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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. EFS stands for...
rule of least privilege
20 and 21
DAC
encrypted file system
2. Users granted least amount of access possible that enables them to complete their required work
80
anonymous authentication
TACACS
least privileged principle
3. Recommended LDAP authentication
storage area network
network access control
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
system hardening
4. NAS stands for...
network attached storage
local - site - domain - OU
domain name service
25
5. A remote authentication protocol used to communicate with an authentication server commonly used in UNIX networks.
TACACS
database hardening
DMZ
simple authentication
6. A DNS server is fed altered or spoofed records that are retained and then duplicated elsewhere
open mail relay
DAC
baselining
DNS poisoning
7. SNMP port
23
infrastructure based
organizational unit
161
8. NAC stands for
88
open mail relay
network access control
lightweight directory access protocol
9. Transferable access controls applied and controlled by the object owner
SNMP
network attached storage
389
DAC
10. DNS port
53
25
NAC
least privileged principle
11. RBAC stands for ____________ access control
dynamic host configuration protocol
119
53
role-based
12. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup
389
configuration baselines
25
DMZ
13. TACACS
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System
FTP hardening
security template
RBAC
14. Locking down the system
system hardening
88
simple authentication
organizational unit
15. Defining the software and hardware components that can be used in an organization
DHCP
least privileged principle
network news transfer protocol
configuration management policy
16. Centrally managed NAC method requiring installation of software agents on each network client
TACACS
endpoint based
least privileged principle
500
17. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network
DHCP
group policies
DAC
RBAC
18. SSH port
patches
80
mandatory
22
19. MAC stands for ____________ access control
NAC
25
49
mandatory
20. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects
hardware based
MAC
139
RBAC
21. Contain possible security settings that can control one or multiple computers
security template
MAC
443
NNTP
22. Misconfiguration of an email server that could allow it to be used by an attacker to spread spam
open mail relay
TACACS
endpoint based
DNS hardening
23. LDAP port
389
network access control
DNS hardening
hotfix
24. SMTP stands for...
TACACS
MAC
DAC
simple mail transport protocol
25. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text
endpoint based
500
configuration baselines
simple authentication
26. Disable default accounts and passwords - regular backups - enable auditing features - monitor user privileges - implement authentication for users and applications
database hardening
file and print sharing hardening
local - site - domain - OU
119
27. Used to deliver news articles to users on the Internet - vulnerable to DoS attacks
NNTP
open mail relay
25
88
28. 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 -
database hardening
OS hardening
DMZ
SNMP
29. DNS stands for...
security template
domain name service
configuration management policy
storage area network
30. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected
110
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
TACACS
hardware based
31. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats
hardening
configuration management policy
110
storage area network
32. Help to make sure devices meet security standards before they are allowed to connect to the network
SNMP
MAC
NAC
hardening
33. OU stands for...
network attached storage
storage area network
organizational unit
TACACS
34. Access control method that uses ACLs
rule of least privilege
baselining
389
DAC
35. Define security settings and user's desktop environment on group of computers
group policies
FAT
MAC
88
36. Issued by software vendors to fix bugs - address security issues or add functionality
simple authentication
configuration baselines
patches
SSL
37. The process of establishing a standard for security
simple mail transport protocol
baselining
MAC
500
38. SMTP port
rule of least privilege
25
TACACS
network attached storage
39. Telnet port
119
23
DMZ
network attached storage
40. POP3 port
DHCP
open mail relay
FAT
110
41. Bind MAC addresses of network devices to IP address - monitor logs - apply security patches - use IDS and strong authentication to detect rogue servers
DHCP
FAT
DHCP hardening
open mail relay
42. Start with the most secure environment - the loosen the controls as needed
rule of least privilege
domain name service
configuration baselines
49
43. FTP ports
20 and 21
dynamic host configuration protocol
simple network management protocol
mandatory
44. SAN stands for...
configuration management policy
389
MAC
storage area network
45. NetBIOS port
NAC
25
139
MAC
46. DAC stands for ____________ access control
role-based
OS hardening
discretionary
database hardening
47. kerberos port
88
network news transfer protocol
configuration baselines
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
48. File system that offers limited security and was primarily designed for desktop use
network access control
configuration management policy
FAT
storage area network
49. Access permissions applied by the owner of an object using ACLs - commonly found on PCs
110
DAC
SSL
SNMP
50. TACACS port
TACACS
security template
49
MAC