4_1_4 Section 4 – Operations and Incident Response - 4.1 – Security Tools

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What is the main purpose of using SSH or Secure Shell Command?

To perform terminal communication on a local device

To use a telnet command

To use a Windows PowerShell

To provide an encrypted communication channel (correct)

What is the main difference between SSH and telnet commands?

SSH is used for PowerShell, while telnet is used for terminal screens

SSH is used for local communication, while telnet is used for remote communication

SSH is an encrypted communication channel, while telnet sends information in the clear (correct)

SSH is used for Windows machines, while telnet is used for Linux machines

What is the file extension of a PowerShell script?

.ps1 (correct)

.ps2

.exe

.bat

In which versions of Windows is PowerShell already included and installed?

Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the functions used inside a PowerShell?

Command-lets Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using Windows PowerShell?

To control every aspect of the Windows operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of Python?

Cloud-based system automation and orchestration Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the certificates that are typically sent to a certificate authority?

Certificate signing requests Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OpenSSL in a system?

To manage SSL/TLS certificates and perform cryptographic functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension of Python scripts?

.py Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the powerful tool for doing Windows operating system administration?

PowerShell Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of PowerShell?

To administer Windows operating systems Signup and view all the answers

Which scripting language is available across multiple operating systems, including Linux, Mac OS, and Windows?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of OpenSSL in a system?

Management of SSL or TLS certificates Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is commonly used for automation and orchestration of cloud-based systems?

Python Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using SSH over telnet when accessing a remote device?

It provides an encrypted communication channel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a certificate signing request (CSR)?

To request a certificate from a certificate authority Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Windows PowerShell?

It is commonly used by system administrators Signup and view all the answers

What is PowerShell commonly used for?

Administration of Windows operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using SSH when performing terminal communication across a network?

It improves the security of data transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using Python across multiple operating systems?

It allows for automation across multiple operating systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Windows PowerShell scripts?

They have a.ps1 file extension Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between SSH and telnet commands in terms of data transmission?

SSH is more secure, while telnet is faster Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common use of Windows PowerShell?

Controlling every aspect of the Windows operating system Signup and view all the answers

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