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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A cryptographic protocol that provides security for communications over networks such as the Internet






2. Four ways to implement group policies






3. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






5. DNS stands for...






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






7. NAS stands for...






8. TACACS






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






10. POP3 port






11. SAN stands for...






12. SSH port






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






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






15. Access control method that uses ACLs






16. Is a UDP-based network protocol - used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention






17. SNMP port






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






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






20. Access control defined by roles or job functions






21. 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 -






22. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






23. TACACS port






24. DHCP stands for...






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






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






27. SMTP port






28. Telnet port






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






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






31. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






33. LDAP authentication method not recommended






34. NetBIOS port






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






36. SMTP port






37. NNTP port






38. FTP ports






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






40. DNS port






41. OU stands for...






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






43. LDAP stands for...






44. Locking down the system






45. NNTP stands for






46. NAC stands for






47. Contain possible security settings that can control one or multiple computers






48. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected






49. SMTP stands for...






50. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network