MTA Security Fundamental (98-367) Exam Questions
You are an intern and are working remotely. You need a solution that meets the following requirements: ✑ Allows you to access data on the company network securely ✑ Gives you the same privileges and access as if you were in the office What are two connection methods you could use? (Choose two.) A. Forward Proxy B. Virtual Private Network (VPN) C. Remote Access Service (RAS) D. Roaming Profiles
-Virtual Private Network (VPN) -Roaming Profiles
The company that you work for wants to set up a secure network, but they do not have any servers. Which three security methods require the use of a server? (Choose three.) A. 802.1x B. WPA2 Personal C. WPA2 Enterprise D. RADIUS E. 802.11ac
-WPA2 Enterprise -RADIUS -802.1x
Which three elements does HTTPS encrypt? (Choose three.) A. Browser cookies B. Server IP address C. Port numbers D. Website URL E. Login information
-Website URL -Login information -Browser cookies
The Active Directory controls, enforces, and assigns security policies and access rights for all users. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. NTFS permissions B. User Account Control C. Registry D. No change is needed
. No change is needed
The default password length for a Windows Server domain controller is: A. 0 B. 5 C. 7 D. 14
7
In Internet Explorer 8, the InPrivate Browsing feature prevents: A. Unauthorized private data input. B. Unencrypted communication between the client computer and the server. C. User credentials from being sent over the Internet. D. Any session data from being stored on the computer.
Any session data from being stored on the computer.
You are an intern at Litware, Inc. Your manager asks you to make password guess attempts harder by limiting login attempts on company computers. What should you do? A. Enforce password sniffing. B. Enforce password history. C. Make password complexity requirements higher. D. Implement account lockout policy.
Implement account lockout policy.
When conducting a security audit the first step is to: A. Inventory the company's technology assets B. Install auditing software on your servers C. Set up the system logs to audit security events D. Set up a virus quarantine area
Inventory the company's technology assets
The certificate of a secure public Web server on the Internet should be: A. Issued by a public certificate authority (CA) B. Signed by using a 4096-bit key C. Signed by using a 1024-bit key D. Issued by an enterprise certificate authority (CA)
Issued by a public certificate authority (CA)
Which of the following describes a VLAN? A. It connects multiple networks and routes data packets. B. It is a logical broadcast domain across physical subnets. C. It is a subnetwork that reveals a company's externally facing resources to the public network. D. It allows different network protocols to communicate between different network segments.
It is a logical broadcast domain across physical subnets.
How does the sender policy framework (SPF) aim to reduce spoofed email? A. It provides a list of IP address ranges for particular domains so senders can be verified. B. It includes an XML policy file with each email that confirms the validity of the message. C. It lists servers that may legitimately forward mail for a particular domain. D. It provides an encryption key so that authenticity of an email message can be validated
It provides a list of IP address ranges for particular domains so senders can be verified.
What does NAT do? A. It encrypts and authenticates IP packets. B. It provides caching and reduces network traffic. C. It translates public IP addresses to private addresses and vice versa. D. It analyzes incoming and outgoing traffic packets.
It translates public IP addresses to private addresses and vice versa.
The purpose of User Account Control (UAC) is to: A. Encrypt the user's account B. Limit the privileges of software C. Secure your data from corruption D. Facilitate Internet filtering
Limit the privileges of software
The purpose of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is to: A. List system vulnerabilities. B. Apply all current patches to a server. C. Set permissions to a default level. D. Correct a company's security state.
List system vulnerabilities.
You are an intern at Wide World Importers and help manage 1000 workstations. All the workstations are members of an Active Domain. You need to push out an internal certificate to Internet Explorer on all workstations. What is the quickest method to do this? A. Local policy B. Logon script C. Windows Update D. Group policy
Local policy
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a tool that: A. Updates data stored in Windows servers B. Manages the services that run on a server C. Updates licensing for Windows servers D. Manages updates for Microsoft software
Manages updates for Microsoft software
Which enables you to change the permissions on a folder? A. Take ownership B. Extended attributes C. Auditing D. Modify
Modify
Before you deploy Network Access Protection (NAP), you must install: A. Internet Information Server (IIS) B. Network Policy Server (NPS) C. Active Directory Federation Services D. Windows Update Service
Network Policy Server (NPS)
What is a common method for password collection? A. Email attachments B. Back door intrusions C. SQL Injection D. Network sniffers
Network sniffers
Dumpster diving refers to a physical threat that a hacker might use to look for information about a computer network. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Phishing B. Malware C. Reverse Social engineering D. No change is needed
No change is needed
The Windows Firewall protects computers from unauthorized network connections. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Email viruses B. Phishing scams C. Unencrypted network access D. No change is needed
No change is needed
You sign up for an online bank account. Every 6 months, the bank requires you to change your password. You have changed your password 5 times in the past. Instead of coming up with a new password, you decide to use one of your past passwords, but the bank's password history prevents you on doing so. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Minimum password age B. Maximum password duration C. Password complexity D. No change is needed.
No change is needed.
The primary purpose of Network Access Protection (NAP) is to prevent: A. Loss of data from client computers on a network. B. Non-compliant systems from connecting to a network. C. Users on a network from installing software. D. Unauthorized users from accessing a network.
Non-compliant systems from connecting to a network.
E-mail spoofing: A. Forwards e-mail messages to all contacts B. Copies e-mail messages sent from a specific user C. Obscures the true e-mail sender D. Modifies e-mail routing logs
Obscures the true e-mail sender
Phishing is an attempt to: A. Obtain information by posing as a trustworthy entity. B. Limit access to e-mail systems by authorized users. C. Steal data through the use of network intrusion. D. Corrupt e-mail databases through the use of viruses.
Obtain information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
Password history policies are used to prevent: A. Brute force attacks B. Users from sharing passwords C. Social engineering D. Passwords from being reused immediately
Passwords from being reused immediately
Humongous Insurance is an online healthcare insurance company. During an annual security audit a security firm tests the strength of the company's password policy and suggests that Humongous Insurance implement password history policy. What is the likely reason that the security firm suggests this? A. Past passwords were easily cracked by the brute force method. B. Past passwords of users contained dictionary words. C. Previous password breaches involved use of past passwords. D. Past passwords lacked complexity and special characters
Past passwords of users contained dictionary words
You would implement a wireless intrusion prevention system to: A. Prevent wireless interference B. Detect wireless packet theft C. Prevent rogue wireless access points D. Enforce SSID broadcasting
Prevent rogue wireless access points
The purpose of a digital certificate is to verify that a: A. Public key belongs to a sender. B. Computer is virus-free. C. Private key belongs to a sender. D. Digital document is complete.
Public key belongs to a sender.
To implement WPA2 Enterprise, you would need a/an: A. RADIUS server B. SSL server C. WEP server D. VPN server
RADIUS server
Your password is 1Vu*cI!8sT. Which attack method is your password vulnerable to? A. Rainbow table B. Brute force C. Spidering D. Dictionary
Rainbow table
What is the standard or basic collection of NTFS permissions? A. Read and execute, read, write, full control, modify, list folder contents B. Change permissions, read permissions, write permissions C. Read attributes, list folder/read data, traverse folder/execute file D. Create files/write data, create folders/append data, take ownership
Read and execute, read, write, full control, modify, list folder contents
Humongous Insurance needs to set up a domain controller in a branch office. Unfortunately, the server cannot be sufficiently secured from access by employees in that office, so the company is installing a Primary Domain Controller. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Read-Only Domain Controller B. Backup Domain Controller C. Active Directory Server D. No change is needed.
Read-Only Domain Controller
You need to install a domain controller in a branch office. You also need to secure the information on the domain controller. You will be unable to physically secure the server. Which should you implement? A. Read-Only Domain Controller B. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) C. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) D. Server Core Domain Controller
Read-Only Domain Controller
Bridging is a process of sending packets from source to destination on OSI layer 3. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Routing B. Switching C. Repeating D. No change is needed.
Routing
Many Internet sites that you visit require a user name and password. How should you secure these passwords? A. Save them to a text file B. Enable session caching C. Configure the browser to save passwords D. Save them to an encrypted file E. Reuse the same password
Save them to an encrypted file
What is the primary advantage of using Active Directory Integrated Zones? A. Zone encryption B. Password protection C. Non-repudiation D. Secure replication
Secure replication
E-mail bombing attacks a specific entity by: A. Redirecting all e-mail to another entity B. Sending high volumes of e-mail C. Tracing e-mail to the destination address D. Triggering high levels of security alerts
Sending high volumes of e-mail
The WPA2 PreShared Key (PSK) is created by using a passphrase (password) and salting it with the WPS PIN. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Service Set Identifier (SSID) B. Admin password C. WEP key D. No change is needed
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
Basic security questions used to reset a password are susceptible to: A. Hashing B. Social engineering C. Network sniffing D. Trojan horses
Social engineering
Shredding documents helps prevent: A. Man-in-the-middle attacks B. Social engineering C. File corruption D. Remote code execution E. Social networking
Social engineering
Which technology enables you to filter communications between a program and the Internet? A. RADIUS server B. Antivirus software C. Software firewall D. BitLocker To Go
Software firewall
A user who receives a large number of emails selling prescription medicine is probably receiving pharming mail. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Malware B. Spoofed mail C. Spam D. No change is needed.
Spam
Which type of firewall allows for inspection of all characteristics of a packet? A. NAT B. Stateful C. Stateless D. Windows Defender
Stateful
Windows Firewall is a built-in. host-based, stateless firewall. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Stateful B. Network layer C. Packet filter D. No change is needed
Stateful
Which provides the highest level of security in a firewall? A. Stateful inspection B. Outbound packet filters C. Stateless inspection D. Inbound packet filters
Stateful inspection
You create a new file in a folder that has inheritance enabled. By default, the new file: A. Takes the permissions of the parent folder B. Does not take any permissions C. Takes the permissions of other folders in the same directory D. Takes the permissions of other files in the same directory
Takes the permissions of the parent folder
You need to grant a set of users write access to a file on a network share. You should add the users to: A. A security group B. The Authenticated Users group C. The Everyone group D. A distribution group
The Authenticated Users group
What is a service set identifier (SSID)? A. A wireless encryption standard B. The wireless LAN transmission type C. The broadcast name of an access point D. A wireless security protocol
The broadcast name of an access point
Physically securing servers prevents: A. Theft B. Compromise of the certificate chain C. Man-in-the middle attacks D. Denial of Service attacks
Theft
A brute force attack: A. Uses response filtering B. Tries all possible password variations C. Uses the strongest possible algorithms D. Targets all the ports
Tries all possible password variations
A digitally signed e-mail message: A. Validates the recipient B. Validates the sender C. Is encrypted D. Is virus-free
Validates the sender
Your company requires that users type a series of characters to access the wireless network. The series of characters must meet the following requirements: ✑ Contains more than 15 characters ✑ Contains at least one letter ✑ Contains at least one number ✑ Contains at least one symbol Which security technology meets these requirements? A. WEP B. WPA2 PSK C. WPA2 Enterprise D. MAC filtering
WPA2 PSK
An attorney hires you to increase the wireless network security for the law firm's office. The office has a very basic network, with just a modem and a router. Which of these security modes offers the highest security? A. WPA-Personal B. WEP C. WPA2-Personal D. WPA-Enterprise
WPA2-Personal
Keeping a server updated: A. Maximizes network efficiency B. Fixes security holes C. Speeds up folder access D. Synchronizes the server
Fixes security holes
Role separation improves server security by: A. Enforcing principle of least privilege. B. Installing applications on separate hard disks. C. Physically separating high security servers from other servers. D. Placing servers on separate VLANs.
Enforcing principle of least privilege.
What are two attributes that an email message may contain that should cause a user to question whether the message is a phishing attempt? (Choose two.) A. An image contained in the message B. Spelling and grammar errors C. Threats of losing service D. Use of bold and italics
- Spelling and grammar errors -Threats of losing service
What are three examples of two-factor authentication? (Choose three.) A. A fingerprint and a pattern B. A password and a smart card C. A username and a password D. A password and a pin number E. A pin number and a debit card
-A fingerprint and a pattern -A password and a smart card -A pin number and a debit card
The Graphic Design Institute hires you to help them set up a server for their 20-person team. As a general practice of hardening the server, you start by performing which two tasks? (Choose two.) A. Disable the guest account. B. Rename the admin account. C. Remove the account lockout policy. D. Format partitions with FAT32.
-Disable the guest account - Rename the admin account.
Which two characteristics should you recommend for a user's domain password? (Choose two.) A. Hard to guess B. Includes Unicode characters C. Easy to remember D. Easy to increment
-Hard to guess -Easy to remember
Which two are included in an enterprise antivirus program? (Choose two.) A. Attack surface scanning B. On-demand scanning C. Packet scanning D. Scheduled scanning
-On-demand scanning -Scheduled scanning
Which two security settings can be controlled by using group policy? (Choose two.) A. Password complexity B. Access to the Run... command C. Automatic file locking D. Encrypted access from a smart phone
-Password complexity -Access to the Run... command
Cookies impact security by enabling: (Choose two.) A. Storage of Web site passwords. B. Higher security Web site protections. C. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). D. Web sites to track browsing habits.
-Storage of Web site passwords. -Web sites to track browsing habits.
What are three major attack vectors that a social engineering hacker may use? (Choose three.) A. Telephone B. Reverse social engineering C. Waste management D. Honey pot systems E. Firewall interface
-Telephone -Reverse social engineering -Waste management
You have a Windows 7 desktop computer, and you create a Standard User account for your roommate so that he can use the desktop from time to time. Your roommate has forgotten his password. Which two actions can you take to reset the password? (Choose two.) A. Use your password reset disk. B. Use your administrator account. C. Boot into Safe Mode with your roommate's account. D. From your roommate's account press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Change a password.
-Use your password reset disk. -Use your administrator account.
What is an example of non-propagating malicious code? A. A back door B. A hoax C. A Trojan horse D. A worm
A back door
You are trying to connect to an FTP server on the Internet from a computer in a school lab. You cannot get a connection. You try on another computer with the same results. The computers in the lab are able to browse the Internet. You are able to connect to this FTP server from home. What could be blocking the connection to the server? A. A layer-2 switch B. A wireless access point C. A firewall D. A layer-2 hub
A firewall
You are trying to establish communications between a client computer and a server. The server is not responding. You confirm that both the client and the server have network connectivity. Which should you check next? A. Microsoft Update B. Data Execution Prevention C. Windows Firewall D. Active Directory Domains and Trusts
Active Directory Domains and Trusts
Which enables access to all of the logged-in user's capabilities on a computer? A. Java applets B. ActiveX controls C. Active Server Pages (ASP) D. Microsoft Silverlight
ActiveX controls
Where should you lock up the backup tapes for your servers? A. The server room B. A filing cabinet C. The tape library D. An offsite fire safe
An offsite fire safe
To prevent users from copying data to removable media, you should: A. Lock the computer cases B. Apply a group policy C. Disable copy and paste D. Store media in a locked room
Apply a group policy
You need to prevent unauthorized users from reading a specific file on a portable computer if the portable computer is stolen. What should you implement? A. File-level permissions B. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) C. Folder-level permissions D. Distributed File System (DFS) E. BitLocker
BitLocker
Account lockout policies are used to prevent which type of security attack? A. Brute force attacks B. Users sharing passwords C. Social engineering D. Passwords being reused immediately
Brute force attacks
A network sniffer is software or hardware that: A. Records user activity and transmits it to the server B. Captures and analyzes network communication C. Protects workstations from intrusions D. Catalogs network data to create a secure index
Captures and analyzes network communication
The primary method of authentication in an SSL connection is passwords. To answer, choose the option "No change is needed" if the underlined text is correct. If the underlined text is not correct, choose the correct answer. A. No change is needed B. Certificates C. IPsec D. Biometrics
Certificates
Setting a minimum password age restricts when users can: A. Request a password reset B. Change their passwords C. Log on by using their passwords D. Set their own password expiration
Change their passwords
The manager of a coffee shop hires you to securely set up WiFi in the shop. To keep computer users from seeing each other, what should you use with an access point? A. Client bridge mode B. Client isolation mode C. MAC address filtering D. Client mode
Client isolation mode
The client computers on your network are stable and do not need any new features. Which is a benefit of applying operating system updates to these clients? A. Keep the software licensed B. Keep the server ports available C. Update the hardware firewall D. Close existing vulnerabilities
Close existing vulnerabilities
Network Access Protection (NAP) enables administrators to control access to network resources based on a computer's: A. Encryption level B. Warranty C. Physical location D. Configuration
Configuration
To protect systems from buffer overflow errors, you can use: A. Antivirus software B. Data Execution Prevention C. A proxy server D. An Intruder Prevention System
Data Execution Prevention
A mail system administrator scans for viruses in incoming emails to increase the speed of mail processing. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Decrease the chances of a virus getting to a client machine B. Verify that the senders of the messages are legitimate C. Ensure that all links in the messages are trustworthy D. No change is needed.
Decrease the chances of a virus getting to a client machine
Which is a special folder permission? A. Read B. Modify C. Write D. Delete
Delete
Passwords that contain recognizable words are vulnerable to a: A. Denial of Service attack B. Hashing attack C. Dictionary attack D. Replay attack
Dictionary attack
Which password attack uses all possible alpha numeric combinations? A. Social engineering B. Brute force attack C. Dictionary attack D. Rainbow table attack
Dictionary attack
A group of users has access to Folder A and all of its contents. You need to prevent some of the users from accessing a subfolder inside Folder A. What should you do first? A. Disable folder sharing B. Hide the folder C. Change the owner D. Block inheritance
Disable folder sharing
You are volunteering at an organization that gets a brand new web server. To make the server more secure, you should add a second administrator account. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. Disable unused services B. Enable LM authentication C. Enable NTLM authentication D. No change is needed.
Disable unused services
Coho Winery wants to increase their web presence and hires you to set up a new web server. Coho already has servers for their business and would like to avoid purchasing a new one. Which server is best to use as a web server, considering the security and performance concerns? A. SQL Server B. File Server C. Domain Controller D. Application Server
Domain Controller
Which attack listens to network traffic of a computer resource? A. Resource gathering B. Denial of service C. ARP poisoning D. Eavesdropping E. Logic bomb
Eavesdropping
To keep third-party content providers from tracking your movements on the web, enable InPrivate Browsing. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. InPrivate Filtering B. SmartScreen Filter C. Compatibility Mode D. No change is needed
InPrivate Filtering
You have two servers that run Windows Server. All drives on both servers are formatted by using NTFS. You move a file from one server to the other server. The file's permissions in the new location will: A. Enable full access to the everyone group B. Restrict access to the Administrators group C. Inherit the destination folder's permissions D. Retain the original folder's permissions
Inherit the destination folder's permissions
You create a web server for your school. When users visit your site, they get a certificate error that says your site is not trusted. What should you do to fix this problem? A. Install a certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). B. Use a digital signature. C. Generate a certificate request. D. Enable Public Keys on your website.
Install a certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA).
You want to make your computer resistant to online hackers and malicious software. What should you do? A. Configure a forward proxy. B. Install anti-virus software. C. Enable spam filtering. D. Turn on Windows Firewall.
Install anti-virus software.
You suspect a user's computer is infected by a virus. What should you do first? A. Restart the computer in safe mode B. Replace the computer's hard disk drive C. Disconnect the computer from the network D. Install antivirus software on the computer
Install antivirus software on the computer
Creating MD5 hash for files is an example of ensuring what? A. Confidentiality B. Availability C. Least privilege D. Integrity
Integrity
You need to limit the programs that can run on client computers to a specific list. Which technology should you implement? A. Windows Security Center B. Security Accounts Manager C. System Configuration Utility D. AppLocker group policies
Windows Security Center
Which is the minimum requirement to create BitLocker-To-Go media on a client computer? A. Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 B. Windows Vista Enterprise Edition C. Windows 7 Enterprise Edition D. Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
What does implementing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) allow a company to manage? A. Shared private encryption key updates B. Updates to Group Policy Objects C. Active Directory server replication D. Windows updates for workstations and servers
Windows updates for workstations and servers
This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. The first line of defense against attacks from the Internet is a software firewall. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct. A. hardware firewall B. virus software C. radius server D. No change is needed
hardware firewall
