1. Which security test is appropriate for detecting system weaknesses such as misconfiguration, default passwords, and potential DoS targets?
vulnerability scanning*
network scanning
integrity checkers
penetration testing
2. How does network scanning help assess operations security?
It can simulate attacks from malicious sources.
It can log abnormal activity.
It can detect open TCP ports on network systems.*
It can detect weak or blank passwords.
3. What is the objective of the governing policy in the security policy hierarchy structure?
It covers all rules pertaining to information security that end users should know about and follow.
It outlines the company’s overall security goals for managers and technical staff.*
It provides general policies on how the technical staff should perform security functions.
It defines system and issue-specific policies that describe what the technical staff does.
4. Which type of security policy document is it that includes implementation details that usually contain step-by-step instructions and graphics?
best practices document
procedure document*
standards document
guideline document
5. What is the purpose of a security awareness campaign?
to teach skills so employees can perform security tasks
to focus the attention of employees on security issues*
to provide users with a training curriculum that can ultimately lead to a formal degree
to integrate all the security skills and competencies into a single body of knowledge
6. What is the goal of network penetration testing?
detecting configuration changes on network systems
detecting potential weaknesses in systems
determining the feasibility and the potential consequences of a successful attack*
detecting weak passwords
7. What network security testing tool has the ability to provide details on the source of suspicious network activity?
SIEM*
SuperScan
Zenmap
Tripwire
8. What network scanning tool has advanced features that allows it to use decoy hosts to mask the source of the scan?
Nessus
Metasploit
Tripwire
Nmap*
9. What network testing tool can be used to identify network layer protocols running on a host?
SIEM
Nmap*
L0phtcrack
Tripwire
10. What type of network security test would be used by network administrators for detection and reporting of changes to network systems?
penetration testing
vulnerability scanning
integrity checking*
network scanning
11. What testing tool is available for network administrators who need a GUI version of Nmap?
Nessus
SIEM
Zenmap*
SuperScan
12. Which initial step should be followed when a security breach is found on a corporate system?
Create a drive image of the system.
Isolate the infected system.*
Establish a chain of custody.
Photograph the system.
13. What step should be taken after data is collected, but before equipment is disconnected, if a security breach is found on a system?
Create a drive image of the system.
Isolate the infected system.
Photograph the system.*
Determine if data tampering has occurred.
14. Which security program is aimed at all levels of an organization, including end users and executive staff?
educational degree programs
certificate programs
awareness campaigns*
firewall implementation training courses
15. What is implemented by administration to instruct end users in how to effectively conduct business safely within an organization?
security awareness program*
governing policy
noncompliance consequences
technical policy
16. What are two major components of a security awareness program? (Choose two.)
technical policy
procedure documents
awareness campaigns*
guideline documents
education and training*
17. Which type of documents include implementation details that usually contain step-by-step instructions and graphics?
standards documents
procedure documents*
guideline documents
end-user policy documents
18. Which type of documents help an organization establish consistency in the operations of the network by specifying criteria that must be followed?
guidelines
standards*
procedures
end user policies
19. Which policy outlines the overall security goals for managers and technical staff within a company?
acceptable use policy
technical policy
governing policy*
end-user policy
20. Which type of security policy includes network access standards and server security policies?
end user policy
technical policy*
governing policy
acceptable use policy
21. Which type of security policy includes acceptable encryption methods?
governing policy
acceptable use policy
technical policy*
end-user policy
22. What is the determining factor in the content of a security policy within an organization?
the security staff
the audience*
the chief executive officer
the best practices
23. Which executive position is ultimately responsible for the success of an organization?
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Executive Officer*
Chief Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
24. Match the network security testing tool with the correct function. (Not all options are used.)
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