Champion! 16

1 A network technician has received several reports regarding missing and corrupted information on a company file server. Which course of action can the technician use to investigate any unauthorized network access?

Audit all user activity by using telnet to access each computer during the day.

Enable event logging on each user computer to check for unauthorized network access.

Enable event logging on all network devices to audit any suspicious user activity.

Audit the event logs on the server to check for unauthorized network access.

Observable Description Max Value

1 correctness of response2 points for Option 40 points for any other option

2

2 Which two advantages are attributed to a hardware firewall when compared to a software firewall? (Choose two.)

It costs less because it is more efficient.

It does not impact the processing performance of the equipment it protects.

It always protects both the computer it is installed on as well as the rest of the network.

It is designed to protect more than one computer.

It is a free Windows operating system component.

Observable DescriptionMax Value

1correctness of response

Option 2 and Option 4 are correct.1 point for each correct option.0 points if more options are selected than required.

2

3 A company wants to configure a firewall to monitor all channels of communication and allow only traffic that is part of a known connection. Which firewall configuration should be deployed?

packet filtering

proxy

stateful packet inspection

stateless packet inspection



2

4 A technician has been asked to format the drives of several Windows XP computers with a file system that can use file-

level permissions to secure confidential information. Which file system should be used by the technician?

EXT

FAT

FAT32

NTFS



2

5 A technician needs to configure wireless networking on several new laptop computers. Which encryption method should the technician choose to achieve the best authentication and payload security?

MD5

PGP

WEP

WPA



2

6 Which simple wireless configuration technique can make the network invisible to unauthorized users?

Change the default password on the WAP.

Disable inactive wireless connections.

Filter all network access using MAC addresses.

Disable SSID broadcasting.



2

7 Windows XP should be updated on a regular basis. In which situation should automatic updates be disabled?

Computers on a corporate network perform well without automatic updates because they are protected by a firewall.

Home users should avoid automatic updates because they are protected by Windows Internet Connection Firewall.

Users accessing the network using a dial-up connection need to control when the updates are downloaded and installed.

Guest user accounts with limited access are unlikely to ever need updates because they are temporary users.



2

8 As part of the new security policy, a company decides to protect company data by performing backups on a regular basis. Which backup type takes the greatest amount of time and is commonly used in conjunction with another backup method?

differential

full

historical

incremental



2

9 Which quick solution should be tried first if a user is unable to login?

Verify that the CAPS and NUM lock keys are not on.

Reset the password for the user.

Assign the user a new username and password.

Add the user to a different group on the network.



2

10 Which three items should be included in a local security policy? (Choose three.)

list of approved ISPs

steps to take in the event of a security breach

contact list in the event of an emergency

details defining employment eligibility

complete schedule of lunch and break times for all employees

process for employees to gain access to equipment and data



Option 2, Option 3, and Option 6 are correct.1 point for each correct option.0 points if more options are selected than required.

3

11 Which two hashing algorithms are used to ensure that messages are unaltered during transmission? (Choose two.)

ARP

DLC

MD5

NTP

SHA

TCP

Observable Description Max

Value



2

12 Which encryption technology provides secure tunnels?

asymmetric encryption

hash encoding

symmetric encryption

VPN



2

13 Which three physical security measures are employed to prevent security breaches and loss of data? (Choose three.)

antivirus program

software firewall

conduit

card key

strong password

security guard



Option 3, Option 4, and Option 6 are correct.1 point for each correct option.0 points if more options are selected than required.

3

14 Which data security technology takes the form of an object which must be close to a computer before the user can successfully submit a username and password?

biometric device

security key fob

smart card

thumb drive



2

15 Which physical security technology uses an embedded integrated circuit chip to store data safely and is commonly used in secure ID badges?

smart card

security key fob

storage area network

biometric device



2

16 Which two file-level permissions allow a user to delete a file? (Choose two.)

read

modify

read and execute

write

full control

list contents




2

17 What is the default setting for Windows XP operating system updates?

automatic

only download updates

notify me

manual



2

18 Which Windows XP command initiates a backup from the command line?

archive

backup

compress

ntbackup

zip



2

19 After a technician collects information from the computer, which two sources can provide the technician with possible solutions for various types of network-related problems? (Choose two.)

paperwork that is provided to customers

the manufacturer FAQ for network devices

firewall logs

network device logs

technical websites




2

20 A customer contacts a call center with problems updating anti-virus software. What two types of question should the technician consider when gathering information from the caller? (Choose two.)

closed-ended

direct

indirect

open-ended

system-specific

vendor-specific




2

21 Which two characteristics of network traffic are being monitored if a network technician configures the company firewall to operate as a packet filter? (Choose two.)

applications

physical addresses

packet size

ports

protocols




2

22 A technician is asked whether the new procedures for backup use a backup rotation. Which procedure describes a backup rotation?

Reuse backup media and choose its storage location according to organizational guidelines. This ensures efficient and safe use of the backup media.

Have different members of the network staff perform the backups so that everyone has experience backing up data.

Back up the data at different times on different days so that a diverse amount of data is backed up.

Select the partitions to be archived at each backup according to a predefined plan to ensure everything is backed up over a given period.



2

23 The ABC Company network designers are designing the new corporate WiFi network. Which two precautions should be implemented because of security concerns with wireless networks? (Choose two.)

Shield the access point with a Faraday cage.

Send only essential passwords in clear text.

Disable broadcast of the SSID.

Configure WPA on access points.

Use the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

Use the 5.0 GHz frequency band.


1 correctness of response


2

1 What is the purpose of using hash encoding?

to ensure complete security of the message digest

to ensure that the data remains the same even if the message digest is tampered with

to ensure that tampering with data is detectable

to regenerate the message digest when the original message digest is changed



2 points for Option 30 points for any other option

2

2 Which feature must be enabled to monitor network activity within Windows XP? hash encoding

logging and auditing

password protection





2

3 Which item is kept secret in symmetric encryption? the mathematical function

the encryption key

the event log files

the message digest




2

4 Which device is used to ensure secure credit card payments? card key

conduit

security key fob

smart card




2

5 Which security device communicates with the computer over a short range? biometric device

conduit

security key fob

smart card




2

6 Which solution, when deployed on a network, looks for policy matches via the use of IP addresses and port numbers?

dual-homed gateway

packet filter firewall

proxy firewall

stateful inspection firewall




2

7 Which security element operates independently of computer resources? antispyware program

antivirus program

hardware firewall

software firewall




2

8 A network administrator disabled SSID transmission in a wireless network that is equipped with

WPA. However, an attacker managed to penetrate the network. The administrator then deployed a wireless security configuration tool to restrict access to listed clients. Which tool did the network administrator install?

MAC address filtering

WEP

wireless antenna

packet filtering




2

9 What is a feature of restrictive firewall security policy? It enables a specific list of ports, and only packets entering through those ports are permitted. It restricts the running of software to administrator accounts.

It limits the number of users who can access the network.

It permits access through all ports except those that are explicitly denied.




2

10 When Windows Update is being configured on a computer with Windows XP, which option can conflict with the security policy of an organization?

Automatic updates

Download updates

Notify me

Turn off automatic updates




2

11 A vendor needs to work in the company office for two weeks. Which type of account should be created for the vendor?

a guest account along with partial access to the network

a new account that gives the same privileges as company employees have

a re-enabled account of a former employee

a temporary account along with full access to the network




2

12 Which backup method will always ensure that all data could be restored from a single backup? daily backup

differential backup

incremental backup

full backup




2

13 While gathering data to troubleshoot a problem with a computer, the technician asked various questions. Which question is a closed-ended question?

Has the password been changed recently?

When did the problem start?

What type of firewall is being used?

What types of backups were used to back up the data on the computer over the last month?




2

14 Which software application monitors and reports the changes in program code? an application that protects the computer from adware

a patch to an application

a firewall application

IDS




2

15 Which encryption technology uses the SHA and MD5 algorithms? asymmetric encryption

hash encoding


VPN




2

16 Which action provides superior protection for a wireless network? configuring WEP with 32-bit encryption

configuring WPA

disabling MAC address filtering

retaining the default SSID




2

17 Why is the Notify me Windows update option more suitable for dial-up connections? It allows the user to control the update to prevent interruption of other network activity.

It automatically downloads updates and notifies the user to install them later.

It automatically installs updates when the user is not working on the computer.

It prevents checking for updates.




2




firewall logs

network device logs

technical websites

Observable DescriptionMax

Value



2

19 After analyzing and researching the problem by visiting several technical websites, a technician was unable to help a user to log in. Later, the user rebooted the computer and was able to log in. Which step did the technician omit during the troubleshooting process?

closing the issue with the customer

gathering data from the computer

gathering information from the user

trying quick solutions




2

20 Which security technique provides secure tunnels? asymmetric encryption

hash encoding


VPN


Value



2

1Which encryption technique uses a mathematical function to create a numeric value unique to the data?

asymmetric encryption

hash encoding

VPN

WTLS


Value



2

2 Which two methods help protect network cables? (Choose two.) enclosing the cables in conduits

enclosing the cables in cable locks

routing the cables inside the walls of a building

leave cables exposed to reveal tampering

using RFID tags


Value



2

3 Which method of filtering traffic is used to monitor established network connections to allow only packets from established network connections?

packet filter

proxy firewall

stateful packet inspection

wireless NICs




2

4 Which Windows XP command performs a data backup? BACKUP

BUP

NTBACKUP

XPBACKUP




2

5 What is a disadvantage of configuring a firewall using permissive settings? Devices are exposed to attack. Packet transmission becomes complicated, requiring explicit access permission for all packets. The extra ports that are used by various applications are closed.

The settings may cause a user to be locked out of the system.




2

6 Which feature is characteristic of a guest account? It always remains active.

It can be configured to grant extensive access to resources on a temporary basis.

It disables access to the Internet, e-mail, and any printer.

It must be specifically configured for each guest.




2

7 Which technique may be used to generate a message digest from a hash encoding process? the use of a combination of identical encryption keys the use of a mathematical function to generate a corresponding text value that is unique to the message the use of the SHA or MD5 algorithms

the use of a key that is agreed to by the sender and receiver


1 correctness of response

2 points for Option 30 points for any other

2

option

8 Which method can turn a laptop into a zombie computer? improperly configuring the BIOS setting

partially uninstalling the operating system

reformatting the hard drive

remotely controlling the operating system




2




firewall logs

network device logs

technical websites


Value1 correctness of

responseOption 2 and Option 5 are correct.1 point for each correct option.0 points if more options are selected

2

than required.

10 After analyzing and researching the problem by visiting several technical websites, a technician was unable to help a user to log in. Later, the user rebooted the computer and was able to log in. Which step did the technician omit during the troubleshooting process?

closing the issue with the customer

gathering data from the computer

gathering information from the user

trying quick solutions




2

11 What is the purpose of using hash encoding? to ensure complete security of the message digest

to ensure that the data remains the same even if the message digest is tampered with

to ensure that tampering with data is detectable

to regenerate the message digest when the original message digest is changed




2

12 Which characteristic of an application is used by the Windows XP firewall to determine whether the application is allowed to access the network?

file permission

port number

IRQ

username




2

13 Which right can only be granted by enabling the Full Control file-level permission? change the permissions of a file

delete a file

overwrite a file

run a file




2

14 Which two advantages are attributed to a hardware firewall when compared to a software firewall? (Choose two.)

It costs less because it is more efficient.

It does not impact the processing performance of the equipment it protects.

It always protects both the computer it is installed on as well as the rest of the network.

It is designed to protect more than one computer.

It is a free Windows operating system component.


Value



2

15 A technician has been asked to format the drives of several Windows XP computers with a file system that can use file-level permissions to secure confidential information. Which file system should be used by the technician?

EXT

FAT

FAT32

NTFS




2

16 A technician needs to configure wireless networking on several new laptop computers. Which

encryption method should the technician choose to achieve the best authentication and payload security?

MD5

PGP

WEP

WPA




2

17 What is the default setting for Windows XP operating system updates? automatic

only download updates

notify me

manual




2

18 A user can locate the setup for an application on the server but is unable to download it. The user requests the help of a technician, who looks up the list of common problems and their recommended solutions. Which solution should the technician try to resolve this problem?

Change the read permission granted to the user on the setup file to read and execute.

Grant system administrator privileges to the user on a temporary basis.

Inform the user that this is due to a phishing attack and then perform an antivirus scan.

Verify that the MAC address of the computer is listed in the MAC address filter table.




2

19 Which physical security technology uses an embedded integrated circuit chip to store data safely and is commonly used in secure ID badges?

smart card

security key fob

storage area network

biometric device




2

20 Which two NTFS file-level permissions allow a user to delete a file? (Choose two.) amend

delete

full control

modify

write


Value



2

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