Comptia A+ Essentials 220-701, 5 Of 6, Security

Front 1

What is the most effective password for user one?
a. User$one
b. Passwordone
c. Userone
d.User0

Back 1

User$one
Remember, Passwords should be at least 8 characters long, a mixture of upper and lower case, non-words and symbols.

Front 2

You want to transfer data securely over a WAN, how can this be accomplished?

Back 2

- Encrypt Data before sending

Front 3

NTFS allows you to compress ____.
(choose three)

Back 3

- individual files
- folders
- an entire volume

Front 4

What accurately complete this sentence, " the more complex your password is_____."( Choose two)

Back 4

- The more secure it is.
- The harder it is to remember.

Front 5

What provided supports various authentication methods including Smart Cards, Certificates, Kerberos and one-time passwords?

Back 5

EAP
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) provides authentication support for several methods. Among them are digital certificates, smart cards, one-time passwords

Front 6

WEP uses an asymmetrical key to identify wireless devices.
a. true
b. false

Back 6

false

Front 7

Many Trojan horse viruses use the tactics of social engineering to induce the victims into opening and executing the payload. Which method listed below would reduce the threat of Trojan horse propagation while still allowing users to perform the functions of their job?

Back 7

- A clear organizational policy regarding e-mail attachments.

Front 8

When a Windows XP client is configured as part of a domain and the authentication fails the user will:

Back 8

- Not be able to log on to the local computer or the network.

Front 9

Which wireless security protocol was designed to simulate the physical security of a wired LAN?

Back 9

- WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encrypts and secures wireless data transmissions between clients and access points in WLANS.

Front 10

What is broadcast in the clear on wireless LANs? (Choose three.)

Back 10

- MAC address
- SSID
- Beacon frames

Front 11

When a Windows 2000 client is configured as part of a domain, the password will be authenticated by the:

Back 11

- Domain controller.

Front 12

What are good security tips for the administrator of a network? (Choose three)

Back 12

- Have an attack plan in place.
- Never attach a server to the Internet without a firewall.
- Do not leave any old accounts on the network.

Front 13

You are the network technician for WestCoastMovies and are working the help desk. You have a user who is having problems connecting to a web site on the internet from his Windows XP laptop computer. You want to check his connection to the web site, which of the following commands will you use?

Back 13

- TRACERT
Tracert can be used to trace a route between the workstation and the web server hosting the web page in question. It will include information about the connectivity and speed, so it will show where the bottleneck is occurring.

Front 14

When using Biometric authentication, it is possible for an unauthorized person to be granted access to the system. What is this condition called?

Back 14

- False Positive

Front 15

What types of backups backs up all selected files and marks them as having been backed up?

Back 15

Full
Remember, when making backups onto any medium. It is important to backup regularly. Microsoft recognizes five types of backup strategies: Full backup: Copies all selected files to tape unconditionally. Incremental backup: Copies all files changed since the last full or incremental backup. Differential backup: Copies all files changed since the last full backup. Copy backup: Copies selected files to tape without resetting the archive bit Daily backup: Copies all files changed the day the backup is made.

Front 16

The Windows XP ____ feature, which can only be used with NTFS, uses a public key encryption scheme to encrypt files and folders.

Back 16

- EFS
The Windows 2000/XP Encrypted File System incorporates public key encryption to enable users to create private files that can't be read by other users.

Front 17

Because of the advances in today's security systems user names and passwords are now adequate security requirements for sensitive material.
a. true
b. false

Back 17

- False

Front 18

You are sent into the server area for some maintenance work and you notice a large amount of water on the floor. Which of the following actions will you take?

Back 18

- Call your system admin

Front 19

Which of the following should be considered essential security practices?
a. virus protection
b. software protection
c. software firewall
d. all of these
e. Encrypted file system

Back 19

All of these

Front 20

What are the three types of filtering that can be performed on a wireless LAN? (Choose three.)

Back 20

- MAC address filtering
- SSID filtering
- Protocol filtering

Front 21

You are about to connect a PC to the Internet for the first time. Which of the following should you do before you connect it? (Choose two)

Back 21

- Install all Updates
- Install Antivirus

Front 22

What types of backups backs up all selected files without marking them as having been backed up?

Back 22

- Copy
Remember, when making backups onto any medium, it is important to backup regularly. Microsoft recognizes five types of backup strategies: Full backup: Copies all selected files to tape unconditionally. Incremental backup: Copies all files changed since the last full or incremental backup. Differential backup: Copies all files changed since the last full backup. Copy backup: Copies selected files to tape without resetting the archive bit Daily backup: Copies all files changed the day the backup is made.

Front 23

On which of the following security schemes should wireless networks user authentication be based? (Choose three.)

Back 23

- Biometrics
- Smart cards
- RADIUS

Front 24

What are the differences of user level security compared to share level security?

Back 24

- Accounts and privileges are centrally administered

Front 25

Which WI-Fi security protocol provides better protection?

Back 25

- WPA
When WEP was found to be less secure than initially anticipated Wi-Fi Protected Access was developed to enhance the security of User Authentication using EAP, and add a more secure encryption method with TKIP.

Front 26

A wireless DMZ is located on which network device?

Back 26

- Firewall

Front 27

What represents the greatest risk pertaining to a discarded Hard Drive?

Back 27

- Data recovery by 3rd party

Front 28

A firewall is a hardware device used to provide network security. A software firewall will not properly protect the computer.
a. true
b. false

Back 28

- False

Front 29

What correctly identifies a document that addresses an organizations security needs and describes what types of activities are permitted?

Back 29

- Security policy

Front 30

Which of the following should be considered essential security practices?
a. virus protection
b. spy-ware protection
c. install all critical updates
d. all of these
e. update to latest server pack

Back 30

all of these

Front 31

What correctly identifies a policy that addresses how to deal with a security incident after that incident has happened?

Back 31

- Incident response policy

Front 32

What is the default location of the directory that local user profile settings are stored in Windows 2000?

Back 32

- C:\Documents and Settings.

Front 33

What can provide some protection for your network from outside invaders? (Choose three)

Back 33

- Proxy Servers
- Firewalls
- Packet-Filtering Routers

Front 34

In a Windows 2000 network there is an account that is created by default and allows users to log on to a workstation without a password. This account is called:

Back 34

- Guest.

Front 35

Outdated Web servers and third party applications are responsible for most of the risk associated with Web services.
a. true
b. false

Back 35

- True

Front 36

An intrusion detection system is considered an integral part of an incident response policy.
a. true
b. false

Back 36

- True

Front 37

What file systems will provide you the most security?

Back 37

- NTFS
NTFS is the only Windows file system that provides security at the file level.

Front 38

You have configured an access point in a small office and are concerned about hackers intruding on your wireless network. What settings will you adjust (from the manufacturer’s default settings) on the unit to address this potential problem? (Choose three.)

Back 38

- WEP configuration
- Output power
- MAC Filtering

Front 39

Compared to FAT 32, NTFS ____.

Back 39

offers increased security

Front 40

Dumpster diving refers to an attack method that utilizes which methods?

Back 40

- Examining the company's trash

Front 41

A good way to protect your system against software exploits is to install the latest security patches provided by your software vendors.
a. true
b. false

Back 41

- True

Front 42

Which file system would you use to support file encryption on Windows 2000?

Back 42

- NTFS.

Front 43

What is one security function of a firewall?

Back 43

- Restricts unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data.

Front 44

What sources could present a possible risk factor for virus infection on a PC? (Choose two)

Back 44

- A downloaded file from the internet.
- A floppy disk received from a friend.

Front 45

What insures messages cannot be intercepted or read by anyone other than their intended audience?

Back 45

- Encryption.

Front 46

In addition to passwords what can be used to authenticate the user? (Choose two)

Back 46

- PINs
- Smart cards.

Front 47

A small credit card sized device that you carry around with you in order to gain access to secure systems is referred to as a:

Back 47

- Security token

Front 48

What types of backups backs up all selected files if they have changed since the last back up, but does not mark them as having been backed up?

Back 48

- Differential
Remember, when making backups onto any medium, it is important to backup regularly. Microsoft recognizes five types of backup strategies: Full backup: Copies all selected files to tape unconditionally. Incremental backup: Copies all files changed since the last full or incremental backup. Differential backup: Copies all files changed since the last full backup. Copy backup: Copies selected files to tape without resetting the archive bit Daily backup: Copies all files changed the day the backup is made.

Front 49

Which of the following passwords provide the best security?
a. userTwo
b. user2
c. User$Two
d. password

Back 49

- User$Two

Front 50

Preventive maintenance of hardware means: (Choose two)

Back 50

- Inspecting for physical damage
- Performing any scheduled maintenance

Front 51

In order to satisfy mission critical timelines you come into work 4 hours early. You are in the office at 5:00 am ready to go but are unable to get on the network to access your files. What could be the problem?

Back 51

- Your user account has time restrictions on it

Front 52

A fellow employee that you were friendly with was terminated suddenly and without explanation. 6 months later he calls you and asks about who is still with the company. He tells you he's the Network Administrator for his new company and complains about how much trouble he has had with server updates and service packs. He asks if you had installed the updates. What is taking place here?

Back 52

You are experiencing a social engineering attack

Front 53

Which of the following are common security options that most wireless residential gateways include? (Choose all that apply.)
a. VPN Client or VPN Client Passthrough
b. Virtual Servers
c. PAT
d. Routing
e. PPPoE

Back 53

- VPN Client or VPN Client Passthrough
- PAT
- PPPoE
- Virtual Servers

Front 54

The Windows 2000 ____ feature, which can only be used with NTFS, uses a public key encryption scheme to encrypt files and folders.

Back 54

- EFS
The Windows 2000/XP Encrypted File System incorporates public key encryption to enable users to create private files that can't be read be other users.

Front 55

Any network that is connected to your organization and is not controlled by your organization represents a risk.
a. true
b. false

Back 55

- True

Front 56

Useful information that can be gathered by examining the company's waste material include which of the following?
a. calenders
b. used hard drives
c. all of these
d. policy manuals
e. organizational charts

Back 56

- All of these

Front 57

What choice provide the most secure means of wireless client authentication?

Back 57

- WPA

Front 58

The accuracy of biometric security systems is dependent in large part on the accuracy of the information maintained by the security department.
a. true
b. false

Back 58

- True

Front 59

Which statement describes the use of WEP with Open System authentication?

Back 59

- The access point and client use the WEP key to encrypt the data only.

Front 60

What would be considered malware? (Choose three)

Back 60

- Spy ware
- Virus
- Trojan Horse

Front 61

Which of the choices listed would be considered the strongest password?
a. Pa55w0rd
b. PaSsW0Rd
c. P^55w#r>
d. Pa$$word

Back 61

- P^55w#r>

Front 62

Windows 2000 ____ file system offers the greatest security.

Back 62

- NTFS

Front 63

Which Windows 2000 Professional utility can be used to identify unsuccessful logons?

Back 63

- Local Security Policy

Front 64

Virus programs are constantly being modified in order to escape detection. The best defense against the newly evolved viruses is to update your:

Back 64

- Virus Definitions

Front 65

What types of backups backs up all selected files and marks them as having been backed up only if they have been changed since the last back up?

Back 65

- Incremental
Remember, when making backups onto any medium, it is important to backup regularly. Microsoft recognizes five types of backup strategies: Full backup: Copies all selected files to tape unconditionally. Incremental backup: Copies all files changed since the last full or incremental backup. Differential backup: Copies all files changed since the last full backup. Copy backup: Copies selected files to tape without resetting the archive bit Daily backup: Copies all files changed the day the backup is made.

Front 66

You are the network administrator for a network with three servers and 50 clients and you have just installed a new anti virus package. You have been experiencing several disk crashes, what do you do to correct this?

Back 66

- Install updates and patches.

Front 67

You find the server room door ajar and propped open. Which of the following should you do?

Back 67

- Close the door and report the incident to the system admin

Front 68

Which security scenario is more restrictive to the user?

Back 68

- User level access

Front 69

Which backup method will clear the archive bit? (Select two)

Back 69

- Full
- Incremental
Remember, it is important to know the types of backups and their capabilities. Know which schemes back up faster and which restore faster.

Front 70

The Code Red Virus is an example of which virus type?

Back 70

- Worm

Front 71

In general terms which of the choices below would satisfy 2-Factor Authentication? (Choose two)

Back 71

- Something you have in your possession
- Something you know

Front 72

Biometric security systems are reasonable in cost, and easy to implement.
a. true
b. false

Back 72

- False

Front 73

Your company has a computer in a public access area. You need to change which of the following in the BIOS?

Back 73

- Supervisor password

Front 74

When designing a security policy, encryption and strong perimeter security are useless against social engineering attacks.
a. true
b. false

Back 74

- True

Front 75

The 802.11 standard specifies which of the following authentication processes? (Choose two.)

Back 75

- Shared key authentication
- Open system authentication

Front 76

A false positive results when an intrusion detection system grants network access to an individual who should be denied that access.
a. true
b. false

Back 76

- True

Front 77

Which security scenario is more restrictive?

Back 77

- User level access.

Front 78

What is the default location of the directory that Administrator user profile settings are stored in Windows 2000?

Back 78

- C:\Documents and settings\Administrator.

Front 79

What correctly identifies an open, global specification that is designed to deliver information and services to users of handheld digital wireless devices?

Back 79

- WAP

Front 80

Which of the devices listed is responsible for enforcing security policies that determine what traffic is allowed to enter or leave the network?

Back 80

- Firewall

Front 81

Your company’s SSL’s are not valid in Internet Explorer. What are your options to view the associated web pages successfully?

Back 81

- Change your security settings`

Front 82

What is a program or device that intercepts and reads each network packet called?

Back 82

- Sniffer

Front 83

It is less important to keep your username a secret than it is to keep your password a secret.
a. true
b. false

Back 83

- False

Front 84

What is true about a firewall? (Choose three)

Back 84

- Block a hacker from accessing the network.
- Restrict a user from accessing an unauthorized site.
- Provide an alarm for unauthorized access attempts.

Front 85

What is the best password policy to enhance security?

Back 85

- Change passwords on a regular basis.

Front 86

What correctly identifies the optional security mechanism that was specified by the 802.11 protocol in order to provide authentication and confidentiality in a wireless LAN environment?

Back 86

- WEP

Front 87

Which of the following should you have installed on a computer that will be connected to the home office network? Select all that apply.
a. Current Service packs
b. Malicious software remover
c. Disk Defrag
d. Antivirus

Back 87

- Current Service packs
- Malicious software remover
- Antivirus

Front 88

How can you improve password security?

Back 88

Force a password change periodically`

Front 89

The process of writing information to the security log is known as what?

Back 89

- Logging

Front 90

What is a secure password policy?

Back 90

- Change passwords regularly.

Front 91

Firewalls are used to:
a. protect the internet from attacks on the private side
b. protect the private networks from attacks on the public side
c. nether
d. both

Back 91

- Both

Front 92

What do you need to connect an 802.11 network that uses WEP?

Back 92

- Password
- SSID