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What is the most common way to perform an on-path attack on a wireless network?

  • Updating a device driver
  • Conducting a firmware flash
  • Using a program like Wireshark
  • Creating a rogue wireless access point (correct)

What could a secret key mismatch cause in the context of RADIUS authentication?

  • Login problems (correct)
  • Device driver update
  • Packet captures
  • Firmware flash

What is the purpose of conducting firmware flash on routers?

  • Removing software vulnerabilities (correct)
  • Analyzing packet captures
  • Manipulating traffic
  • Updating device drivers

What does an evil twin refer to in the context of wireless networks?

<p>A rogue wireless access point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a program like Wireshark in the context of network security?

<p>Analyzing packet captures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of attack involves sitting between the connection of two parties and either observing or manipulating traffic?

<p>MITM or on-path attack (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of DNS record is used to link a hostname to an IPv6 address?

<p>AAAA record (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which DNS record is used to point a domain to another domain name or subdomain?

<p>CNAME record (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an SOA record in DNS?

<p>Storing important information about a domain or zone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what is the function of CSU/DSU?

<p>Converting digital data frames from LAN to WAN (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Multipoint GRE (mGRE) in networking?

<p>Creating tunnels over another network to communicate with many nodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MLPS) in telecommunications networks?

<p>Directing data based on short path labels instead of long network addresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Remote Access Server (RAS) provide in networking?

<p>Suite of services to connect users to a network or the internet remotely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an autonomous system number (ASN) in networking?

<p>Controlling routing with BGP routing protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does POTS stand for in the context of telecommunications?

<p>'Plain Old Telephone Service' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tool is used to connect a network cable such as Cat 5e to a patch panel, 110-block, or the inside portion of a wall jack?

<p>Punchdown tool (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a cable crimper in networking?

<p>Joining internal wires of a twisted pair cable with metallic pins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an MDF (Main Distribution Frame) in networking?

<p>Connecting equipment to cables and subscriber carrier equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) in a network?

<p>Connecting user cable media to individual user line circuits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a patch antenna in networking?

<p>Provides wireless coverage in a limited angle pattern (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) benefit a network?

<p>Reduces broadcast traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a NetFlow analyzer primarily assist with in a network?

<p>Monitoring network traffic flow data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be determined by reviewing the network baseline during periods of high network traffic?

<p>Whether configurations are out of baseline causing issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DHCP reservations in a network?

<p>Reserving IP addresses for specific clients based on their MAC addresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an application-aware firewall primarily do in a network?

<p>Makes decisions about what applications are allowed or blocked by a firewall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a stateful firewall?

<p>Tracks active network connections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a tone generator in networking?

<p>Identifying location of cable pair or conductor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an analog modem?

<p>To convert digital pulses to tones for transmission over analog telephone lines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of DHCP servers?

<p>To allocate IP addresses to clients on a LAN (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of degaussing a hard drive?

<p>To erase the stored data by demagnetizing the hard drive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Wi-Fi protected access (WPA)?

<p>To provide improved encryption for protecting Wi-Fi communications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Recovery Point Objective (RPO) refer to?

<p>The interval of time during a disruption before the quantity of data lost exceeds the allowable threshold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)?

<p>To connect multiple computers in a LAN to the Internet through a single connection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) primarily do?

<p>Route data between autonomous systems (AS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Data Wiping involve?

<p>Overwriting the data on a hard drive to destroy all electronic data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Network Access Control (NAC) used for?

<p>Defining and implementing a policy that describes how to secure access to network nodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a technician determine by checking if the link lights are lit for the switchports?

<p>If the L1 components are working properly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption scheme is designed to replace WEP in protecting Wi-Fi communications?

<p>RC4 cipher with temporal integrity protocol (TKIP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Wi-Fi protected access version 2 (WPA2) use for encryption?

<p>AES cipher with CCMP for encryption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the management information base (MIB) contain?

<p>A translation file that describes the structure of the management data of a device subsystem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a unique objective identifier (OID) in networking?

<p>To identify a variable that can be read or set using the SNMP protocol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of high gain antennas in wireless networking?

<p>They put out increased signal strengths and can reach further distances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) in computer networks?

<p>It is used to route data within an autonomous system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a punchdown tool in networking?

<p>To join the internal wires of a twisted pair cable with metallic pins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an MDF (Main Distribution Frame) in networking?

<p>To distribute point for multipair cables from the MDF to individual cables connected to equipment in areas remote from these frames (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a program like Wireshark in the context of network security?

<p>To observe or manipulate traffic between two parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an autonomous system number (ASN) in networking?

<p>To uniquely identify an autonomous system on the internet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of degaussing a hard drive in networking?

<p>To erase all data from a hard drive securely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a VLAN in a network?

<p>To improve network routing performance and reduce broadcast traffic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a NetFlow analyzer in a network?

<p>To perform monitoring, troubleshooting, inspection, interpretation and synthesis of network traffic flow data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a DHCP reservation in a network ensure?

<p>Clients will always get the same IP address from the DHCP server based on their MAC address (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?

<p>To detect accessing of random ports and TLS encryption as suspicious (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to perform a rollback in networking?

<p>Changing everything back to the last known good configuration before the change started (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a patch antenna contribute to network communication?

<p>By providing coverage in a limited angle pattern (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a conduit serve as in a network infrastructure?

<p>Passive component allowing cables to pass through for power or data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dual control require in networking?

<p>Both people to act together for certain actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of raised floors in networking?

<p>To allow cabling to be placed under the floor but still accessible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can an IP scanner be used for in networking?

<p>To monitor a network's IP address space in real-time and identify any devices connected to the network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DHCP reservations in a network?

<p>To ensure that clients always get the same IP address from the DHCP server when connecting to the network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?

<p>To detect and make decisions about allowed or blocked applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dual control require in a network setting?

<p>Both people to act together in performing certain actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a stateful firewall in network security?

<p>To maintain information about active network connections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does separation of duties aim to achieve in a network environment?

<p>Requiring more than one person to complete a particular task to prevent fraud and errors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of DHCP servers in a network?

<p>To assign IP addresses dynamically to clients based on their MAC address (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a DNS A record?

<p>Link hostname to IPv4 address (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an SOA record in DNS?

<p>Store important information about a domain or zone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a program like Wireshark in the context of network security?

<p>Capture and analyze network packets for security vulnerabilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an autonomous system number (ASN) in networking?

<p>Control routing with BGP routing protocols (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a NetFlow analyzer in a network?

<p>Assist with traffic analysis and network monitoring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an evil twin refer to in the context of wireless networks?

<p>A type of rogue access point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Multipoint GRE (mGRE) in networking?

<p>Enable one node to communicate with many nodes by creating tunnels over another network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a web application firewall (WAF) in network security?

<p>Secure and protect web applications from attacks and breaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of CSU/DSU in networking?

<p>Convert digital data frames from LAN to WAN and vice versa. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does POTS stand for in the context of telecommunications?

<p>Plain Old Telephone System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an MDF (Main Distribution Frame) in networking?

<p>Connect extension phones in one office to another office's telephone network. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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