SY0-601 CompTIA Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 55

A security analyst is configuring a large number of new company-issued laptops. The analyst received the following requirements:
• The devices will be used internationally by staff who travel extensively.
• Occasional personal use is acceptable due to the travel requirements.
• Users must be able to install and configure sanctioned programs and productivity suites.
• The devices must be encrypted
• The devices must be capable of operating in low-bandwidth environments.
Which of the following would provide the GREATEST benefit to the security posture of the devices?

A. Configuring an always-on VPN

B. Implementing application whitelisting

C. Requiring web traffic to pass through the on-premises content filter

D. Setting the antivirus DAT update schedule to weekly

Correct Answer:A

Question 56

Company engineers regularly participate in a public Internet forum with other engineers throughout the industry. Which of the following tactics would an attacker MOST likely use in this scenario?

A. Watering-hole attack

B. Credential harvesting

C. Hybrid warfare

D. Pharming

Correct Answer:A

Question 57

A company recently transitioned to a strictly BYOD culture due to the cost of replacing lost or damaged corporate-owned mobile devices. Which of the following technologies would be BEST to balance the BYOD culture while also protecting the company’s data?

A. Containerization

B. Geofencing

C. Full-disk encryption

D. Remote wipe

Correct Answer:C

Question 58

A security analyst needs to implement an MDM solution for BYOD users that will allow the company to retain control over company emails residing on the devices and limit data exfiltration that might occur if the devices are lost or stolen. Which of the following would BEST meet these requirements? (Select TWO).

A. Full-device encryption

B. Network usage rules

C. Geofencing

D. Containerization

E. Application whitelisting

F. Remote control

Correct Answer:AB

Question 59

A user must introduce a password and a USB key to authenticate against a secure computer, and authentication is limited to the state in which the company resides. Which of the following authentication concepts are in use?

A. Something you know, something you have, and somewhere you are

B. Something you know, something you can do, and somewhere you are

C. Something you are, something you know, and something you can exhibit

D. Something you have, somewhere you are, and someone you know

Correct Answer:A

Question 60

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is dissatisfied with the level of service from the company's new service provider. The service provider is preventing the CEO.
from sending email from a work account to a personal account. Which of the following types of service
providers is being used?

A. Telecommunications service provider

B. Cloud service provider

C. Master managed service provider

D. Managed security service provider

Correct Answer:B

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