WGU WGU-D488 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

WGU WGU-D488 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 31:

  A financial institution conducted a cybersecurity assessment, which identified several vulnerabilities, including outdated software and weak password policies. The company also needs to implement a new core banking system that can handle a large number of transactions while ensuring the security of customer data.

  Which risk mitigation process is the most effective approach to address these vulnerabilities, and what is the best topology for the new core banking system?

  A. Creating strong password policies and enforcing multifactor authentication and using public cloud topology
  B. Implementing security patches and updates on a regular basis and using hybrid cloud topology
  C. Installing antivirus software on all endpoints and using on-premise topology
  D. Conducting regular security audits and penetration testing and using private cloud topology
  B. Implementing security patches and updates on a regular basis and using hybrid cloud topology

• Question 32:

  An IT organization needs to enable secure communication across virtual networks in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Which protocol will offer the most reliable and secure method for data transport?

  A. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
  B. Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)
  C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
  D. Secure Shell (SSH)
  B. Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)

• Question 33:

  Which risk management strategy will ensure that data stored on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is secure from exploitation in the event of a data breach?

  A. Implementation of data encryption
  B. Enforcement of a strict firewall policy to restrict access to the ERP system's server
  C. Implementation of regular backup and disaster recovery planning
  D. Configuration of the ERP system to disable all printing services on all workstations
  A. Implementation of data encryption

• Question 34:

  Which device does a Local Area Network (LAN) need to communicate over the Internet?

  A. Multiplexer
  B. Repeater
  C. Switch
  D. Router
  D. Router

• Question 35:

  While undergoing a security audit, it is determined that an organization has several backup repositories nested in the cloud without any level of protection. Which action should be taken to protect the backup repositories first?

  A. Restrict access to the backups
  B. Run a vulnerability scan
  C. Disable the backup repositories
  D. Audit access logs
  A. Restrict access to the backups

• Question 36:

  Which item information should be stored in a database to determine an order total?

  A. Item order line
  B. Item unit price
  C. Item description
  D. Item restock levels
  B. Item unit price

• Question 37:

  An IT organization has recently suffered multiple data breaches. The security operations center (SOC) team has been tasked with preventing future breaches by implementing user monitoring. The proposed solution must provide insights about unusual user behaviors from a variety of internal corporate resources.

  A. Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol
  B. Security information and event management (SIEM)
  C. Virtual private network (VPN)
  D. Web application firewall (WAF)
  B. Security information and event management (SIEM)

• Question 38:

  A company has recently completed its disaster recovery plan and is preparing to test it. Thecompany's IT team has identified the need to simulate a disaster scenario to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. The team has considered options including full interruption tests, walkthroughs, tabletop exercises, and checklists. They want to choose a testing method that will allow them to evaluate the plan in a controlled environment while minimizing the impact on the company's operations.

  Which testing method will meet the needs of the company?

  A. Full interruption test
  B. Checklists
  C. Walk-through
  D. Tabletop exercises
  D. Tabletop exercises

• Question 39:

  Which peripheral replaces the mouse on a mobile device?

  A. Stylus
  B. Jack
  C. Camera
  D. USB
  A. Stylus

• Question 40:

  A healthcare organization is concerned about the potential risks associated with unauthorized access to sensitive patient information on its endpoint devices. The organization has decided to implement hardening techniques and endpoint security controls to mitigate the risk.

  Which hardening technique will meet the needs of this organization?

  A. Enforcing strict password policies for all user accounts
  B. Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  C. Implementing a network-based intrusion detection and prevention system
  D. Logging and monitoring endpoint devices
  D. Logging and monitoring endpoint devices