WGU WGU-D488 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

WGU WGU-D488 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which statement best describes the purpose of a business intelligence (Bl) system?

  A. A Bl system allows access to raw data.
  B. A Bl system uses only proprietary data to maximize quality.
  C. A Bl system integrates all departments in an organization.
  D. A Bl system helps the strategic decision-making process.
  D. A Bl system helps the strategic decision-making process.

• Question 172:

  What is an information system?

  A. The hardware that allows human-computer interactions
  B. A database utility from a third party
  C. The computer hardware components
  D. A collection of data to support an organization
  D. A collection of data to support an organization

• Question 173:

  What is the vocabulary and set of rules for instructing a computer to perform certain tasks?

  A. Low-level language
  B. Translator language
  C. Machine language
  D. Programming language
  D. Programming language

• Question 174:

  A cybersecurity analyst at a manufacturing company is tasked with analyzing the indicators of compromise (IOCs) to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the organization. While viewing the security information and event management (SIEM), the analyst notices an unknown IP address logging on to the company's Secure Shell (SSH) server.

  Which potential vulnerability is the manufacturing company facing?

  A. Exfiltration
  B. Unpatched software
  C. Enumeration
  D. Weak passwords
  D. Weak passwords

• Question 175:

  A company is moving its applications to the cloud and is concerned about cyber security threats. The security team has been tasked with providing a comprehensive view of how attackers gainaccess, move through networks, and carry out attacks.

  Which framework identifies the seven phases of an attack, from initial infiltration to post- exploitation?

  A. Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATTandCK) for industrial control systems (ICS)
  B. MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATTandCK)
  C. Cyber kill chain
  D. Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
  C. Cyber kill chain

• Question 176:

  A company has discovered a vulnerability in its Domain Name System (DNS) that could allow attackers to redirect users to malicious websites. The company has decided to implement a risk management strategy to mitigate this vulnerability. What is the most effective risk management strategy for this vulnerability?

  A. Increasing the frequency of DNS server patching
  B. Conducting regular security awareness training for employees on the risks of phishing attacks
  C. Implementing Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) to digitally sign DNS responses and prevent DNS spoofing attacks
  D. Restricting DNS access to trusted Internet Protocol (IP) addresses only
  C. Implementing Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) to digitally sign DNS responses and prevent DNS spoofing attacks

• Question 177:

  How does application software differ from operating systems? Choose 2 answers

  A. Application software includes system utilities that run on demand of the user.
  B. Application software consists of programs that end users run to accomplish business or personal tasks, such as e-mail.
  C. Application software includes word processors and spreadsheet software that are useful to end users.
  D. Application software supports the computer hardware system directly.
  B. Application software consists of programs that end users run to accomplish business or personal tasks, such as e-mail.
  C. Application software includes word processors and spreadsheet software that are useful to end users.

• Question 178:

  A cloud hosting provider is concerned about the potential risks associated with attacks that target the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data stored on its servers' volatile memory. The provider has decided to implement hardening techniques and endpoint security controls to mitigate the risk.

  Which hardening technique will meet the needs of this provider?

  A. Implementing secure encrypted enclaves and AMD Secure Memory Encryption
  B. Enforcing a strong password complexity policy for all user accounts
  C. Implementing a next-generation antivirus system to detect and prevent malware attacks
  D. Conducting regular security awareness training for all employees
  A. Implementing secure encrypted enclaves and AMD Secure Memory Encryption

• Question 179:

  A software company is reviewing its disaster recovery plan and wants to identify the criticality of its business processes to prioritize its recovery efforts. Which will determine the criticality of its business processes?

  A. Business continuity planning (BCP)
  B. Business impact analysis (BIA)
  C. Disaster recovery (DR)
  D. Incident response (IR)
  B. Business impact analysis (BIA)

• Question 180:

  Which item is an input device?

  A. Printer
  B. Flash Drive
  C. CD
  D. Scanner
  D. Scanner