Question 1

Ann, a user, is doing her daily job on her company laptop at a coffee shop. She opens an Internet browser and tries to go to her home page. Instead, she is sent to an unfamiliar website. She clears all temporary files and deletes the history, but this continues to occur. Which of the following is the cause of the problem?

Accepted Answer

The computer is infected with adware and is redirecting her browser to another site.

Question 2

A user is configuring a new wireless router. Which of the following should be done to ensure that unauthorized changes cannot be made?

Accepted Answer

Changing the administrator password ensures that unauthorized users cannot access the router's settings to make changes.

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST security practice to use when configuring the management options of a wireless router?

Accepted Answer

Changing the admin password is a fundamental security practice to prevent unauthorized access to the router's management interface.

Question 4

Joe, a user, has just installed his first home wireless router. Which of the following tasks should be considered to help secure the unit from any confirmed exploits?

Accepted Answer

Updating the unit's firmware is crucial as it ensures that the router has the latest security patches and fixes for any known vulnerabilities or exploits.

Question 5

An attacker cracks a user's password for all social media, email, and bank accounts. The user needs to change the passwords for all these accounts. Which of the following should the user do in the future to prevent this from happening?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding credential reuse ensures that even if one account is compromised, the others remain secure, as each account has a unique password.

Question 6

Which of the following are secure network protocols? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

FTPS and HTTPS are secure network protocols because they use encryption to protect data in transit.

Question 7

A technician has just finished setting up a SOHO wireless router but the client does not want the PC on the wireless network for security reasons. The technician connects an RJ-45 cable to the computer and the router, but does not receive network connectivity. Which of the following is the NEXT step to diagnose the problem?

Accepted Answer

Checking for link light activity will help determine if there is a physical connection issue between the computer and the router.

Question 8

A user is configuring a SOHO wireless router. The user should change the router's default administrator password for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized configuration changes

Question 9

Which of the following will allow the easiest and fastest way to share a single file between two modern smartphones without joining the same WiFi network?

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows for easy and fast file sharing between devices without the need for a WiFi network or physical connection.

Question 10

Which of the following security threats occurs when a user receives an email from an illegitimate source asking for login information?

Accepted Answer

Phishing is a type of security threat where a user receives an email from an illegitimate source asking for login information.

Question 11

A technician is typing the password to logon to a system. A user is standing in close proximity to the technician and is able to see the password being typed. Which of the following BEST describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder surfing is a technique used to obtain information by looking over someone's shoulder while they are using a computer or other electronic device.

Question 12

Which of the following BEST describes the pros and cons of a home wired network?

Accepted Answer

A home wired network typically offers high throughput, low mobility, high availability, low latency, and high security due to the physical connections and dedicated bandwidth.

Question 13

Which of the following would BEST be described as password best practices? (Select THREE).

Accepted Answer

Long passwords, limiting password reuse, and using special characters are all considered password best practices because they make it more difficult for attackers to guess or crack passwords.

Question 14

While browsing the Internet, a user receives a warning regarding the display of mixed content. The address bar includes https, and the lock symbol is showing. Which of the following does this warning indicate about the website?

Accepted Answer

The warning about mixed content indicates that the website contains both secure (HTTPS) and non-secure (HTTP) elements, which can compromise security.

Question 15

A user, Ann, receives a call asking for her password to troubleshoot a problem. Which of the following describes this type of security threat?

Accepted Answer

Social engineering is a type of security threat that involves tricking people into giving up their personal information, such as their passwords. In this case, the caller is trying to trick Ann into giving up her password by pretending to be a legitimate employee of her company.

Question 16

Joe, a user, wishes to allow his roommate to access his personal computer for Internet browsing, but does not want his roommate to have the ability to make changes to the system. Which of the following BEST describes the type of account Joe should create for his roommate?

Accepted Answer

A Guest account allows users to access the computer for basic tasks like Internet browsing without the ability to make system changes.

Question 17

A user needs to download tax documents from a financial website. Which of the following is the website MOST likely to use for transmission of the tax document to the user's browser?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS is the most likely to be used for transmission of the tax document to the user's browser because it is a secure protocol that encrypts data in transit.

Question 18

When operating under optimal network conditions, which of the following has the HIGHEST reliability?

Accepted Answer

Wired connections generally offer the highest reliability due to their direct and stable connection, minimizing interference and signal loss compared to wireless options.

Question 19

Which of the following are best practices when it comes to using a computer in a public location? (Select TWO).

Accepted Answer

Disable the save password function on web pages and make sure to log out of websites when done to protect your personal information.

Question 20

Malware that has an embedded keylogger to capture all of the keystrokes and steal logins is considered:

Accepted Answer

Spyware is a type of malware designed to gather information from a computer without the user's knowledge, and a keylogger is a common feature of spyware used to capture keystrokes and steal sensitive information like logins.

Exam 9: CompTIA IT Fundamentals