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CompTIA Security+ Practice Test 16

CompTIA Security+ Exam Practice Test

1 / 10

What is the PRIMARY benefit of using a VPN for remote employees?

Faster internet speeds.

Automatic software updates.

Blocking phishing emails.

Improved hardware performance.

Secure encrypted connections over public networks.

2 / 10

Which tool is BEST for detecting unauthorized changes to critical system files?

Network firewall.

Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM).

Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Web Application Firewall (WAF).

3 / 10

What is the MOST effective way to prevent data loss from insider threats?

Installing antivirus software.

Blocking all external network access.

Encrypting all outgoing emails.

Implementing role-based access controls (RBAC).

Disabling USB ports on all devices.

4 / 10

Which of the following BEST describes a zero-day exploit?

An attack using stolen credentials.

A vulnerability unknown to the vendor, actively exploited.

A phishing email with malicious attachments.

An encrypted ransomware attack.

A brute-force password attempt.

5 / 10

What is the PRIMARY goal of a penetration test?

To monitor system performance.

To install security updates.

To encrypt sensitive data.

To identify and exploit vulnerabilities.

To train employees on security policies.

6 / 10

Which protocol is MOST secure for transferring files over the internet?

FTP.

TFTP.

SFTP.

HTTP.

SNMP.

7 / 10

What is the BEST way to mitigate risks from unpatched software vulnerabilities?

Disabling the software.

Monitoring network traffic.

Using a firewall to block all traffic.

Encrypting all data at rest.

Applying the latest security patches.

8 / 10

Which type of attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic to disrupt service?

Phishing.

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS).

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM).

SQL Injection.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

9 / 10

What is the PRIMARY purpose of implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

To reduce the need for password resets.

To increase user login speed.

To verify user identity using multiple evidence types.

To encrypt network traffic.

To monitor user activity in real time.

10 / 10

Which of the following is the BEST method to securely dispose of sensitive data on a solid-state drive (SSD) to prevent data recovery?

Physically shredding the drive using a certified destruction device.

Formatting the drive and reinstalling the operating system.

Using a software tool to overwrite the drive with random data.

Deleting all files and emptying the recycle bin.

Encrypting the drive and then performing a standard format.

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