Hardware
This component stores the operating system and user data persistently.
What is an SSD (or HDD)?
This protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
What is DHCP?
This connector type is reversible and standard on most modern smartphones.
What is USB-C?
This Windows utility shows running processes and system performance.
What is Task Manager?
This type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software.
What is a Trojan?
This motherboard chip provides hardware-based encryption support for features like full disk encryption.
What is TPM (Trusted Platform Module)?
This port is used by secure web traffic.
What is port 443?
This feature allows a mobile device to share its internet connection.
What is tethering (mobile hotspot)?
This command checks and repairs file system errors on a disk.
What is CHKDSK?
This principle ensures users only have access necessary to perform their job.
What is least privilege?
This firmware interface replaces legacy BIOS and supports features like Secure Boot.
What is UEFI?
This wireless security protocol introduced SAE to replace pre-shared keys.
What is WPA3?
This system allows administrators to enforce security policies like passcodes and encryption on mobile devices.
What is MDM (Mobile Device Management)?
This command repairs corrupted system files using a cached copy.
What is SFC /scannow?
This authentication method requires two or more different factor types.
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
This type of RAM includes error-checking capabilities commonly used in servers.
What is ECC RAM?
This attack captures and possibly alters traffic between two communicating systems.
What is a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?
This security method isolates corporate apps and data from personal data on a device.
What is containerization?
This administrative tool manages local security policies like password requirements.
What is secpol.msc?
This type of social engineering attack involves fraudulent emails to steal sensitive data.
What is phishing?
A company requires pre-boot authentication and full disk encryption. This combination of hardware and firmware features should be used.
What are TPM + BitLocker + Secure Boot?
An attacker redirects users to malicious websites by corrupting name resolution. This attack targets this service.
What is DNS (DNS poisoning/spoofing)?
A lost corporate phone must be erased remotely and removed from company systems. This combined action is known as:
What is remote wipe and device deprovisioning?
A technician needs to fix OS corruption without deleting user data. This type of installation should be performed.
What is an in-place upgrade (repair install)?
An attacker encrypts files and demands payment for restoration. This type of malware is:
What is ransomware?