CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 42
Which of the following would MOST likely make a Windows workstation on a corporate network vulnerable to remote exploitation?
Answer options
- A. Disabling Windows Updates
- B. Disabling Windows Firewall
- C. Enabling Remote Registry
- D. Enabling Remote Desktop
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Enabling Remote Desktop opens a pathway for remote connections, which can be exploited if not properly secured. While disabling Windows Updates and Firewall can increase vulnerability, they do not directly facilitate remote access like Remote Desktop does. Activating Remote Registry also poses risks, but it does not provide direct user access like Remote Desktop does.