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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening
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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. TACACS port
system hardening
49
161
53
2. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup
110
encrypted file system
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
configuration baselines
3. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected
security template
domain name service
hardware based
DAC
4. NAC stands for
OS hardening
hotfix
network access control
discretionary
5. Restrict zone transfers to designated servers - restrict users via ACLs who can query zone records - do not use recursive queries
OS hardening
baselining
mandatory
DNS hardening
6. Used to deliver news articles to users on the Internet - vulnerable to DoS attacks
NNTP
TACACS
infrastructure based
configuration management policy
7. OU stands for...
25
DAC
MAC
organizational unit
8. Access control method used by organizations that have a high turn over
25
security template
DNS poisoning
RBAC
9. NNTP stands for
simple mail transport protocol
SNMP
110
network news transfer protocol
10. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network
FTP hardening
role-based
TACACS
49
11. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password
mandatory
25
file and print sharing hardening
RBAC
12. Start with the most secure environment - the loosen the controls as needed
least privileged principle
lightweight directory access protocol
rule of least privilege
TACACS
13. DAC stands for ____________ access control
161
hardening
DNS hardening
discretionary
14. LDAP authentication method not recommended
443
anonymous authentication
49
file and print sharing hardening
15. NNTP port
119
RBAC
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System
network attached storage
16. IPSec port
configuration management policy
endpoint based
network access control
500
17. Is a UDP-based network protocol - used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention
SNMP
FAT
DAC
119
18. Contain possible security settings that can control one or multiple computers
139
configuration management policy
DAC
security template
19. Telnet port
20 and 21
FAT
NNTP
23
20. Transferable access controls applied and controlled by the object owner
TACACS
DNS poisoning
system hardening
DAC
21. SAN stands for...
FAT
storage area network
dynamic host configuration protocol
simple authentication
22. SNMP stand for...
simple mail transport protocol
NNTP
simple network management protocol
security template
23. Misconfiguration of an email server that could allow it to be used by an attacker to spread spam
88
FAT
open mail relay
500
24. NetBIOS port
hardware based
network attached storage
139
simple authentication
25. Access control method that uses ACLs
service pack
DAC
lightweight directory access protocol
NNTP
26. Isolate directories - place server in DMZ - disallow anonymous access - audit logs - and review contents for unauthorized material
FTP hardening
DHCP
49
simple network management protocol
27. NAC method where organizations must run the current hardware and operating systems
rule of least privilege
443
infrastructure based
network attached storage
28. An accumulated set of software updates or hotfixes from Microsoft
hardening
network access control
service pack
rule of least privilege
29. LDAP stands for...
lightweight directory access protocol
security template
network attached storage
endpoint based
30. Defining the software and hardware components that can be used in an organization
endpoint based
least privileged principle
configuration management policy
security template
31. Bind MAC addresses of network devices to IP address - monitor logs - apply security patches - use IDS and strong authentication to detect rogue servers
mandatory
anonymous authentication
least privileged principle
DHCP hardening
32. Centrally managed NAC method requiring installation of software agents on each network client
endpoint based
anonymous authentication
NNTP
organizational unit
33. SNMP port
DAC
hardening
161
OS hardening
34. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network
443
DHCP
storage area network
service pack
35. Users granted least amount of access possible that enables them to complete their required work
security template
OS hardening
least privileged principle
20 and 21
36. SMTP port
encrypted file system
DNS poisoning
25
NAC
37. SMTP stands for...
simple authentication
simple mail transport protocol
hotfix
FAT
38. Help to make sure devices meet security standards before they are allowed to connect to the network
OS hardening
file and print sharing hardening
NAC
mandatory
39. DNS port
role-based
53
SNMP
security template
40. File system that offers limited security and was primarily designed for desktop use
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
FAT
domain name service
RBAC
41. kerberos port
RBAC
88
file and print sharing hardening
161
42. SSH port
hotfix
22
DHCP hardening
service pack
43. TACACS
DMZ
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System
file and print sharing hardening
database hardening
44. The process of establishing a standard for security
49
endpoint based
configuration management policy
baselining
45. 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 -
domain name service
TACACS
OS hardening
DHCP hardening
46. HTTP port
22
443
RBAC
80
47. Define security settings and user's desktop environment on group of computers
DHCP hardening
endpoint based
role-based
group policies
48. DNS stands for...
domain name service
service pack
389
rule of least privilege
49. Most restrictive access control method that uses security labels to control access
FTP hardening
DAC
MAC
least privileged principle
50. HTTP SSL port
rule of least privilege
80
hotfix
443