Question 1

What is the name of a storage area where viruses are placed by antivirus software so they cannot replicate or do harm to other files?

Accepted Answer

A)   firewall
B)   recycle bin
C)   quarantine
D)   demilitarized zoneE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

MATCHING
-The process of recording which computers are accessing a network and what resources are being accessed,and then recording the information in a log file

Accepted Answer

A)  auditing
B)  biometrics
C)  DMZ
D)  DDoS attack
E)  packet filtersF) portG) RBACH) signaturesI) socketJ) wormK) E) and J)
L) B) and C)

Question 3

Which type of firewall policy calls for a firewall to deny all traffic by default?

Accepted Answer

A)   permissive policy
B)   perimeter policy
C)   restrictive policy
D)   demilitarized policyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

MATCHING
-An area in random access memory (RAM) reserved for the use of a program that "listens" for requests for the service it provides

Accepted Answer

A)  auditing
B)  biometrics
C)  DMZ
D)  DDoS attack
E)  packet filtersF) portG) RBACH) signaturesI) socketJ) wormK) C) and D)
L) A) and B)

Question 5

What is a program that appears to do something useful but is actually malware?

Accepted Answer

A)   virus
B)   logic bomb
C)   Trojan
D)   back doorE) A) and B)
F) All of the above C

Question 6

Discuss scripting and how it relates to network security.

Accepted Answer

A widespread network intrusion that is increasing in frequency and severity is the use of scripts-executable code attached to e-mail messages or downloaded files that infiltrates a system.It can be difficult for a firewall or intrusion-detection system (IDS)to block all such files; specialty firewalls and other programs should be integrated with existing security systems to keep scripts from infecting a network.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT information that a packet filter uses to determine whether to block a packet?

Accepted Answer

A)   checksum
B)   port
C)   IP address
D)   protocolE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What can an attacker use a port scanner to test for on a target computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   invalid IP addresses
B)   SYN flags
C)   open sockets
D)   ping floodsE) All of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 9

What is social engineering?

Accepted Answer

One common way that attackers gain acces...

Question 10

Which term is best described as an attack that relies on the gullibility of people?

Accepted Answer

A)   malicious code
B)   script kiddie
C)   back door
D)   social engineeringE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Discuss permissive versus restrictive firewall policies.

Accepted Answer

Permissive policy-Calls for a firewall a...

Question 12

What is a VPN typically used for?

Accepted Answer

A)   secure remote access
B)   detection of security threats
C)   block open ports
D)   filter harmful scriptsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

In which form of authentication does the authenticating device generate a random code and send it to the user who wants to be authenticated?

Accepted Answer

A)   basic
B)   challenge/response
C)   biometrics
D)   signatureE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

______________ do not require user intervention to be launched; they are self-propagating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ do not require user intervention to...

Question 15

MATCHING
-Computer files that copy themselves repeatedly and consume disk space or other resources

Accepted Answer

A)  auditing
B)  biometrics
C)  DMZ
D)  DDoS attack
E)  packet filtersF) portG) RBACH) signaturesI) socketJ) wormK) A) and F)
L) D) and H)

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of script that automates repetitive tasks in an application such as a word processor but can also be programmed to be a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)   worm
B)   macro
C)   back door
D)   TrojanE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

MATCHING
-A method of authenticating a user using physical information,such as retinal scans,fingerprints,or voiceprints

Accepted Answer

A)  auditing
B)  biometrics
C)  DMZ
D)  DDoS attack
E)  packet filtersF) portG) RBACH) signaturesI) socketJ) wormK) C) and F)
L) E) and G)

Question 18

________________ events usually track the operations of the firewall or IDPS,making a log entry whenever it starts or shuts down.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ events usually track the operations of...

Question 19

Why might you want your security system to provide nonrepudiation?

Accepted Answer

A)   to prevent a user from capturing packets and viewing sensitive information
B)   to prevent an unauthorized user from logging into the system
C)   to trace the origin of a worm spread through email
D)   so a user can't deny sending or receiving a communicationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

MATCHING
-A network connection consisting of a port number combined with a computer's IP address

Accepted Answer

A)  auditing
B)  biometrics
C)  DMZ
D)  DDoS attack
E)  packet filtersF) portG) RBACH) signaturesI) socketJ) wormK) B) and F)
L) E) and F)

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What is the name of a storage area where viruses are placed by antivirus software so they cannot replicate or do harm to other files?

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MATCHING -The process of recording which computers are accessing a network and what resources are being accessed,and then recording the information in a log file

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Which type of firewall policy calls for a firewall to deny all traffic by default?

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MATCHING -An area in random access memory (RAM) reserved for the use of a program that "listens" for requests for the service it provides

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What is a program that appears to do something useful but is actually malware?

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Discuss scripting and how it relates to network security.

Which of the following is NOT information that a packet filter uses to determine whether to block a packet?

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What can an attacker use a port scanner to test for on a target computer?

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What is social engineering?

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Which term is best described as an attack that relies on the gullibility of people?

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Discuss permissive versus restrictive firewall policies.

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What is a VPN typically used for?

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In which form of authentication does the authenticating device generate a random code and send it to the user who wants to be authenticated?

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______________ do not require user intervention to be launched; they are self-propagating.

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MATCHING -Computer files that copy themselves repeatedly and consume disk space or other resources

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Which of the following is a type of script that automates repetitive tasks in an application such as a word processor but can also be programmed to be a virus?

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MATCHING -A method of authenticating a user using physical information,such as retinal scans,fingerprints,or voiceprints

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________________ events usually track the operations of the firewall or IDPS,making a log entry whenever it starts or shuts down.

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Why might you want your security system to provide nonrepudiation?

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MATCHING -A network connection consisting of a port number combined with a computer's IP address

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Which type of firewall policy calls for a firewall to deny all traffic by default?

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What can an attacker use a port scanner to test for on a target computer?

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______________ do not require user intervention to be launched; they are self-propagating.

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MATCHING -Computer files that copy themselves repeatedly and consume disk space or other resources

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