Network Security and Management Quiz

You have just implemented a new wireless access point. What security precautions need to be made after powering up?

• Set SSID

• Configure a channel

• Change admin credentials

• Assign an IP address

What network topology will be used for connecting computers in a new marketing department to a central switch?

• Mesh

• Tree

• Ring

• Star

What technology allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on one physical computer?

• Virtual machines

• Multiple hard drives

• Multi boot

• Dual boot

You have many unique and complex passwords to remember. What is the best method for keeping track of this information?

• Encrypted password vault

• Notebook in a locked drawer

• Strategically hidden sticky notes

• Text file on computer desktop

Once you identify that an update is compatible with your system, what is the best way to deploy the update?

• Do not deploy until you have multiple updates

• Manually install updates from CD on each machine

• Allow hosts to download updates directly from the Internet

• Use an update service via network server

Which is the safest method for protecting your personal information when banking online?

• Use a single sign-on for your account

• Choose a password from the dictionary

• Use the same password for each account

• Ensure the web address starts with 'https://'

Mickey sits down at his computer and enters his username and password to gain access to the domain. What is this a form of?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Auditing

• Access control

What is recommended to access personal records on tape, disk, and cloud?

• Multi-level authentication

• Single sign-on

• Key fob

• PIN number

Where can you find the most accurate and up-to-date information on system requirements for an application?

• Tech blog

• Product packaging

• User manual

• Application website

Which is the most secure multifactor security method?

• Two-part authentication

• Username/password

• Use biometric scanner as your login

• Complex password comprised of letters and numbers