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Network Security II - Chapter 3 Review
Network Security II - Chapter 3 Review
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A review for the NetAcad Chapter 3 Exam
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1
What is the purpose of a Linux package manager?
It provides a list of task an app can perform
It provides access to settings
It is used to install apps
It is used to compile code
2
Which Linux command is used to manage processes?
chrootkit
ls
grep
kill
3
Which tool allows admins to observe network traffic?
Packet capture software
Log manager
Ticketing systems
Traffic cameras
4
Which Linux command should be used to display the current working directory?
sudo
pwd
chmod
ps
5
What's the difference between a server and a workstation?
Nothing
Workstations have fewer applications
About 10 pounds
Server provides services to clients
6
Why is Linux the OS of choice in SOC's?
More apps are available
Admins have more control of the OS
More secure
Easier to use
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Which command is used to view log entries for NGINX in real time?
sudo journalctl -until "1 hour ago"
sudo journalctl -u nginx.service -f
sudo journalctl -u nginx.services
sudo journalctl -f
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What is the method used by Linux kernels to create new processes for multitasking of a process?
Creating interdependent processes
Pipelining
Forking
Dynamic processes
9
What term describes tools designed to grant unauthorized users access to restricted areas?
Rootkit
Compiler
Package manager
Penetration testing
10
Which file system is used primarily by Apple Macintosh computers?
ext3
APFS
CDFS
ext2
11
What tool from within a Linux GUI can be used to access the CLI?
System viewer
Terminal emulator
Web browser
File manager
12
What permissions does the sales user have? -rwxrw-r-- sales staff 1028 May 2 8:50 analysis.txt
read only
write only
read, write, execute
read, write
13
Why is Linux considered to be better protected against malware than other OS's?
File system structure, permissions and restrictions
Integrated firewalls
Customized penetration and protection tools
Fewer deployments
14
Which 2 Linux commands might be used before using the "kill" command? (Choose 2)
top
grep
chroot
ps
15
Which log stores info related to hardware devices and drivers?
/var/log/secure
/var/log/auth.log
/var/log/dmesg
/var/log/messages
16
What provides hard drive space to hold inactive RAM content?
Journaling
Swap file system
MBR
Ext4
17
Which standard port is used by DNS?
25
443
110
53
18
What is the term for a type of file that references another file or directory?
Softlink
Daemon
Symlink
Shortlink
19
What does the "apt-get" command do?
Partitions hard drive space
Configures task lists
Updates the OS
Configures appointments
20
What term is used for Linux OS updates?
Packages
New releases
Penetration testing
Patches
21
Which two methods can be used to harden a computer? (choose 2)
Allow USB auto-detection
Ensure physical security
Update patches once a year
Enforce password history
22
What minimizes file corruption in the event of a power loss?
Paging
Swap file system
Journaling
Crossing fingers
23
Which established port is used by SSH?
24
23
21
22
24
What term describes a running process that needs no user interaction?
Daemon
Link
Thread
Forking
25
Where are generic computer activity logs located?
/var/log/dmesg
/var/log/messages
/var/log/auth.log
/var/log/secure
26
What is the main purpose of the X Window System?
To provide a basic framework for a GUI
To provide remote access to a Linux system
To provide a basic set of penetration testing tools
To provide a customizable CLI environment
27
Which Linux file system introduced the journaled file system?
ext3
CDFS
ext2
HFS
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What user can override file permissions in Linux?
only the file creator
root user
Any user that is a member of the "group"
Local admin
