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1A software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet and depending on the applied configuration settings either blocks it or allows it to pass through is called:
- AAntivirus
- BFirewall
- CAntispyware
- DMalware
2A device designed to forward data packets between networks is called:
- ALayer 2 Switch
- BActive Hub
- CContent Filter
- DRouter
3Allowing a connection through a firewall is known as creating:
- ATunnel
- BException
- CAccess Point
- DEntry
4A network device designed for managing the optimal distribution of workloads across multiple computing resources is called:
- ALoad Balancer
- BHIDS
- CFirewall
- DCaptive Portal
5The last default rule on a firewall is to deny all traffic.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6A computer network service that allows clients to make indirect network connections to other network services is called:
- ALoad Balancing
- BProxy
- CNetwork Access Control
- DBackdoor
7Which of the terms listed below refers to a security solution implemented on an individual computer host monitoring that specific system for malicious activities or policy violations?
- ANIPS
- BContent Filter
- CFirewall
- DHIDS
8One of the measures for securing networking devices includes the practice of disabling unused ports.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Which of the following ensures the privacy of a VPN connection?
- AHashing
- BTunneling
- CAuthentication
- DCleartext Credentials
10Which of the following answers refers to a dedicated device for managing secure connections established over an untrusted network, such as the Internet?
- ALoad Balancer
- BVPN Concentrator
- CLayer 3 Switch
- DHardware Firewall
11Which of the following acronyms refers to a network or host based monitoring system designed to automatically alert administrators of known or suspected unauthorized activity?
- AIDS
- BAES
- CTPM
- DEFS
12A software tool used for monitoring and examining contents of the network traffic is known as:
- APort Scanner
- BPacket Sniffer
- CVulnerability Scanner
13Which of the following answers list the protocol or port number used by a spam filter?
- AHTTPS
- B23
- CSMTP
- D443
14Which of the following acronyms refers to a network security solution combining the functionality of a firewall with additional safeguards such as URL filtering, content inspection, or malware inspection?
- AMTU
- BSTP
- CUTM
- DXML
15URL filtering restricts access to Internet sites based on which of the following criteria?
- AVirus Signature
- BWeb Address
- CBaseline
- DData Content
16Which of the following network security solutions inspects network traffic in real-time and has the capability to stop the ongoing attack?
- ANIPS
- BHIDS
- CNIDS
- DNIST
17Which of the following acronyms refers to a firewall controlling access to a web server?
- AWEP
- BWAP
- CWPS
- DWAF
18Which of the answers listed below refers to a set of rules that specify which users or system processes are granted access to objects as well as what operations are allowed on a given object?
- ACRL
- BNAT
- CBCP
- DACL
19Which of the following actions can be taken by passive IDS?
- AFirewall Recognition
- BClosing Down Connection
- CLogging
- DTerminating Process
20802.1x is an IEEE standard defining:
- AToken ring networks
- BPort-based network access control
- CVLAN tagging
- DWireless networking
21An access control model in which access to resources is granted or denied depending on Access Control List (ACL) entries is also known as:
- AMandatory Access Control
- BLattice-Based Access Control
- CRole-Based Access Control
- DRule-Based Access Control
22A type of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) that relies on the previously established baseline of normal network activity in order to detect intrusions is known as a signature-based IDS.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Which of the following security solutions provides a countermeasure against denial-of-service attack characterized by increasing number of half-open connections?
- AFlood guard
- BCaptive portal
- CProtocol analyzer
- DFirewall
24Which of the protocols listed below protects against switching loops?
- AUTP
- BOCSP
- CSTP
- DHMAC
25A type of Intrusion Detection System (IDS) that relies on known attack patterns to detect an intrusion is known as a signature-based IDS.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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- A+ Digital Technologies Quiz on Security + Assessment, created by Ramzy Blanch on 22/12/2017.
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