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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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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. SMTP stands for...






2. A subnet on the network that separates the internal network from publicly exposed hosts






3. Most restrictive access control method that uses security labels to control access






4. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






5. SNMP stand for...






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






7. Access control method that uses ACLs






8. SSH port






9. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






12. SMTP port






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






14. OU stands for...






15. LDAP authentication method not recommended






16. NNTP stands for






17. POP3 port






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






19. Misconfiguration of an email server that could allow it to be used by an attacker to spread spam






20. Issued by software vendors to fix bugs - address security issues or add functionality






21. Telnet port






22. MAC stands for ____________ access control






23. DNS stands for...






24. TACACS






25. DHCP stands for...






26. Used to deliver news articles to users on the Internet - vulnerable to DoS attacks






27. The process of establishing a standard for security






28. Users granted least amount of access possible that enables them to complete their required work






29. FTP ports






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






31. Recommended LDAP authentication






32. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






33. 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 -






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






35. IPSec port






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






37. SNMP port






38. kerberos port






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






40. SAN stands for...






41. Start with the most secure environment - the loosen the controls as needed






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






43. Disable default accounts and passwords - regular backups - enable auditing features - monitor user privileges - implement authentication for users and applications






44. LDAP stands for...






45. EFS stands for...






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






47. TACACS port






48. Bind MAC addresses of network devices to IP address - monitor logs - apply security patches - use IDS and strong authentication to detect rogue servers






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






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