Question 1

What tool would you use if you want to collect information as it is being transmitted on the network and analyze the contents for the purpose of solving network problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Port scanner
B)   Packet sniffer 
C)   Vulnerability scanner
D)   Content filterE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Briefly describe how biometric technologies are generally evaluated.

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Biometric technologies are generally eva...

Question 3

Describe and provide an example for each of the types of authentication mechanisms.

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There are three types of authentication ...

Question 4

A private,secure network operated over a public and insecure network.

Accepted Answer

A)   VPN
B)   transport mode
C)   SSL
D)   PKI
E)   digital certificateF)  asymmetric encryptionG)  Vernam cipherH)  transposition cipherI)  content filterJ)  footprintingK) None of the above
L) G) and H)

Question 5

A(n)____________________ is a secret word or combination of characters known only by the user.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ is a secret word or combination...

Question 6

Which of the following is a Kerberos service that initially exchanges information with the client and server by using secret keys?

Accepted Answer

A)   Authentication Server
B)   Authentication Client 
C)   Key Distribution Center
D)   Ticket Granting ServiceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The "something a person has" authentication mechanism takes advantage of something inherent in the user that is evaluated using biometrics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In IPSec,an encryption method in which only a packet's IP data is encrypted,?not the IP headers themselves; this method allows intermediate nodes to read the source and?destination addresses.

Accepted Answer

A)   VPN
B)   transport mode
C)   SSL
D)   PKI
E)   digital certificateF)  asymmetric encryptionG)  Vernam cipherH)  transposition cipherI)  content filterJ)  footprintingK) A) and B)
L) D) and F)

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics currently used today for authentication purposes is the LEAST unique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fingerprints
B)   Iris 
C)   Retina
D)   Face geometryE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The organized research and investigation of Internet addresses owned or controlled by a target organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   VPN
B)   transport mode
C)   SSL
D)   PKI
E)   digital certificateF)  asymmetric encryptionG)  Vernam cipherH)  transposition cipherI)  content filterJ)  footprintingK) I) and J)
L) A) and B)

Question 11

In which cipher method are values rearranged within a block to create the ciphertext?

Accepted Answer

A)   Permutation
B)   Vernam 
C)   Substitution
D)   MonoalphabeticE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Public key container files that allow PKI system components and end users to validate a public key and identify its owner.

Accepted Answer

A)   VPN
B)   transport mode
C)   SSL
D)   PKI
E)   digital certificateF)  asymmetric encryptionG)  Vernam cipherH)  transposition cipherI)  content filterJ)  footprintingK) D) and F)
L) B) and G)

Question 13

A cryptographic operation that involves simply rearranging the values within a block based on an established pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   VPN
B)   transport mode
C)   SSL
D)   PKI
E)   digital certificateF)  asymmetric encryptionG)  Vernam cipherH)  transposition cipherI)  content filterJ)  footprintingK) B) and D)
L) C) and I)

Question 14

Which technology has two modes of operation: transport and tunnel?

Accepted Answer

A)   Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol
B)   Secure Shell 
C)   IP Security
D)   Secure Sockets LayerE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which port number is commonly used for the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol service?

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   53 
C)   68
D)   443E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a method employed by IDPSs to prevent an attack from succeeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sending DoS packets to the source
B)   Terminating the network connection 
C)   Reconfiguring network devices
D)   Changing the attack's contentE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Describe in basic terms what an IDPS is.

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Intrusion detection and prevention syste...

Question 18

Technical controls alone,when properly configured,can secure an IT environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is asymmetric encryption?

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Asymmetric encryption is also known as p...

Question 20

The Ticket Granting Service (TGS)is one of three services in the __________ system,and provides tickets to clients who request services.

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The answer of The Ticket Granting Service (TGS)is one of...

Exam 12: Protection Mechanisms

Describe in basic terms what an IDPS is.

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In IPSec,an encryption method in which only a packet's IP data is encrypted,?not the IP headers themselves; this method allows intermediate nodes to read the source and?destination addresses.

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Briefly describe how biometric technologies are generally evaluated.

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The organized research and investigation of Internet addresses owned or controlled by a target organization.

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The Ticket Granting Service (TGS)is one of three services in the __________ system,and provides tickets to clients who request services.

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Which technology has two modes of operation: transport and tunnel?

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The "something a person has" authentication mechanism takes advantage of something inherent in the user that is evaluated using biometrics.

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Which of the following is NOT a method employed by IDPSs to prevent an attack from succeeding?

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Which port number is commonly used for the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol service?

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Technical controls alone,when properly configured,can secure an IT environment.

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A(n)____________________ is a secret word or combination of characters known only by the user.

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What tool would you use if you want to collect information as it is being transmitted on the network and analyze the contents for the purpose of solving network problems?

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Describe and provide an example for each of the types of authentication mechanisms.

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A cryptographic operation that involves simply rearranging the values within a block based on an established pattern.

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Which of the following characteristics currently used today for authentication purposes is the LEAST unique?

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A private,secure network operated over a public and insecure network.

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Public key container files that allow PKI system components and end users to validate a public key and identify its owner.

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In which cipher method are values rearranged within a block to create the ciphertext?

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Which of the following is a Kerberos service that initially exchanges information with the client and server by using secret keys?

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What is asymmetric encryption?

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