Advanced Network Security

How does an intrusion prevention system differ from an intrusion detection system?

• An IDS discovers and blocks suspicious activity.

• An IDS only blocks suspicious activity, but does not analyze it.

• An IDS is only available as software, and not a hardware device

• An IDS only sends alerts when suspicious behavior is detected.

Jonathan just purchased a second server so that he can split tasks between the two servers. What term can be used for this system?

• Balancing Server

• Client-server Model

• Distributed Computing

• Load Balancer

Which of the following would not be considered suspicious behavior by an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

• A user tries to access a password file

• A large amount of data is sent somewhere outside of the network

• An employee is on vacation, but somebody is accessing the network from their account

• An employee accesses a file they are authorized to view during business hours

Tati's Internet speed has been slow and she would like to spread the incoming Internet traffic across different servers to speed up her system and avoid a server overload. What device can she use to accomplish this?

• Intrusion Detection System

• Intrusion Prevention System

• Load Balance

• Unified Threat Management

You are shopping online for a device to help block unwanted Internet traffic. Which device will not accomplish this task?

• Firewall

• IDS

• IPS

• UTN

There have been recent security concerns about too many employees entering the building all at once, using one access card. Which of the following access devices could be used to restrict access to a smaller number of employees at one time?

• Checkpoint

• Mantrap

• Perimeter Zone

• Tailgate

Which of the following technologies uses a person's physical characteristics in order to gain access?

• Biometrics

• Complex password requirements

• Hardware token

• Smart Card

Which of the following best describes tailgating?

• Using a lock pick to unlock a secure door.

• Stealing an access card to get into a secure area.

• Eavesdropping on someone to figure out their access code.

• Following someone through a door that they have just unlocked.

There was an electric discharge in your school's computer room that short-circuited all of the computers! What could be a possible cause of this catastrophe?

• Humidity was too high

• Humidity was too low

• Temperature was too high

• Temperature was too low

You've been having difficulty sending your emails. What port should you check to ensure that the SMTP is working properly?

• 25

• 80

• 110

• 443