Question 1

What are the three main functions involved in sending data over the Internet?

Accepted Answer

Data packetization, bit translation, and network device utilization

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Data segregation, byte encryption, and network device maximization

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Data encapsulation, bit encryption, and network device elimination

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Data fragmentation, byte translation, and network device minimization

Question 2

Which network ports are commonly used for web traffic and inbound email?

Accepted Answer

Ports 80 and 443 for web traffic, port 25 for inbound email

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Ports 80 and 25 for web traffic, port 443 for inbound email

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Ports 443 and 25 for web traffic, port 80 for inbound email

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Ports 443 and 80 for web traffic, port 25 for outbound email

Question 3

What is the difference between a vulnerability and an exploit?

Accepted Answer

A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, while an exploit is a method to compromise that system

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A vulnerability and an exploit are synonyms, both referring to a weakness in a system

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A vulnerability is a method to compromise a system, while an exploit is a weakness in the system

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A vulnerability is a software bug, while an exploit is a misconfiguration in the system

Question 4

Which ports do hackers commonly target, according to a recent Alert Logic report?

Accepted Answer

TCP ports 22, 80, and 443

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TCP ports 25, 80, and 443

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TCP ports 22, 25, and 80

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TCP ports 25, 80, and 443

Question 5

What is the purpose of port scanning?

Accepted Answer

To systematically scan a computer's network ports for vulnerabilities

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To aggressively scan a computer's network ports for encrypted ports

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To passively scan a computer's network ports for closed ports

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To randomly scan a computer's network ports for open ports

Question 6

What is an open port?

Accepted Answer

A port number that is configured to accept packets

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A port number that is not configured for any packets

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A port number that is configured to delay packets

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A port number that is configured to reject packets

Question 7

Why are some ports more vulnerable to attacks?

Accepted Answer

They must always remain open for communication

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They only support encrypted communication

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They are always closed for communication

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They are never used for communication

Question 8

Which protocols do ports 22, 80, and 443 correspond to?

Accepted Answer

SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS

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HTTPS, SSH, and HTTP

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HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH

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FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS

Question 9

How can vulnerabilities be mitigated or eliminated?

Accepted Answer

By regularly updating, patching, and following secure practices

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By ignoring software updates and patches

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By avoiding awareness training

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By adopting insecure coding practices

Question 10

What is the main goal of an exploit?

Accepted Answer

To breach the security of a system

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To maintain the stability of a system

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To improve the performance of a system

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To strengthen a system's security

Question 11

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A TYPE OF MALWARE?

Accepted Answer

Cache

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Worm

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Virus

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Rootkit

Question 12

WHICH OF THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN HELP PREVENT MALWARE INFECTIONS?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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Using strong and unique passwords.

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Installing software updates and patches.

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Enabling firewalls and anti-malware software

Question 13

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION SHOULD YOU TAKE IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED WITH MALWARE?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Run a full scan using your installed anti-virus software

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Run a full scan using your installed anti-malware software

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Backup your files to an external storage device or cloud service

Question 14

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT RANSOMWARE?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware encrypts a files and demands payment for their decryptions

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Ransomware infections can be prevented by a regular backing up data.

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Ransomware can be removed using a specialized decryption tools

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All of the above

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