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Networking and Operating Systems

Practice Exam A.2.6 – Domain 6: Security – TestOut

Objective: 

This section contains six domain practice reviews related to the CompTIA ITF Practice Exam Domains:

The domain practices:

  • Have 20 questions per domain review
  • Are randomly generated
  • Have no time limit
  • Are not pass/fail
  • Have a percentage score at the end of the session
  • Recommend an 80% passing score.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Section 2.1: The Internet
  • Section 2.4: Networking Standards and Protocols
  • Section 2.5: Application Delivery
  • Section 4.2: Data
  • Section 4.3: Threats to Data
  • Section 4.4: Security Concepts
  • Section 4.5: Personal Data and Device Security
  • Section 4.6: Corporate Data Security

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Review Sections 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6, and take the 20 question A.2.6 practice test. Your goal is to achieve a score of 80% or higher on the practice test.
  3. After you finish, you may review each question by selecting the Individual Responses option, then return to the relevant section in the course to review the instructional material.
  4. Retake the practice test after reviewing the material to make progress towards and achieve the 80% passing score before the end of day on Friday of this week.
  5. We will take a comprehensive practice test covering all six of the CompTIA Exam Objective Domains on Tuesday of next week. Use these six practice tests as your review resources to identify gaps in your knowledge, and re-read the relevant chapters to fill these gaps and prepare for Tuesday’s comprehensive practice test.

Assigned: February 13th, 2020
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 14th, 2020

Networking and Operating Systems

Section 4.5 – Personal Data and Device Security – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to personal data and device security concepts and gives you practice configuring firewalls and anti-malware software on Windows. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the most important safeguards in protecting yourself from Internet security risks.
  • Describe best practices for using secure passwords.
  • Define different kinds of malware and know how to avoid them.
  • Safely spend money on the Internet.
  • Configure Windows Defender to protect your home computer from malware.
  • Configure Windows Firewall for different networks.

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Key Terms:

  • Device Password A security concern regarding network devices and other devices, such smartphones, that give the option of using the device without a password.
  • Firewall A device that controls the flow of network traffic to protect systems from unauthorized network connections.
  • Anti-Malware Software Software that helps protect against malicious software infections.
  • Anti-Spam Software Software that helps remove unwanted, unsolicited email.
  • Ecommerce The buying and selling of products or services electronically, typically through the Internet.

Topics Discussed:

  • What are the most common types of computer security risks?
  • What can you do to protect yourself against Internet security risks?
  • What are some safeguards you should consider when making online purchases?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study Section 4.5: Personal Data and Device Security, and achieve a score of 80% or higher on the 15 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: January 23rd, 2020
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 24th, 2020