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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening
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certifications
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comptia-security-+
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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. Reduce the possibility of a breach by locking down the file system - controlling software installation and use - limiting access - disabling unnecessary services and applying patches -
25
OS hardening
local - site - domain - OU
161
2. LDAP port
DAC
53
389
RBAC
3. Locking down the system
20 and 21
system hardening
group policies
infrastructure based
4. Access control defined by roles or job functions
database hardening
local - site - domain - OU
25
RBAC
5. DHCP stands for...
RBAC
53
OS hardening
dynamic host configuration protocol
6. Isolate directories - place server in DMZ - disallow anonymous access - audit logs - and review contents for unauthorized material
NNTP
simple network management protocol
FTP hardening
patches
7. Recommended LDAP authentication
storage area network
TACACS
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
encrypted file system
8. OU stands for...
25
least privileged principle
organizational unit
RBAC
9. SMTP port
least privileged principle
service pack
25
RBAC
10. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password
file and print sharing hardening
hotfix
baselining
OS hardening
11. Help to make sure devices meet security standards before they are allowed to connect to the network
NAC
DMZ
500
rule of least privilege
12. NetBIOS port
139
RBAC
hotfix
simple network management protocol
13. NAC method where organizations must run the current hardware and operating systems
simple mail transport protocol
infrastructure based
local - site - domain - OU
anonymous authentication
14. LDAP authentication method not recommended
anonymous authentication
DAC
local - site - domain - OU
SSL
15. A cryptographic protocol that provides security for communications over networks such as the Internet
hardware based
security template
MAC
SSL
16. Bind MAC addresses of network devices to IP address - monitor logs - apply security patches - use IDS and strong authentication to detect rogue servers
DHCP hardening
infrastructure based
119
22
17. Access permissions applied by the owner of an object using ACLs - commonly found on PCs
SNMP
RBAC
DHCP
DAC
18. Used to deliver news articles to users on the Internet - vulnerable to DoS attacks
NAC
configuration baselines
NNTP
hardening
19. RBAC stands for ____________ access control
system hardening
role-based
RBAC
database hardening
20. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network
DHCP
simple authentication
RBAC
DNS poisoning
21. TACACS
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System
110
DNS poisoning
endpoint based
22. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text
simple authentication
88
endpoint based
SNMP
23. Microsoft software packages that contain one or more patches and can be applied without rebooting
119
MAC
hotfix
infrastructure based
24. POP3 port
group policies
110
88
49
25. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected
DAC
80
network news transfer protocol
hardware based
26. NAS stands for...
network attached storage
TACACS
configuration management policy
mandatory
27. Centrally managed NAC method requiring installation of software agents on each network client
domain name service
25
database hardening
endpoint based
28. HTTP port
security template
139
80
rule of least privilege
29. SNMP port
NAC
DHCP hardening
NNTP
161
30. SMTP stands for...
DNS hardening
simple mail transport protocol
configuration management policy
service pack
31. Access control method used by organizations that have a high turn over
FAT
RBAC
network attached storage
encrypted file system
32. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup
local - site - domain - OU
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
endpoint based
configuration baselines
33. Misconfiguration of an email server that could allow it to be used by an attacker to spread spam
DNS poisoning
patches
endpoint based
open mail relay
34. NNTP port
simple mail transport protocol
DAC
119
endpoint based
35. MAC stands for ____________ access control
simple network management protocol
mandatory
open mail relay
88
36. NNTP stands for
database hardening
161
MAC
network news transfer protocol
37. File system that offers limited security and was primarily designed for desktop use
20 and 21
FAT
network attached storage
119
38. NAC stands for
DHCP hardening
network access control
DNS hardening
endpoint based
39. DAC stands for ____________ access control
FTP hardening
least privileged principle
NAC
discretionary
40. Start with the most secure environment - the loosen the controls as needed
rule of least privilege
DNS hardening
service pack
MAC
41. Issued by software vendors to fix bugs - address security issues or add functionality
20 and 21
patches
DNS poisoning
baselining
42. The process of establishing a standard for security
139
FAT
baselining
network news transfer protocol
43. Highly configurable - discretionary - job based access control - more flexible that MAC - more precise that groups
80
RBAC
DNS poisoning
anonymous authentication
44. IPSec port
database hardening
lightweight directory access protocol
500
storage area network
45. Transferable access controls applied and controlled by the object owner
hardware based
TACACS
group policies
DAC
46. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats
DAC
hardening
DAC
security template
47. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects
DNS hardening
simple authentication
500
MAC
48. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network
TACACS
MAC
161
least privileged principle
49. A DNS server is fed altered or spoofed records that are retained and then duplicated elsewhere
file and print sharing hardening
encrypted file system
simple mail transport protocol
DNS poisoning
50. Access control method that uses ACLs
DAC
lightweight directory access protocol
49
53