Network Device Security Quiz

What is the primary purpose of network device security?

• To enhance network speed

• To protect network assets from unauthorized access

• To improve user experience

• To manage network traffic

What is a common vulnerability that can compromise network devices?

• Regular updates

• Firewall configurations

• Strong passwords

• Weak passwords

What should be done with default administrative accounts on network devices?

• Use them for guest access

• Change the password only

• Disable them and create new accounts

• Keep them active

What is a back door in the context of network security?

• A network monitoring tool

• A type of firewall

• A program that allows unauthorized access

• A method to enhance security

What does privilege escalation refer to?

• Exploiting coding bugs for higher access

• Increasing network level

• Gaining unauthorized access to a network

• Reducing network traffic

What is a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

• An attack that enhances network performance

• An attack that secures network devices

• An attack that improves user access

• An attack that overloads a device with data

What is the purpose of firmware updates?

• To change the device's physical appearance

• To control network traffic

• To increase device speed

• To fix bugs and enhance security

What should be done with configuration settings after installing a network device?

• Leave them as default

• Examine and adjust them for security

• Disable all settings

• Only enable guest access

What do Access Control Lists (ACLs) do?

• Store user passwords

• Increase network speed

• Control traffic in and out of the network

• Monitor network performance

What is the best practice for configuring a firewall?

• Use default settings

• Deny all access by default

• Enable all services

• Allow all traffic by default