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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening
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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. LDAP port
network access control
group policies
389
patches
2. Restrict zone transfers to designated servers - restrict users via ACLs who can query zone records - do not use recursive queries
discretionary
DNS hardening
MAC
anonymous authentication
3. DAC stands for ____________ access control
endpoint based
139
configuration baselines
discretionary
4. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password
file and print sharing hardening
161
hardening
endpoint based
5. NAC method where organizations must run the current hardware and operating systems
role-based
DAC
network attached storage
infrastructure based
6. An accumulated set of software updates or hotfixes from Microsoft
baselining
service pack
mandatory
simple network management protocol
7. Highly configurable - discretionary - job based access control - more flexible that MAC - more precise that groups
23
RBAC
dynamic host configuration protocol
TACACS
8. The process of establishing a standard for security
25
organizational unit
110
baselining
9. Four ways to implement group policies
mandatory
80
anonymous authentication
local - site - domain - OU
10. A DNS server is fed altered or spoofed records that are retained and then duplicated elsewhere
88
DNS poisoning
DAC
file and print sharing hardening
11. Locking down the system
baselining
DAC
system hardening
group policies
12. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text
DAC
simple authentication
NAC
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
13. Microsoft software packages that contain one or more patches and can be applied without rebooting
RBAC
hotfix
simple mail transport protocol
NNTP
14. SMTP port
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
110
25
local - site - domain - OU
15. Isolate directories - place server in DMZ - disallow anonymous access - audit logs - and review contents for unauthorized material
hardware based
FTP hardening
local - site - domain - OU
service pack
16. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network
database hardening
NNTP
file and print sharing hardening
DHCP
17. HTTP SSL port
SSL
MAC
patches
443
18. Transferable access controls applied and controlled by the object owner
network news transfer protocol
service pack
DAC
49
19. SSH port
configuration management policy
22
endpoint based
hotfix
20. POP3 port
110
443
network news transfer protocol
configuration baselines
21. Telnet port
network attached storage
23
role-based
NNTP
22. SAN stands for...
rule of least privilege
configuration baselines
OS hardening
storage area network
23. NetBIOS port
NAC
139
25
encrypted file system
24. A remote authentication protocol used to communicate with an authentication server commonly used in UNIX networks.
TACACS
RBAC
23
role-based
25. NNTP stands for
network news transfer protocol
25
mandatory
49
26. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network
simple authentication
TACACS
RBAC
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System
27. A cryptographic protocol that provides security for communications over networks such as the Internet
role-based
system hardening
SSL
configuration management policy
28. Issued by software vendors to fix bugs - address security issues or add functionality
patches
simple network management protocol
infrastructure based
simple authentication
29. Most restrictive access control method that uses security labels to control access
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System
53
storage area network
MAC
30. Access permissions applied by the owner of an object using ACLs - commonly found on PCs
local - site - domain - OU
SNMP
hardware based
DAC
31. kerberos port
rule of least privilege
open mail relay
storage area network
88
32. RBAC stands for ____________ access control
role-based
TACACS
110
389
33. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup
lightweight directory access protocol
rule of least privilege
local - site - domain - OU
configuration baselines
34. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected
simple authentication
NAC
hardware based
110
35. Access control defined by roles or job functions
simple authentication with security layer LDAPv3
NNTP
DAC
RBAC
36. Users granted least amount of access possible that enables them to complete their required work
least privileged principle
simple mail transport protocol
configuration management policy
DHCP
37. MAC stands for ____________ access control
DAC
network access control
mandatory
MAC
38. DNS stands for...
25
domain name service
DHCP
storage area network
39. Start with the most secure environment - the loosen the controls as needed
DHCP hardening
49
500
rule of least privilege
40. Access control method used by organizations that have a high turn over
anonymous authentication
RBAC
DAC
database hardening
41. LDAP authentication method not recommended
baselining
49
DNS hardening
anonymous authentication
42. FTP ports
22
network attached storage
20 and 21
25
43. SMTP port
SNMP
25
NAC
161
44. NAC stands for
infrastructure based
network access control
network news transfer protocol
database hardening
45. 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
configuration management policy
discretionary
389
46. 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 -
MAC
DAC
20 and 21
OS hardening
47. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats
baselining
hardening
MAC
49
48. NAS stands for...
service pack
network attached storage
configuration baselines
119
49. A subnet on the network that separates the internal network from publicly exposed hosts
DHCP
DAC
139
DMZ
50. SMTP stands for...
file and print sharing hardening
DAC
500
simple mail transport protocol