Vulnerabilities and Risks: Assessment and Mitigation

Question 1

Which of the following is a technique used to assess vulnerabilities in a system by analyzing the source code without executing it?

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Static code analysis

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Dynamic testing

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Risk assessment

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Penetration testing

Question 2

Which of the following techniques is NOT typically used for vulnerability assessment?

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Social Engineering

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Network Scanning

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Application Penetration Testing

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Code Review

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in vulnerability assessments?

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Validating user input to prevent malicious or unexpected characters and values

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Scanning networks for open ports and services

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Simulating attacks on a system to identify exploitable vulnerabilities

Question 4

What is the primary objective of risk assessment in information security?

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To identify and prioritize threats to information systems and data

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To implement security measures

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To monitor and manage vulnerabilities

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To train personnel on security practices

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a key component of an effective vulnerability management program?

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Eliminating all vulnerabilities

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Regular scanning and patch management

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Assessment of risks and prioritization

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Training and awareness raising

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of penetration testing in vulnerability management?

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To simulate an attacker and identify vulnerabilities

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To assess the effectiveness of security controls

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To develop remediation plans

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To train security personnel

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of security patches?

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To fix vulnerabilities in software

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To enhance the performance of systems

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To add new features to systems

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To protect against malware

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of conducting a vulnerability assessment?

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To identify potential weaknesses and flaws in an information system

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To develop and implement strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities

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To assess the effectiveness of existing security controls

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To train security personnel on vulnerability management

Question 9

What is the role of a security patch in vulnerability management?

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To address and fix known vulnerabilities in software or systems

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To prevent vulnerabilities from being exploited

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To detect vulnerabilities in real-time

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To educate users on avoiding vulnerabilities

Question 10

What is the primary goal of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)?

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To provide a standardized method for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities

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To identify the source of vulnerabilities

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To develop mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities

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To train security personnel on vulnerability management

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of vulnerability in information systems?

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Perfect security

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Buffer overflow

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SQL injection

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Physical access

Question 12

What is the primary objective of a risk assessment?

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To determine the likelihood and impact of identified threats

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To enumerate all potential threats to an information system

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To develop mitigation strategies for identified risks

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To evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures

Question 13

What is the purpose of vulnerability scanning in information security?

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To identify potential vulnerabilities in a system or network

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To exploit discovered vulnerabilities for ethical hacking purposes

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To develop and implement security countermeasures

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To assess the effectiveness of existing security controls

Question 14

What is the fundamental difference between a vulnerability and a threat?

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A vulnerability is a flaw in a system, while a threat is an action that can exploit the vulnerability

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A threat is a flaw in a system, while a vulnerability is an action that can exploit the flaw

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Vulnerability and threat are synonyms in the context of information security

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There is no difference between a vulnerability and a threat

Question 15

What is the primary responsibility of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in an organization?

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To oversee and manage the overall security posture of the organization

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To investigate and respond to security incidents

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To train and educate employees on security best practices

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To procure and implement new security technologies

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a typical vulnerability assessment method?

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Risk assessment

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Penetration testing

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Vulnerability scanning

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Source code review

Question 17

What is the primary objective of risk assessment in the context of information security?

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To assess the likelihood and impact of threats

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To identify potential threats

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To develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

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To prevent security breaches

Question 18

Which of the following types of threats primarily exploits vulnerabilities in software?

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Malware

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Phishing

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DDoS attacks

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Insider threats

Question 19

What is the overarching goal of vulnerability management?

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To identify and prioritize vulnerabilities

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To apply security patches and updates to systems

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To monitor systems for security events

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To train employees on security practices

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of risk assessment in information security?

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To identify and prioritize potential threats

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To develop and implement security controls

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To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures

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To ensure compliance with industry regulations

Question 21

What is the main objective of conducting a vulnerability scan?

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To identify potential vulnerabilities in a system

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To prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk

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To mitigate vulnerabilities through patching or configuration

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To monitor systems for ongoing threats

Question 22

What is the primary responsibility of a security auditor in information security?

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To identify and assess security risks

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To design and implement security controls

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To monitor and enforce compliance with security policies

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To provide training and awareness to end-users

Question 23

How do industry best practices and regulatory requirements contribute to effective vulnerability management?

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Establish a framework for compliance with industry standards and regulations

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Directly mitigate risks associated with vulnerabilities

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Assist in the identification of specific vulnerabilities in an organization's systems

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Outline a detailed incident response plan in case of a security breach

Question 24

Which of the following is not a common web application vulnerability?

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Buffer overflow

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Cross-site scripting (XSS)

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SQL injection

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Heartbleed

Question 25

Which risk assessment technique involves identifying and evaluating potential threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences?

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Risk analysis

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Penetration testing

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Security audit

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Vulnerability scanning

Question 26

What is the ultimate goal of a vulnerability management program?

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To proactively identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in information systems, minimizing the risk of security breaches and data loss.

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To solely focus on high-risk vulnerabilities

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To eliminate all vulnerabilities from an organization's systems

Question 27

Which of the following is a primary strategy for mitigating software vulnerabilities?

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Patch management

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Firewalls

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Encryption

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Intrusion detection systems

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of employing a vulnerability scanner?

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To automatically scan and assess information systems for potential vulnerabilities, providing a comprehensive view of the security posture.

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To conduct risk assessments

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To mitigate vulnerabilities

Question 29

Which of the following is a common type of human-related vulnerability?

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Phishing

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Network misconfigurations

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Software bugs

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Natural disasters

Question 30

What is a key characteristic of a high-risk vulnerability?

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It is easily exploitable and can have a significant negative impact on an organization's assets.

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It is difficult to detect.

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It is only present in specific systems.

Question 31

Which of the following is not a benefit of using a vulnerability management framework?

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Increased security risks

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Improved visibility into vulnerabilities

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Enhanced compliance with regulations

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Reduced remediation time

Question 32

What is the primary distinction between a vulnerability and a threat?

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A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, while a threat is an event or action that could exploit that vulnerability.

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A vulnerability is more severe than a threat.

Question 33

Which of the following is a best practice for managing vulnerabilities in an organization?

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Regularly scan for vulnerabilities, prioritize mitigation efforts based on risk, and continuously track remediation progress.

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Ignoring vulnerabilities that are considered low-risk.

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Only patching vulnerabilities when they become widely known.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of information system vulnerability?

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Solution

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Network

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Hardware

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Software

Question 35

What is the term used to describe the potential loss or harm caused by successfully exploiting a vulnerability?

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Risk

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Control

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Threat

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Asset

Question 36

What is the fundamental objective of the risk management process in information security?

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Minimizing the impact and likelihood of potential risks

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Accepting all risks encountered

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Transferring risks to third parties

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Eliminating all risks

Question 37

Which of the following factors is crucial in determining the severity of a risk?

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Both the probability of occurrence and the potential impact

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The cost associated with mitigating the risk

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The number of assets potentially affected

Question 38

What is the purpose of the NIST framework?

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Providing a comprehensive approach for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks

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Developing software applications

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Managing information systems

Question 39

Which of the following is a widely recognized and effective strategy for mitigating risks?

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Implementing technical controls

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Outsourcing risk mitigation to external parties

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Accepting risks without taking action

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Ignoring identified risks

Question 40

What is a primary benefit of implementing a comprehensive vulnerability management program?

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Reduced likelihood and impact of cyberattacks

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Increased downtime due to security breaches

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Increased compliance with industry regulations

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Elevated costs associated with security operations

Question 41

Which approach to risk management is considered the most effective and comprehensive?

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Proactive, continuous, and iterative

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Predictive, one-time, and deterministic

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Reactive, ad-hoc, and static

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a type of vulnerability?

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Resilience

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Physical weakness

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Software flaw

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Misconfiguration

Question 43

The process of identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing threats and vulnerabilities is known as:

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Risk assessment

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Vulnerability management

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Threat analysis

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Penetration testing

Question 44

The primary goal of vulnerability management is to:

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Reduce the likelihood and impact of attacks

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Improve system performance

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Eliminate all vulnerabilities

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Detect and respond to attacks

Question 45

Which of the following is a technique to mitigate risks associated with physical vulnerabilities?

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Access control

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Intrusion detection systems

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Firewalls

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Software patching

Question 46

A vulnerability scanner is used to:

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Identify and report potential vulnerabilities in systems

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Mitigate vulnerabilities by applying patches

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Exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access

Question 47

Which of the following is a best practice for reducing the risk of insider threats?

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Background checks and security awareness training

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Implementing complex passwords

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Increased network monitoring

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Installing anti-virus software

Question 48

What is the key difference between a vulnerability and an exploit?

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A vulnerability is a flaw in a system, while an exploit is a technique used to take advantage of it

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Vulnerabilities are always intentional, while exploits are always unintentional

Question 49

Which of the following is a common type of social engineering attack?

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Phishing

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Malware distribution

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Man-in-the-middle attacks

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Denial-of-service attacks

Question 50

Why is patch management important in vulnerability management?

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It helps to address known vulnerabilities in software and systems, reducing the risk of exploits

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It reduces the need for vulnerability scanning

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It ensures that all software is running the latest version