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CCST Cybersecurity objective 2: Basic Network Security Concepts
CCST Cybersecurity objective 2: Basic Network Security Concepts
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1
Which of the following is
NOT
a wireless encryption protocol?
WPA2
WEP
WPA
WEP2
2
What is the "Principle of Least Privilege?"
Denying all user permissions by default
Assigning users the maximum permissions to avoid disruptions
Restricting access to high-level administrators only
Providing users only the access necessary to perform their tasks
3
Generally speaking,
ICMP
traffic should be:
Permitted internally but blocked when originating from outside the network
Blocked
Blocked internally but permitted when originating from outside the network
Permitted
4
Which of the following best describes a
distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
attack?
Tricks users into providing sensitive information through fraudulent means
Intercepts/alters communication between two parties without their knowledge
Exploits vulnerabilities in hardware to gain unauthorized access
Uses multiple attack points to flood a target system with excessive traffic
5
Which of the following is
NOT
a feature of VPNs?
Allows a user to connect using servers in other geographical areas
Blocks adware and tracking cookies
Encrypts all internet traffic
Makes a user's IP address totally untraceable
6
What is '
amplification and reflection'
?
A common zero-day exploit
A type of DoS attack
A security technique
A type of code injection attack
7
Which
TCP
attack manipulates control bits in the
TCP header
to terminate a session?
TCP Reset attack
TCP Session Hijacking attack
TCP SYN Flood attack
TCP Kill attack
8
What is the primary purpose of
intrusion detection systems (IDS)
in network security?
To encrypt data during transmission over a network
To protect against malware attacks on a network
To monitor and prevent unauthorized activity on a network
To monitor and detect unauthorized activity on a network
9
What is the primary function of a VPN in network security?
Restricting access to specific websites
Monitoring and logging user activity
Creating a secure, encrypted connection over a public network
Blocking unauthorized devices from accessing a network
10
What is the primary role of encryption in network security?
Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data at rest
Preventing malware attacks on a network
Securing wireless networks from unauthorized users
Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data in transit
11
What is the primary goal of network segmentation as it applies to network security?
To monitor user activity on the network
To allow unrestricted access to resources
To isolate sensitive data and reduce the impact of breaches
To improve network speed
12
What is a DMZ in network security?
A buffer zone between an internal network and untrusted external networks
A layer of the OSI model used for secure communications
A network segment where all traffic is encrypted
A type of antivirus software
13
What is the primary purpose of
firewalls
in network security?
To secure physical network devices from damage
To protect against malware attacks on a network
To encrypt data during transmission over a network
To prevent unauthorized access to a computer network
14
Which is a technique that uses manipulated
DNS queries
to exfiltrate data or deliver malicious payloads?
DNS poisoning
DNS tunneling
DNS surfing
DNS spoofing
15
Which protocol provides secure communication with a web server over an untrusted network?
HTTP
HTTPS
SMTP
FTP
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What is the primary purpose of
intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
in network security?
To monitor and prevent unauthorized activity on a network
To encrypt data during transmission over a network
To monitor and detect unauthorized activity on a network
To protect against malware attacks on a network
