B#Compsec Q1. The best protection against the abuse of remote maintenance of PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system is to: 	^A. Keep maintenance features turned off until needed 	^B. Insists on strong authentication before allowing remote maintenance 	^C. Keep PBX (Private Branch Exchange) in locked enclosure and restrict access to only a few people. 	^D. Check to see if the maintenance caller is on the list of approved maintenance personnel 
B#Compsec Q2. A high profile company has been receiving a high volume of attacks on their web site. ^  The network administrator wants to be able to collect information on the attacker(s) so legal action can be taken. ^   What should be implemented? 	^A. A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) 	^B. A honey pot 	^C. A firewall 	^D. A new subnet 
A#Compsec Q3. The protection of data against unauthorized access or disclosure is an example of what? 	^A. Confidentiality 	^B. Integrity 	^C. Signing 	^D. Hashing 
D#Compsec Q4. You are running cabling for a network through a boiler room where the furnace and some other heavy machinery reside. You are concerned about interference from these sources. ^  Which of the following types of cabling provides the best protection from interference in this area? 	^A. STP 	^B. UTP 	^C. Coaxial 	^D. Fiber-optic 
B#Compsec Q5. In order for a user to obtain a certificate from a trusted CA (Certificate Authority), the user must present proof of identity and a: 	^A. Private key 	^B. Public key 	^C. Password 	^D. Kerberos key 
C#Compsec Q6. If a private key becomes compromised before its certificates normal expiration, X509 defines a method requiring each CA (Certificate Authority) to periodically issue a signed data structure called a certificate: 	^A. Enrollment list 	^B. Expiration list 	^C. Revocation list 	^D. Validation list 
D#Compsec Q7. An application that appears to perform a useful function but instead contains some sort of malicious code is called a _____. 	^A. Worm 	^B. SYN flood 	^C. Virus 	^D. Trojan Horse 	^E. Logic Bomb 
C#Compsec Q8. How many bits are employed when using has encryption? 	^A. 32 	^B. 64 	^C. 128 	^D. 256 
A#Compsec Q9. What transport protocol and port number does SHH (Secure Shell) use? 	^A. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) port 22 	^B. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 69 	^C. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) port 179 	^D. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 17 
F#Compsec Q10. While performing a routing site audit of your wireless network, you discover an unauthorized Access Point placed on your network under the desk of Accounting department security. ^   When questioned, she denies any knowledge of it, but informs you that her new boyfriend has been to visit her several times, including taking her to lunch one time. ^  What type of attack have you just become a victim of? ^A. SYN Floo^D. 	^B. Distributed Denial of Service. 	^C. Man in the Middle attack. 	^D. TCP Floo^D. 	^E. IP Spoofing. 	^F. Social Engineering 	^G. Replay attack 	^H. Phone tag 	^I. Halloween attack 
D#Compsec Q11. When visiting an office adjacent to the server room, you discover the lock to the window is broken. ^   Because it is not your office you tell the resident of the office to contact the maintenance person and have it fixed. After leaving, you fail to follow up on whether the windows was actually repaired. ^  What affect will this have on the likelihood of a threat associated with the vulnerability actually occurring? 	^A. If the window is repaired, the likelihood of the thread occurring will increase. 	^B. If the window is repaired, the likelihood of the threat occurring will remain constant. 	^C. If the window is not repaired the, the likelihood of the threat occurring will decrease. 	^D. If the window is not repaired, the likelihood of the threat occurring will increase. 
B#Compsec Q12. Providing false information about the source of an attack is known as: 	^A. Aliasing 	^B. Spoofing 	^C. Flooding 	^D. Redirecting 
B#Compsec Q13. The start of the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory is called the: 	^A. Head 	^B. Root 	^C. Top 	^D. Tree 
B#Compsec Q15. You are explaining SSL to a junior administrator and come up to the topic of handshaking. How many steps are employed between the client and server in the SSL handshake process? 	^A. Five 	^B. Six 	^C. Seven 	^D. Eight 
C#Compsec Q16. An administrator notices that an e-mail server is currently relaying e-mail (including spam) for any e-mail server requesting relaying. ^  Upon further investigation the administrator notices the existence of /etc/mail/relay domains. ^   What modifications should the administrator make to the relay domains file to prevent relaying for non-explicitly named domains? 	^A. Move the .* entry to the bottom of the relay domains file and restart the e-mail process. 	^B. Move the .* entry to the top of the relay domains file and restart the e-mail process. 	^C. Delete the .* entry in the relay domains file and restart the e-mail process. 	^D. Delete the relay domains file from the /etc/mail folder and restart the e-mail process. 
B#Compsec Q17. Access control decisions are based on responsibilities that an individual user or process has in an organization. ^   This best describes: 	^A. MAC (Mandatory Access Control) 	^B. RBAC (Role Based Access Control) 	^C. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) 	^D. None of the above. 
A#Compsec Q18. A honey pot is _____. 	^A. A false system or network to attract attacks away from your real network. 	^B. A place to store passwords. 	^C. A sage haven for your backup media. 	^D. Something that exist only in theory. 
C#Compsec Q19. A problem with air conditioning is causing fluctuations in temperature in the server room. ^   The temperature is rising to 90 degrees when the air conditioner stops working, and then drops to 60 degrees when it starts working again. The problem keeps occurring over the next two days. ^  What problem may result from these fluctuations? (Select the best answer) 	^A. Electrostatic discharge 	^B. Power outages 	^C. Chip creep 	^D. Poor air quality 
D#Compsec Q20. You have been alerted to the possibility of someone using an application to capture and manipulate packets as they are passing through your network. ^   What type of threat does this represent? 	^A. DDos 	^B. Back Door 	^C. Spoofing 	^D. Man in the Middle 
B#Compsec Q21. Which of the following media types is most immune to RF (Radio Frequency) eavesdropping?	^A. Coaxial cable	^B. Fiber optic cable	^C. Twisted pair wire 	^D. Unbounded 
A#Compsec Q22. What statement is most true about viruses and hoaxes? 	^A. Hoaxes can create as much damage as a real virus. 	^B. Hoaxes are harmless pranks and should be ignored. 	^C. Hoaxes can help educate user about a virus. 	^D. Hoaxes carry a malicious payload and can be destructive. 
E#Compsec Q24. A piece of malicious code that can replicate itself has no productive purpose and exist only to damage computer systems or create further vulnerabilities is called a? 	^A. Logic Bomb 	^B. Worm 	^C. Trojan Horse 	^D. SYN flood 	^E. Virus 
B#Compsec Q25. When evidence is acquired, a log is started that records who had possession of the evidence for a specific amount of time. ^  This is to avoid allegations that the evidence may have been tampered with when it was unaccounted for, and to keep track of the tasks performed in acquiring evidence from a piece of equipment or materials. ^  What is the term used to describe this process? 	^A. Chain of command. 	^B. Chain of custody. 	^C. Chain of jurisdiction. 	^D. Chain of evidence. 
C#Compsec Q26. Data integrity is best achieved using a(n) 	^A. Asymmetric cipher 	^B. Digital certificate 	^C. Message digest 	^D. Symmetric cipher 
B#Compsec Q27. A recent audit shows that a user logged into a server with their user account and executed a program. ^  The user then performed activities only available to an administrator. ^ This is an example of an attack? 	^A. Trojan horse 	^B. Privilege escalation 	^C. Subseven back door 	^D. Security policy removal 
A#Compsec Q28. When a user clicks to browse a secure page, the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) enabled server will first: 	^A. Use its digital certificate to establish its identity to the browser. 	^B. Validate the user by checking the CRL (Certificate Revocation List). 	^C. Request the user to produce the CRL (Certificate Revocation List). 	^D. Display the requested page on the browser, then provide its IP (Internet Protocol) address for verification 
D#Compsec Q29. You are assessing risks and determining which asset protection policies to create first. ^  Another member of the IT staff has provided you with a list of assets which have importance weighted on a scale of 1 to 10. Internet connectivity has an importance of 8, data has an importance of 9, personnel have an importance of 7, and software has an importance of 5. ^  Based on the weights, what is the order in which you will generate new policies? 	^A. Internet policy, data security, personnel safety policy, software policy. 	^B. Data security policy, Internet policy, software policy, personnel safety policy. 	^C. Software policy, personnel safety policy, Internet policy, data security policy. 	^D. Data security policy, Internet policy, personnel safety policy, software policy. 
C#Compsec Q30. Controlling access to information systems and associated networks is necessary for the preservation of their: 	^A. Authenticity, confidentiality, integrity and availability. 	^B. Integrity and availability. 	^C. Confidentiality, integrity and availability. 	^D. Authenticity, confidentiality and availability. 
A#Compsec Q31. What design feature of Instant Messaging makes it extremely insecure compared to other messaging systems? 	^A. It is a peer-to-peer network that offers most organizations virtually no control over it. 	^B. Most IM clients are actually Trojan Horses. 	^C. It is a centrally managed system that can be closely monitored. 	^D. It uses the insecure Internet as a transmission medium. 
D#Compsec Q32. Access controls that are created and administered by the data owner are considered: 	^A. MACs (Mandatory Access Control) 	^B. RBACs (Role Based Access Control) 	^C. LBACs (List Based Access Control) 	^D. DACs (Discretionary Access Control) 
D#Compsec Q33. A well defined business continuity plan must consist of risk and analysis, business impact analysis, strategic planning and mitigation, training and awareness, maintenance and audit and: 	^A. Security labeling and classification. 	^B. Budgeting and acceptance. 	^C. Documentation and security labeling. 	^D. Integration and validation. 
A#Compsec Q34. John wants to encrypt a sensitive message before sending it to one of his managers. Which type of encryption is often used for e-mail? 	^A. S/MINE 	^B. BIND 	^C. DES 	^D. SSL 
A#Compsec Q35. What is the greatest benefit to be gained through the use of S/MINE /Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension) The ability to: 	^A. Encrypted and digitally sign e-mail messages. 	^B. Send anonymous e-mails. 	^C. Send e-mails with a return receipt. 	^D. Expedite the delivery of e-mail. 
B#Compsec Q36. A _____ occurs when a string of data is sent to a buffer that is larger than the buffer was designed to handle. 	^A. Brute Force attack	^B. Buffer owerflow 	^C. Man in the middle attack 	^D. Blue Screen of Death 	^E. SYN flood 	^F. Spoofing attack 
C#Compsec Q37. Packet sniffing can be used to obtain username and password information in clear text from which one of the following? 	^A. SSH (Secure Shell) 	^B. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 	^C. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 	^D. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer) 
D#Compsec Q38. A company uses WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) for wireless security. Who may authenticate to the companys access point? 	^A. Only the administrator. 	^B. Anyone can authenticate. 	^C. Only users within the company. 	^D. Only users with the correct WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key. 
B#Compsec Q39. As the Security Analyst for your companies network, you become aware that your systems may be under attack. ^  This kind of attack is a DOS attack and the exploit send more traffic to a node than anticipated. What kind of attack is this? 	^A. Ping of death 	^B. Buffer Overflow 	^C. Logic Bomb 	^D. Smurf 
A#Compsec Q40. Following a disaster, while returning to the original site from an alternate site, the first process to resume at the original site would be the: 	^A. Least critical process 	^B. Most critical process. 	^C. Process most expensive to maintain at an alternate site. 	^D. Process that has a maximum visibility in the organization. 
B#Compsec Q41. In order to establish a secure connection between headquarters and a branch office over a public network, the router at each location should be configured to use IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) in ______ mode. 	^A. Secure 	^B. Tunnel 	^C. Transport 	^D. Data link 
B#Compsec Q42. The primary purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) is to: 	^A. Translate IP (Internet Protocol) addresses into user friendly names. 	^B. Hide internal hosts from the public network. 	^C. Use on public IP (Internet Protocol) address on the internal network as a name server. 	^D. Hide the public network from internal hosts. 
C#Compsec Q43. Users of Instant Messaging clients are especially prone to what? 	^A. Theft of root user credentials. 	^B. Disconnection from the file server. 	^C. Hostile code delivered by file transfer. 	^D. Slow Internet connections. 	^E. Loss of email privileges. 	^F. Blue Screen of Death errors. 
A,B#Compsec Q44. Which two of the following are symmetric-key algorithms used for encryption? 	^A. Stream-cipher 	^B. Block 	^C. Public 	^D. Secret 
B#Compsec Q45. Computer forensics experts collect and analyze data using which of the following guidelines so as to minimize data loss? 	^A. Evidence 	^B. Chain of custody 	^C. Chain of command 	^D. Incident response 
C#Compsec Q46. A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) typically contains: 	^A. A customer account database 	^B. Staff workstations 	^C. A FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server 	^D. A SQL (Structured Query Language) based database server 
B#Compsec Q47. What kind of attack is a type of security breach to a computer system that does not usually result in the theft of information or other security loss but the lack of legitimate use of that system? 	^A. CRL 	^B. DOS 	^C. ACL 	^D. MD2 
C#Compsec Q48. User A needs to send a private e-mail to User ^B. User A does not want anyone to have the ability to read the e-mail except for User B, thus retaining privacy. ^  Which tenet of information security is User A concerned about? 	^A. Authentication 	^B. Integrity 	^C. Confidentiality 	^D. Non-repudiation 
A#Compsec Q49. You are researching the ARO and need to find specific data that can be used for risk assessment. 	Which of the following will you use to find information? 	^A. Insurance companies 	^B. Stockbrokers 	^C. Manuals included with software and equipment. 	^D. None of the above. There is no way to accurately predict the ARO. 
A#Compsec Q50. Giving each user or group of users only the access they need to do their job is an example of which security principal. 	^A. Least privilege 	^B. Defense in depth 	^C. Separation of duties 	^D. Access control 
C#Compsec Q51. Documenting change levels and revision information is most useful for: 	^A. Theft tracking 	^B. Security audits 	^C. Disaster recovery 	^D. License enforcement 
A#Compsec Q52. One way to limit hostile sniffing on a LAN (Local Area Network is by installing: 	^A. An ethernet switch. 	^B. An ethernet hub. 	^C. A CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit). 	^D. A firewall. 
D#Compsec Q53. Notable security organizations often recommend only essential services be provided by a particular host, and any unnecessary services be disable. Which of the following does NOT represent a reason supporting this recommendation? 	^A. Each additional service increases the risk of compromising the host, the services that run on the host, and potential clients of these services. 	^B. Different services may require different hardware, software, or a different discipline of administration. 	^C. When fewer services and applications are running on a specific host, fewer log entries and fewer interactions between different services are expected, which simplifies the analysis and maintenance of the system from a security point of view. 	^D. If a service is not using a well known port, firewalls will not be able to disable access to this port, and an administrator will not be able to restrict access to this service. 
B#Compsec Q54. Which of the following backup methods copies only modified files since the last full backup? 	^A. Full 	^B. Differential 	^C. Incremental 	^D. Archive 
B#Compsec Q55. You are compiling estimates on how much money the company could lose if a risk occurred one time in the future. Which of the following would these amounts represent? 	^A. ARO 	^B. SLE 	^C. ALE 	^D. Asset identification 
A#Compsec Q56. The term due care best relates to: 	^A. Policies and procedures intended to reduce the likelihood of damage or injury. 	^B. Scheduled activity in a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. 	^C. Techniques and methods for secure shipment of equipment and supplies. 	^D. User responsibilities involved when sharing passwords in a secure environment. 
B#Compsec Q57. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an encryption algorithm for securing sensitive but unclassified material by U.S. Government agencies. ^  What type of encryption is it from the list below? 	^A. WTLS 	^B. Symmetric 	^C. Multifactor 	^D. Asymmetric 
A,B#Compsec Q58. You are the first person to respond to the scene of an incident involving a computer being hacked. ^  After determining the scope of the crime scene and securing it, you attempt to preserve evidence at the scene. ^  Which of the following tasks will you perform to preserve evidence? (Choose all that apply) 	^A. Photograph any information displayed on the monitors of computers involved in the incident. 	^B. Document any observation or messages displayed by the computer. 	^C. Shut down the computer to prevent further attacks that may modify data. 	^D. Gather up manuals, nonfunctioning devices, and other materials and equipment in the area so they are ready for transport. 
A#Compsec Q59. At what stage of an assessment would an auditor test systems for weaknesses and attempt to defeat existing encryption, passwords and access lists? 	^A. Penetration 	^B. Control 	^C. Audit planning 	^D. Discovery 
C#Compsec Q60. When examining the servers list of protocols that are bound and active on each network interface card, the network administrator notices a relatively large number of protocols. Which actions should be taken to ensure network security? 	^A. Unnecessary protocols do not pose a significant to the system and should be left intact for compatibility reasons. 	^B. There are no unneeded protocols on most systems because protocols are chosen during the installation. 	^C. Unnecessary protocols should be disable on all server and client machines on a network as they pose great risk. 	^D. Using port filtering ACLs (Access Control List) at firewalls and routers is sufficient to stop malicious attacks on unused protocols. 
B#Compsec Q61. Which of the following describes the concept of data integrity? 	^A. A means of determining what resources a user can use and view. 	^B. A method of security that ensures all data is sequenced, and numbered. 	^C. A means of minimizing vulnerabilities of assets and resources. 	^D. A mechanism applied to indicate a datas level of security. 
B#Compsec Q62. In a decentralized privilege management environment, user accounts and passwords are stored on: 	^A. One central authentication server. 	^B. Each individual server. 	^C. No more than two servers. 	^D. One server configured for decentralized management. 
A#Compsec Q63. In context of wireless networks, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was designed to: 	^A. Provide the same level of security as a wired LAN (Local Area Network). 	^B. Provide a collision preventive method of media access. 	^C. Provide a wider access area that that of wired LANs (Local Area Network). 	^D. Allow radio frequencies to penetrate walls. 
C,F#Compsec Q64. What two functions does IPSec perform? (Choose two) 	^A. Provides the Secure Shell (SSH) for data confidentiality. 	^B. Provides the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) for user authentication. 	^C. Provides the Authentication Header (AH) for data integrity. 	^D. Provides the Internet Protocol (IP) for data integrity. 	^E. Provides the Nonrepudiation Header (NH) for identity integrity. 	^F. Provides the Encapsulation Security Payload (ESP) for data confidentiality. 
A#Compsec Q65. A primary drawback to using shared storage clustering for high availability and disaster recover is: ^A. The creation of a single point of vulnerability. 	^B. The increased network latency between the host computers and the RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disk) subsystem. ^C. The asynchronous writes which must be used to flush the server cache. 	^D. The highest storage capacity required by the RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) subsystem. 
C#Compsec Q66. What are two common methods when using a public key infrastructure for maintaining access to servers in a network? 	^A. ACL and PGP. 	^B. PIM and CRL. 	^C. CRL and OCSP. 	^D. RSA and MD2 
C#Compsec Q67. After installing a new operating system, what configuration changes should be implemented? 	^A. Create application user accounts. 	^B. Rename the guest account. 	^C. Rename the administrator account, disable the guest accounts. 	^D. Create a secure administrator account. 
A#Compsec Q68. Users who configure their passwords using simple and meaningful things such as pet names or birthdays are subject to having their account used by an intruder after what type of attack? 	^A. Dictionary attack 	^B. Brute Force attack 	^C. Spoofing attack 	^D. Random guess attack 	^E. Man in the middle attack 	^F. Change list attack 	^G. Role Based Access Control attack 	^H. Replay attack	^I. Mickey Mouse attack
C#Compsec Q69. By definition, how many keys are needed to lock and unlock data using symmetrickey encryption? 	^A. 3+ 	^B. 2 	^C. 1 	^D. 0 
B#Compsec Q70. What kind of attack are hashed password vulnerable to? 	^A. Man in the middle. 	^B. Dictionary or brute force. 	^C. Reverse engineering. 	^D. DoS (Denial of Service) 
D#Compsec Q71. What is one advantage if the NTFS file system over the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems? 	^A. Integral support for streaming audio files. ^B. Integral support for UNIX compatibility. 	^C. Integral support for dual-booting with Red Hat Linux. 	^D. Integral support for file and folder level permissions. 
B#Compsec Q72. You have identified a number of risks to which your companys assets are exposed, and want to implement policies, procedures, and various security measures. In doing so, what will be your objective? 	^A. Eliminate every threat that may affect the business. 	^B. Manage the risks so that the problems resulting from them will be minimized. 	^C. Implement as many security measures as possible to address every risk that an asset may be exposed to. 	^D. Ignore as many risks as possible to keep costs down. 
B#Compsec Q73. Which of the following results in a domain name server resolving the domain name to a different and thus misdirecting Internet traffic? 	^A. DoS (Denial of Service) 	^B. Spoofing 	^C. Brure force attack 	^D. Reverse DNS (Domain Name Service) 
B,D#Compsec Q74. Active detection IDS systems may perform which of the following when a unauthorized connection attempt is discovered? (Choose all that apply) 	^A. Inform the attacker that he is connecting to a protected network. 	^B. Shut down the server or service. 	^C. Provide the attacker the usernames and passwords for administrative accounts. 	^D. Break of suspicious connections. 
A#Compsec Q75. Honey pots are useful in preventing attackers from gaining access to critical system. True or false? 	^A. True 	^B. False 	^C. It depends on the style of attack used. 
D#Compsec Q76. A autonomous agent that copies itself into one or more host programs, then propagates when the host is run, is best described as a: 	^A. Trojan horse 	^B. Back door 	^C. Logic bomb 	^D. Virus 
C#Compsec Q77. What technology was originally designed to decrease broadcast traffic but is also beneficial in reducing the likelihood of having information compromised by sniffers? 	^A. VPN (Virtual Private Network) 	^B. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) 	^C. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) 	^D. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) 
D#Compsec Q78. Of the following services, which one determines what a user can change or view? 	^A. Data integrity 	^B. Data confidentiality 	^C. Data authentication 	^D. Access control 
H#Compsec Q79. IMAP4 requires port ____ to be open. 	^A. 80 	^B. 3869 	^C. 22 	^D. 21 	^E. 23 ^F. 25 ^G. 110	^H. 143	^I. 443 
A#Compsec Q161. Message authentication codes are used to provide which service? 	^A. Integrity 	^B. Fault recovery 	^C. Key recovery 	^D. Acknowledgement 
D#Compsec Q162. When a change to user security policy is made, the policy maker should provide appropriate documentation to: 	^A. The security administrator. 	^B. Auditors 	^C. Users 	^D. All staff. 
B#Compsec Q163. A major difference between a worm and a Trojan horse program is: 	^A. Worms are spread via e-mail while Trojan horses are not. 	^B. Worms are self replicating while Trojan horses are not. 	^C. Worms are a form of malicious code while Trojan horses are not. 	^D. There is no difference. 
D#Compsec Q164. A common algorithm used to verify the integrity of data from a remote user through a the creation of a 128-bit hash from a data input is: 	^A. IPSec (Internal Protocol Security) 	^B. RSA (Rivest Shamir Adelman) 	^C. Blowfish 	^D. MD5 (Message Digest 5) 
B#Compsec Q165. What is the best method of reducing vulnerability from dumpster diving? 	^A. Hiring additional security staff. 	^B. Destroying paper and other media. 	^C. Installing surveillance equipment. 	^D. Emptying the trash can frequently. 
C#Compsec Q166. What is the best method of defence against IP (Internet Protocol) spoofing attacks? 	^A. Deploying intrusion detection systems. 	^B. Creating a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). 	^C. Applying ingress filtering to routers. 	^D. Thee is not a good defense against IP (Internet Protocol) spoofing. 
A#Compsec Q167. A need to know security policy would grant access based on: 	^A. Least privilege 	^B. Less privilege 	^C. Loss of privilege 	^D. Singe privilege 
D#Compsec Q168. When a user digitally signs a document an asymmetric algorithm is used to encrypt: 	^A. Secret passkeys 	^B. File contents 	^C. Certificates 	^D. Hash results 
B#Compsec Q169. The best way to harden an application that is developed in house is to: 	^A. Use an industry recommended hardening tool. 	^B. Ensure that security is given due considerations throughout the entire development process. 	^C. Try attacking the application to detect vulnerabilities, then develop patches to fix any vulnerabilities found. 	^D. Ensure that the auditing system is comprehensive enough to detect and log any possible intrusion, identifying existing vulnerabilities. 
B#Compsec Q170. Security requirements for servers DO NOT typically include: 	^A. The absence of vulnerabilities used by known forms of attack against server hosts. 	^B. The ability to allow administrative activities to all users. 	^C. The ability to deny access to information on the server other than that intended to be available. 	^D. The ability to disable unnecessary network services that may be built into the operating system or server software. 
A#Compsec Q171. How can an e-mail administrator prevent malicious users from sending e-mails from non-existent domains? 	^A. Enable DNS (Domain Name Service) reverse lookup on the e-mail server. 	^B. Enable DNS (Domain Name Service) forward lookup on the e-mail server. 	^C. Enable DNS (Domain Name Service) recursive queries on the DNS (Domain Name Service) server. 	^D. Enable DNS (Domain Name Service) reoccurring queries on the DNS (Domain Name Service) 
D#Compsec Q172. A network attack that misuses TCPs (Transmission Control Protocol) three way handshake to overload servers and deny access to legitimate users is called a: 	^A. Man in the middle. 	^B. Smurf 	^C. Teardrop 	^D. SYN (Synchronize) 
A#Compsec Q173. Which of the following options describes a challenge-response session? 	^A. A workstation or system that generates a random challenge string that the user enters when prompted along with the proper PIN (Personal Identification Number). 	^B. A workstation or system that generates a random login ID that the user enters when prompted along with the proper PIN (Personal Identification Number). 	^C. A special hardware device that is used to generate random text in a cryptography system. 	^D. The authentication mechanism in the workstation or system does not determine if the owner should be authenticated. 
A#Compsec Q174. A server placed into service for the purpose of attracting a potential intruders attention is known as a: 	^A. Honey pot 	^B. Lame duck 	^C. Teaser 	^D. Pigeon 
A#Compsec Q175. A network administrator wants to restrict internal access to other parts of the network. The network restrictions must be implemented with the least amount of administrative overhead and must be hardware based. ^  What is the best solution? 	^A. Implement firewalls between subnets to restrict access. 	^B. Implement a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) to restrict network access. 	^C. Implement a proxy server to restrict access. 	^D. Implement a VPN (Virtual Private Network). 
D#Compsec Q176. Which one of the following would most likely lead to a CGI (Common Gateway Interface) security problem? 	^A. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) protocol. 	^B. Compiler or interpreter that runs the CGI (Common Gateway Interface) script. 	^C. The web browser. 	^D. External data supplied by the user. 
B#Compsec Q177. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) session keys are available in what two lengths? 	^A. 40-bit and 64-bit. 	^B. 40-bit and 128-bit. 	^C. 64-bit and 128-bit. 	^D. 128-bit and 1,024-bit. 
B#Compsec Q92. Many intrusion detection systems look for known patterns or _____ to aid in detecting attacks. 	^A. Viruses 	^B. Signatures 	^C. Hackers 	^D. Malware 
B#Compsec Q93. What type of authentication may be needed when a stored key and memorized password are not strong enough and additional layers of security is needed? 	^A. Mutual 	^B. Multi-factor 	^C. Biometric 	^D. Certificate 
A,D#Compsec Q94. You are the first to arrive at a crime scene in which a hacker is accessing unauthorized data on a file server from across the network. To secure the scene, which of the followings actions should you perform? 	^A. Prevent members of the organization from entering the server room. 	^B. Prevent members of the incident response team from entering the server room. 	^C. Shut down the server to prevent the user from accessing further data. 	^D. Detach the network cable from the server to prevent the user from accessing further data. 
D#Compsec Q95. You are the first person to arrive at a crime scene. An investigator and crime scene technician arrive afterwards to take over the investigation. ^  Which of the following tasks will the crime scene technician be responsible for performing? 	^A. Ensure that any documentation and evidence they possessed is handled over to the investigator. 	^B. Reestablish a perimeter as new evidence presents itself. 	^C. Establish a chain of command.	^D. Tag, bag, and inventory evidence. 
A#Compsec Q96. The defacto IT (Information Technology) security evaluation criteria for the international community is called? 	^A. Common Criteria 	^B. Global Criteria 	^C. TCSEC (Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria) 	^D. ITSEC (Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria) 
C#Compsec Q97. Which of the following is a technical solution that supports high availability? 	^A. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) 	^B. Anti-virus solution 	^C. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) 	^D. Firewall 
C#Compsec Q98. Which of the following is an example of an asymmetric algorithm? 	^A. CAST (Carlisle Adams Stafford Tavares) 	^B. RC5 (Rivest Cipher 5) 	^C. RSA (Rivest Shamir Adelman) 	^D. SHA-1 (Secure Hashing Algorithm 1) 
B#Compsec Q99. Dave is increasing the security of his Web site by adding SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). Which type of encryption does SSL use? 	^A. Asymmetric 	^B. Symmetric 	^C. Public Key 	^D. Secret 
A#Compsec Q100. What would NOT improve the physical security of workstations? 	^A. Lockable cases, keyboards, and removable media drives. 	^B. Key or password protected configuration and setup. 	^C. Password required to boot. 	^D. Strong passwords. 
C#Compsec Q101. What are the four major components of ISAKMP (Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol)? ^A. Authentication of peers, threat management, communication management, and cryptographic key establishment. ^B. Authentication of peers, threat management, communication management, and cryptographic key establishment and management. 	^C. Authentication of peers, threat management, security association creation and management cryptographic key establishment and management.	^D management and cryptographic key management. 
D#Compsec Q102. Security training should emphasise that the weakest links in the security of an organization are typically: 	^A. Firewalls 	^B. Polices 	^C. Viruses 	^D. People 
C#Compsec Q103. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802.11b is capable of providing data rates of to: 	^A. 10 Mbps (Megabits per second) 	^B. 10.5 Mbps (Megabits per second) 	^C. 11 Mbps (Megabits per second) 	^D. 12 Mbps (Megabits per second) 
A#Compsec Q104. The standard encryption algorithm based on Rijndael is known as: 	^A. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 	^B. 3DES (Triple Data Encryption Standard) 	^C. DES (Data Encryption Standard) 	^D. Skipjack 
B#Compsec Q105. Security controls may become vulnerabilities in a system unless they are: 	^A. Designed and implemented by the system vendor. 	^B. Adequately tested. 	^C. Implemented at the application layer in the system. 	^D. Designed to use multiple factors of authentication. 
C#Compsec Q106. Which of the following is considered the best technical solution for reducing the treat of a man in the middle attack? 	^A. Virtual LAN (Local Area Network) 	^B. GRE (Generic Route Encapsulation) tunnel IPIP (Internet Protocol-within-Internet Protocol Encapsulation Protocol) 	^C. PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) 	^D. Enforcement of badge system 
A#Compsec Q107. Access controls based on security labels associated with each data item and each user are known as: 	^A. MACs (Mandatory Access Control) 	^B. RBACs (Role Based Access Control) 	^C. LBACs (List Based Access Control) 	^D. DACs (Discretionary Access Control) 
C#Compsec Q108. An extranet would be best defined as an area or zone: 	^A. Set aside for business to store extra servers for internal use. 	^B. Accessible to the general public for accessing the business web site. 	^C. That allows a business to securely transact with other businesses. 	^D. Added after the original network was built for additional storage. 
D#Compsec Q80. What are access decisions based on in a MAC (Mandatory Access Control) environment? 	^A. Access control lists 	^B. Ownership 	^C. Group membership 	^D. Sensitivity labels 
A#Compsec Q81. As the Security Analyst for your companies network, you want to implement AES. What algorithm will it use? 	^A. Rijndael 	^B. Nagle 	^C. Spanning Tree 	^D. PKI 
B#Compsec Q82. When securing a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, what can be done to ensure that only authorized users can access the server? 	^A. Allow blind authentication. 	^B. Disable anonymous authentication. 	^C. Redirect FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to another port. 	^D. Only give the address to users that need access. 
A#Compsec Q83. Asymmetric cryptography ensures that: 	^A. Encryption and authentication can take place without sharing private keys. 	^B. Encryption of the secret key is performed with the fastest algorithm available. 	^C. Encryption occurs only when both parties have been authenticated. 	^D. Encryption factoring is limited to the session key. 
B,C#Compsec Q84. You are promoting user awareness in forensics, so users will know what to do when incidents occur with their computers. ^  Which of the following tasks should you instruct users to perform when an incident occurs? (Choose all that apply) 	^A. Shut down the computer. 	^B. Contact the incident response team. 	^C. Documents what they see on the screen. 	^D. Log off the network. 
B#Compsec Q85. When a session is initiated between the Transport Control Program (TCP) client and server in a network, a very small buffer space exist to handle the usually rapid hand-shaking exchange of messages that sets up the session. ^  What kind of attack exploits this functionality? 	^A. Buffer Overflow 	^B. SYN Attack 	^C. Smurf 	^D. Birthday Attack 
B#Compsec Q86. A program that can infect other programs by modifying them to include a version of itself is a: 	^A. Replicator 	^B. Virus 	^C. Trojan horse 	^D. Logic bomb 
C#Compsec Q87. A collection of information that includes login, file access, other various activities, and actual or attempted legitimate and unauthorized violations is a(n): 	^A. Audit 	^B. ACL (Access Control List) 	^C. Audit trail 	^D. Syslog 
A#Compsec Q88. Forensic procedures must be followed exactly to ensure the integrity of data obtained in an investigation. ^  When making copies of data from a machine that us being examined, which of the following tasks should be done to ensure it is an exact duplicate? 	^A. Perform a cyclic redundancy check using a checksum or hashing algorithm. 	^B. Change the attributes of data to make it read only. 	^C. Open files on the original media and compare them to the copied data. 	^D. Do nothing. Imaging software always makes an accurate image. 
D#Compsec Q89. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) system operate which following statement: 	^A. Files that dont have an owner CANT NOT be modified. 	^B. The administrator of the system is an owner of each object. 	^C. The operating system is an owner of each object. 	^D. Each object has an owner, which has full control over the object. 
C#Compsec Q90. You have decided to implement biometrics as part of your security system. ^  Before purchasing a locking system that uses biometrics to control access to secure 	areas, you need to decide what will be used to authenticate users. ^  Which of the following options relies solely on biometric authentication? 	^A. Username and passwor^D. 	^B. Fingerprints, retinal scans, PIN numbers, and facial characteristics. 	^C. Voice patterns, fingerprints, and retinal scans. 	^D. Strong passwords, PIN numbers, and digital imaging. 
D#Compsec Q91. As the Security Analyst for your companies network, you want to implement Single Signon technology. ^  What benefit can you expect to get when implementing Single Signon? 	^A. You will need to log on twice at all times. 	^B. You can allow for system wide permissions with it. 	^C. You can install multiple applications. 	^D. You can browse multiple directories.
D#Compsec Q109. What authentication problem is addressed by single sign on? 	^A. Authorization through multiple servers. 	^B. Multiple domains. 	^C. Multi-factor authentication. 	^D. Multiple usernames and passwords. 
D#Compsec Q110. An administrator is concerned with viruses in e-mail attachments being distributed and inadvertently installed on users workstations. If the administrator sets up and attachment filter, what types of attachments should be filtered from e-mails to minimize the danger of viruses. 	^A. Text file 	^B. Image files 	^C. Sound files 	^D. Executable files 
A#Compsec Q111. When an ActiveX control is executed, it executes with the privileges of the: 	^A. Current user account 	^B. Administrator account 	^C. Guest account 	^D. System account 
A#Compsec Q112. IDEA (International Data Encryption Algorithm), Blowfish, RC5 (Rivest Cipher 5) and CAST-128 are encryption algorithms of which type? 	^A. Symmetric 	^B. Asymmetric 	^C. Hashing 	^D. Elliptic curve 
C#Compsec Q113. An example of a physical access barrier would be: 	^A. Video surveillance 	^B. Personnel traffic pattern management 	^C. Security guard 	^D. Motion detector 
C#Compsec Q114. Which of the following is likely to be found after enabling anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol) read/write access? 	^A. An upload and download directory for each user. 	^B. Detailed logging information for each user. 	^C. Storage and distribution of unlicensed software. 	^D. Fewer server connections and less network bandwidth utilization. 
C#Compsec Q115. A network attack method that uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) and improperly formatted MTUs (Maximum Transmission Unit) to crash a target computer is known as a: 	^A. Man in the middle attack 	^B. Smurf attack 	^C. Ping of death attack 	^D. TCP SYN (Transmission Control Protocol / Synchronized) attack 
c#Compsec Q116. What is NOT an acceptable use for smart card technology? 	^A. Mobile telephones 	^B. Satellite television access cards 	^C. A PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) token card shared by multiple users 	^D. Credit cards 
B#Compsec Q117. An effective method of preventing computer viruses from spreading is to: 	^A. Require root/administrator access to run programs. 	^B. Enable scanning of e-mail attachments. 	^C. Prevent the execution of .vbs files. 	^D. Install a host based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 
A#Compsec Q118. A PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) document that serves as the vehicle on which to base common interoperability standards and common assurance criteria on an industry wide basis is a certificate: 	^A. Policy 	^B. Practice 	^C. Procedure 	^D. Process 
C#Compsec Q119. Currently, the most costly method of an authentication is the use of: 	^A. Passwords 	^B. Tokens 	^C. Biometrics 	^D. Shared secrets 
D#Compsec Q120. Which systems should be included in a disaster recover plan? 	^A. All systems. 	^B. Those identified by the board of directors, president or owner. 	^C. Financial systems and human resources systems. 	^D. Systems identified in a formal risk analysis process. 
C#Compsec Q121. What is the best defence against man in the middle attacks? 	^A. A firewall 	^B. Strong encryption 	^C. Strong authentication 	^D. Strong passwords 
A#Compsec Q122. One of the most effective ways for an administrator to determine what security holes reside on a network is to: 	^A. Perform a vulnerability assessment. 	^B. Run a port scan. 	^C. Run a sniffer. 	^D. Install and monitor and IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 
D#Compsec Q123. Analyzing log files after an attack has started as an example of: 	^A. Active detection 	^B. Overt detection 	^C. Covert detection 	^D. Passive detection 
D#Compsec Q124. A malformed MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) header can: 	^A. Create a back door that will allow an attacker free access to a companys private network. 	^B. Create a virus that infects a users computer. 	^C. Cause an unauthorized disclosure of private information. 	^D. Cause an e-mail server to crash. 
D#Compsec Q125. An attacker can determine what network services are enabled on a target system by: 	^A. Installing a rootkit on the target system. 	^B. Checking the services file. 	^C. Enabling logging on the target system. 	^D. Running a port scan against the target system. 
C#Compsec Q126. What type of attack CANNOT be detected by an IDS (Intrusion Detection System)? 	^A. DoS (Denial of Service) 	^B. Exploits of bugs or hidden features 	^C. Spoofed e-mail 	^D. Port scan 
D#Compsec Q127. Regarding security, biometrics are used for. 	^A. Accountability 	^B. Certification 	^C. Authorization 	^D. Authentication 
D#Compsec Q128. What is the most effective social engineering defence strategy? 	^A. Marking of documents 	^B. Escorting of guests 	^C. Badge security system 	^D. Training and awareness 
B#Compsec Q129. A security administrator tasked with confining sensitive data traffic to a specific subnet would do so by manipulating privilege policy based tables in the networks: 	^A. Server 	^B. Router 	^C. VPN (Virtual Private Network) 	^D. Switch 
A#Compsec Q130. For system logging to be an effective security measure, an administrator must: 	^A. Review the logs on a regular basis. 	^B. Implement circular logging. 	^C. Configure the system to shutdown when the logs are full. 	^D. Configure SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) traps for logging events. 
A#Compsec Q131. With regards to the use of Instant Messaging, which of the following type of attack strategies is effectively combated with user awareness training? 	^A. Social engineering 	^B. Stealth 	^C. Ambush 	^D. Multi-prolonged 
B#Compsec Q132. The process by which remote users can make a secure connection to internal resources after establishing an Internet connection could correctly be referred to as: 	^A. Channeling 	^B. Tunneling 	^C. Throughput 	^D. Forwarding 
C#Compsec Q133. Appropriate documentation of a security incident is important for each of the following reasons EXCEPT: 	^A. The documentation serves as a lessons learned which may help avoid further exploitation of the same vulnerability. 	^B. The documentation will server as an aid to updating policy and procedure. 	^C. The documentation will indicate who should be fired for the incident. 	^D. The documentation will server as a tool to assess the impact and damage for the incident. 
A#Compsec Q134. Assuring the recipient that a message has not been altered in transit is an example of which of the following: 	^A. Integrity 	^B. Static assurance 	^C. Dynamic assurance 	^D. Cyclical check sequence 
D#Compsec Q135. Which of the following is expected network behaviour? 	^A. Traffic coming from or going to unexpected locations. 	^B. Non-standard or malformed packets/protocol violations. 	^C. Repeated, failed connection attempts. 	^D. Changes in network performance such as variations in traffic loa^D. 
D#Compsec Q136. Which of the following steps in the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol allows for client and server authentication, MAC (Mandatory Access Control) and encryption algorithm negotiation, and selection of cryptographic keys? 	^A. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) alert protocol. 	^B. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) change cipher spec protocol. 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) record protocol. 	^D. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) handshake protocol. 
B#Compsec Q137. Which of the following correctly identifies some of the contents of an users X.509 certificate? 	^A. Users public key, object identifiers, and the location of the users electronic identity. 	^B. Users public key, the CA (Certificate Authority) distinguished name, and the type of symmetric algorithm used for encryption. 	^C. Users public key, the certificates serial number, and the certificates validity dates. 	^D. Users public key, the serial number of the CA (Certificate Authority) certificate, and the CRL (Certificate Revocation List) entry point. 
D#Compsec Q138. An organization is implementing Kerberos as its primary authentication protocol. Which of the following must be deployed for Kerberos to function properly? 	^A. Dynamic IP (Internet Protocol) routing protocols for routers and servers. 	^B. Separate network segments for the realms. 	^C. Token authentication devices. 	^D. Time synchronization services for clients and servers. 
D#Compsec Q139. The WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) programming model is based on the following three elements: 	^A. Client, original server, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 	^B. Code design, code review, documentation 	^C. Client, original server, wireless interface card 	^D. Client, gateway, original server 
A#Compsec Q140. Technical security measures and countermeasures are primary intended to prevent: 	^A. Unauthorized access, unauthorized modification, and denial of authorized access. 	^B. Interoperability of the framework, unauthorized modification, and denial of authorized access. 	^C. Potential discovery of access, interoperability of the framework, and denial of authorized access. 	^D. Interoperability of the framework, unauthorized modification, and unauthorized access. 
C#Compsec Q141. Poor programming techniques and lack of code review can lead to which of the following type of attack? 	^A. CGI (Common Gateway Interface) script 	^B. Birthday 	^C. Buffer overflow 	^D. Dictionary 
B#Compsec Q142. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DEN (Directory Enabled Networking)? 	^A. It is mapped into the directory defined as part of the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol). 	^B. It is inferior to SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). 	^C. It is an object oriented information model. 	^D. It is an industry standard indicating how to construct and store information about a networks users, applications and data. 
B#Compsec Q143. Privileged accounts are most vulnerable immediately after a: 	^A. Successful remote login. 	^B. Privileged user is terminated. 	^C. Default installation is performed. 	^D. Full system backup is performed. 
C#Compsec Q144. What is the advantage of a multi-homed firewall? 	^A. It is relatively inexpensive to implement. 	^B. The firewall rules are easier to manage. 	^C. If the firewall is compromised, only the systems in the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) are exposed. 	^D. An attacker must circumvent two firewalls. 
B#Compsec Q145. A password security policy can help a system administrator to decrease the probability that a password can be guessed by reducing the passwords: 	^A. Length 	^B. Lifetime 	^C. Encryption level 	^D. Alphabet set 
A#Compsec Q146. An inherent flaw of DAC (Discretionary Access Control) relating to security is: 	^A. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) relies only on the identity of the user or process, leaving room for a Trojan horse. 	^B. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) relies on certificates, allowing attackers to use those certificates. 	^C. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) does not rely on the identity of a user, allowing anyone to use an account. 	^D. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) has no known security flaws. 
A#Compsec Q147. What is the most common method used by attackers to identify the presence of an 801.11b network? 	^A. War driving 	^B. Direct inward dialing	^C. War dialing 	^D. Packet driving 
B#Compsec Q148. The best method to use for protecting a password stored on the server used for user authentication is to: 	^A. Store the server password in clear text. 	^B. Hash the server passwor^D. 	^C. Encrypt the server password with asymmetric keys. 	^D. Encrypt the server password with a public key. 
D#Compsec Q149. During the digital signature process, asymmetric cryptography satisfied what security requirement? 	^A. Confidentiality 	^B. Access control 	^C. Data integrity 	^D. Authentication 
A#Compsec Q150. The most effective way an administrator can protect users from social engineering is: 	^A. Education 	^B. Implement personal firewalls. 	^C. Enable logging on at users desktops. 	^D. Monitor the network with an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 
C#Compsec Q151. The action of determining with operating system is installed on a system simply by analyzing its response to certain network traffic is called: 	^A. OS (Operating System) scanning. 	^B. Reverse engineering. 	^C. Fingerprinting 	^D. Host hijacking. 
C#Compsec Q152. One of the factors that influence the lifespan of a public key certificate and its associated keys is the: 	^A. Value of the information it is used to protect. 	^B. Cost and management fees. 	^C. Length of the asymmetric hash. 	^D. Data available openly on the cryptographic system. 
B#Compsec Q153. A DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) typically includes which of the following: 	^A. Penetration testing. 	^B. Risk assessment. 	^C. DoS (Denial of Service) attack. 	^D. ACLs (Access Control List). 
A#Compsec Q154. Which of the following is the best description of separation of duties? 	^A. Assigning different parts of tasks to different employees. 	^B. Employees are granted only the privileges necessary to perform their tasks. 	^C. Each employee is granted specific information that is required to carry out the job function. 	^D. Screening employees before assigning them to a position. 
D#Compsec Q155. Which of the following is a popular VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol operating at OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model Layer 3? 	^A. PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) 	^B. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 	^C. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) 	^D. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) 
C#Compsec Q156. The system administrator has just used a program that highlighted the susceptibility of several servers on the network to various exploits. The program also suggested fixes. What type of program was used? 	^A. Intrusion detection 	^B. Port scanner 	^C. Vulnerability scanner 	^D. Trojan scanner 
C#Compsec Q157. Which protocol is typically used for encrypting traffic between a web browser and web server? 	^A. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) 	^B. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 	^D. VPN (Virtual Private Network) 
D#Compsec Q158. What fingerprinting technique relies on the fact that operating systems differ in the amount of information that is quoted when ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) errors are encountered? 	^A. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) options. 	^B. ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) error message quenching. 	^C. Fragmentation handling. 	^D. ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) message quoting. 
C#Compsec Q159. Incorrectly detecting authorized access as an intrusion or attack is called a false: 	^A. Negative 	^B. Intrusion 	^C. Positive 	^D. Alarm 
C#Compsec Q160. When hardening a machine against external attacks, what process should be followed when disabling services? 	^A. Disable services such as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client and print servers from servers that do not use/serve those functions. 	^B. Disable one unnecessary service after another, while reviewing the effects of the previous action. 	^C. Research the services and their dependencies before disabling any default services. 	^D. Disable services not directly related to financial operations.
B#Compsec Q178. Which access control method provides the most granular access to protected objects? 	^A. Capabilities 	^B. Access control lists 	^C. Permission bits 	^D. Profiles 
B#Compsec Q179. The primary DISADVANTAGE of symmetric cryptography is: 	^A. Speed 	^B. Key distribution 	^C. Weak algorithms 	^D. Memory management 
C#Compsec Q180. Missing audit log entries most seriously affect an organizations ability to: 	^A. Recover destroyed dat^A. 	^B. Legally prosecute an attacker. 	^C. Evaluate system vulnerabilities. 	^D. Create reliable system backups. 
A#Compsec Q181. File encryption using symmetric cryptography satisfies what security requirement? 	^A. Confidentiality 	^B. Access control 	^C. Data integrity 	^D. Authentication 
D#Compsec Q182. Which of the following provides privacy, data integrity and authentication for handles devices in a wireless network environment? 	^A. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 	^B. WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) 	^C. WSET (Wireless Secure Electronic Transaction) 	^D. WTLS (Wireless Transport Layer Security) 
C#Compsec Q183. The integrity of a cryptographic system is considered compromised if which of the following conditions exist? 	^A. A 40-bit algorithm is used for a large financial transaction. 	^B. The public key is disclosed. 	^C. The private key is disclosed. 	^D. The validity of the data source is compromised. 
C#Compsec Q184. The system administrator concerned about security has designated a special area in which to place the web server away from other servers on the network. This area is commonly known as the? 	^A. Honey pot 	^B. Hybrid subnet 	^C. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) 	^D. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) 
D#Compsec Q185. An administrator of a web server notices many port scans to a server. To limit exposure and vulnerability exposed by these port scans the administrator should: 	^A. Disable the ability to remotely scan the registry. 	^B. Leave all processes running for possible future use. 	^C. Close all programs or processes that use a UDP (User Datagram Protocol) or TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) port. 	^D. Uninstall or disable any programs or processes that are not needed for the proper use of the server. 
D#Compsec Q186. Which encryption scheme relies on both the sender and receiver to use different keys to encrypt and decrypt messages? 	^A. Symmetric 	^B. Blowfish 	^C. Skipjack 	^D. Asymmetric 
B#Compsec Q187. Which tunneling protocol only works on IP networks? 	^A. IPX 	^B. L2TP 	^C. PPTP 	^D. SSH 
D#Compsec Q188. What functionality should be disallowed between a DNS server and untrusted node? 	^A. name resolutions 	^B. reverse ARP requests 	^C. system name resolutions 	^D. zone transfers 
A#Compsec Q189. A document written by the CEO that outlines PKI use, management and deployment is a... 	^A. PKI policy 	^B. PKI procedure 	^C. PKI practice 	^D. best practices guideline 
A#Compsec Q190. Which one does not use Smart Card Technology? 	^A. CD Player 	^B. Cell Phone 	^C. Satellite Cards 	^D. Handheld Computer 
B#Compsec Q191. What port does SNMP use? 	^A. 21 	^B. 161 	^C. 53 	^D. 49 
D#Compsec Q192. What port does TACACS use? 	^A. 21 	^B. 161 	^C. 53 	^D. 49 
B#Compsec Q193. The first step in establishing a disaster recovery plan is to: 	^A. get budgetary approval for the plan. 	^B. agree on the objectives of the plan. 	^C. list possible alternative sites to be used in a disaster event. 	^D. prioritize processes requiring immediate attention in a disaster event. 
C#Compsec Q194. When securing a DNS (Domain Name Service) server, and shutting down all unnecessary ports, which port should NOT be shut down? 	^A. 21 	^B. 23 	^C. 53 	^D. 55 
B#Compsec Q195. What is the main advantage SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) has over HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer)? 	^A. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) offers full application security for HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) while HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer) does not. 	^B. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) supports additional application layer protocols such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and NNTP (Network News Transport Protocol) while HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer) does not. 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and Https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer) are transparent to the application. 	^D. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) supports user authentication and HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer) does not. 
A#Compsec Q196. A sound security policy will define: 	^A. what is considered an organizations assets. 	^B. what attacks are planned against the organization. 	^C. how an organization compares to others in security audits. 	^D. weaknesses in competitors systems. 
A#Compsec Q197. An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) is sending alerts that attacks are occurring which are not actually taking place. What is the IDS (Intrusion Detection System) registering? 	^A. false positives. 	^B. false negatives. 	^C. true negatives. 	^D. true positives. 
C#Compsec Q198. When an employee is dismissed, the security administrator should: 	^A. allow the employee to backup computer files then disable network access. 	^B. change all network passwords. 	^C. disable the employees network access. 	^D. set rules to forward the employees e-mail to a home address. 
B#Compsec Q199. How are honey pots used to collect information? Honey pots collect: 	^A. IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and identity of internal users. 	^B. data on the identity, access, and compromise methods used by the intruder. 	^C. data regarding and the identity of servers within the network. 	^D. IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and data of firewalls used within the network. 
D#Compsec Q200. How must a firewall be configured to only allow employees within the company to download files from a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server? 	^A. open port 119 to all inbound connections. 	^B. open port 119 to all outbound connections. 	^C. open port 20/21 to all inbound connections. 	^D. open port 20/21 to all outbound connections. 
C#Compsec Q201. Administrators currently use telnet to remotely manage several servers. ^  Security policy dictates that passwords and administrative activities must not be communicated in clear text. Which of the following is the best alterative to using telnet? 	^A. DES (Data Encryption Standard).	^B. S-Telnet. 	^C. SSH (Secure Shell). 	^D. PKI (Public Key Infrastructure). 
D#Compsec Q202. An acceptable use policy signed by an employee can be interpreted as an employees written______ for allowing an employer to search an employees workstation. 	^A. refusal. 	^B. policy. 	^C. guideline. 	^D. consent. 
B#Compsec Q203. What protocol can be used to create a VPN (Virtual Private Network)? 	^A. PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). 	^B. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). 	^C. SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol). 	^D. ESLIP (Encrypted Serial Line Internet Protocol). 
C#Compsec Q204. An attack whereby two different messages using the same hash function produce a common message digest is also known as a: 	^A. man in the middle attack. 	^B. cipher text only attack. 	^C. birthday attack. 	^D. brute force attack. 
D#Compsec Q205. In a RBAC (Role Based Access Control) contexts, which statement best describes the relation between users, roles and operations? 	^A. multiple users, single role and single operation. 	^B. multiple users, single role and multiple operations. 	^C. single user, single role and single operation. 	^D. multiple users, multiple roles and multiple operations. 
C#Compsec Q207. A user who has accessed an information system with a valid user ID and password combination is considered a (n): 	^A. manager 	^B. user 	^C. authenticated user 	^D. security officer 
D#Compsec Q208. The use of embedded root certificates within web browsers is an example of which of the following trust models? 	^A. bridge. 	^B. mesh. 	^C. hierarchy.	^D. trust list. 
D#Compsec Q209. A security consideration that is introduced by a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is: 	^A. an intruder can intercept VPN (Virtual Private Network) traffic and create a man in the middle attack. 	^B. captured data is easily decrypted because there are a finite number of encryption keys. 	^C. tunneled data CAN NOT be authenticated, authorized or accounted for. 	^D. a firewall CAN NOT inspect encrypted traffic. 
B#Compsec Q210. Which of the following would NOT be considered a method for managing the administration of accessibility? 	^A. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) list. 	^B. SAC (Subjective Access Control) list. 	^C. MAC (Mandatory Access Control) list. 	^D. RBAC (Role Based Access Control) list. 
A#Compsec Q211. Which of the following is required to use S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)? 	^A. digital certificate. 	^B. server side certificate. 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. 	^D. public certificate. 
C#Compsec Q212. Non-repudiation is generally used to: 	^A. protect the system from transmitting various viruses, worms and Trojan horses to other computers on the same network. 	^B. protect the system from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. 	^C. prevent the sender or the receiver from denying that the communication between them has occurred. 	^D. ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the communication. 
D#Compsec Q213. Which of the following hash functions generates a 160-bit output? 	^A. MD4 (Message Digest 4). 	^B. MD5 (Message Digest5). 	^C. UDES (Data Encryption Standard). 	^D. SHA-1 (Secure Hashing Algorithm 1). 
B#Compsec Q214. Why are unique user IDs critical in the review of audit trails? 	^A. They CAN NOT be easily altered. 	^B. They establish individual accountability. 	^C. They show which files were changed. 	^D. They trigger corrective controls. 
B#Compsec Q215. A police department has three types of employees: booking officers, investigators, and judges. Each group of employees is allowed different rights to files based on their need. ^  The judges do not need access to the fingerprint database, the investigators need read access and the booking officers need read/write access. The booking officer would need no access to warrants, while an investigator would need read access and a judge would need read/write access. This is an example of: 	^A. DAC (Discretionary Access Control) level access control.	^B. RBAC (Role Based Access Control) level access control. 	^C. MAC (Mandatory Access Control) level access control. 	^D. ACL (Access Control List) level access control. 	
C#Compsec Q216. Which of the following access control models introduces user security clearance and data classification? 	^A. RBAC (Role Based Access Control). 	^B. NDAC (Non-Discretionary Access Control). 	^C. MAC (Mandatory Access Control). 	^D. DAC (Discretionary Access Control). 
C#Compsec Q217. A wireless network with three access points, two of which are used as repeaters, exists at a company. What step should be taken to secure the wireless network? 	^A. Ensure that employees use complex passwords. 	^B. Ensure that employees are only using issued wireless cards in their systems. 	^C. Ensure that WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is being used. 	^D. Ensure that everyone is using adhoc mode. 
D#Compsec Q218. Digital certificates can contain which of the following items: 	^A. the CAs (Certificate Authority) private key. 	^B. the certificate holders private key. 	^C. the certificates revocation information. 	^D. the certificates validity period. 
A#Compsec Q219. Which encryption key is used to verify a digital signature? 	^A. the signers public key. 	^B. the signers private key. 	^C. the recipient's public key. 	^D. the recipient's private key. 
B#Compsec Q220. NetBus and Back Orifice are each considered an example of a (n): 	^A. virus. 	^B. illicit server. 	^C. spoofing tool. 	^D. allowable server. 
B#Compsec Q221. The theft of network passwords without the use of software tools is an example of: 	^A. Trojan programs. 	^B. social engineering. 	^C. sniffing. 	^D. hacking. 
D#Compsec Q222. An alternate site configured with necessary system hardware, supporting infrastructure and an on site staff able to respond to an activation of a contingency plan 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is a: 	^A. cold site. 	^B. warm site. 	^C. mirrored site. 	^D. hot site. 
B#Compsec Q223. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories are arranged as: 	^A. linked lists. 	^B. trees. 	^C. stacks. 	^D. queues. 
B#Compsec Q224. Which of the following is the greatest problem associated with Instant Messaging? 	^A. widely deployed and difficult to control. 	^B. created without security in min^D. 	^C. easily spoofed. 	^D. created with file sharing enabled. 
C#Compsec Q225. Searching through trash is used by an attacker to acquire data such as network diagrams, IP (Internet Protocol) address lists and: 	^A. boot sectors. 	^B. process lists. 	^C. old passwords. 	^D. virtual memory. 
B#Compsec Q226. Discouraging employees from misusing company e-mail is best handled by: 	^A. enforcing ACL (Access Control List). 	^B. creating a network security policy. 	^C. implementing strong authentication. 	^D. encrypting company e-mail messages. 
B#Compsec Q227. The Diffie-Hellman algorithm allows: 	^A. access to digital certificate stores from s-certificate authority. 	^B. a secret key exchange over an insecure medium without any prior secrets. 	^C. authentication without the use of hashing algorithms. 	^D. multiple protocols to be used in key exchange negotiations. 
D#Compsec Q228. Which of the following type of attack CAN NOT be deterred solely through technical means? 	^A. dictionary. 	^B. man in the middle. 	^C. DoS (Denial of Service). 	^D. social engineering. 
D#Compsec Q229. How must a firewall be configured to make sure that a company can communicate with other companies using SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) e-mail? 	^A. Open TCP (transmission Control Protocol) port 110 to all inbound and outbound connections. 	^B. Open UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 110 to all inbound connections. 	^C. Open UUP (User Datagram Protocol) port 25 to all inbound connections. 	^D. Open TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) port 25 to all inbound and outbound connections. 
B#Compsec Q230. An organizations primary purpose in conducting risk analysis in dealing with computer security is: 	^A. to identify vulnerabilities to the computer systems within the organization. 	^B. to quantify the impact of potential threats in relation to the cost of lost business-functionality. ^C. to identify how much it will cost to implement countermeasures. ^D. to delegate responsibility. 
C#Compsec Q231. A user wants to send an e-mail and ensure that the message is not tampered with while in transit. Which feature of modern cryptographic systems will facilitate this? 	^A. confidentiality. 	^B. authentication. 	^C. integrity. 	^D. non-repudiation. 
A#Compsec Q232. WTLS (Wireless Transport Layer Security) provides security services between a mobile device and a: 	^A. WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) gateway. 	^B. web server. 	^C. wireless client. 	^D. wireless network interface card. 
A#Compsec Q233. What are three measures which aid in the prevention of a social engineering attack? 	^A. education, limit available information, and security policy. 	^B. education, firewalls, and security policy. 	^C. security policy, firewalls, and incident response. 	^D. security policy, system logging, and incident response. 
D#Compsec Q234. Which of the following would be most effective in preventing network traffic sniffing? 	^A. deploy an IDS (Intrusion Detection System). 	^B. disable promiscuous mode. 	^C. use hubs instead of routers. 	^D. use switches instead of hubs. 
A#Compsec Q235. What ports does FTP (File Transfer Protocol) use? 	^A. 20 and 21. 	^B. 25 and 110. 	^C. 80 and 443. 	^D. 161 and 162. 
C#Compsec Q236. An e-mail relay server is mainly used to: 	^A. block all spam, which allows the e-mail system to function more efficiently without the additional load of spam. 	^B. prevent viruses from entering the network. 	^C. defend the primary e-mail server and limit the effects of any attack. 	^D. eliminate e-mail vulnerabilities since all e-mail is passed through the relay first. 
C#Compsec Q237. What network mapping tool uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)? 	^A. port scanner. 	^B. map scanner. 	^C. ping scanner. 	^D. share scanner. 
C#Compsec Q238. Which two protocols are VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunneling protocols? 	^A. PPP (point-to-Point Protocol) and SliP (Serial Line Internet Protocol). 	^B. PPP (Point-Point-Protocol) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). 	^C. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). 	^D. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol). 
A#Compsec Q239. File encryption using symmetric cryptography satisfies what security requirement? 	^A. confidentiality. 	^B. access control. 	^C. data integrity. 	^D. authentication. 
A#Compsec Q240. An e-mail is received alerting the network administrator to the presence of a virus on the system if a specific executable file exists. What should be the first course of action? 	^A. Investigate the e-mail as a possible hoax with a reputable anti-virus vendor. 	^B. Immediately search for and delete the file if discovered. 	^C. Broadcast amessage to the entire organization to alert users to the presence of a virus. 	^D. Locate and download a patch to repair the file. 
A#Compsec Q241. Part of a fire protection plan for a computer room should include;	^A. procedures for an emergency shutdown of equipment. 	^B. a sprinkler system that exceeds local code requirements. 	^C. the exclusive use of non-flammable materials within the room. 	^D. fireproof doors that can be easily opened if an alarm is sounded. 
B#Compsec Q242. Which of the following is an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) extension or mechanism used to retain connection data, user information, history of sites visited, and can be used by attackers for spoofing an on-line identity? 	^A. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL). 	^B. cookies. 	^C. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)/l.0 Caching. 	^D. vCard v3.0. 
D#Compsec Q243. ActiveX controls__________ to prove where they originated. 	^A. are encrypted. 	^B. are stored on the web server. 	^C. use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). 	^D. are digitally signed. 
B#Compsec Q244. A virus that hides itself by intercepting disk access requests is: 	^A. multipartite. 	^B. stealth. 	^C. interceptor. 	^D. polymorphic. 
D#Compsec Q245. When a potential hacker looks through trash, the most useful items or information that might be found include all except: 	^A. an IP (Internet Protocol) address. 	^B. system configuration or network map. 	^C. old passwords. 	^D. system access requests. 
A#Compsec Q246. A user logs onto a workstation using a smart card containing a private key. The user is verified when the public key is successfully factored with the private key. What security service is being provided? 	^A. authentication. 	^B. confidentiality. 	^C. integuity. 	^D. non-repudiation. 
B#Compsec Q247. In cryptographic operations, digital signatures can be used for which of the following systems? 	^A. encryption. 	^B. asymmetric key. 	^C. symmetric and encryption. 	^D. public and decryption. 
D#Compsec Q248. Which of the following programs is able to distribute itself without using a host file? 	^A. virus. 	^B. Trojan horse. 	^C. logic bom^B. 	^D. worm. 
C#Compsec Q249. Malicious code is installed on a server that will e-mail system keystrokes stored in a text file to the author and delete system logs every five days or whenever a backup is performed. What type of program is this? 	^A. virus. 	^B. back door. 	^C. logic bomb. 	^D. worm. 
B#Compsec Q250. What is a common type of attack on web servers? 	^A. birthday. 	^B. buffer overflow. 	^C. spam. 	^D. brute force. 
D#Compsec Q251. Digital signatures can be used for which of the following? 	^A. availability. 	^B. encryption. 	^C. decryption. 	^D. non-repudiation. 
B#Compsec Q252. Malicious port scanning is a methed of attack to determine which of the following? 	^A. computer name 	^B. the fingerprint of the operating system 	^C. the physical cabling topology of a network 	^D. user IDs and passwords 
A#Compsec Q253. What should be done to secure a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) service? 	^A. block ports 67 and 68 at the firewall. 	^B. block port 53 at the firewall. 	^C. block ports 25 and 26 at the firewall. 	^D. block port 110 at the flrewall. 
A#Compsec Q255. Which security method is in place when the administrator of a network enables access lists on the routers to disable all ports that are not used? 	^A. MAC (Mandatory Access Control). 	^B. DAC (fliscretionary Access Control).	^C. RBAC (Role Based Access Control). 	^D. SAC (Subjective Access Control). 
D#Compsec Q256. What is the first step before a wireless solution is implemented? 	^A. ensure adhoc mode is enabled on the access points. 	^B. ensure that all users have strong passwords. 	^C. purchase only Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) equipment. 	^D. perform a thorough site survey. 
A#Compsec Q257. A system administrator discovers suspicious activity that might indicate a computer crime. The administrator should flrst: 	^A. refer to incident response plan. 	^B. change ownership of any related files to prevent tampering. 	^C. move any related programs and files to non-erasable media. 	^D. set the system time to ensure any logged information is accurate. 
B#Compsec Q258. The information that governs and associates users and groups to certain rights to use, read, write, modify, or execute objects on the system is called a(n): 	^A. public key ring. 	^B. ACL (Access Control List). 	^C. digital signature. 	^D. CRL (Certificate Revocation Lists). 
C#Compsec Q259. A perimeter router is configured with a restrictive ACL (Access Control List). ^  Which transport layer protocols and ports must be allowed in order to support L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) connections respectively, through the perimeter router? 	^A. TCP (rransmission Control Protocol) port 635 and UDP (User Dalagram Protocol) port 654 	^B. TCP (Fransmission Control Protocol) port 749 and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 781 	^C. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 1701 and TCP (transmission Control Protocol) port 1723 	^D. TCP (rransmission Control Protocol) port 1812 and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 1813 
A#Compsec Q260. Which of the following keys is contained in a digital certificate? 	^A. public key. 	^B. private key. 	^C. hashing key. 	^D. session key. 
C#Compsec Q261. Single servers are frequently the targets of attacks because they contain: 	^A. application launch scripts. 	^B. security policy settings. 	^C. credentials for many systems and users. 	^D. master encryption keys. 
B#Compsec Q262. An attacker manipulates what field of an IP (Internet Protocol) packet in an IP (Internet Protocol) spoofing attack? 	^A. version fiel^D. 	^B. source address fiel^D. 	^C. source port fiel^D. 	^D. destination address fiel^D. 
B#Compsec Q263. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) using IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) in the tunnel mode will provide encryption for the: 	^A. one time pad used in handshaking.	^B. payload and message header. 	^C. hashing algorithm and all e-mail messages. 	^D. message payload only. 
C#Compsec Q264. When implementing Kerberos authentication, which of the following factors must be accounted for? 	^A. Kerberos can be susceptible to man in the middle attacks to gain unauthorized access. 	^B. Kerberos tickets can be spoofed using replay attacks to network resources. 	^C. Kerberos requires a centrally managed database of all user and resource passwords. 	^D. Kerberos uses clear text passwords. 
A#Compsec Q265. Which of the following protocols is most similar to SSLv3 (Secure Sockets Layer version 3)?	^A. TLS (transport Layer Security). 	^B. MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching). 	^C. SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer). 	^D. MLS (Multi-Layer Switching). 
B#Compsec Q266. How should a primary DNS (D)omain Name Service) server be configured to-provide the best security against DoS (Denial of Service) and hackers? 	^A. disable the DNS (Domain Name Service) cache function. 	^B. disable application services other than DNS (Domain Name Service). 	^C. disable the DNS (Domain Name Service) reverse lookup function. 	^D. allow only encrypted zone transfer to a secondary DNS (Domain Name Service) server. 
C#Compsec Q267. What type of security process will allow others to verify the originator of an e-mail message? 	^A. authentication. 	^B. integrity. 	^C. non-repudiation. 	^D. confidentiality. 
D#Compsec Q268. Which of the following statements is true about Network based IDS (Intrusion Detection System)? 	^A. Network based (Intrusion Detection System) are never passive devices that listen on a network wire-without interfering with the normal operation of a network. 	^B. Network based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) are usually passive devices that listen on a network wire while interfering with the normal operation of a network.	^C. Network based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) are usualy intrusive devices that listen on a network wire while interfering with the normal operation of a network. 	^D. Network based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) are usually passive devices that listen on a network wire without interfering with the normal operation of a network. 
A#Compsec Q269. What physical access control most adequately protects against physical piggybacking? 	^A. man trap. 	^B. security guar^D. 	^C. CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television). 	^D. biometrics. 
B#Compsec Q270. Management wants to track personnel who visit unauthorized web sites. What type of detection will this be? 	^A. abusive detection. 	^B. misuse detection. 	^C. anomaly detection. 	^D. site filtering. 
A#Compsec Q271. Which of the following best describes TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) session hijacking? 	^A. The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) session state is altered in a way that intercepts legitimate packets and allows a third party host to insert acceptable packets. 	^B. The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) session state is altered allowing third party hosts to create new IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. 	^C. The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) session state remains unaltered allowing third party hosts to insert packets acting as the server. 	^D. The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) session state remains unaltered allowing third party hosts to insert packets acting as the client. 
A#Compsec Q272. What technical impact may occur due to the receipt of large quantifies of spam? 	^A. DoS (Denial of Service). 	^B. processor underutilization. 	^C. reduction in hard drive space requirements. 	^D. increased network throughput. 
D#Compsec Q273. A public key ___________ is a pervasive system whose services are implemented and delivered using public key technologies that include CAs (Certificate Authority), digital certificates, non-repudiation, and key history management. 	^A. cryptography scheme. 	^B. distribution authority. 	^C. exchange. 	^D. infrastructure. 
B#Compsec Q274. Forging an IP (Internet Protocol) address to impersonate another machine is best defined as:	^A. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Intemet Protocol) hijacking. 	^B. IP (Internet Protocol) spoofing. ^C. man in the middle. 	^D. replay. 
C#Compsec Q275. When setting password rules, which of the following would LOWER the level of security of a network? 	^A. Passwords must be greater than six characters and consist at least one non-alph^A. 	^B. All passwords are set to expire at regular intervals and users are required to choose new passwords that have not been used before. 	^C. Complex passwords that users CAN NOT remotely change are randomly generated by the administrator and given to users. 	^D. After a set number of failed attempts the server will lock out any user account forcing the user to call the administrator to re-enable the account. 
B#Compsec Q276. Which of the following can be used to track a users browsing habits on the Internet and may contain usernames and passwords? 	^A. digital certificates. 	^B. cookies. ^C. ActiveX controls. ^D. web server cache. 
B#Compsec Q277. FTP (Fi1e Transfer Protocol) is accessed through what ports? 	^A. 80 and 443. ^B. 20 and 21. ^C. 21 and 23. 	^D. 20 and 80. 
D#Compsec Q278. In a typical file encryption process, the asymmetric algorithm is used to? 	^A. encrypt symmetric keys. 	^B. encrypt file contents. 	^C. encrypt certiflcates. 	^D. encrypt hash results. 
C#Compsec Q279. During the digital signature process, hashing provides a means to verify what security requirement? 	^A. non-pudiation. 	^B. access control. 	^C. data integrity. 	^D. authentication. 
A#Compsec Q280. Which of the following often requires the most effort when securing a server due to lack of available documentation? 	^A. hardening the OS (Operating System) 	^B. configuring the network 	^C. creating a proper security policy 	^D. installing the latest hot fixes and patches 
B#Compsec Q281. As it relates to digital certificates, SSLv3.0 (Secure Sockets Layer version 3.0) added which of the following key functionalities? The ability to: 	^A. act as a CA (Certificate Authority). 	^B. force client side authentication via digital certificates. 	^C. use x.400 certificates. 	^D. protect transmissions with 1024-bit symmetric encryption. 
C#Compsec Q282. In responding to incidents such as security breaches, one of the most important steps taken is: 	^A. encryption. 	^B. authentication. 	^C. containment. 	^D. intrusion. 
D#Compsec Q283. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is used for secure communications with: 	^A. file and print servers. 	^B. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) servers. 	^C. AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Administration) servers. 	^D. web servers. 
C#Compsec Q284. Non-repudiation is based on what type of key infrastructure? 	^A. symmetric.	^B. distributed trust. 	^C. asymmetric.	^D. user-centric.
C#Compsec Q285. The first step in effectively implementing a firewall is: 	^A. blocking unwanted incoming traffi^C. 	^B. blocking unwanted outgoing traffi^C. 	^C. developing a firewall policy. 	^D. protecting against DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
B#Compsec Q286. What is the best method to secure a web browser? 	^A. do not upgrade, as neW versions tend to have more security flaws. 	^B. disable any unused features of the web browser.	^C. connect to the Internet using only a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection. 	^D. implement a filtering policy for illegal, unknown and undesirable sites. 
C#Compsec Q287. The most common form of authentication is the use of: 	^A. certificates. 	^B. tokens. 	^C. passwords. 	^D. biometrics. 
A#Compsec Q288. What are the three main components of a Kerberos server? 	^A. authentication server, security database, and a privilege server. 	^B. SAM (Sequential Access Method), security database, and an authentication server. 	^C. application database, security database, and system manager. 	^D. authentication server, security database, and system manager. 
A#Compsec Q289. Which of the following methods may be used to exploit the clear text nature of an instant-Messaging session? 	^A. packet sniffing. 	^B. port scanning. 	^C. crypt analysis. 	^D. reverse engineering. 
C#Compsec Q290. A user receives an e-mail from a colleague in another company. ^  The e-mail message warns of a virus that may have been accidentally sent in the pasts, and warns the user to delete a specific file if it appears on the users computer. ^  The user checks and has the file. What is the best next step for the user? 	^A. Delete the file immediately. 	^B. Delete the file immediately and copy the e-mail to all distribution lists. 	^C. Report the contents of the message to the network administrator. 	^D. Ignore the message. This is a virus hoax and no action is required. 
C#Compsec Q291. A CRL (Certificate Revocation List) query that receives a response in near real time: 	^A. indicates that high availability equipment is used. 	^B. implies that a fault tolerant database is being used. 	^C. does not guarantee that fresh data is being returned. 	^D. indicates that the CA (Certificate Authority) is providing near real time updates. 
C#Compsec Q292. Which of the following is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunneling protocol? 	^A. AH (Authentication Header). 	^B. SSH (Secure Shell). 	^C. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security). 	^D. DES (Data Encryption Standard). 
A#Compsec Q293. The Bell La-Padula access control model consists of four elements. These elements are 	^A. subjects, objects, access modes and security levels. 	^B. subjects, objects, roles and groups. 	^C. read only, read/write, write only and read/write/delete. 	^D. groups, roles, access modes and security levels. 
A#Compsec Q294. What is generally the most overlooked element of security management? 	^A. security awareness. 	^B. intrusion detection. 	^C. risk assessment. 	^D. vulnerability control. 
B#Compsec Q295. Which of the following needs to be included in a SLA (Service Level Agreement) to ensure the availability of server based resources rather than guaranteed server performance levels? 	^A. network 	^B. hosting 	^C. application 	^D. security 
A#Compsec Q296. When does CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) perform the handshake process? 	^A. when establishing a connection and at anytime after the connection is established. 	^B. only when establishing a connection and disconnecting. 	^C. only when establishing a connection. 	^D. only when disconnecting. 
c#Compsec Q297. What should a firewall employ to ensure that each packet is part of an established TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) session? 	^A. packet filter. 	^B. stateless inspection. 	^C. stateful like inspection. 	^D. circuit level gateway. 
D#Compsec Q298. Which of the following is most commonly used by an intruder to gain unauthorized-access to a system? 	^A. brute force attack. 	^B. key logging. 	^C. Trojan horse. 	^D. social engineering. 
B#Compsec Q299. A minor configuration change which can help secure DNS (Domain Name Service) information is: 	^A. block all unnecessary traffic by using port filtering. 	^B. prevent unauthorized zone transfers. 	^C. require password changes every 30 days. 	^D. change the default password. 
A#Compsec Q300. What determines if a user is presented with a dialog box prior to downloading an Active X component? 	^A. the users browser setting. 	^B. the Script meta tag. 	^C. the condition of the sandbox. 	^D. the negotiation between the client and the server. 
A#Compsec Q301. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) requires what ports by default? 	^A. 389 and 636 	^B. 389and 139 	^C. 636 and 137 	^D. 137 and 139 
A#Compsec Q302. Which security method should be implemented to allow secure access to a web page, regardless of the browser type or vendor? 	^A. certificates with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). 	^B. integrated web with NOS (Network Operating System) security. 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) only. 	^D. secure access to a web page is not possible. 
A#Compsec Q303. What is a common DISADVANTAGE of employing an IDS (Intrusion Detection System)? 	^A. false positives. 	^B. throughput decreases. 	^C. compatibility. 	^D. administration. 
A#Compsec Q304. System administrators and hackers use what technique to review network traffic to determine what services are running? 	^A. sniffer. 	^B. IDS (Intrusion Detection System). 	^C. firewall. 	^D. router. 
B#Compsec Q305. Servers or workstations running programs and utilities for recording probes and attacks against them are referred to as: 	^A. firewalls. 	^B. host based IDS (Intrusion Detection System). 	^C. proxies. 	^D. active targets. 
B#Compsec Q306. To reduce vulnerabilities on a web server, an administrator should adopt which preventative measure? 	^A. use packet sniffing software on all inbound communications. 	^B. apply the most recent manufacturer updates and patches to the server. 	^C. enable auditing on the web server and periodically review the audit logs. 	^D. block all DNS (Domain Naming Service) requests coming into the server. 
A#Compsec Q307. What is the greatest advantage to using RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) for a multi-site VPN (Virtual Private Network) supporting a large population of remote users? 	^A. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) provides for a centralized user database. 	^B. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) provides for a decentralized user database. 	^C. No user database is required with RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service). 	^D. User database is replicated and stored locally on all remote systems. 
C#Compsec Q308. Which of the following is the best protection against an intercepted password? 	^A. VPN (Virtual Private Network). 	^B. PPTP (Pointsto-Point Tunneling Protocol). 	^C. one time passwor^D. 	^D. complex password requirement. 
D#Compsec Q309. Which of the following statements most clearly outlines a major security vuInerability associated with Instant Messaging? 	^A. Instant Messaging does not support any form of message encryption. 	^B. Instant Messaging negatively impacts user productivity. 	^C. Instant Messaging uses TCP (rransmission Control Protocol) port 25 for message exchange. 	^D. Instant Messaging allows file attachments which could potentially contain viruses. 
B#Compsec Q310. Using distinct key pairs to separate confidentiality services from integrity services to support non-repudiation describes which one of the following models? 	^A. discrete key pair. 	^B. dual key pair. 	^C. key escrow. 	^D. foreign key. 
B#Compsec Q311. Which IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) protocol uses AH (Authentication Header) and ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) to provide security in a networked environment? 	^A. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). 	^B. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security). 	^C. S-HTrP (Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol). 	^D. SSH (Secure Shell). 
D#Compsec Q312. A honey pot is best described as 	^A. encryptor. 	^B. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). 	^C. firewall. 	^D. decoy. 
D#Compsec Q313. Which of the following is typically included in a CRL (Certificate Revocation List)? 	^A. certificates that have had a limited validity period and have expired. 	^B. certificates that are pending renewal. 	^C. certificates that are considered invalid because they do not contain a valid CA (Certificate Authority) signature. 	^D. certificates that have been disabled before their scheduled expiration. 
C#Compsec Q314. A CPS (Certificate Practice Statement) is a legal document that describes a CAs (Certificate Authority): 	^A. class level issuing process. 	^B. copyright notice. 	^C. procedures. 	^D. asymmetric encryption schem^A. 
D#Compsec Q315. A severed T1 line is most likely to be considered in planning. 	^A. data recovery. 	^B. off site storage. 	^C. media destraction. 	^D. incident response. 
B#Compsec Q316. How are clocks used in a Kerberos authentication system? 	^A. The clocks are synchronized to ensure proper connections. 	^B. The clocks are synchronized to ensure tickets expire correctly. 	^C. The clocks are used to generate the seed value for the encryptions keys. 	^D. The clocks are used to benchmark and set the optimal encryption algorithm. 
B#Compsec Q317. An IT (Information Technology) security audit is generally focused on reviewing existing: 	^A. resources and goals 	^B. policies and procedures 	^C. mission statements 	^D. ethics codes 
D#Compsec Q318. Instant Messaging is most vulnerable to:	^A. DoS (Denial of Service). 	^B. fraud. 	^C. stability. 	^D. sniffing. 
D#Compsec Q319. What type of security mechanism can be applied to modems to better authenticate remote users? 	^A. firewalls 	^B. encryption 	^C. SSH (Secure Shell) 	^D. callback 
A#Compsec Q320. Despite regular system backups a significant risk still exists if: 	^A. recovery procedures are not tested 	^B. all users do not log off while the backup is made 	^C. backup media is moved to an off-site location 	^D. an administrator notices a failure during the backup process 
D#Compsec Q321. What are three characteristics of a computer virus? 	^A. find mechanism, initiation mechanism, and propagate 	^B. learning mechanism, contamination mechanism, and exploit 	^C. search mechanism, connection mechanism, and integrate 	^D. replication mechanism, activation mechanism, and objective 
B#Compsec Q322. Impersonating a dissatisfied customer of a company and requesting a password change on then customers account is a form of: 	^A. hostile code. 	^B. social engineering. 	^C. IP (Intemet Protocol) spoofing. 	^D. man in the middle attack. 
D#Compsec Q323. The basic strategy that should be used when configuring the rules for a secure firewall is: 	^A. permit all. 	^B. deny all. 	^C. default permit. 	^D. default deny . 
B#Compsec Q324. An employer gives an employee a laptop computer to use remotely. The user installs personal applications on the laptop and overwrites some system files. ^  How might this have been prevented with minimal impact on corporate productivity? 	^A. Users should not be given laptop computers in order to prevent this type of occurrence. 	^B. The user should have received instructions as to what is allowed to be installed. 	^C. The hard disk should have been made read-only	^D. Biometrics should have been used to authenticate the user before allowing software installation. 
c#Compsec Q325. A fundamental risk management assumption is, computers can NEVER be completely. 	^A. secure until all vendor patches are installed. 	^B. secure unless they have a variable passwor^D. 	^C. secure. 	^D. secure unless they have only one user. 
C#Compsec Q326. DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is most commonly accomplished by: 	^A. internal host computers simultaneously failing. 	^B. overwhelming and shutting down multiple services on a server. 	^C. multiple servers or routers monopolizing and over whelming the bandwidth of a particular server or router. 	^D. an individual e-mail address list being used to distribute a virus. 
A#Compsec Q327. Which security architecture utilizes authentication header and/or encapsulating security payload protocols? 	^A. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security). 	^B. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). 	^C. TLS (Transport Layer Security). 	^D. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). 
B#Compsec Q328. Tunneling is best described as the act of encapsulating: 	^A. encrypted/secure IP packets inside of ordinary/non-secure IP packets. 	^B. ordinary/non-secure IP packets inside of encrypted/secure IP packets. 	^C. encrypted/secure IP packets inside of encrypted/non-secure IP packets. 	^D. ordinary/secure IP packets inside of ordinary/non-secure IP packets. 
B#Compsec Q329. What is a good practice in deploying a CA (Certificate Authority)? 	^A. enroll users for policy based certificates. 	^B. create a CPS (Certificate Practice Statement). 	^C. register the CA (Certificate Authority) with a subordinate CA (Certificate Authority). 	^D. create a mirror CA (Certificate Authority) for fault tolerance. 
B#Compsec Q330. What is the most common goal of operating system logging? 	^A. to determine the amount of time employees spend using various applications. 	^B. to keep a record of system usage. 	^C. to provide details of what systems have been compromised. 	^D. to provide details of which systems are interconnected. 
B#Compsec Q331. When a patch is released for a server the administrator should: 	^A. immediately download and install the patch. 	^B. test the patch on a non-production server then install the patch to production. 	^C. not install the patch unless there is a current need. 	^D. install the patch and then backup the production server. 
A#Compsec Q332. An attacker attempting to penetrate a companys network through its remote access system would most likely gain access through what method? 	^A. war dialer.	^B. Trojan horse. 	^C. DoS (Denial of Service). 	^D. worm. 
C#Compsec Q333. A companys web server is configured for the following services: HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), FTP (Pile Transfer Protocol), SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). ^  The web server is placed into a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). What are the standard ports on the firewall that must be opened to allow traffic to and from the server? 	^A. 119,23,21,80. 	^B. 443, 119,21,1250. 	^C. 80,443,21,25. 	^D. 80,443, 110,21. 
C#Compsec Q334. Which of the following will let a security administrator allow only if HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) traffic for outbound Intemet connections and set permissions to allow only certain users to browse the web? 	^A. packet filtering firewall. 	^B. protocol analyzer. 	^C. proxy server. 	^D. stateful firewall. 
B#Compsec Q335. Which of the following IP (Internet Protocol) address schemes will require NAT (Network Address Translation) to connect to the Intemet?	^A. 204.180.0.0/24 	^B. 172.16.0.0/24 	^C. 192.172.0.0/24 	^D. 172.48.0.0/24 
A#Compsec Q336. What is the primary DISADVANTAGE of a third party relay? 	^A. Spammers can utilize the relay.	^B. The relay limits access to specific users.	^C. The relay restricts the types of e-mail that maybe sent. 	^D. The relay restricts spaminers from gaining access. 
B#Compsec Q337. A network administrator wants to connect a network to the Internet but does not want to compromise internal network IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. What should the network administrator implement? 	^A. a honey pot 	^B. a NAT (Network Address Translation)	^C. a VPN (Virtual Private Network) 	^D. a screened network 
A#Compsec Q338. Which of the following is NOT a field of a X.509 v.3 certificate? 	^A. private key	^B. issuer 	^C. serial number 	^D. subject
C#Compsec Q339. What is the default transport layer protocol and port number that SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) uses? 	^A. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) transport layer protocol and port 80	^B. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) transport layer protocol and port 80	^C. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) transport layer protocol and port 443	^D. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) transport layer protocol and port 69 
B#Compsec Q340. The greater the keyspace and complexity of a password, the longer a_______ attack may take to crack the password.	^A. dictionary 	^B. brute force 	^C. inference 	^D. frontal 
A#Compsec Q341. When a cryptographic systems keys are no longer needed, the keys should be:	^A. destroyed or stored in a secure manner	^B. deleted from the systems storage mechanism	^C. recycled	^D. submitted to a key repository 
B#Compsec Q342. Creation of an information inventory is most valuable when: 	^A. localizing license based attacks	^B. trying to reconstruct damaged systems	^C. determining virus penetration within an enterprise 	^D. terminating employees for security policy violations 
C#Compsec Q343. Which of the following is the best reason for a CA (Certificate Authority) to-revoke a certificate?	^A. The users certificate has been idle for two months.	^B. The user has relocated to another address. 	^C. The users private key has been compromised.	^D. The users public key has been compromised. 
A#Compsec Q344. Which of the following statements identifies a characteristic of a symmetric algorithm? 	^A. performs a fast transformation of data relative to other cryptographic methods	^B. regardless of the size of the users input data, the size of the output data is fixed. 	^C. is relatively slow in transforming data when compared to other cryptographic methods 	^D. includes a one way function where it is computationally infeasible for another entity to determine the input data from the output data 
A#Compsec Q345. Which of the following terms represents a MAC (Mandatory Access Control) model? 	^A. Lattice 	^B. Bell La-Padla 	^C. BIBA 	^D. Clark and Wilson 
B#Compsec Q346. The most common method of social engineering is:	^A. looking through users trash for information 	^B. calling users and asking for information 	^C. e-mailing users and asking for information 	^D. e-mail 
A#Compsec Q347. In the context of the Internet; what is tunneling? Tunneling is:	^A. using the Internet as part of a private secure network 	^B. the ability to burrow through three levels of firewalls	^C. the ability to pass information over the internet within the shortest amount of time 	^D. creating a tunnel which can capture data 
B#Compsec Q348. The term cold site refers to:	^A. a low temperature facility for long term storage of critical data 	^B. a location to begin operations during disaster recovery 	^C. a facility seldom used for high performance equipment 	^D. a location that is transparent to potential attackers 
D#Compsec Q349. Sensitive material is currently displayed on a users monitor. What is the best course of action for the user before leaving the area?	^A. The user should leave the are^A. The monitor is at a personal desk so there is no risk.	^B. turn off the monitor	^C. wait for the screen saver to start 	^D. refer to the company's policy on securing sensitive data 
A#Compsec Q350. The system administrator of the company has terminated employment unexpectedly. When the administrators user ID is deleted, the system suddenly begins deleting files. This is an example of what type of malicious code? 	^A. logic bomb 	^B. virus	^C. Trojan horse 	^D. worm 
A#Compsec Q351. With regards to the use of Instant Messaging, which of the following type of attack strategies is effectively combated with user awareness training? 	^A. social engineering	^B. stealth 	^C. ambush 	^D. multi-pronged 
A#Compsec Q352. A network administrator has just replaced a hub with a switch. ^  When using software to sniff packets from the networks, the administrator notices conversations the administrators computer is having with servers on the network, but can no longer see conversations taking place between other network clients and servers. ^  Given that the switch is functioning properly, what is the most likely cause of this? 	^A. With the exception of broadcasts, switches do not forward traffic out all port . 	^B. The switch is setup with a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) utilizing all ports.	^C. The software used to sniff packets is not configured properly.	^D. The sniffers ethernet card is malfunctioning. 
A#Compsec Q353. Which type of password generator is based on challenge-response mechanisms? 	^A. asynchronous	^B. synchronous 	^C. cryptographic keys 	^D. smart cards 
A#Compsec Q354. Which of the following is a characteristic of MAC (Mandatory Acces Control) systems? MACs (Mandatory Access Control): 	^A. uses levels of security to classify users and data	^B. allows owners of documents to determine who has access to specific documents 	^C. uses access control lists which specify a list of authorized users 	^D. uses access control lists which specify a list of unauthorized users 
C#Compsec Q355. Companies without an acceptable use policy (AUP) may give their employees an expectation of: 	^A. intrusions 	^B. audits 	^C. privacy 	^D. prosecution 
A#Compsec Q356. It is most difficult to eavesdrop on which of the following types of network cabling? 	^A. fiber optic cable	^B. coaxial cable 	^C. UTP (DNShielded Twisted Pair) 	^D. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) 
C#Compsec Q357. Implementation of access control devices and technologies must fully reflect an organizations security position as contained in its: 	^A. ACLs (Access Control List) 	^B. access control matrixes	^C. information security policies	^D. internal control procedures 
D#Compsec Q358. Which of the following are tunneling protocols?	^A. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security), L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol), and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 	^B. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security), L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol), and PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) 	^C. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol), PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)	^D. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol), and IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) 
B#Compsec Q359. What are TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) wrappers used for? 	^A. preventing IP (Internet Protocol) spoofing 	^B. controlling access to selected services	^C. encrypting TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) traffic 	^D. sniffing TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) traffic to troubleshoot 
C#Compsec Q360. Loki, NetCaZ, Masters Paradise and NetBus are all considered what type of attack? 	^A. brute force 	^B. spoofing 	^C. back door 	^D. man in the middle 
A#Compsec Q361. Which protocol is used to negotiate and provide authenticated keying material for-security associations in a protected manner? 	^A. ISAKMP (Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol)	^B. ESP Incapsulating Security Payload) 	^C. SSH (Secure Shell) 	^D. SKEME (Secure Key Exchange Mechaniam)
D#Compsec Q362. An administrator wants to set up a system for an internal network that will examine all packets for known attack signatures. What type of system will be set up? 	^A. vulnerability scanner 	^B. packet filter 	^C. host based IDS (Intrusion Detection System)	^D. network based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 
A#Compsec Q363. A password management system designed to provide availability for a large number of users includes which of the following? 	^A. self service password resets 	^B. locally saved passwords 	^C. multiple access methods 	^D. synchronized passwords 
A#Compsec Q364. Turnstiles, double entry doors and security guards are all prevention measures for what type of social enginering? 	^A. piggybacking 	^B. looking over a co-workers shoulder to retrieve information 	^C. looking through a co-workers trash to retrieve information 	^D. impersonation 
B#Compsec Q365. What is the major reason that social engineering attacks succeed? 	^A. strong passwords are not required 	^B. lack of security awareness 	^C. multiple logins are allowed 	^D. audit logs are not monitored frequently 
D#Compsec Q366. Which authentication protocol should be employed to encrypt passwords? 	^A. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) 	^B. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) 	^C. Kerberos 	^D. CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) 
C#Compsec Q367. NAT (Network Address Translation) can be accomplished with which of the following? 	^A. static and dynamic NAT (Network Address Translation) and PAT (Port Address Translation)	^B. static and hide NAT (Network Address Translation)	^C. static and hide NAT (Network Address Translation) and PAT (Port Address Translation)^D. static, hide, and dynamic NAT (Network Address Translation) 
B#Compsec Q368. In order for an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) connection to be established between a web client and server automatically, the web client and server should have a(n): ^A. shared password ^B. certificate signed by a trusted root CA (Certificate Authority)^C. address on the same subnet ^D. common operating system 
D#Compsec Q369. A mobile sales force requires remote connectivity in order to access shared files and e-mail on the corporate network. ^  All employees in the sales department have laptops equipped with ethemet adapters. Some also have modems. What is the best remote access solution to allow all sales employees to access the corporate network? 	^A. ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) 	^B. dial-up 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 	^D. VPN (Virtual Private Network) 
A#Compsec Q370. Which of the following four critical functions of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) restricts users from using resources in a corporate network?	^A. access control 	^B. authentication 	^C. confidentiality 	^D. data integrity 
A#Compsec Q371. Of the following, what is the primary attribute associated with e-mail hoaxes? 	^A. E-mail hoaxes create unnecessary e-mail traffic and panic in non-technical users.	^B. E-mail hoaxes take up large amounts of server disk space. 	^C. E-mail hoaxes can cause buflin overflows on the e-mail server. 	^D. E-mail hoaxes can encourage malicious users. 
D#Compsec Q372. Most certificates used for authentication are based on what standard? 	^A. ISO 19278	^B. X.500 	^C. RFC 1205 	^D. X.509 v3 
A#Compsec Q373. In order for User A to send User B an e-mail message that only User B can read, User A must encrypt the e-mail with which of the following keys? 	^A. User Bs public key 	^B. User Bs private key 	^C. User As public key 	^D. User As private key 
C#Compsec Q374. What does the message recipient use with the hash value to verify a digital signature? 	^A. signers private key 	^B. receivers private key 	^C. signers public key 	^D. receivers public key 
A#Compsec Q375. While surfing the Internet a user encounters a pop-up window that prompts the user to download a browser plug-in. ^  The pop-up window is a certificate which validates the identity of the plug-in developer. Which of the following best describes this type of certificate? 	^A. software publisher certificate 	^B. web certificate 	^C. CA (Certificate Authority) certificate 	^D. server certificate 
C#Compsec Q376. The public key infrastructure model where certificates are issued and revoked via a CA (Certificate Authority) is what type of model? 	^A. managed 	^B. distributed 	^C. centralized	^D. standard 
B#Compsec Q377. Company intranets, newsletters, posters, login banners and e-mails would be good tools to utilize in a security: 	^A. investigation 	^B. awareness program 	^C. policy review 	^D. control test 
B#Compsec Q378. What is a network administrator protecting against by ingress/egress filtering traffic as follows:^  Any packet coming into the network must not have a source address of the internal network. ^  Any packet coming into the network must have a destination address from the internal netwoii ^  Any packet leaving the network must have a source address from the internal network. ^  Any packet leaving the network must not have a destination address from the internal networks ^  Any packet coming into the network or leaving the network must not have a source or destination address of a private address or an address listed in RFC19lS reserved space.	^A. SYN (Synchronize) flooding 	^B. spoofing 	^C. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks 	^D. dictionary attacks 
A#Compsec Q379. When hosting a web server with CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts, the directories for public view should have:	^A. execute permissions 	^B. read and write permissions 	^C. read, write, and execute permissions 	^D. full control permissions 
A#Compsec Q380. When UserA applies to the CA (Certificate Authority) requesting a certificate to allow the start of communication with User B, User A must supply the CA (Certificate Authority) with	^A. User As public key only 	^B. User Bs public key only 	^C. User As and User Bs public keys 	^D. User As and User Bs public and private keys 
B#Compsec Q381. Which of the following most accurately describes a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)?	^A. an application program with a state that authenticates the user and allows the user to be categorized based on privilege 	^B. a network between a protected network and an external network in order to provide an additional layer of security 	^C. the entire area between the network of origin and the destination network	^D. an application that allows the user to remove any offensive of an attacker 
A#Compsec Q382. A protocol specified in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802.11b intended to provde a WLAN (Wireless Local AreaNetwork) with the level of security associated a WAN ( Wireless Local-Area Network) is: 	^A. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 	^B. ISSE (Information Systems Security Engineering) 	^C. ISDN (tntegrated Services Digital Network) 	^D. VPN (Virtual Private Network) 
A#Compsec Q383. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) operates between which two layers of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model? 	^A. application and transport 	^B. transport and network 	^C. network and data link 	^D. data link and physical 
B#Compsec Q385. What are the three entities of the SQL (Structured Query Language) security model? 	^A. actions, objects and tables 	^B. actions, objects and users 	^C. tables, objects and users 	^D. users, actions and tables 
A#Compsec Q386. Which is of greatest importance when considering physical security? 	^A. reduce overall opportunity for an intrusion to occur 	^B. make alarm identification easy for security professionals 	^C. barricade all entry points against unauthorized entry 	^D. assess the impact of crime zoning and environmental considerations in the overall design 
A#Compsec Q387. The flow of packets traveling through routers can be controlled by implementing what type of security mechanism? 	^A. ACLs (Access Control List) 	^B. fault tolerance tables 	^C. OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) policy 	^D. packet locks 
A#Compsec Q388. Clients in Company A can view web sites that have been created for them, but CAN NOT navigate in them. Why might the clients not be able to navigate in the sites? 	^A. The sites have improper permissions assigned to them. 	^B. The server is in a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). 	^C. The sites have IP (Internet Protocol) filtering enabled. 	^D. The server has heavy traffi^C. 
A#Compsec Q389. The goal of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) hijacking is: 	^A. taking over a legitimate TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connection 	^B. predicting the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) sequence number 	^C. identifying the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) port for future exploitation 	^D. identifying source addresses for malicious use 
D#Compsec Q390. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) hijacking resulted from exploitation of the fact that TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): 	^A. has no authentication mechanism, thus allowing a cleartext password of 16 bytes 	^B. allows packets to be tunneled to an alternate network 	^C. has no authentication mechanism, and therefore allows connectionless packets from anyone	^D. allows a packet to be spoofed and inserted into a stream, thereby enabling commands to be executed on the remote host 
D#Compsec Q391. Intruders are detected accessing an internal network. The source IP (Internet Protocol) addresses originate from trusted networks. The most comomon type of attack in this scenario is:	^A. social engineering	^B. TCP/IP hijacking 	^C. smurfing 	^D. spoofing 
C#Compsec Q392. Which of the following is used to authenticate and encrypt IP (Internet Protocol) traffic? 	^A. ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) 	^B. S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) 	^C. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) 	^D. IPv2 (Internet Protocol version 2) 
B#Compsec Q393. An administrator is configuring a server to make it less susceptible to an attacker obtaining the user account passwords. ^  The administrator decides to have the encrypted passwords contained within a file that is readable only by root. What is a common name for this file? 	^A. passwd 	^B. shadow 	^C. hosts.allow 	^D. hosts.deny 
A#Compsec Q394. Which of the following is the best IDS (Intrusion Detection System) to monitor the-entire network? 	^A. a network based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 	^B. a host based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 	^C. a user based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 	^D. a client based IDS (Intrusion Detection System) 
A#Compsec Q395. One of the primary concerns of a centralized key management system is that?	^A. keys must be stored and distributed securely 	^B. certificates must be made readily available 	^C. the key repository must be publicly accessible 	^D. the certificate contents must be kept confidential 
B#Compsec Q396. What standard security protocol provides security and privacy in a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)? 	^A. SWP (Secure WLAN Protocol) 	^B. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 	^C. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 	^D. S/MIME (Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) 
A#Compsec Q397. What port scanning technique is used to see what ports are in a listening state and then performs a two way handshake? 	^A. TCP (transmission Control Protocol) SYN (Synchronize) scan 	^B. TCP (transmission Control Protocol) connect scan 	^C. TCP (transmission Control Protocol) fin scan 	^D. TCP (transmission Control Protocol) null scan 
B#Compsec Q398. Performing a security vulnerability assessment on systems that a company relies on demonstrates: 	^A. that the site CAN NOT be hacked 	^B. a commitment to protecting data and customers	^C. insecurity on the part of the organization 	^D. a needless fear of attack 
B#Compsec Q399. The best reason to perform a business impact analysis as part of the business continuity planning process is to: 	^A. test the veracity of data obtained from risk analysis 	^B. obtain formal agreement on maximum tolerable downtime 	^C. create the framework for desiguing tests to determine efficiency of business continuity plans	^D. satisfy documentation requirements of insurance companies covering risks of systems and data important for business continuity
D#Compsec Q400. A FTP (File Transfer Protocol) bounce attack is generally used to:	^A. exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability on the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server 	^B. reboot the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server 	^C. store and distribute malicious code	^D. establish a connection between the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server and another computer
A#Compsec Q401. E-mail servers have a configuration choice which allows the relaying of messages from one e-mail server to another. An e-mail server should be configured to prevent e-mail relay because:	^A. untraceable, unwanted e-mail can be sent	^B. an attacker can gain access and take over the server 	^C. confidential information in the servers e-mail boxes can be read using the relay 	^D. the open relay can be used to gain control of nodes on additional networks 
B#Compsec Q402. A security designer is planning the implementation of security mechanisms in a RBAC (Role Based Access Control) compliant system. The designer has determined that there are three types of resources in the system inclading files, printers, and mailboxes. The organization has four distinct departments with distinct functions including Sales, Marketing, Management, and Production. Each department needs access to different resources. Each user has a workstation. Which roles should be created to support the REAC (Role Based Access Control) model?	^A. file, printer, and mailbox roles	^B. sales, marketing, management, and production roles 	^C. user and workstation roles	^D. allow access and deny access roles 
A#Compsec Q404. One characteristic of biometrics is: 	^A. it does not require a password	^B. it is 100% effective	^C. false positives are rare 	^D. false negatives are rare
C#Compsec Q405. As a security administrator, what are the three categories of active responses relating to intrusion detection? 	^A. collect additional information, maintain the environment, and take action against the intruder 	^B. collect additional information, maintain the environment, and take action against the intruder 	^C. collect additional information, change the environment, and take action against the intruder 	^D. discard any additional information, change the environment, and take action against the intruder 
A#Compsec Q406. Intrusion detection systems typically consist of two parts, a console and a:	^A. sensor	^B. router	^C. processor	^D. firewall 
B#Compsec Q407. The owner of a file modifies the security settings of that file on the servers to limit access to specific individuals. Which method of security is being applied?	^A. MAC (Mandatory Access Control)	^B. DAC (Discretionary Acess Control)	^C. SAC (Subject Access Control)	^D. RBAC (Role Based Access Control)
C#Compsec Q408. A block cipher is an example of which of the following encryption algorithms?	^A. asymmetric key	^B. public key	^C. symmetric key	^D. unkeyed
C#Compsec Q409. There are a number of ports in TCP/IP that can be scanned, exploited or attacked. How many ports are vunerable to such operations?	^A. 32	^B. 1,024	^C. 65,535	^D. 16,777,216
B#Compsec Q410. Which of the following makes a token based authentication system very diffult to attack?	^A. a token uses a digital certificates	^B. a token is something that is physically possessed	^C. a token can only be used once	^D. a token can only be used by the intended owner.
C#Compsec Q411. The main purpose of digital certificates is to securely bind a:	^A. public key to the identity of the signer and recipient	^B. private key to the identity of the signer and recipient	^C. public key to the entity that holds the corresponding private key	^D. private key to the entity that holds the corresponding public key 
B#Compsec Q412. Which of the following is an asymmetric cryptographic algorithm?	^A. AES	^B. EIGamal	^C. IDEA	^D. DES