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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Access control method that uses ACLs






2. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects






3. LDAP authentication method not recommended






4. TACACS port






5. FTP ports






6. Highly configurable - discretionary - job based access control - more flexible that MAC - more precise that groups






7. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






8. Help to make sure devices meet security standards before they are allowed to connect to the network






9. SAN stands for...






10. Locking down the system






11. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network






12. NAS stands for...






13. A DNS server is fed altered or spoofed records that are retained and then duplicated elsewhere






14. Define security settings and user's desktop environment on group of computers






15. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup






16. Defining the software and hardware components that can be used in an organization






17. HTTP port






18. An accumulated set of software updates or hotfixes from Microsoft






19. DNS port






20. File system that offers limited security and was primarily designed for desktop use






21. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






22. NNTP stands for






23. LDAP stands for...






24. Microsoft software packages that contain one or more patches and can be applied without rebooting






25. Recommended LDAP authentication






26. EFS stands for...






27. SMTP stands for...






28. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






29. IPSec port






30. POP3 port






31. NAC method where organizations must run the current hardware and operating systems






32. NNTP port






33. kerberos port






34. SNMP stand for...






35. OU stands for...






36. Access permissions applied by the owner of an object using ACLs - commonly found on PCs






37. SSH port






38. 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 -






39. SMTP port






40. DAC stands for ____________ access control






41. Centrally managed NAC method requiring installation of software agents on each network client






42. Restrict zone transfers to designated servers - restrict users via ACLs who can query zone records - do not use recursive queries






43. MAC stands for ____________ access control






44. LDAP port






45. The process of establishing a standard for security






46. Four ways to implement group policies






47. DHCP stands for...






48. A remote authentication protocol used to communicate with an authentication server commonly used in UNIX networks.






49. Transferable access controls applied and controlled by the object owner






50. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password