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Securing Your Operating System

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Which action can help to harden an operating system?

Removing unnecessary software (correct)

Using default accounts

Installing more software

Enabling all services

What is the purpose of unessential services in an operating system?

To increase the attack surface

To provide additional functionality (correct)

To improve system performance

To consume extra resources

Why should alterations be made to common accounts in an operating system?

To allow support personnel access

To increase the number of default accounts

To reduce the number of default accounts (correct)

To simplify user management

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Operating System Security

Disabling or removing unessential services can help harden an operating system by reducing the attack surface and eliminating potential vulnerabilities.
Unessential services in an operating system provide opportunities for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities, making it important to identify and disable or remove them.
Alterations should be made to common accounts in an operating system, such as changing default passwords and restricting access, to prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk of an attack.

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Learn how to minimize the risk to your operating system by removing unnecessary software. Discover the steps to harden your system and work with only the essential software. Start the quiz now to enhance your security measures.