Module 16-17 part 2

On which two interfaces or ports can security be improved by configuring executive timeouts? (Choose two.)

• Fast Ethernet interfaces

• console ports

• serial interfaces

• vty ports

• loopback interfaces

What is considered the most effective way to mitigate a worm attack?

• Download security updates from the operating system vendor and patch all vulnerable systems.

• Change system passwords every 30 days.

• Configure the correct IP domain name.

• Generate the asymmetric RSA keys.

• Set the user privilege levels.

Which statement describes the ping and tracert commands?

• Tracert shows each hop, while ping shows a destination reply only.

• Tracert uses IP addresses; ping does not.

• Both ping and tracert can show results in a graphical display.

• Ping shows whether the transmission is successful; tracert does not.

A technician is to document the current configurations of all network devices in a college, including those in off-site buildings. Which protocol would be best to use to securely access the network devices?

• FTP

• HTTP

• SSH

• Telnet

An administrator decides to use "WhatAreyouwaiting4" as the password on a newly installed router. Which statement applies to the password choice?

• It is strong because it uses a passphrase.

• It is weak because it is often the default password on new devices.

• It is weak since it uses easily found personal information.

• It is weak since it is a word that is easily found in the dictionary.

An administrator decides to use "pR3s!d7n&0" as the password on a newly installed router. Which statement applies to the password choice?

• It is strong because it uses a minimum of 10 numbers, letters and special characters.

• It is weak because it is often the default password on new devices.

• It is weak since it uses easily found personal information.

• It is weak since it is a word that is easily found in the dictionary.

An administrator decides to use "5$7*4#033!" as the password on a newly installed router. Which statement applies to the password choice?

• It is strong because it contains 10 numbers and special characters.

• It is weak because it is often the default password on new devices.

• It is weak since it uses easily found personal information.

• It is strong because it uses a minimum of 10 numbers, letters and special characters.

An administrator decides to use “12345678!” as the password on a newly installed router. Which statement applies to the password choice?

• It is weak because it uses a series of numbers or letters.

• It is strong because it uses a passphrase.

• It is weak since it is a word that is easily found in the dictionary.

• It is strong because it uses a minimum of 10 numbers, letters and special characters.

An administrator decides to use “admin” as the password on a newly installed router. Which statement applies to the password choice?

• It is weak because it is often the default password on new devices.

• It is strong because it uses a passphrase.

• It is strong because it uses a minimum of 10 numbers, letters and special characters.

• It is strong because it contains 10 numbers and special characters.

An administrator decides to use “Feb121978” as the password on a newly installed router. Which statement applies to the password choice?

• It is weak because it uses easily found personal information.

• It is strong because it uses a passphrase.

• It is weak since it is a word that is easily found in the dictionary.

• It is strong because it uses a minimum of 10 numbers, letters and special characters.