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1
Why might a network administrator use a port scanner like Zenmap?
To hack into systems
To slow down the network
To verify network security policies
To block websites
2
What is the role of an IDS in a network?
Block incoming data
Detect and log suspicious activity
Encrypt network traffic
Disconnect unauthorized devices
3
What does a zero-day attack exploit?
An unknown or unpatched software flaw
A firewall misconfiguration
A weak password
A known vulnerability with a patch
4
Which of the following is a well-known IDS/IPS system?
Microsoft Defender
Wireshark
PuTTY
Sourcefire
5
What does Cisco AMP Threat Grid help detect?
Advanced malware and APTs
Weak passwords
Lost network packets
Outdated drivers
6
What does an ‘open’ port indicate during a port scan?
The scan has failed
The port is blocked by a firewall
The service is running and accessible
The system is offline
7
What is a primary challenge with defending against DDoS attacks?
They use outdated software
They are easy to detect
They come from many legitimate-looking sources
They are always internal
8
Where is an IDS typically placed to avoid network delay?
On the user’s desktop
Inside the firewall
Offline using mirrored data
Online with all traffic
9
What is the main difference between an IDS and an IPS?
IPS works offline only
IDS blocks traffic, IPS only logs it
IDS logs and alerts, IPS blocks malicious traffic
Both perform the same function
10
Which organization publishes best practices for cybersecurity?
NASA
NIST
ICANN
FBI