Test your basic knowledge |

Comptia Security +: Network Access

Instructions:
  • Answer 45 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The process of recovering passwords from stored/transmitted data






2. A password attack that tries all possible combinations until the correct password is identified






3. Something you know - have - are or location






4. Password length/complexity help defend against this attack






5. Using three or more authentication methods






6. Procedures -processes - controls that determine access are access control ________






7. Access control model that does not allow data to be accessed directly - concerned with separation of duty or function






8. Token that generates a password based on time or event






9. Information classification is no write up - no read down






10. Access control model designed to prevent authorized access to classified information - concerned with information confidentiality






11. A password attack that encrypts all the words in the dictionary and compares the resulting hash values with those of the password






12. Form of physical authentication - id/smart card - atm card - token - key - passport - something you __________






13. Dictionary - hybrid - brute force - rainbow table






14. Access control model concerned with information integrity






15. Data can only be accessed through applications - designed to prevent unauthorized modification - errors and fraud






16. A small room with two authentication doors - after gaining access to the 1st door the subject is locked in until access to granted to the 2nd door






17. Lists of permission associated with objects - used in the DAC model - typically include a implicit deny rule






18. Builds on the dictionary attack by adding numbers and special characters and does some common substitution






19. Information classification is no read up - no write down






20. The most popular form of authentication






21. Password type based on fact or opinion based information - best for authentication that users do not use often - easy to remember






22. Error caused by biometrics where the system accepts impostors - also know as false acceptance rate (FAR)






23. MAC - DAC - and RBAC






24. A password attack that uses a look up table containing pre-computed hashes






25. Cognitive - dynamic - one-time - passphrase






26. Security controls that fix a problem or prevent further damage






27. The point at which the false rejection rate equals the false acceptance rate - used to determine the accuracy of biometric systems - low value = high accuracy






28. Feature of an OS that allows for logical access control by grouping subjects with common characteristics






29. CER stands for...






30. Error caused by biometrics where the system rejects authorized individuals - also know as false rejection rate (FRR)






31. Security controls that thwart a security breach - i.e. require user ID and password






32. Preset (key in knob) - deadbolt - combination padlock - cipher






33. Password type that best defends against password attacks - i.e. tokens






34. User - programs - processes - requesting permissions are access control ________






35. Authentication method that include pin - password - code words - personal information






36. Token that generates a password based on challenge/response






37. Used by most ACLs - also known as deny by default






38. Data - hardware - networks - facility are access control ________






39. Form of authentication that relies on human characteristic - fingerprint - hand geometry - facial recognition - eye scan - voice print - DNA - something you _________






40. Security controls that spot and capture details about a security breach - i.e. a log file






41. Tailgating - piggybacking - social engineering






42. Set of rules enforced by an OS to enhance security by forcing users to employ strong passwords






43. Using any two authentication methods






44. ACL stands for...






45. Identification - authentication - authorization - accountability