Network Risk Management

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Introduction to Networking
Network Infrastructure and Documentation
Addressing on Networks
Network Protocols and Routing
Network Cabling
Wireless Networking
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Subnets and VLANs
Network Risk Management
Security in Network Design
Network Performance and Recovery
Wide Area Networks

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Question 1

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Different types of organizations have similar levels of network security risks.

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Question 2

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The term malware is derived from a combination of the words malicious and software.

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Question 3

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A hacker, in the original sense of the word, is someone with technical skill and malicious intent.

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Question 4

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The day after Patch Tuesday is informally dubbed Exploit Wednesday.

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Question 5

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A drop ceiling could be used by an intruder to gain access to a secured room.

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Question 6

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Over a long-distance connection, using SSH keys is more secure than using passwords.

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Question 7

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The original version of the Secure Hash Algorithm was developed by MIT.

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Question 8

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Sudden unexplained increases in file sizes and unusual error messages with no apparent cause are both potential symptoms of a viral infection.

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Question 9

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Current research indicates that a long, random string of words, such as correct horse battery staple is more secure than a random series of letters, numbers, and symbols that is short enough to be remembered.

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Question 10

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It is ideal to use the same password for multiple different applications, provided the password is complex enough.

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Question 11

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What penetration testing tool combines known scanning and exploit techniques to explore potentially new attack routes?

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Nessus

metasploit

nmap

Sub7

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Question 12

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the malware characteristic of polymorphism?

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Polymorphic malware can change its characteristics every time it is transferred to a new system.

Polymorphic malware is designed to activate on a particular date, remaining harmless until that time.

Polymorphic malware is software that disguises itself as a legitimate program, or replaces a legitimate program's code with destructive code.

Polymorphic malware utilizes encryption to prevent detection.

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Question 13

Multiple Choice

A virus that remains dormant until a specific condition is met, such as the changing of a file or a match of the current date is known as what type of malware?

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encrypted virus

logic bomb

boot sector virus

worm

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Question 14

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Which of the following statements describes a worm?

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A program that disguises itself as something useful but actually harms your system.

A process that runs automatically, without requiring a person to start or stop it.

A program that runs independently of other software and travels between computers and across networks.

A program that locks a user's data or computer system until a ransom is paid.

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Question 15

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If multiple honeypots are connected to form a larger network, what term is used to describe the network?

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combolure

lurenet

honeycomb

honeynet

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Question 16

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An attack that relies on redirected and captured secure transmissions as they occur is known as what type of attack?

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buffer overflow

session hijacking attack

man-in-the-middle attack

banner-grabbing attack

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Question 17

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Which of the following scenarios represents a phishing attempt?

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An employee at your company has received a malware-infected file in their e-mail.

A person posing as an employee tried to access a secured area at your organization.

A gift was offered to an employee with access to secured information in exchange for details.

An e-mail was sent to a manager at your company that appeared to be from the company's CTO, asking for access.

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Question 18

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In a red team-blue team exercise, what is the purpose of the blue team?

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The blue team is tasked with attacking the network.

The blue team must observe the actions of the red team.

The blue team is charged with the defense of the network.

The blue team consists of regulators that ensure no illegal activity is undertaken.

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Question 19

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Which of the following utilities performs sophisticated vulnerability scans, and can identify unencrypted data such as credit card numbers?

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Nmap

Nessus

Metasploit

L0phtcrack

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Question 20

Multiple Choice

If someone is offered a free gift or service in exchange for private information or access to a computer system, what type of social engineering is taking place?

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phishing

baiting

quid pro quo

tailgating

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