Net+ Quiz 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a type of denial of service attack?

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

Which is not a type of threat that can affect your network?

Answer 2

access control lists

Question 3

Which type of virus impacts files with the filename extensions .com, .exe, and .dll?

Answer 3

file viruses

Question 4

In which type of attack does the attacker scan for networks using a high-powered antenna connected to a wireless laptop?

Answer 4

WEP INCORRECT

Question 5

Monkey B, Michelangelo, Stoned, and Stealth boot are examples of which type of virus?

Answer 5

boot sector

Question 6

Which type of virus affects both the boot sector and files on a computer?

Answer 6

multiparte

Question 7

What is the main difference between a worm and a virus?

Answer 7

worms can replicate without user intervention

Question 8

What kind of attack involves the hacker attempting all combinations of characters for a password to gain access?

Answer 8

brute-force attack

Question 9

What type of security threat allows an attacker to learn your password through the use of an email or phone call?

Answer 9

man-in-the-middle INCORRECT

Question 10

Which type of policy should be implemented to secure important company documents and materials when employees leave thier workstations?

Answer 10

clean desk

Question 11

If you implement a set of policies and procedures that define corporate information as confidential and then train employees on these procedures, what type of attack can you prevent?

Answer 11

social engineering

Question 12

What type of wireless frame populates the display when someone is scanning for Wireless Networks?

Answer 12

SSID INCORRECT

Question 13

What defines the appropriate response to a security event on a network?

Answer 13

implementing security procedures

Question 14

Which of the following security mechanisms has been compromised?

Answer 14

WEP

Question 15

What process allows you to update your Windows-based operating system?

Answer 15

windows update

Question 16

Why is it important to keep your system patched and up-to-date?

Answer 16

to fix system vulnerabilities

Question 17

Which value does a wireless station use to choose an access point?

Answer 17

SSID

Question 18

Which type of scanning allows an antivirus program to search for a virus even if there is no definition for it?

Answer 18

heuristic scan

Question 19

What type of files need to be updated in order for your antivirus program to have the latest information about attacks and viruses?

Answer 19

definition files

Question 20

What type of scan can be done by an antivirus program?

Answer 20

all of the above

Question 21

In which layer of the OSI model do software firewalls operate? (Choose all that apply)

Answer 21

application

Question 22

What is the main difference between a network-based firewall and a host-based firewall?

Answer 22

A network-based firewall protects a network, not just a single host.

Question 23

What is the benefit of using a firewall?

Answer 23

protects LAN resources

Question 24

What is it called when the firewall ignores an attack?

Answer 24

false negative INCORRECT

Question 25

What is the function of a DMZ?

Answer 25

create security zone that allows private traffic but is isolated from public INCORRECT

Question 26

Which type of security device monitors network traffic, looking for signs of an intrusion?

Answer 26

IDS

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a function of NMAP?

Answer 27

collects passwords

Question 28

Changing network configurations, terminating sessions, and deceving the attacker are actions that can be taken from what type of security device?

Answer 28

IPS

Question 29

A _______________ firewall keeps track of the established connections passing through it.

Answer 29

network INCORRECT

Question 30

UTP cable has specific colors for the wire associated with each pin. Based on the TIA/EIA 568B wiring standard, what is the correct color order, starting with pin 1?

Answer 30

orange, white orange INCORRECT

Question 31

UTP cables use which type of connector?

Answer 31

RJ-45

Question 32

You have upgraded the firmware on your switches and access points. What documentation do you need to update?

Answer 32

Wiring Schematics INCORRECT

Question 33

Which type of Windows server log will give information about specific programs?

Answer 33

application

Question 34

Which network-performance optimization technique can delay packets that meet certain criteria to guarantee usable bandwidth for other applications?

Answer 34

Load balancing INCORRECT

Question 35

To optimize performance on your network, which of the following control traffic in some way?

Answer 35

all of the above