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WGU D003 FINAL OA EXAM /ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION /WGU D003 FINAL OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM PREPARATION LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity?
A. Protect systems, networks, and data from attacks
B. Increase internet speed
C. Replace operating systems
D. Eliminate hardware devices
Answer: A
Rationale: Cybersecurity safeguards digital information and systems.
Question 2
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?
A. Trojan horse
B. Worm
C. Spyware
D. Ransomware
Answer: A
Rationale: Trojans appear harmless while delivering malicious code.
Question 3
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What does VPN stand for?
A. Virtual Private Network
B. Verified Public Node
C. Virtual Program Network
D. Variable Protection Network
Answer: A
Rationale: VPNs create secure encrypted internet connections.
Question 4
Which security principle ensures data is accurate and unaltered?
A. Integrity
B. Confidentiality
C. Availability
D. Authentication
Answer: A
Rationale: Integrity protects against unauthorized changes.
Question 5
What is phishing?
A. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
B. A type of firewall
C. Data backup method
D. Wireless networking standard
Answer: A
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Rationale: Phishing tricks users into revealing credentials or data.
Question 6
Which device filters incoming and outgoing network traffic?
A. Firewall
B. Router
C. Switch
D. Modem
Answer: A
Rationale: Firewalls monitor and control network communications.
Question 7
What is multifactor authentication (MFA)?
A. Using multiple verification methods for access
B. Sharing passwords between users
C. Encrypting only email messages
D. Storing passwords in plain text
Answer: A
Rationale: MFA increases account security.
Question 8
Which malware can spread independently across networks?
A. Worm
B. Trojan
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C. Adware
D. Rootkit
Answer: A
Rationale: Worms self-replicate without user action.
Question 9
What is encryption?
A. Converting data into unreadable code
B. Deleting duplicate files
C. Compressing folders
D. Scanning for viruses
Answer: A
Rationale: Encryption protects data confidentiality.
Question 10
Which attack floods a system with excessive traffic?
A. Denial-of-service attack
B. Phishing attack
C. SQL injection
D. Spoofing
Answer: A
Rationale: DoS attacks overwhelm resources and disrupt service.
Question 11
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WGU D003 FINAL OA EXAM /ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION /WGU D003 FINAL OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
FINAL EXAM PREPARATION LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity?
A. Protect systems, networks, and data from attacks
B. Increase internet speed
C. Replace operating systems
D. Eliminate hardware devices
Answer: A
Rationale: Cybersecurity safeguards digital information and systems.
Question 2
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?
A. Trojan horse
B. Worm
C. Spyware
D. Ransomware
Answer: A
Rationale: Trojans appear harmless while delivering malicious code.
Question 3
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What does VPN stand for?
A. Virtual Private Network
B. Verified Public Node
C. Virtual Program Network
D. Variable Protection Network
Answer: A
Rationale: VPNs create secure encrypted internet connections.
Question 4
Which security principle ensures data is accurate and unaltered?
A. Integrity
B. Confidentiality
C. Availability
D. Authentication
Answer: A
Rationale: Integrity protects against unauthorized changes.
Question 5
What is phishing?
A. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
B. A type of firewall
C. Data backup method
D. Wireless networking standard
Answer: A
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Rationale: Phishing tricks users into revealing credentials or data.
Question 6
Which device filters incoming and outgoing network traffic?
A. Firewall
B. Router
C. Switch
D. Modem
Answer: A
Rationale: Firewalls monitor and control network communications.
Question 7
What is multifactor authentication (MFA)?
A. Using multiple verification methods for access
B. Sharing passwords between users
C. Encrypting only email messages
D. Storing passwords in plain text
Answer: A
Rationale: MFA increases account security.
Question 8
Which malware can spread independently across networks?
A. Worm
B. Trojan
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C. Adware
D. Rootkit
Answer: A
Rationale: Worms self-replicate without user action.
Question 9
What is encryption?
A. Converting data into unreadable code
B. Deleting duplicate files
C. Compressing folders
D. Scanning for viruses
Answer: A
Rationale: Encryption protects data confidentiality.
Question 10
Which attack floods a system with excessive traffic?
A. Denial-of-service attack
B. Phishing attack
C. SQL injection
D. Spoofing
Answer: A
Rationale: DoS attacks overwhelm resources and disrupt service.
Question 11
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