Chapter 10 Quiz

Which of the following prevents or restricts Web sites from automatically opening additional tabs or windows without the user's consent? a. pop-up blocker b. active threat c. cookie filter d. native filter

a. pop-up blocker

True or False: A native firewall is not necessarily installed by default, but can be added to a system through an update or patch installation. a. true b. false

a. true

True or False: A passive threat is similar to a virus in that it depends upon the activity of the user to activate, infect, and spread. a. true b. false

a. true

True or False: Free software can have no cost, which makes it non-commercial. a. true b. false

a. true

True or False: IPCop is a commercial firewall solution for Linux. a. true b. false

a. true

True or False: If your home router is a wireless device, you should change the service set identifier (SSID) from the default setting. a. true b. false

a. true

True or False: ShieldsUP! is a port-scanning tool that is an effective way to test your configuration. a. true b. false

a. true

True or False: Windows Firewall is a native operating system firewall. a. true b. false

a. true

In theory, the use of a software firewall as a replacement for a network appliance can work as long as the host OS's network communication is routed through which type of firewall? a. virtual firewall b. appliance firewall c. hardware firewall d. commercial firewall

a. virtual firewall

The firewall configuration on an ISP connection device is most commonly accessed through what type management interface? a. TELNET b. HTTP/HTTPS c. SSL d. FTP

b. HTTP/HTTPS

Which of the following is hardware that connects a local network - or even a single computer - to a telco's carrier network to access the Internet? a. IPFire b. ISP connection device c. DSL line d. SOHO

b. ISP connection device

Which of the following describes a native firewall? a. a small text file used by Web browsers and servers to track Web sessions b. a firewall in an operating system or hardware device that is placed in a system by the vendor or manufacturer c. open-source and commercial software firewalls for most operating systems d. Windows 7 host commercial software firewall

b. a firewall in an operating system or hardware device that is placed in a system by the vendor or manufacturer

True or False: An encrypted VPN link guarantees that the other end of the VPN connection is secure. a. true b. false

b. false

True or False: Linux distributions automatically come with a native software firewall enabled. a. true b. false

b. false

True or False: You should not keep ports 465 and 995 open. a. true b. false

b. false

Which one of the following is not a commercial hot firewall option available for Linux? a. SmoothWall b. IPFire c. Kaspersky Internet Security d. IPCop

c. Kaspersky Internet Security

Which of the following is an open source product? a. one that is non-commercial b. one where the source code cannot be obtained and viewed by just anyone c. one where the source code can be obtained and viewed by anyone d. one that is commercial

c. one where the source code can be obtained and viewed by anyone

Which of the following describes any harmful code or site that depends upon the user's actions to be accessed or activated? a. native firewall b. active threat c. passive threat d. cookie filter

c. passive threat

Which of the following is not an ISP connection? a. cable b. satellite c. pfSense d. DSL

c. pfSense

Which one of the following is not a third-party software firewall but is a security suite? a. eConceal Pro b. Look 'n' Stop c. Lavasoft Personal Firewall d. McAfee Personal Firewall Plus

d. McAfee Personal Firewall Plus

Which type of software is closed-sourced to protect intellectual property and allow vendors to charge for the product? a. non-commercial b. open source c. free software d. commercial

d. commercial

What term describes a small text file used by Web browsers and servers to track Web sessions? a. Web-based service b. Web browser c. popup blocker d. cookie filter

d. cookie filter

Which of the following is not true of security for a SOHO? a. cost effective b. easy to implement c. not as vulnerable as corporate offices d. have a higher risk than corporate offices

d. have a higher risk than corporate offices

Which of the following outbound ports is for HTTPS? a. port 25 b. port 53 c. port 80 d. port 443

d. port 443

Which of the following is not a security suite? a. Netfilter b. Webroot Internet Security Essentials c. McAfee Personal Firewall Plus d. Computer Associates

a. Netfilter