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1
How does SFTP secure data?
By compressing data
By deleting data
By duplicating data
By encrypting data
2
What does allowlisting do?
Blocks harmful inputs
Permits approved inputs
Checks data types
Allows all inputs
3
What is the function of SPF?
Encrypts emails
Verifies sender IP
Deletes emails
Blocks spam
4
What does TLS 1.2 ensure?
Data deletion
Data duplication
Data encryption
Data compression
5
What is the purpose of DLP?
Prevent data loss
Encrypt emails
Send emails
Delete spam
6
What is a management information base?
A data storage database
A data duplication tool
A data compression tool
A data deletion tool
7
What is the purpose of exception handling?
Ignore user input
Control application behavior
Increase complexity
Crash the application
8
Which protocol uses port 22?
SMTP
SNMP
SFTP
FTP
9
What is the purpose of email gateways?
Send emails
Encrypt data
Manage folders
Filter threats
10
What is the role of STARTTLS?
To upgrade connections
To compress data
To delete data
To duplicate data
11
How does DNSSEC enhance security?
Enhances graphics
Authenticates queries
Reduces costs
Speeds up DNS
12
How does DNS filtering protect?
Deletes emails
Manages folders
Blocks harmful sites
Encrypts data
13
What is the function of a mailbox protocol?
Duplicate messages
Compress messages
Store messages
Delete messages
14
What is DNS footprinting?
Zone transfer info
Server load testing
User authentication
Data encryption
15
How does DKIM verify emails?
Verifies signatures
Encrypts data
Deletes emails
Blocks spam
16
What does SPF stand for?
Sender Policy Framework
Sender Protection Format
Secure Protocol Framework
Simple Protocol Format
17
What does secure session management ensure?
Data integrity
User tracking
Open access
Fast connections
18
What is static code analysis?
Dynamic testing
Performance testing
Source code review
User feedback
19
What is the purpose of range checks?
Ensure numeric limits
Validate input types
Encrypt data
Block harmful patterns
20
What is a secure cookie?
Session management
Data storage
Data encryption
User tracking
21
Which protocol is LDAP based on?
SMTP
HTTP
LDAP
SNMP
22
How can local DNS servers enhance security?
Allow external queries
Ignore access control
Only local queries
Accept all queries
23
What does cloud hardening do?
Increases user access
Improves speed
Reduces attack surface
Simplifies management
24
What does IMAPS support?
Temporary connections
Single client
No folders
Permanent connections
25
How does SASL enhance security?
By deleting data
By negotiating mechanisms
By compressing data
By encrypting data
26
Which protocol is used for secure directory access?
LDAP
FTP
LDAPS
HTTP
27
Why is DLP crucial?
Delete spam
Prevent data loss
Encrypt emails
Send emails
28
What does LDAPS provide?
Data duplication
Data deletion
Secure tunnel
Data compression
29
Which is a benefit of software sandboxing?
Reduces user access
Slows down applications
Increases complexity
Improves reliability
30
What is the principle of least privilege?
Equal access
Minimize access
Maximize access
No access
31
What is the main focus of secure coding practices?
Prevent software vulnerabilities
Reduce performance
Increase complexity
Limit user access
32
Why is code signing important?
Increases code size
Hides code errors
Verifies code integrity
Improves performance
33
Why is input validation crucial?
Prevents SQL injection
Speeds up processing
Reduces costs
Enhances graphics
34
What is a catchall handler?
Handles unexpected errors
Only deals with known issues
Increases error messages
Ignores all errors
35
How does SPF prevent phishing?
Verifies IP addresses
Deletes emails
Encrypts emails
Blocks attachments
36
How does DNS filtering work?
Deletes emails
Blocks harmful sites
Encrypts data
Manages folders
37
What is the role of SNMP agents?
Duplicate network data
Compress network data
Delete network data
Monitor network activity
38
Why is HTTPS preferred over HTTP?
Encrypts data
Less data usage
Better graphics
Faster loading
39
What is the role of email gateways?
Encrypt data
Filter threats
Send emails
Manage folders
40
What is the purpose of a directory?
Delete data
Compress data
Facilitate authentication
Duplicate data
41
What does DLP stand for?
Data Loss Prevention
Data Leak Protection
Data Leak Prevention
Data Loss Protection
42
What is the role of encryption in applications?
Simplifies coding
Increases data size
Slows down processing
Protects data in transit
43
What does static code analysis help with?
Limits user access
Reduces performance
Early bug detection
Increases code size
44
How can developers prevent cookie attacks?
Ignore security settings
Set expiration limits
Use HTTP only
Allow all cookies
45
What is a key aspect of secure coding?
Fast deployment
Visual design
Cost reduction
Input validation
46
Which protocol uses port 161?
FTP
SFTP
SNMP
SMTP
47
What does an email gateway do?
Scrutinizes emails
Sends emails
Deletes emails
Encrypts emails
48
What is a common challenge in application development?
Cost management
Time constraints
User feedback
Security focus
49
How does DMARC enhance security?
Deletes spam
Blocks all emails
Encrypts data
Provides reporting
50
Why is secure coding important?
Reduces costs
Enhances graphics
Speeds up development
Prevents vulnerabilities
51
What is a common issue with memory management?
Faulty procedures
Slow performance
Excessive memory use
High costs
52
What is the role of the Key Signing Key?
Generates passwords
Encrypts data
Stores user data
Validates domain keys
53
Which protocol secures email transmission?
SMTPS
SMTP
IMAP
POP3
54
What does DNSSEC provide?
Data compression
Faster queries
Chain of trust
Public access
55
How does SSH enhance security?
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Encrypts connections
Speeds up processing
56
Which protocol is used for secure DNS queries?
FTP
SMTP
HTTP
DNSSEC
57
How does TLS improve security?
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Increases speed
Encrypts data
58
What is the role of a cipher suite?
Speeds up processing
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Encrypts data
59
What is the main purpose of HTTPS?
Encrypt data
Improve graphics
Reduce ads
Speed up browsing
60
How does SNMP communicate traps?
Over port 587
Over port 161
Over port 25
Over port 162
61
What does DMARC help prevent?
Data loss
Slow emails
Spam
Phishing attacks
62
What does SMTPS establish?
Data compression
Data deletion
Data duplication
Secure connection
63
What is the principle of least privilege?
Maximize user access
Allow all actions
Minimize user permissions
Focus on performance
64
Which protocol uses port 587?
SNMP
SMTP
FTP
SFTP
65
What does DNS filtering block?
Data
Emails
Harmful sites
Folders
66
What is the main goal of secure coding?
Increase complexity
Limit user access
Prevent vulnerabilities
Reduce performance
67
Which TLDs are often signed?
All TLDs
Only .com
None
Country code TLDs
68
Which validation is more secure?
Client-side validation
Server-side validation
Neither is secure
Both are equal
69
What is the main goal of application security?
Reduce costs
Enhance performance
Ensure secure deployment
Increase functionality
70
What is a key benefit of input validation?
Faster processing
Prevents injection attacks
Improves user experience
Reduces server load
71
How should applications handle errors?
Gracefully manage exceptions
Crash the application
Ignore them
Display default messages
72
How does SPF enhance email security?
Authenticates senders
Encrypts emails
Blocks spam
Increases speed
73
What is the main focus of modern development practices?
User feedback
Security integration
Cost reduction
Visual design
74
What is a major risk for DNS servers?
Weak passwords
Outdated software
Targeted attacks
High traffic
75
What does DMARC stand for?
Domain-based Message Authentication
Domain Mail Authentication
Data Message Authentication
Domain Message Authentication
76
What does a structured exception handler do?
Slows down applications
Ignores all errors
Increases error messages
Dictates error responses
77
Which command upgrades FTP to secure?
AUTH TLS
STARTTLS
HELO
PROT
78
What is the purpose of logging in applications?
Increase storage
Capture important events
Limit user access
Reduce performance
79
Which port does IMAPS use by default?
587
993
995
465
80
What does DKIM stand for?
DomainKeys Identified Mail
Domain Key Internet Message
Data Key Internet Mail
Digital Key Information Mail
81
Why is encryption crucial in protocols?
Enhances graphics
Protects data
Speeds up processing
Reduces costs
82
Which port is deprecated for SMTPS?
Port 587
Port 22
Port 25
Port 465
83
What is the purpose of sandboxing?
Enhance graphics
Isolate applications
Reduce costs
Speed up processing
84
Which tool is commonly used for static code analysis?
SonarQube
PowerPoint
Photoshop
Excel
85
What does data exposure refer to?
Unauthorized data access
Data backup
Data compression
Data encryption
86
What is the role of SMTP?
To transfer emails
To duplicate emails
To delete emails
To compress emails
87
Which protocol uses SSL/TLS?
IMAPS
POP3
SMTP
HTTP
88
Which port does SNMP use for traps?
Port 162
Port 25
Port 587
Port 161
89
What does FTPS stand for?
File Transfer Protocol Secure
File Transfer Protocol Standard
File Transfer Protocol Simple
File Transfer Protocol System
90
Which protocol uses port 995?
SMTP
POP3
IMAPS
HTTP
91
What does TLS stand for?
Transport Link Security
Transmission Layer Security
Transfer Layer Security
Transport Layer Security
92
What is the role of DKIM?
Manages folders
Blocks spam
Encrypts messages
Verifies signatures
93
What does SFTP stand for?
Standard File Transfer Protocol
Simple File Transfer Protocol
Secure File Transfer Protocol
System File Transfer Protocol
94
Which protocol replaces TELNET?
SSH
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
95
What does DKIM stand for?
Domain Key Identified Mail
Data Key Identified Mail
Domain Key Information Mail
Domain Key Internet Mail
96
What is a common practice for error handling?
Default error messages
Custom error handlers
Ignoring errors
Displaying sensitive info
97
What is the benefit of using LDAPS?
Faster access
Secure directory access
Enhanced graphics
Reduced costs
98
True or False: DNSSEC relies on a chain of trust.
Only for .gov
Only for private networks
False
True
99
How does S/MIME secure emails?
Encrypts content
Manages folders
Deletes emails
Blocks spam
100
What does sandboxing achieve?
Isolates running processes
Increases resource usage
Decreases security
Simplifies coding
101
What does STARTTLS upgrade?
Data duplication
Data compression
Data deletion
Unsecure connection
102
Why is secure session management important?
Prevents hijacking
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Speeds up sessions
103
How does LDAP secure access?
By enabling data compression
By enabling data deletion
By disabling anonymous access
By enabling data duplication
104
Which protocol is used for secure file transfer?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
SFTP
105
Which port is used for SMTP relay?
Port 25
Port 587
Port 465
Port 22
106
Why should SNMP be shut down?
If data is duplicated
If data is encrypted
If not in use
If data is compressed
107
Why is S/MIME used?
Block spam
Manage folders
Encrypt emails
Delete emails
108
What is the role of cryptographic keys?
Encrypt data
Enhance graphics
Reduce costs
Speed up processing
109
What is the role of monitoring in application security?
Reduce performance
Increase user access
Detect potential threats
Ignore all activities
110
How does DMARC enhance email security?
Reduces costs
Speeds up emails
Prevents spoofing
Enhances graphics
111
What do regular expressions do?
Validate cookies
Match expected patterns
Encrypt data
Store user preferences
112
Why is DMARC important?
Provides reporting
Deletes spam
Encrypts data
Blocks all emails
113
What is a key aspect of application security?
No monitoring
Open access
Layered defenses
Single point of failure

Chapter 11 Cybersecurity Essentials Flashcards | StudBud

Chapter 11 Cybersecurity Essentials

113 termsStudBud Administration

Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts and protocols in cybersecurity

Flashcards113 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 113

Answers

1
How does SFTP secure data?
By compressing data
By deleting data
By duplicating data
By encrypting data
2
What does allowlisting do?
Blocks harmful inputs
Permits approved inputs
Checks data types
Allows all inputs
3
What is the function of SPF?
Encrypts emails
Verifies sender IP
Deletes emails
Blocks spam
4
What does TLS 1.2 ensure?
Data deletion
Data duplication
Data encryption
Data compression
5
What is the purpose of DLP?
Prevent data loss
Encrypt emails
Send emails
Delete spam
6
What is a management information base?
A data storage database
A data duplication tool
A data compression tool
A data deletion tool
7
What is the purpose of exception handling?
Ignore user input
Control application behavior
Increase complexity
Crash the application
8
Which protocol uses port 22?
SMTP
SNMP
SFTP
FTP
9
What is the purpose of email gateways?
Send emails
Encrypt data
Manage folders
Filter threats
10
What is the role of STARTTLS?
To upgrade connections
To compress data
To delete data
To duplicate data
11
How does DNSSEC enhance security?
Enhances graphics
Authenticates queries
Reduces costs
Speeds up DNS
12
How does DNS filtering protect?
Deletes emails
Manages folders
Blocks harmful sites
Encrypts data
13
What is the function of a mailbox protocol?
Duplicate messages
Compress messages
Store messages
Delete messages
14
What is DNS footprinting?
Zone transfer info
Server load testing
User authentication
Data encryption
15
How does DKIM verify emails?
Verifies signatures
Encrypts data
Deletes emails
Blocks spam
16
What does SPF stand for?
Sender Policy Framework
Sender Protection Format
Secure Protocol Framework
Simple Protocol Format
17
What does secure session management ensure?
Data integrity
User tracking
Open access
Fast connections
18
What is static code analysis?
Dynamic testing
Performance testing
Source code review
User feedback
19
What is the purpose of range checks?
Ensure numeric limits
Validate input types
Encrypt data
Block harmful patterns
20
What is a secure cookie?
Session management
Data storage
Data encryption
User tracking
21
Which protocol is LDAP based on?
SMTP
HTTP
LDAP
SNMP
22
How can local DNS servers enhance security?
Allow external queries
Ignore access control
Only local queries
Accept all queries
23
What does cloud hardening do?
Increases user access
Improves speed
Reduces attack surface
Simplifies management
24
What does IMAPS support?
Temporary connections
Single client
No folders
Permanent connections
25
How does SASL enhance security?
By deleting data
By negotiating mechanisms
By compressing data
By encrypting data
26
Which protocol is used for secure directory access?
LDAP
FTP
LDAPS
HTTP
27
Why is DLP crucial?
Delete spam
Prevent data loss
Encrypt emails
Send emails
28
What does LDAPS provide?
Data duplication
Data deletion
Secure tunnel
Data compression
29
Which is a benefit of software sandboxing?
Reduces user access
Slows down applications
Increases complexity
Improves reliability
30
What is the principle of least privilege?
Equal access
Minimize access
Maximize access
No access
31
What is the main focus of secure coding practices?
Prevent software vulnerabilities
Reduce performance
Increase complexity
Limit user access
32
Why is code signing important?
Increases code size
Hides code errors
Verifies code integrity
Improves performance
33
Why is input validation crucial?
Prevents SQL injection
Speeds up processing
Reduces costs
Enhances graphics
34
What is a catchall handler?
Handles unexpected errors
Only deals with known issues
Increases error messages
Ignores all errors
35
How does SPF prevent phishing?
Verifies IP addresses
Deletes emails
Encrypts emails
Blocks attachments
36
How does DNS filtering work?
Deletes emails
Blocks harmful sites
Encrypts data
Manages folders
37
What is the role of SNMP agents?
Duplicate network data
Compress network data
Delete network data
Monitor network activity
38
Why is HTTPS preferred over HTTP?
Encrypts data
Less data usage
Better graphics
Faster loading
39
What is the role of email gateways?
Encrypt data
Filter threats
Send emails
Manage folders
40
What is the purpose of a directory?
Delete data
Compress data
Facilitate authentication
Duplicate data
41
What does DLP stand for?
Data Loss Prevention
Data Leak Protection
Data Leak Prevention
Data Loss Protection
42
What is the role of encryption in applications?
Simplifies coding
Increases data size
Slows down processing
Protects data in transit
43
What does static code analysis help with?
Limits user access
Reduces performance
Early bug detection
Increases code size
44
How can developers prevent cookie attacks?
Ignore security settings
Set expiration limits
Use HTTP only
Allow all cookies
45
What is a key aspect of secure coding?
Fast deployment
Visual design
Cost reduction
Input validation
46
Which protocol uses port 161?
FTP
SFTP
SNMP
SMTP
47
What does an email gateway do?
Scrutinizes emails
Sends emails
Deletes emails
Encrypts emails
48
What is a common challenge in application development?
Cost management
Time constraints
User feedback
Security focus
49
How does DMARC enhance security?
Deletes spam
Blocks all emails
Encrypts data
Provides reporting
50
Why is secure coding important?
Reduces costs
Enhances graphics
Speeds up development
Prevents vulnerabilities
51
What is a common issue with memory management?
Faulty procedures
Slow performance
Excessive memory use
High costs
52
What is the role of the Key Signing Key?
Generates passwords
Encrypts data
Stores user data
Validates domain keys
53
Which protocol secures email transmission?
SMTPS
SMTP
IMAP
POP3
54
What does DNSSEC provide?
Data compression
Faster queries
Chain of trust
Public access
55
How does SSH enhance security?
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Encrypts connections
Speeds up processing
56
Which protocol is used for secure DNS queries?
FTP
SMTP
HTTP
DNSSEC
57
How does TLS improve security?
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Increases speed
Encrypts data
58
What is the role of a cipher suite?
Speeds up processing
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Encrypts data
59
What is the main purpose of HTTPS?
Encrypt data
Improve graphics
Reduce ads
Speed up browsing
60
How does SNMP communicate traps?
Over port 587
Over port 161
Over port 25
Over port 162
61
What does DMARC help prevent?
Data loss
Slow emails
Spam
Phishing attacks
62
What does SMTPS establish?
Data compression
Data deletion
Data duplication
Secure connection
63
What is the principle of least privilege?
Maximize user access
Allow all actions
Minimize user permissions
Focus on performance
64
Which protocol uses port 587?
SNMP
SMTP
FTP
SFTP
65
What does DNS filtering block?
Data
Emails
Harmful sites
Folders
66
What is the main goal of secure coding?
Increase complexity
Limit user access
Prevent vulnerabilities
Reduce performance
67
Which TLDs are often signed?
All TLDs
Only .com
None
Country code TLDs
68
Which validation is more secure?
Client-side validation
Server-side validation
Neither is secure
Both are equal
69
What is the main goal of application security?
Reduce costs
Enhance performance
Ensure secure deployment
Increase functionality
70
What is a key benefit of input validation?
Faster processing
Prevents injection attacks
Improves user experience
Reduces server load
71
How should applications handle errors?
Gracefully manage exceptions
Crash the application
Ignore them
Display default messages
72
How does SPF enhance email security?
Authenticates senders
Encrypts emails
Blocks spam
Increases speed
73
What is the main focus of modern development practices?
User feedback
Security integration
Cost reduction
Visual design
74
What is a major risk for DNS servers?
Weak passwords
Outdated software
Targeted attacks
High traffic
75
What does DMARC stand for?
Domain-based Message Authentication
Domain Mail Authentication
Data Message Authentication
Domain Message Authentication
76
What does a structured exception handler do?
Slows down applications
Ignores all errors
Increases error messages
Dictates error responses
77
Which command upgrades FTP to secure?
AUTH TLS
STARTTLS
HELO
PROT
78
What is the purpose of logging in applications?
Increase storage
Capture important events
Limit user access
Reduce performance
79
Which port does IMAPS use by default?
587
993
995
465
80
What does DKIM stand for?
DomainKeys Identified Mail
Domain Key Internet Message
Data Key Internet Mail
Digital Key Information Mail
81
Why is encryption crucial in protocols?
Enhances graphics
Protects data
Speeds up processing
Reduces costs
82
Which port is deprecated for SMTPS?
Port 587
Port 22
Port 25
Port 465
83
What is the purpose of sandboxing?
Enhance graphics
Isolate applications
Reduce costs
Speed up processing
84
Which tool is commonly used for static code analysis?
SonarQube
PowerPoint
Photoshop
Excel
85
What does data exposure refer to?
Unauthorized data access
Data backup
Data compression
Data encryption
86
What is the role of SMTP?
To transfer emails
To duplicate emails
To delete emails
To compress emails
87
Which protocol uses SSL/TLS?
IMAPS
POP3
SMTP
HTTP
88
Which port does SNMP use for traps?
Port 162
Port 25
Port 587
Port 161
89
What does FTPS stand for?
File Transfer Protocol Secure
File Transfer Protocol Standard
File Transfer Protocol Simple
File Transfer Protocol System
90
Which protocol uses port 995?
SMTP
POP3
IMAPS
HTTP
91
What does TLS stand for?
Transport Link Security
Transmission Layer Security
Transfer Layer Security
Transport Layer Security
92
What is the role of DKIM?
Manages folders
Blocks spam
Encrypts messages
Verifies signatures
93
What does SFTP stand for?
Standard File Transfer Protocol
Simple File Transfer Protocol
Secure File Transfer Protocol
System File Transfer Protocol
94
Which protocol replaces TELNET?
SSH
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
95
What does DKIM stand for?
Domain Key Identified Mail
Data Key Identified Mail
Domain Key Information Mail
Domain Key Internet Mail
96
What is a common practice for error handling?
Default error messages
Custom error handlers
Ignoring errors
Displaying sensitive info
97
What is the benefit of using LDAPS?
Faster access
Secure directory access
Enhanced graphics
Reduced costs
98
True or False: DNSSEC relies on a chain of trust.
Only for .gov
Only for private networks
False
True
99
How does S/MIME secure emails?
Encrypts content
Manages folders
Deletes emails
Blocks spam
100
What does sandboxing achieve?
Isolates running processes
Increases resource usage
Decreases security
Simplifies coding
101
What does STARTTLS upgrade?
Data duplication
Data compression
Data deletion
Unsecure connection
102
Why is secure session management important?
Prevents hijacking
Enhances graphics
Reduces costs
Speeds up sessions
103
How does LDAP secure access?
By enabling data compression
By enabling data deletion
By disabling anonymous access
By enabling data duplication
104
Which protocol is used for secure file transfer?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
SFTP
105
Which port is used for SMTP relay?
Port 25
Port 587
Port 465
Port 22
106
Why should SNMP be shut down?
If data is duplicated
If data is encrypted
If not in use
If data is compressed
107
Why is S/MIME used?
Block spam
Manage folders
Encrypt emails
Delete emails
108
What is the role of cryptographic keys?
Encrypt data
Enhance graphics
Reduce costs
Speed up processing
109
What is the role of monitoring in application security?
Reduce performance
Increase user access
Detect potential threats
Ignore all activities
110
How does DMARC enhance email security?
Reduces costs
Speeds up emails
Prevents spoofing
Enhances graphics
111
What do regular expressions do?
Validate cookies
Match expected patterns
Encrypt data
Store user preferences
112
Why is DMARC important?
Provides reporting
Deletes spam
Encrypts data
Blocks all emails
113
What is a key aspect of application security?
No monitoring
Open access
Layered defenses
Single point of failure