Chapter 10 systems security – Flashcards
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Android
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The Google operating system for mobile devices that is not proprietary
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application control
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See mobile application management (MAM).
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asset tracking
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Maintaining an accurate record of company-owned mobile devices.
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credential management
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A secure repository for storing valuable authentication information on a mobile device
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geo-fencing
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Using a mobile's device's GPS to define geographical boundaries where an app can be used.
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Geo-tagging
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Adding or allowing geographical identification data in a mobile app.
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inventory control
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The operation of stockrooms where mobile devices are stored prior to their dispersal.
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iOS
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The operating system for Apple mobile devices that is a closed and proprietary architecture
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location services
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Services that can identify the location of a person carrying a mobile or a specific store or restaurant
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lock screen
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A technology that prevents a mobile device from being used until the user enters the correct passcode
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mobile application management (MAM)
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The tools and services responsible for distributing and controlling access to apps. Also called application control
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mobile device management (MDM)
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Tools that allow a device to be managed remotely.
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off-boarding
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The ability to quickly remove devices from the organization's network
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on-boarding
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The ability to rapidly enroll new mobile devices
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remote wiping
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The ability to remotely erase sensitive data stored on a mobile device
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Secure Digital (SD)
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A small form factor storage media of a variety of different types and sizes
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smartphone
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A mobile cell phone that has an operating system for running apps and accessing the Internet
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tablet
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Portable computing device that is generally larger than smartphones and smaller than notebooks, and is focused on ease of use.
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Which technology is NOT a characteristic of a mobile device?
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physical keyboard
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Each optional feature is found in most mobile devices EXCEPT
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operating system
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Which type of computer most closely resembles a desktop computer?
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portable computers
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Tablet computers are designed for_______
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ease of use
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One of the first mobile devices was a ________.
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PDA- personal digital assistance.
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Which of these is NOT a size of SD cards?
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smallSD
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Which of these is NOT a risk of connecting a mobile device to a public network?
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public networks are faster than local networks and can spread malware more quickly to mobile devices
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Mobile devices using _______________ are at increased risk of targeted physical attacks.
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location services
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What is one reason Android devices are considered to be at a higher security risk than iOS devices?
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Android apps cab be sideloaded.
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Which of these can a QR code NOT contain?
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image
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What prevents a mobile device from being used until the user enters the correct passcode?
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lock screen
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Bob has attempted to enter the passcode for his mobile device but keeps entering the wrong code. Now he is asked to enter a special phrase to continue. This means that Bob's mobile device is configured to _________.
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reset to factory settings
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What does containerization do?
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It separate personal data from corporate data?
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which of these is NOT a security feature for locating a lost or stolen mobile device?
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last known good configuration
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What enforces the location in which an app can function by tracking the location of the mobile devices?
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geo-fencing
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Which of these is NOT an advantage of BOYD for an organization?
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cost increases
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Which mobile device is the smallest?
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notebook
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Where does a web-based computer store user files?
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internet
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Which of these is NOT a type of SD card?
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low-capacity
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Why is it challenging for an attacker to compromise an Apple iOS application?
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Closed and proprietary architecture
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Which of the following uses SMS messaging between devices?
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Feature phone
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How does a bus mastering feature allow a CardBus to be more efficient when accessing data?
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Communicating with devices without the CPU
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How would an app be restricted by MDMs based on geographical criteria?
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geofencing
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Which of the following is NOT a security feature provided by mobile devices?
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GPS tracking of dead devices
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Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of a laptop?
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Hardware limits upgrading the OS
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There are three types of PC cards that all share which common trait?
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64 pin connector
