Network Security Devices, Design, & Technology
Ximena noticed that Sofia had created a network bridge on her new laptop between the unsecured wireless network and the organization’s secure intranet. Ximena explained to Sofia the problem associated with setting up the bridge. What did Ximena tell Sofia?
A) A bridge will block packets between two different types of networks.
B) A bridge cannot be used on any Internet connection.
C) A bridge would block packets from reaching the Internet.
D) A bridge could permit access to the secure wired network from the unsecured wireless network
D) A bridge could permit access to the secure wired network from the unsecured wireless network
Which of the following TCP/IP protocols do not relate to security?
A) IP
B) SNMP
C) HTTPS
D) FTP
A) IP
Which technology is predominately used for contactless payment systems?
A) near field communication (NFC)
B) wireless local area network (WLAN)
C) Bluetooth
C) Radio Frequency ID (RFID)
A) near field communication (NFC)
Which of the following is NOT a reason why supply chain infections are considered especially dangerous?
A) If the malware is planted in the ROM firmware of the device this can make it difficult or sometimes even impossible to clean an infected device.
B) Users are receiving infected devices at the point of purchase and are completely unaware that a brand new device may be infected.
C) It is virtually impossible to closely monitor every step in the supply chain.
D) Supply chains take advantage of the trusted “chain of trust” concept.
D) Supply chains take advantage of the trusted “chain of trust” concept.
Which technology is NOT a core feature of a mobile device?
A) physical keyboard
B) small form factor
C) local non-removable data storage
D) data synchronization capabilities
A) physical keyboard
Isabella is a security support manager for a large enterprise. In a recent meeting, she was asked which of the standard networking devices already present on the network could be configured to supplement the specific network security hardware devices that were recently purchased. Which of these standard networking devices would Isabella recommend?
A) router
B) hub
C) virtual private network
D) SIEM device
A) router
Aideen sent an email to her supervisor explaining the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC). Which of the following statements would Aideen have NOT included in her email?
A) It is fully supported in BIND9.
B) It adds additional resource records.
C) It adds message header information.
D) It can prevent a DNS transfer attack.
D) It can prevent a DNS transfer attack.
Which of these Bluetooth attacks involves accessing unauthorized information through a Bluetooth connection?
A) Bluesnarfing
B) Bluejacking
C) Bluecreeping
D) Bluestealing
A) Bluesnarfing
Which type of operating system runs on a firewall, router, or switch?
A) Server OS
B) Network OS
C) Device OS
D) Resource OS
B) Network OS
Mike was asked to make a recommendation regarding short-range wireless technologies to be supported in a new conference room that was being renovated. Which of the following would he NOT consider due to its slow speed and its low deployment levels today?
A) ANT
B) Bluetooth
C) Infrared
D) NFC
C) Infrared
Which of these would NOT be a filtering mechanism found in a firewall ACL rule?
A) source address
B) direction
C) date
D) protocol
C) date
What is the recommended secure protocol for voice and video applications?
A) Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP)
B) Hypertext Transport Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
C) Network Time Protocol (NTP)
D) Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME)
A) Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP)
What is a difference between NFC and RFID?
A) NFC is based on wireless technology while RFID is not.
B) RFID is faster than NFC.
C) RFID is designed for paper-based tags while NFC is not.
D) NFC devices cannot pair as quickly as RFID devices.
C) RFID is designed for paper-based tags while NFC is not.
Which of the following is NOT designed to prevent individuals from entering sensitive areas but instead is intended to direct traffic flow?
A) Barricade
B) Fencing
C) Roller barrier
D) Type V controls
A) Barricade
Jan is designing the specifications for new laptop computers to be purchased by her company. She is comparing the different types and sizes of USB connections found on the devices. Which type USB connection would she NOT find on a laptop?
A) Type D
B) Mini
C) Micro
D) Standard
A) Type D
Which of the following devices can identify the application that send packets and then make decisions about filtering based on it?
A) Internet content filter
B) application-based firewall
C) reverse proxy
D) web security gateway
B) application-based firewall
Which type of log can provide details regarding requests for specific files on a system?
A) audit log
B) event log
C) access log
D) SysFile log
B) event log
Which of these technologies is NOT found in a wireless router?
A) access point
B) router
C) dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server
D) firewall
A) access point
Which of the following is NOT a motion detection method?
A) Magnetism
B) Radio frequency
C) Moisture
D) Infrared
C) Moisture
In her job interview, Xiu asks about the company policy regarding smartphones. She is told that employees may choose from a limited list of approved devices but that she must pay for the device herself; however, the company will provide her with a monthly stipend. Which type of enterprise deployment model does this company support?
A) BYOD
B) COPE
C) CYOD
D) Corporate-owned
C) CYOD
Which function does an Internet content filter NOT perform?
A) intrusion detection
B) URL filtering
C) malware inspection
D) content inspection
A) intrusion detection
Which type of device log contains the most beneficial security data?
A) firewall log
B) email log
C) switch log
D) router log
A) firewall log
Why is a rogue AP a security vulnerability?
A) It uses the weaker IEEE 80211i protocol.
B) It conflicts with other network firewalls and can cause them to become disabled.
C) It allows an attacker to bypass network security configurations.
D) It requires the use of vulnerable wireless probes on all mobile devices.
C) It allows an attacker to bypass network security configurations.
Which type of residential lock is most often used for keeping out intruders?
A) Encrypted key lock
B) Keyed entry lock
C) Privacy lock
D) Passage lock
B) Keyed entry lock
Mike has been asked to provide research regarding a new company initiative to add Android smartphones to a list of approved devices. One of the considerations is how frequently the smartphones receive firmware OTA updates. Which of the following reasons would Mike NOT list in his report as a factor in the frequency of Android firmware OTA updates?
A) Both OEMs and wireless carriers are hesitant to distribute Google updates because it limits their ability to differentiate themselves from competitors if all versions of Android start to look the same through updates.
B) Because many of the OEMs had modified Android, they are reluctant to distribute updates that could potentially conflict with their changes.
C) Wireless carriers are reluctant to provide firmware OTA updates because of the bandwidth it consumes on their wireless networks.
D) Because OEMs and wireless carriers want to sell as many devices as possible, they have no financial incentive to update mobile devices that users would then continue to use indefinitely.
C) Wireless carriers are reluctant to provide firmware OTA updates because of the bandwidth it consumes on their wireless networks.