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Network Security Quiz Answers

by Niyander

In this blog post, we provide the answers to the quiz for the ISC2 course “Network Security.” Specifically, we cover the Module 5 Network Security Quiz Answers to help learners strengthen their understanding of critical network security concepts. This resource is designed to assist with exam preparation and practical applications in cybersecurity and related fields.

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Network Security Quiz Answers

Question 1)
Common network device used to connect networks. (D4.1 L4.1.1)

  • Server
  • Endpoint
  • Router
  • Switch

Question 2)
A common network device used to filter traffic. (D4.1 L4.1.1)

  • Server
  • Endpoint
  • Ethernet
  • Firewall

Question 3)
endpoint <——> Web server

Which port number is associated with the protocol typically used in this connection?  (D 4.1 L4.1.2)

  • 21
  • 53
  • 80
  • 161

Question 4)
An attack against the availability of a network/system; typically uses many attacking machines to direct traffic against a given target. (D4.2 L4.2.1)

  • Worm
  • Virus
  • Stealth
  • Distributed-denial-of-service (DDOS)

Question 5)
A security solution installed on an endpoint in order to detect potentially anomalous activity. (D4.2 L4.2.2)

  • Router
  • Host-based intrusion prevention system
  • Switch
  • Security incident and event management system (SIEM)

Question 6)
A security solution that detects, identifies and often quarantines potentially hostile software. (D4.2, L4.2.2)

  • Firewall
  • Guard
  • Camera
  • Anti-malware

Question 7)
The common term used to describe the mechanisms that control the temperature and humidity in a data center. (D4.3 L4.3.1)

  • VLAN (virtual local area network)
  • HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
  • STAT (system temperature and timing)
  • TAWC (temperature and water control)

Question 8)
A cloud arrangement whereby the provider owns and manages the hardware, operating system, and applications in the cloud, and the customer owns the data. (D4.3 L4.3.2)

  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Morphing as a Service (MaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)

Question 9)
A portion of the organization’s network that interfaces directly with the outside world; typically, this exposed area has more security controls and restrictions than the rest of the internal IT environment. (D4.3 L4.3.3)

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • Demilitarized zone (DMZ)
  • Virtual private network (VPN)
  • Virtual local area network (VLAN)

Question 10)
Which of the following tools can be used to grant remote users access to the internal IT environment? (D 4.3 L4.3.3)

  • VLAN (virtual local area network)
  • VPN (virtual private network)
  • DDOS (distributed denial-of-service)
  • MAC (media access control)