112-12 Sample Questions & Answers
Network and wireless connection security gets the top billing, alongside locking down Windows and Mac systems, email and mobile devices, cloud and social-media safety, backup and disaster recovery, and secure remote work habits.
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- Question 1Intermediate
Introduction to Data Security · Types of Data Threats
When comparing different types of data threats, how does identity theft fundamentally differ from standard credit card fraud?
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Correct answer: D
Standard credit card fraud is the unauthorized use of a victim's existing payment card. Identity theft is a broader and more damaging crime where the attacker uses the victim's personal information (like SSN) to assume their identity, open new lines of credit, or commit crimes under the victim's name.
- Question 2AdvancedSelect 3
Introduction to Data Security · Implementing Security
A home user wants to implement a 'defense in depth' strategy to protect their personal computer and data from various internet threats. Which THREE of the following measures represent distinct layers of protection in this approach? (Select THREE)
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Correct answers: C, D, E
Defense in depth involves using multiple overlapping security layers. Updating antivirus (Endpoint Protection), using a firewall (Network Protection), and enforcing strong passwords/MFA (Identity Protection) are three distinct and critical layers. Disabling updates or using a single password decreases security.
Defense in depth involves using multiple overlapping security layers. Updating antivirus (Endpoint Protection), using a firewall (Network Protection), and enforcing strong passwords/MFA (Identity Protection) are three distinct and critical layers. Disabling updates or using a single password decreases security.
Defense in depth involves using multiple overlapping security layers. Updating antivirus (Endpoint Protection), using a firewall (Network Protection), and enforcing strong passwords/MFA (Identity Protection) are three distinct and critical layers. Disabling updates or using a single password decreases security.
- Question 3Intermediate
Introduction to Data Security · Potential Losses Due to Security Attacks
A small accounting firm recently fell victim to a ransomware attack. Fortunately, the firm had a robust daily backup strategy in place. They successfully restored all encrypted files within 12 hours without paying the ransom. However, during the 12-hour downtime, several clients were unable to access their tax documents before a filing deadline, resulting in those clients leaving the firm and posting negative reviews online.
While the firm avoided direct financial extortion, which type of potential security loss did they primarily suffer as a result of this incident?
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Correct answer: C
Even when data is successfully recovered and ransoms are not paid, businesses can suffer severe reputational damage. The inability to serve clients during the downtime led to lost trust, lost clients, and negative public reviews, which are classic examples of reputational loss.
- Question 4Intermediate
Securing Operating Systems · Windows OS Security
A user wants to encrypt the data on their Windows 10 laptop to protect it in case the device is stolen. They are deciding between using the Encrypting File System (EFS) and BitLocker. Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes the two features?
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Correct answer: B
BitLocker is a full-volume encryption feature that protects the entire drive, making it ideal for protecting data on lost or stolen laptops. EFS (Encrypting File System) is a file-level encryption tool that encrypts individual files or folders and is tied to the specific Windows user's account credentials.
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