FC0-U61 · Question #353
Which of the following software can also be used as a basic security measure?
The correct answer is C. Screensaver. A screensaver, when configured with a password, acts as a basic security measure by locking the computer after a period of inactivity, preventing unauthorized access.
Question
Which of the following software can also be used as a basic security measure?
Options
- AAdware
- BVisual TimeAnalyzer
- CScreensaver
- DCookie
How the community answered
(63 responses)- A2% (1)
- B3% (2)
- C94% (59)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A screensaver, when configured with a password, acts as a basic security measure by locking the computer after a period of inactivity, preventing unauthorized access.
Adware is a type of unwanted software that displays advertisements, often negatively impacting security and privacy.
Visual TimeAnalyzer is a time-tracking software for project management, not a security measure.
A screensaver configured to require a password upon waking can prevent unauthorized access to an unattended computer, serving as a basic physical security control. When the computer goes idle, the screensaver activates and locks the session, requiring user authentication to resume work.
A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer, used for tracking and personalization, not a security measure in itself.
Concept tested: Basic workstation security measures
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