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CompTIA Security+ Questions 486–490 (page: 99)

Updated On: 26-Aug-2026

An administrator must authenticate users to systems using credentials already authenticated by a business partner's LDAP system.
Which of the following should the administrator deploy to enable this functionality?

  1. Media access control
  2. Interoperability
  3. OAUTH
  4. Federation

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Federation allows users authenticated by an external identity provider (such as a partner’s LDAP directory) to access your systems without reentering credentials, by trusting and exchanging authentication assertions between domains.



The help desk receives multiple calls indicating machines with an outdated OS version are running slowly. Several users report seeing virus detection alerts.
Which of the following mitigation techniques should be reviewed first?

  1. Patching
  2. Segmentation
  3. Monitoring
  4. Isolation

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Outdated operating systems are a primary vector for malware and performance issues. Ensuring that all machines are fully patched closes known vulnerabilities that attackers exploit - reducing infections and restoring system stability.



Which of the following actions should be performed on end-of-life equipment before it is discarded?

  1. Isolation
  2. Patching
  3. Decommissioning
  4. Monitoring

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Decommissioning formally retires the equipment by removing it from operational use, securely wiping or destroying any stored data, and updating asset inventories - ensuring sensitive information isn’t left on discarded hardware.



Which of the following actions would reduce the number of false positives for an analyst to manually review?

  1. Create playbooks as part of a SOAR platform.
  2. Redefine the patch management process.
  3. Replace an EDR tool with an XDR solution.
  4. Disable AV heuristics scanning.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

By automating the triage and handling of routine or known-false alerts through SOAR playbooks, you filter out those false positives before they reach an analyst, significantly reducing manual review workload.



A government agency requires publicly traded organizations to report cyber breaches within a designated time period. By law, these reports are made public.
Which of the following could cause loss of existing and future business for an organization after reports are published?

  1. Fines and penalties
  2. Reputational damage
  3. Board oversight
  4. Conflicts of interest

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Public disclosure of a breach can undermine customer and partner trust in an organization’s ability to protect data - directly leading to loss of existing contracts and deterring future business. Reputational damage persists long after fines or oversight actions and most impacts revenue relationships.



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