Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) Free Practice Test

Question 1

In the context of post-exploitation, what is 'persistence'?
Response:

A. The ability to resist security measures.

B. The act of maintaining access to a compromised system across reboots.

C. The method of covering tracks.

D. The process of escalating privileges.

Correct Answer: B

Question 2

Which commands are used to manage user permissions on files?
(Choose 2)
Response:

A. lsmod

B. chown

C. chmod

D. usermod

Correct Answer: B,C

Question 3

What is the primary objective of a network forensics investigation?
Response:

A. Capture and analysis of network packets

B. Analysis of encrypted files

C. Monitoring user activity on a network

D. Recovery of deleted files

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

What is a key artifact to investigate when analyzing malware infections?
Response:

A. Changes to file permissions

B. Registry modifications

C. User login attempts

D. Timestamps of file creation

Correct Answer: B

Question 5

What are the key features of the Windows NT architecture?
(Choose Two)
Response:

A. User mode and kernel mode separation

B. Hybrid kernel

C. Microkernel design

D. Monolithic kernel

Correct Answer: A,B

Question 6

What is the function of the sfc /scannow command?
Response:

A. To configure network protocols

B. To update Windows to the latest version

C. To display all shared resources on the network

D. To scan the integrity of all protected system files and repair files with problems when possible

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

Which Windows CLI command is used to modify permissions on files and folders?
Response:

A. attrib

B. icacls

C. chown

D. chmod

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
Response:

A. Temporary storage of data for quick access

B. Providing power to the system

C. Processing graphical data

D. Permanent storage of data

Correct Answer: A

Question 9

What actions are typical for managing processes in Linux?
(Choose 3)
Response:

A. kill

B. ps

C. top

D. grep

E. chmod

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'defense in depth'?
Response:

A. Employing multiple layers of security controls throughout an IT system

B. Implementing a strict password policy

C. Using a single security measure to protect the entire network

D. Relying solely on perimeter defenses

Correct Answer: A

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