Network 1
Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SSH
d) HTTPS
d) HTTPS
What does the principle of least privilege help to minimize?
a) System performance
b) Attack surface
c) Network traffic
d) User productivity
b) Attack surface
Which security measure is used to protect data in offline folders?
a) Firewall
b) Antivirus
c) Encryption
d) Backup
c) Encryption
What type of attack involves inserting malicious SQL queries into input fields?
a) Buffer Overflow
b) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
c) SQL Injection
d) Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
c) SQL Injection
What is the purpose of using digital signatures?
a) Encrypting data
b) Ensuring data availability
c) Providing non-repudiation
d) Monitoring network traffic
c) Providing non-repudiation
Which attack involves intercepting and altering communication between two parties?
a) SQL Injection
b) Buffer Overflow
c) Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
d) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
c) Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
What does a VPN do?
a) Encrypts data transmitted over the internet
b) Filters unwanted content
c) Monitors network traffic
d) Manages user accounts
a) Encrypts data transmitted over the internet
Which of the following is an example of site security? a) Encrypting files on a computer
b) Installing antivirus software
c) Using access control cards for building entry
d) Applying software updates
c) Using access control cards for building entry
What is a rootkit designed to do?
a) Spread through network vulnerabilities
b) Hide its presence and activities
c) Display unwanted advertisements
d) Encrypt user data and demand a ransom
b) Hide its presence and activities
Which tool monitors network traffic for suspicious activity?
a) SIEM
b) IDS
c) Firewall
d) Antivirus
b) IDS
Which of the following is a network device that allows remote users access to a network?
a) DNS server
b) Content filter
c) Load balancer
d) VPN concentrator
d) VPN concentrator
Which term describes a set of minimum security standards for systems and devices?
a) Security Policy
b) Security Baseline
c) Security Protocol
d) Security Framework
b) Security Baseline
A technician suspects that a virus has been introduced on the network. Which network resource is BEST used to confirm this problem?
a) Syslog
b) SNMP
c) Network sniffer
d) Environmental monitor
c) Network sniffer
Which of the following uses port 22 by default?
a) TELNET
b) SSH
c) FTP
d) DNS
b) SSH
What does the process of patch management involve? a) Disabling unnecessary features and services
b) Regularly updating software to fix vulnerabilities
c) Encrypting sensitive data
d) Monitoring network traffic
b) Regularly updating software to fix vulnerabilities
Which of the following layers is the presentation layer in the OSI model?
a) Layer 3
b) Layer 5
c) Layer 6
d) Layer 7
c) Layer 6
What is the name of a network layer protocol that specifies the format of packets and addressing scheme in network communications?
a. UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
b. IP (Internet Protocol)
c. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
d. NetBIOS
b. IP (Internet Protocol)
LDAP is an example of:
a. Authentication protocol
b. Address resolution protocol
c. Directory access protocol
d. File exchange protocol
c. Directory access protocol
Which of the following is a characteristic of a polymorphic virus?
a) It spreads without human intervention
b) It changes its code to avoid detection
c) It disguises itself as legitimate software
d) It encrypts user data and demands a ransom
b) It changes its code to avoid detection
What is the primary purpose of a Trojan horse?
a) To self-replicate and spread to other systems
b) To encrypt user data and demand a ransom
c) To disguise itself as legitimate software while performing malicious actions
d) To display unwanted advertisements
c) To disguise itself as legitimate software while performing malicious actions