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CPA · Question 45 · Area I: Information Systems
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'hardened' operating system?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'hardened' operating system?
Answer options:
A.
All default services and guest accounts are enabled for ease of use.
B.
Unnecessary ports, services, and accounts are disabled or removed.
C.
The system is configured to auto-login as administrator.
D.
The firewall is disabled to improve network throughput.
How to approach this question
Hardening = Removing weaknesses. Default accounts and unused services are weaknesses.
Full Answer
B.Unnecessary ports, services, and accounts are disabled or removed.✓ Correct
B
System hardening is the process of securing a system by reducing its surface of vulnerability. This includes removing unnecessary software, disabling unused services/ports, and changing default passwords.
Common mistakes
Thinking hardening means adding hardware.
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