Volume 3 Flashcards
What cabling is the most commonly used?
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
What condition occurs when a signal is induced into one circuit from another?
Crosstalk
Which category (Cat) of cable can support data rates up to 100 Mbps?
A. Cat 3
B. Cat 5
C. Cat 6
D. Cat 5E
B. Cat 5
Which principle is not addressed in the ANSI/TIA/EIA–568–B standard?
A. Connector and pin assignment
B. Subsystems of structured cabling
C. Installation methods and practices
D. Recommended wireless topology and distances
D. Recommended wireless topology and distances
Which principle is not addressed in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standard?
A. Minimum requirements for telecommunications cabling
B. Life span of a telecommunications cabling system
C. Connecting hardware performance specifications
D. Color of the cable
D. Color of the cable
Which TIA/EIA parameter test is a measure of the decrease of signal strength as he travels down the media?
Insertion loss
Which TIA/EIA parameter test is a measure of the unwanted signal coupling from a transmitter at the near-end into a neighboring (non-energized) pair measured at the near-end?
Near-end Crosstalk (NEXT)
Which parameter test is a measure of the degree of impedance mismatch between two impedances?
Return loss
Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling system provides the point at which outdoor cabling interfaces with the the intrabuilding backbone cabling?
Entrance facility
What cabling system subsystem provides any or all of the functions of a telecommunications room?
Equipment room
Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling can be used for connections between floors?
Backbone cabling
Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling can be used to interconnect buildings?
Backbone cabling
Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling extends from the telecommunications room to the work area telecommunications information outlets?
Horizontal cabling
Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling recognizes multimode cable?
Horizontal cabling
The work area of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling system consists of all except which components?
A. Patch cables
B. Adapters
C. Patch panels
D. Station equipment
C. Patch panels
Which ANSI/TIA/EIA standard defines labeling cables and patch panels?
606-A
What Air Force systems security instruction (AFSSI) directs implementation of protected distribution systems?
7703
Which method is not a means for secure telecommunications?
A. Using Defense Courier service
B. Using protected distribution system
C. Using communications security equipment
D. Using intrusion detection optical communications system
A. Using Defense Courier service
In the RED/BLACK concept, what type of traffic do RED lines carry?
Unencrypted classified
The RED/BLACK concept has which two parts?
Physical separation and electrical separation
TEMPEST is
An unclassified term and a US Government code word that identifies a classified set of standards
What is the purpose of the TEMPEST program?
Reduce the chances of radiation of electrical impulses
What is the TEMPEST program in the Air Force called?
Emission security
What area is described as the complete building or facility area under direct physical control within which unauthorized persons are denied unrestricted access and are either escorted by authorized persons or are under continuous physical or electronic surveillance?
Controlled Access Area (CAA)
Protected distribution systems (PDS) require which scheduled inspections?
Line route inspections
Protected distribution systems (PDS) events such as alarms and inspections are recorded where?
Protected distribution system (PDS) log
A line route inspection of the protected distribution system (PDS) consists of a close visual inspection that must include the
Total surface
When using a Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), what is encrypted?
The digital signal
What is the difference between data encryption and voice encryption?
In data, the encryption is handled by a separate device
What components are used in both encryption and decryption?
Algorithm and key
What are the two basic types of computer cryptology?
Symmetric-secret key system and asymmetric-public key system
Which cryptology system has a disadvantage of using more processing power and time?
Asymmetric
Which authorities are trusted entities that issue certificates?
Certification Authorities (CA)
What infrastructure is a set of hardware, software, policies and procedures used to create, manage, store, distribute and revoke digital certificates?
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
In Secure Socket Layer (SSL), before an encrypted transaction takes place, what does the Web server give to the browser?
Its public key
What are the two major types of encryption algorithms in use today that operate by encrypting or decrypting one chunk of data at a time?
Block algorithms and stream ciphers
Data Encryption Standard (DES) uses how many bits for its key?
64
Triple Data Encryption Standard (DES) is based on three compound operations of encryption/decryption and can incorporate the use of how many individual keys?
Three
Which encryption is not a telecommunications encryption type?
Open
Communications Security (COMSEC) is defined as the measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons information and to ensure
Authenticity
The Communications Security (COMSEC) program is designed to
Deflect unauthorized interception and analysis of compromising emanations
What reference would you use for guidance on Air Force messaging?
AFI 33-119
Which Communications Security (COMSEC) application provides us with guidance to deter, detect, and defeat hostile acts against US Air Force priority resources?
Physical security
Where would you find guidance on how to properly store, control, safeguard, transfer, and destroy Cmmunications security (COMSEC) material?
AFI 33-201, Volume 1
Top secret keying material must be handled, stored, transported and destroyed under
COMSEC responsible officer (CRO) control
Which form is used with a transfer report to accompany a communications security (COMSEC) package?
SF 153 (COMSEC material report)
When a security container is opened, it is inventoried at the
End of the shift or duty day
Which form is used as a register log to record visitors into restricted areas?
AF Form 1109
What is the newest generation of secure voice telephone?
Secure terminal equipment (STE)
Which secure voice telephone can be used on the integrated services digital network (ISDN)?
STE
The secure telephone equipment (STE) consists of what two parts?
Host terminal and removable security core
The secure telephone equipment (STE) cannot communicate securely with the
Land mobile radio
Which port on the office version STE can be used to connect to a fax machine?
RS-232
What provides the STE with its security services?
Fortezza card
The KIV-7 crypto graphic device provides protection up to what classification level?
Top secret
The KIV-7 does not support which set of electrical standards?
RS-422
TACLANE-Classic and TACLANE-E100 are high-speed encryption devices that provide confidentiality, data integrity, and authentication security services for which type of network?
Internet protocol networks
What is the maximum throughput in megabits per second (Mbps) for the TACLANE-E100?
165 for full duplex and 100 for half duplex
The KG-175D is what type of tactical local area network encryptor (TACLANE)?
TACLANE-micro
The TACLANE-micro is a packet encryption device for Internet protocol
Version 4 and version 6
TACLANE-micro maybe equipped to handle all of the following types of networks except?
Wireless
The TACLANE-micro can acquire an IP address via DHCP on which side?
Ciphertext or plaintext
The TACLANE-micro can be used to overlay what type of networks on top of existing public and private network infrastructures?
Secure virtual networks
Which common crypto fill device is battery powered and has no internal memory storage?
KOI-18 General purpose tape reader
Which common crypto fill device is a handheld personal computer compatible device and is a cryptographic controlled item (CCI)?
AN/CYZ-10 Data transfer device
Which common crypto fill device is capable of downloading cryptographic keys to over 70 end item communications security (COMSEC) equipment and Communications Systems?
AN/PYQ-10 Simple key loader
Which common crypto fill device uses the Windows CE operating system?
AN/PYQ-10 Simple key loader
In Remedy, tickets can be assigned to whom?
A resolution group or specific technician
Who may close tickets in Remedy?
Help desk
Only after what, are tickets allowed to be placed in the “Closed” status in Remedy?
Step-by-step fix actions have been annotated
Integrate maintenance data system (IMDS) is an Air Force enterprise-level automated maintenance management information system for
Weapons systems and support equipment
Which is not a function that maintainers perform with the IMDS?
A. Automate equipment history, scheduling, and other processes
B. Function as a common interactive interface for other systems
C. Roll base level logistics data up to the Air Force level
D. Provide status and inventory data
C. Roll base level logistics data up to the Air Force level
The asset inventory management (AIM) is part of what?
Air Force equipment management system (AFEMS)
The asset inventory management (AIM) system includes what type of database and is located where?
Oracle database at Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Which voicemail system was one of the earliest digital voice mail systems running on a private branch exchange (PBX)?
Meridian mail
Which way to send a network message using the Call Pilot voice mail system is only available with the Audio Message Interchange Specification (AMIS) protocol?
Direct addressing
Which application has not been used for automating central office records?
Integrated maintenance data system (IMDS)
The Air Force has adopted Telecommunications Management System (TMS) as the standard application to maintain and generate
Central office records
Which feature is an automated Telecommunications Management System (TMS) advantage?
A. Design
B. Site specific
C. Software Compatibility
D. Data network restrictions
A. Design
Which feature is an automated TMS advantage?
A. Site specific
B. Software compatibility
C. Data network restrictions
D. Network management functions
D. Network management functions
Which TMS network management functional area contains line, circuit, cable, and customer information?
Configuration management
Which network management functional area monitors and audits the TMS operating level?
Performance management
What are the two types of accounts supported by Windows operation systems?
Domain and local
Which is not a use for local user accounts?
A. To have a computer act as a stand-alone system
B. To control a user’s permissions on the local network
C. To limit a user’s access to the printers on the local machine
D. To limit a user’s access programs on the local machine
B. To control a user’s permissions on the local network
Why are users required to change their passwords upon logging onto the network for the first time?
To ensure users don’t create vulnerability by leaving the default password in place
What publication governs the format of alias means for email accounts?
AFI 33-119
