Network Security Vulnerability Technician (NSVT) Module 1 Practice Test

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• Name one common type of network attack.
• Which of the following is a potential result of a data breach?
• What is an active method for information gathering in network security?
• What can social networking platforms provide in terms of passive information gathering?
• Which category of IAVM includes medium priority bulletins?
• Which of the following best describes a brute force attack?
• What is the purpose of intrusion detection systems (IDS)?
• What is the primary goal of the RMF Process?
• What is the sequence of the Scan-patch-scan process?
• Which practice helps improve overall network security?
• What is the function of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of passive information gathering?
• What are the different types of CASREPs?
• Which document defines the 7 Configuration Management controls?
• What aspect of network security does authentication focus on?
• What defines a security breach?
• Which type of guide is specifically designed to recover systems step-by-step?
• What does SCCVI stand for?
• Why is regular security auditing important?
• What does "phishing" aim to do?
• Which of the following practices strengthens load balancer effectiveness in network security?
• Which of the following best describes the primary aim of security compliance?
• What does "vulnerability disclosure" refer to?
• Why is it important to encrypt sensitive information?
• In network security, what role does ongoing employee training serve?
• How do organizations typically respond to data leakage incidents?
• Which technology is commonly used for protecting sensitive data?
• What distinguishes a public key from a private key?
• What is the effect of inadequate network security?
• What type of software is commonly used to protect against malware?
• To ensure a secure application, what aspect should be regularly reviewed?
• Why are firewalls critical in network security?
• How are user accounts defined within the security center?
• What role does antivirus software play in network security?
• What constitutes an endpoint in network security?
• What is the role of an ethical hacker?
• What is a benchmark in network security?
• What does threat modeling involve?
• What is one of the main reasons social engineering is effective?
• Which would be considered an active information gathering technique?
• How can organizations mitigate the risk posed by insider threats?
• Which method is effective for preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information?
• What type of guide is used during system installation and troubleshooting?
• What is a botnet?
• What does the principle of least privilege entail?
• In the Configuration Management process, what comes after evaluating change requests?
• What is the purpose of encryption in data security?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical vulnerability assessment?
• What is a security perimeter?
• What is the goal of data encryption in network security?
• What does the acronym CIA stand for in network security?
• Who has the authority to assign custom roles in the security center?
• What does a digital signature do?
• What is a crucial part of the troubleshooting process that deals with faulty components?
• What can contribute to the effectiveness of a security awareness program?
• What is one way to confirm an organization's security measures through passive means?
• What type of threat involves malware from untrusted networks?
• How would you define a security baseline?
• Why is EMCON implemented in military operations?
• How does a man-in-the-middle attack work?
• Which of the following is a common indicator of a security incident?
• How is malware defined?
• What is the purpose of network segmentation?
• What is the purpose of network access control (NAC)?
• What is a common characteristic of phishing attacks?
• What characterizes a brute force attack?
• What does the term "patch management" refer to?
• Which of these is a common strategy used in data loss prevention (DLP)?
• How can organizations respond to security incidents effectively?
• Why is practicing good cyber hygiene important?
• What is a security policy?
• What is the function of a honeypot in network security?
• What is a man-in-the-middle attack?
• What do attackers typically aim to exploit with application security vulnerabilities?
• Which of the following is a common threat to portable devices?
• What is the purpose of a contingency plan?
• What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
• Which of the following is NOT an EAP level?
• How is the system status accessed in the security center?
• In the IAVM system, which category represents alerts with high priority?
• How does data encryption benefit data integrity?
• What is identity management?
• What does risk assessment in network security involve?
• What is the main function of a VPN?
• What is the difference between a threat and a vulnerability?
• What does data leakage refer to?
• What does SSL stand for in network security?
• Which of the following techniques can reveal misconfigured DNS settings?
• Which components make up ACAS?
• What are the primary scan types utilized in the security center?
• What is a common tool used for network traffic analysis?
• How do viruses differ from worms in network security?
• What is the fastest type of password cracker?
• What is the purpose of control recommendations in the Risk Assessment process?
• What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment?
• Which of the following techniques involves probing the target to gather information?
• Which best describes a common denial-of-service attack?
• What does SSL stand for?
• What type of users can configure scan policies in the security center?
• What role do access controls play in network security?
• Which of the following is NOT a goal of network security?
• What is a commonly used protocol for secure data transmission?
• In cybersecurity, what is often a key outcome of a successful penetration test?
• What classification is assigned to the only authorized shipment for documents of TS class?
• What role does monitoring play in identifying potential security incidents?
• What is the repair time for a CAT III issue according to DISA levels?
• What role does employee training play in network security?
• What does “end-of-life” refer to in software context?
• How do data backups contribute to network security?
• In the context of cybersecurity, what is meant by the term "attack surface"?
• Which step in the RMF process evaluates the trade-offs among alternative safeguards?
• What defines a security incident?
• Which of the following options describes the second step in the Configuration Management process?
• Which group is typically responsible for executing an incident response plan?
• What is one of the main goals of obtaining a network vulnerability assessment?
• What is the purpose of antivirus software?
• Define social engineering.
• What is the purpose of firewalls in network security?
• What does penetration testing involve?
• What does Step 5 in the Risk Assessment process focus on?
• What is the benefit of implementing multi-factor authentication?
• What is displayed first when accessing the security center?
• Which guide can assist in the quick restoration of the system and recovery of vital information?
• What is the primary goal of network security?
• What is a URL filter?
• The Risk Management Process is defined by which document?
• What information can be typically found in the asset list of the security center?
• What does the term 'threat vector' refer to?
• What is network forensics?
• What is penetration testing?
• In network security, what is a sandbox used for?
• Which option is NOT a method of passive information gathering?
• Which encryption method uses a pair of keys for encrypting data?
• What is the function of a load balancer in network security?
• What role do digital certificates serve in network security?
• What is the function of a security information and event management (SIEM) system?
• How can an organization mitigate phishing attacks?
• Which of the following is a type of malware?
• What does the term "malware" encompass?
• Which of the following could lead to cellular cloning?
• What is a key component of a security policy?
• What is the benefit of having cybersecurity awareness training for employees?
• How can organizations ensure password security?
• What is the consequence of poor network security?
• Which of the following is NOT a common type of network security threat?
• How can organizations protect against SQL injection attacks?
• What does a VPN primarily provide?
• What is an application security vulnerability?
• What is one function of a firewall?
• What commonly accompanies a Denial of Service attack?
• What is the first step in the Risk Assessment process?
• What process reduces magnetic flux on media to nearly zero?
• What is a security policy?
• What does effective containment in an incident response plan aim to do?
• In the context of network security, what does probing typically involve?
• How can organizations minimize the risk of malware infections?
• What is a strong password policy primarily focused on?
• Why is physical security important for network assets?
• What best defines "data steganography"?
• What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
• What is an effective strategy for managing user access rights?
• Which of the following is an example of passive information gathering?
• Which of the following is NOT a MAC level?
• What can be found in the support menu of the security center?
• What is a security incident?
• What is social engineering in network security?
• Which guide should be used as the last option when repairing a system?
• Which of the following best describes insider threats?
• How do antivirus programs function?
• What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
• What threat do system administrators pose to network security?
• Which of the following is an example of an attribute set?
• What does the acronym IPS stand for in network security?
• What is one of the key components of a contingency plan?
• What type of software does the IAM approve?
• What does EMCON stand for?
• Who is responsible for approving high risk software?
• How can unread notifications be identified in the security center?
• Why is regular compliance auditing important in network security?
• What is network security primarily concerned with?
• In network security, what does the term 'asset' refer to?
• What does the term 'access control' refer to in network security?
• What is the main purpose of patch management?
• Which of the following is included as a resource in the security center?
• Which of the following is a sign of a potential security breach?
• In terms of system vulnerabilities, which is the most powerful password cracking technique?
• What are the main components of an effective incident response plan?
• What process enables organizations to analyze vulnerabilities in their networks?
• What distinguishes passive information gathering from active information gathering?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in the Risk Assessment process?
• What are the three types of security controls?
• What does "data loss prevention" (DLP) entail?
• What role do security checklist folders play in network security?
• Which step in the Risk Assessment process involves evaluating potential threats?
• What is network segmentation?
• How do phishing attacks typically occur?
• What is the primary purpose of an Admin guide?
• What is the primary function of an exploit kit?
• What are security patches?
• What distinguishes symmetric encryption from asymmetric encryption?
• What does a penetration test involve?
• What do benchmarks primarily contain?
• What is a zero-day exploit?
• What does “default setting” mean in network security?
• Which type of security control focuses on the processes and procedures that govern security?
• What is the significance of digital signatures in security?
• What is spear phishing?
• Which of the following is an example of a physical security control?
• Which of the following is a common vulnerability assessment tool?
• What feature helps identify anomalies in user accounts?
• What is a common method used in social engineering attacks?
• In the security center, scan policies are categorized under which type of resource?
• What type of memory does not retain data after the removal of power?
• Why is passive information gathering considered safer compared to active information gathering?
• What is the primary goal of cybersecurity awareness training?
• Which type of password cracker uses both dictionary words and additional characters?
• What type of data loss scenarios are mitigated by maintaining backups?
• What should an effective incident response plan begin with?
• What is an example of a cyber threat?
• What is the significance of compliance in network security?
• Which of the following is a common form of cyber attack?
• What does an SSL handshake accomplish?
• What is a firewall rule?
• What is ransomware?
• What does SCCVI primarily provide?
• Which of the following methods is utilized to secure wireless networks?
• What does the SF 711 refer to in the context of data management?
• What are the first two steps in the troubleshooting process?
• What does the principle of least privilege refer to?
• What does the term "risk assessment" mean?
• What is the purpose of access control lists (ACLs)?
• What is encryption?
• What is a vulnerability in the context of network security?
• What method can be used for passive information gathering regarding an organization's network?
• How does an SSL certificate work?
• What critical aspect does the risk assessment process address?
• Which option best describes the purpose of the scan policies in the security center?
• What is a brute force attack?
• Why should organizations conduct regular security audits?
• Which process involves removing information from media so that recovery is impossible?
• What is the purpose of a network protocol?
• Why is logging and monitoring critical in network security?
• What does a penetration test simulate?
• What information can be extracted from job search databases during passive information gathering?
• What defines a DDoS attack?
• What is the purpose of analyzing SMTP headers in active information gathering?
• Why is data backup important in network security?
• What is often the first step in responding to a security incident?
• What is the purpose of traffic analysis in network security?
• Why is failure analysis important in network security troubleshooting?
• Which document is used to provide a description of data for reporting purposes?
• Define "botnet".
• What does a cybersecurity framework provide?
• What approach does the principle of least privilege emphasize?
• What is the primary role of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?
• What is the first step in the Configuration Management process?
• What is the primary goal of network security?
• What documentation primarily defines day-to-day operations for naval systems?
• What does "defense in depth" refer to in network security?
• What is the purpose of logging and monitoring in network security?
• What does ACAS stand for in network security?
• What is malware?
• Which type of guide requires a more complex knowledge of the system?
• What is the primary goal of using firewalls in network security?
• What is the role of security awareness training?
• Which of the following is a key element of effective identity management?
• What function does a firewall serve in network security?
• Which of the following represents a common type of cyber attack?
• What is a DDoS attack?
• What is referred to as a "zero-day vulnerability"?
• What does encryption do?