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Security+ Quiz 3
Chapter 3
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 2
01/28/2017

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Java Version 1.6.0_30 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Definition
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A web application server that is compromised in a cross-site scripting attack is said to be ____________.

a. Infected
b. Injected
c. Bot
d. Referred
Definition
b. Injected
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According to some security experts, which would be an appropriate description of an XSS attack?

a. Application attack
b. Cross-site control
c. Flash attack
d. Injection
Definition
d. Injection
Term
True of false? Once a cookie is created on your machine, it can only be read by the web site that created it.
Definition
True
Term
Which attack type provides the least time to defend against it?

a. SYN-Flood
b. XSS
c. Zero day
d. SQL injection
Definition
c. Zero day
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Network discover, Smurf DoS, and Ping of Death are different types of attacks that all use ______________________.

a. SNMP
b. DNS
c. ICMP
d. FTP
Definition
c. ICMP
Term
Intercepting legitimate data and forwarding forged content is known as which of these attack types?

a. Impartial overflow
b. Buffer overflow
c. Replay
d. Man-in-the-middle
Definition
d. Man-in-the-middle
Term
Which attack substitutes a fraudulent MAC address for an IP address?

a. DNS poison
b. ARP poison
c. Replay
d. SYN flood
Definition
b. ARP poison
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Which attack type is similar to a passive man-in-the-middle attack?

a. Replay
b. DNS poison
c. ARP poison
d. SYN flood
Definition
a. Replay
Term
Virtualization technology is often implemented as operating systems and applications that run in software. Often, it is implemented as a virtual machine. Of the following, which can be a security benefit when using virtualization?

a. Patching a computer will patch all virtual machines running on the computer.
b. If one virtual machine is compromised, none of the other virtual machines can be compromised.
c. If a virtual machine is compromised, the adverse effects can be compartmentalized.
d. Virtual machines cannot be affected by hacking techniques.
Definition
c. If a virtual machine is compromised, the adverse effects can be compartmentalized.
Term
Eric wants to install an isolated operating system. What is the best tool to use?

a. Virtualization
b. UAC
c. HIDS
d. NIDS
Definition
a. Virtualization
Term
Where would you turn off file sharing in Windows 7?

a. Control panel
b. Local Area Connection
c. Network and Sharing Center
d. Firewall properties
Definition
c. Network and Sharing Center
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Which option enables you to hide ntldr?

a. Enable Hide Protected Operating System Files
b. Disable Show Hidden Files and Folders
c. Disable Hide Protected Operating System Files
d. Remove the –R Attribute
Definition
a. Enable Hide Protected Operating System Files
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Which of the following should be implemented to harden an operating system? (Select the two best answers)

a. Install the latest service pack
b. Install Windows Defender
c. Install a virtual operating system
d. Execute PHP scripts
Definition
a. Install the latest service pack
b. Install Windows Defender
Term
What is the best (most secure) file system to use in Windows?

a. FAT
b. NTFS
c. DFS
d. FAT32
Definition
b. NTFS
Term
A customer’s computer uses FAT16 as its file system, what file system can you upgrade it to when using the convert command?

a. NTFS
b. HPFS
c. FAT32
d. NFS
Definition
a. NTFS
Term
Which of the following is not an advantage of NTFS over FAT32?

a. NTFS supports file encryption
b. NTFS supports larger file sizes
c. NTFS supports larger volumes
d. NTFS supports more file formats
Definition
d. NTFS supports more file formats
Term
What is the deadliest risk of a virtual computer?

a. If a virtual computer fails, all other virtual computers immediately go offline
b. If a virtual computer fails, the physical server goes offline
c. If the physical server fails, all other physical servers immediately go offline
d. If the physical server fails, all the virtual computers immediately go offline
Definition
d. If the physical server fails, all the virtual computers immediately go offline
Term
10. Virtualized browsers can protect the OS that they are installed within from which of the following?

a. DDoS attacks against the underlying OS
b. Phishing and spam attacks
c. Man-in-the-middle attacks
d. Malware installation from Internet websites
Definition
d. Malware installation from Internet websites
Term
Which of the following needs to be backed up on a domain controller to recover Active Directory?

a. User data
b. System files
c. Operating system
d. System State
Definition
d. System State
Term
Which of the following should you implement to fix a single security issue on the computer?

a. Service pack
b. Support website
c. Patch
d. Baseline
Definition
c. Patch
Term
An administrator wants to reduce the size of the attack surface of a Windows Server. Which of the following is the best answer to accomplish this?

a. Update antivirus software
b. Install service packs
c. Disable unnecessary services
d. Install network intrusion detection systems
Definition
c. Disable unnecessary services
Term
You finished installing the operating system for a home user. What are three good methods to implement to secure that operating system? (Select the three best answers)

a. Install the latest service pack
b. Install a hardware- or software-based firewall
c. Install the latest patches
d. Install a remote desktop tech support program
Definition
a. Install the latest service pack
b. Install a hardware- or software-based firewall
c. Install the latest patches
Term
Which of the following is a security reason to implement virtualization in your network?

a. To isolate network services and roles
b. To analyze network traffic
c. To add network services at lower costs
d. To centralize patch management
Definition
a. To isolate network services and roles
Term
Which of the following is one example of verifying new software changes on a test system?

a. Application hardening
b. Virtualization
c. Patch management
d. HIDS
Definition
c. Patch management
Term
You have been tasked with protecting an operating system from malicious software. What should you do?

a. Disable the DLP
b. Update the HIPS signatures
c. Install a perimeter firewall
d. Disable unused services
e. Update the NIDS signatures
Definition
b. Update the HIPS signatures
d. Disable unused services
Term
You are attempting to establish host-based security for your organization’s workstations. Which of the following is the best way to do this?

a. Implement OS hardening by applying GPOs
b. Implement database hardening by applying vendor guidelines
c. Implement web server hardening by restricting service accounts
d. Implement firewall rules to restrict access
Definition
a. Implement OS hardening by applying GPOs
Term
In Windows, which of the following commands will not show the version number?
a. Systeminfo
b. Wf.msc
c. Winver
d. Msinfo32.exe
Definition
b. Wf.msc
Term
During an audit of your servers, you have noticed that most servers have large amounts of free disk space and have low memory utilization. Which of the following statements will be correct if you migrate some of the servers to a virtual environment?

a. You might end up spending more on licensing, but less on hardware and equipment
b. You will need to deploy load balancing and clustering
c. Your baselining tasks will become simpler
d. Servers will encounter latency and lowered throughput issues
Definition
a. You might end up spending more on licensing, but less on hardware and equipment
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