CIW v5 Security Essentials - 1D0-571 Exam Practice Test

Question 1

What is the primary drawback of using symmetric-key encryption?

A. Inability to support convergence traffic

B. Speed of encryption

C. Denial-of-service attacks

D. Key transport across a network

Correct Answer: D

Question 2

You are using a PKI solution that is based on Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Which of the following describes the function of the asymmetric-key-encryption algorithm used?

A. It encrypts the X.509 key.

B. It encrypts the hash code used for data integrity.

C. It encrypts the symmetric key.

D. It encrypts all of the data.

Correct Answer: C

Question 3

Jason is attempting to gain unauthorized access to a corporate server by running a program that enters passwords from a long list of possible passwords. Which type of attack is this?

A. Denial of service

B. Botnet

C. Brute force

D. Buffer overflow

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

Which of the following is a common problem, yet commonly overlooked, in regards to physical security in server rooms?

A. Firewalls that do not have a dedicated backup

B. Biometric malfunctions

C. Logic bombs

D. False ceilings

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following organizations provides regular updates concerning security breaches and issues?

A. ICANN

B. ISO

C. CERT

D. IETF

Correct Answer: C

Question 6

Which of the following will best help you ensure a database server can withstand a recently discovered vulnerability?

A. Reconfiguring the firewall

B. Installing a system update

C. Adding a buffer overflow rule to the intrusion detection system

D. Updating the company vulnerability scanner and conducting a new scan

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

Which of the following is considered to be the most secure default firewall policy, yet usually causes the most work from an administrative perspective?

A. Blocking all access by default, then allowing only necessary connections

B. Configuring the firewall to respond automatically to threats

C. Allowing all access by default, then blocking only suspect network connections

D. Configuring the firewall to coordinate with the intrusion-detection system

Correct Answer: A

CIW v5 Security Essentials - 1D0-571 Exam Practice Test

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