FC0-U71 Practice Test 9 — 10 Questions

Question 1

A security analyst notices that a user's computer is running slowly and displaying many pop-up ads. Which type of malware is most likely causing this?

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Adware. Adware displays unwanted advertisements and often causes performance issues. Spyware collects information, ransomware encrypts files, and a rootkit hides itself.

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Spyware

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Ransomware

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Rootkit

Question 2

Which TWO of the following are examples of physical security controls?

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A security guard at the entrance. Physical security controls protect the physical environment and assets.

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A firewall

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Antivirus software

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An intrusion detection system

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?

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A password that is at least 12 characters long with a mix of character types. A strong password should be at least 12 characters, include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, and should not be reused or shared.

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A short password with only letters

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A password that is easy to remember, like a pet's name

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A password that is the same across multiple accounts

Question 4

A user wants to create a backup of important files stored on a hard drive. Which type of application is most appropriate for this task?

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File manager. A file manager (such as Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder) is the most appropriate application for creating a backup of important files because it provides direct access to the file system, allowing users to copy, move, and organize files between storage locations. Unlike specialized backup software, a file manager can manually duplicate files to an external drive or cloud-synced folder without additional features like scheduling or compression, but it fully supports the core task of file duplication for backup purposes.

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Word processor

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Antivirus software

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Web browser

Question 5

An organization wants to ensure that employees only have access to the data necessary to perform their job functions. Which principle should be applied?

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Least privilege. The principle of least privilege grants users only the permissions they need to do their work, minimizing potential damage.

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Defense in depth

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Separation of duties

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Mandatory access control

Question 6

After deploying a new version of a web application, the QA team runs a set of test cases that were previously executed on the old version to ensure that existing functionality still works correctly. This testing is performed to detect any unintended side effects of the changes. What type of testing is this?

Accepted Answer

Regression testing. Regression testing verifies that new code changes do not break existing functionality.

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Integration testing

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Smoke testing

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Acceptance testing

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct file extension for a macOS installer package?

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.pkg. .pkg is the standard macOS installer package format.

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.msi

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.exe

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.dmg

Question 8

A technician is configuring a small office network with 15 computers. The computers need to share files and a printer. The technician decides to use a topology where each computer is connected to a central device. Which physical topology is being implemented?

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Star. The star topology connects each computer directly to a central device, such as a switch or hub. This allows all 15 computers to share files and a printer through the central device, making it the correct choice for the described small office network.

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Ring

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Mesh

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Bus

Question 9

Which of the following file attributes on a Windows system would prevent a user from accidentally modifying a document when set?

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Read-only. The read-only attribute in Windows prevents a file from being modified or deleted (though it can be overridden by the user). Hidden hides the file, system marks it as a system file, and archive is used for backup.

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Hidden

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System

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