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Operating System Security - Quiz

Each question is worth one point. Select the best answer or answers for each question.
1. How could an unintentional back door be created?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. Running redundant services
  B. Changing system defaults
  C. Upgrading your system
  D. Failing to restrict logins

2. In what ways may protection be provided for system users and groups?
Please select all the correct answers.
  A. Changing the default settings
  B. Assigning only the access levels necessary
  C. Segmenting the operating system
  D. Activate auditing procedures

3. By partitioning the physical disk on a program by program basis and restricting a service or daemon's access to only a specific partition, you can provide protection for your operating system’s
Please select the best answer.
  A. Users and groups
  B. Passwords
  C. Files
  D. Defaults

4. Which of the following is a common security feature found in modern operating systems?
Please select the best answer.
  A. Virtual memory
  B. Device drivers
  C. System registry
  D. Task scheduler