EC-COUNCIL EC-COUNCIL Certifications 712-50 Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  During the last decade, what trend has caused the MOST serious issues in relation to physical security?

  A. Data is more portable due to the increased use of smartphones and tablets

  B. The move from centralized computing to decentralized computing

  C. Camera systems have become more economical and expanded in their use

  D. The internet of Things allows easy compromise of cloud-based systems

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 52:

  A digital signature addresses which of the following concerns?

  A. Message alteration

  B. Message copying

  C. Message theft

  D. Unauthorized reading

  Correct Answer: A

  Reference: https://www.entrust.com/resources/certificate-solutions/learn/digital-signatures

• Question 53:

  Which of the following is true regarding expenditures?

  A. Capital expenditures are never taxable

  B. Operating expenditures are for acquiring assets, capital expenditures are for support costs of that asset

  C. Capital expenditures are used to define depreciation tables of intangible assets

  D. Capital expenditures are for acquiring assets, whereas operating expenditures are for support costs of that asset

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 54:

  At what level of governance are individual projects monitored and managed?

  A. Program

  B. Milestone

  C. Enterprise

  D. Portfolio

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 55:

  A newly-hired CISO needs to understand the organization's financial management standards for business units and operations. Which of the following would be the best source of this information?

  A. The internal accounting department

  B. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  C. The external financial audit service

  D. The managers of the accounts payables and accounts receivables teams

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 56:

  A large number of accounts in a hardened system were suddenly compromised to an external party. Which of the following is the MOST probable threat actor involved in this incident?

  A. Poorly configured firewalls

  B. Malware

  C. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

  D. An insider

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 57:

  Simon had all his systems administrators implement hardware and software firewalls to ensure network security. They implemented IDS/IPS systems throughout the network to check for and stop any unauthorized traffic that may attempt to enter. Although Simon and his administrators believed they were secure, a hacker group was able to get into the network and modify files hosted on the company's website. After searching through the firewall and server logs, no one could find how the attackers were able to get in. He decides that the entire network needs to be monitored for critical and essential file changes. This monitoring tool alerts administrators when a critical file is altered. What tool could Simon and his administrators implement to accomplish this?

  A. They need to use Nessus.

  B. They can implement Wireshark.

  C. Snort is the best tool for their situation.

  D. They could use Tripwire.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 58:

  Which of the following defines the boundaries and scope of a risk assessment?

  A. The risk assessment schedule

  B. The risk assessment framework

  C. The risk assessment charter

  D. The assessment context

  Correct Answer: C

  The risk assessment charter is a document that defines the boundaries and scope of a risk assessment. It outlines the objectives, scope, methodology, roles, and responsibilities related to the risk assessment process. It provides a clear framework for conducting the assessment and helps ensure that all relevant aspects are considered within the defined boundaries.

• Question 59:

  What is meant by password aging?

  A. An expiration date set for passwords

  B. A Single Sign-On requirement

  C. Time in seconds a user is allocated to change a password

  D. The amount of time it takes for a password to activate

  Correct Answer: A

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• Question 60:

  An organization has a number of Local Area Networks (LANs) linked to form a single Wide Area Network (WAN). Which of the following would BEST ensure network continuity?

  A. Third-party emergency repair contract

  B. Pre-built servers and routers

  C. Permanent alternative routing

  D. Full off-site backup of every server

  Correct Answer: C