests that you add some new requirements to the project when you are halfway through. If you agree to this request, how would it affect other aspects of the project?

Accepted Answer

Adding new requirements halfway through the project will increase the cost of the project, as additional resources and time will be required to implement the changes.

Question 5

When developing Web pages, it is important to test the pages with:

Accepted Answer

Testing with current and older versions of multiple browsers ensures compatibility and functionality across different user environments.

Question 6

Which HTML element aligns content both horizontally and vertically to the center of the table cell by default?

Accepted Answer

The <th> element, which stands for table header, aligns content both horizontally and vertically to the center of the table cell by default.

Question 7

Which type of attack involves the installation of malicious code on personal computers or servers that redirects Internet traffic from a legitimate Web site to an identical-looking but malicious imposter Web site?

Accepted Answer

Pharming is a type of attack that involves the installation of malicious code on personal computers or servers that redirects Internet traffic from a legitimate Web site to an identical-looking but malicious imposter Web site.

Question 8

To reduce the costs of maintaining servers with FTP access; your company is using P2P to facilitate sharing of information. Which strategy should your company use to protect the company's sensitive information while capitalizing on the benefits of P2P power?

Accepted Answer

Using technologies to control access and password-protect files ensures that sensitive information is protected while still allowing the benefits of P2P sharing.

Question 9

Web pages structured with which tag will fail W3C validation tests, no matter what standard is used?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Web pages structured with which tag will...

Question 10

Which HTML validator is best for a final check before a new Web site is published?

Accepted Answer

The W3C validator at http://validator.w3.org is the most reliable and widely recognized tool for checking HTML code against web standards before publishing a website.

Question 11

Which of the following strategies is recommended when conducting keyword searches?

Accepted Answer

Nouns are typically more effective as keywords because they are more specific and descriptive, helping to narrow down search results to the most relevant information.

Question 12

Sally is a network technician at Acme Corporation. She has been directed to configure the network adapter for a company laptop so that it can be used to connect to the company network and the Internet. What is one of the required TCP/IP settings that she will need to configure?

Accepted Answer

The default gateway is a required TCP/IP setting that allows a device to communicate with devices on other networks, including the Internet.

Question 13

What is the biggest security concern with wireless networks?

Accepted Answer

Wireless encryption algorithms must be implemented to secure data transmitted over wireless networks, as they are susceptible to interception without proper encryption.

Question 14

Matthew has embedded a video in his Web page using the HTML5 video format. The video is not rendering properly. He asks Arlene to help determine the problem, so she reviews his code, which appears as follows:

Accepted Answer

The second instance of the

Question 15

Which of the following is a drawback to using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)?

Accepted Answer

WEP uses a symmetric-key encryption method that is vulnerable to cracking due to its weak encryption algorithm and short key length, making it insecure compared to more modern protocols like WPA2.

Question 16

You received a text and a threatening voicemail from an angry customer who wants to immediately discuss the shortcomings of a recently released product. You are about to walk into a mandatory meeting with your top-level leadership team. Which of the following is your best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the complaint via email ensures there is a record of the communication, which can be important for addressing the issue appropriately and protecting against any potential liability.

Question 17

Proprietary information for your company's online business was released to a competitor. Which of the following preventative measures should your company take to ensure that its proprietary information is protected in the future?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring employees' messages can help detect and prevent unauthorized sharing of proprietary information, ensuring that sensitive data is not leaked to competitors.

Question 18

Which Web-based validation tool is used to validate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)?

Accepted Answer

The Jigsaw W3C CSS Validation Service (www.jigsaw.w3.org) is specifically designed to validate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Question 19

Which line of code instructs the browser to look for a directory named my site that begins one level higher than the page you are currently viewing?

Accepted Answer

The code "./mysite/index.html" uses the relative path notation to instruct the browser to look for the "mysite" directory one level higher than the current directory.

Question 20

To insert a graphic in a Web page and successfully validate the page as HTNL5, the <img> element must include:

Accepted Answer

The alt attribute is required in the <img> element in HTML5 to provide alternative text for the image, which is important for accessibility and validation.

Exam 5: CIW Web Foundations Associate