Operating System Hardening
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Which of the following best describes operating system hardening?

  • Restricting the access to an operating system by limiting the number of users
  • Optimizing the performance of an operating system by removing unnecessary components
  • Upgrading the operating system to the latest version
  • Strengthening the security of an operating system by implementing various measures (correct)
  • What is the XD bit?

  • A hardware feature that helps prevent certain types of attacks (correct)
  • A software tool used for debugging operating systems
  • A programming language commonly used for operating system development
  • A security protocol used for encrypting data in transit
  • How does the principle of least privilege apply to operating system hardening?

  • Granting administrative privileges to all users for convenience
  • Implementing strong encryption algorithms
  • Allowing unrestricted access to all system resources
  • Limiting user privileges to only what is necessary for their tasks (correct)
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