100-160 by Cisco Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

Which malicious activity is NOT typically associated with cyber attacks?

A. Denial of Service (DoS) B. Malware C. Phishing D. Data encryption

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2

What is one benefit of regularly updating documentation in the context of cybersecurity?

A. Increasing the risk of unauthorized access to the documentation B. Increasing the likelihood of compliance with industry regulations C. Decreasing accountability and traceability of incidents D. Creating confusion among users accessing the documentation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3

Which component of network security architecture is designed to separate the internal network from the external network?

A. Virtualization B. Cloud C. DMZ D. Proxy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

Which of the following is a common technique used by malware to evade detection?

A. Encryption of communication channels B. Frequent system scans and updates C. Continuous monitoring of network traffic D. Implementation of strong firewalls

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

A restaurant installs a second wireless router that only employees can use.
Which statement describes how to securely configure the new router?

A. Configure the new router to filter IP addresses. B. Configure the SSID with the same SSID used by the customer router. C. Configure the SSID with broadcast disabled. D. Configure a higher signal strength to allow coverage in the parking lot.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

A client cannot connect to the corporate web server. You discover a large number of half-open TCP connections to the server.
What should you do?

A. Change the connection protocol from HTTP to HTTPS. B. Ignore the half-open connections because this is a normal part of the TCP three-way handshake. C. Flush the DNS cache information. D. Take action to stop the TCP SYN flood attack.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

Which endpoint security mechanism is used to secure data transmitted between the endpoint and the network?

A. Firewall B. Intrusion Detection System (IDS) C. Encryption D. Antivirus

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

What does Network Access Control (NAC) refer to in cybersecurity?

A. To authenticate users before granting them access B. To monitor network traffic for potential security threats C. To filter network traffic based on predefined rules D. To encrypt traffic between two networks

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

Which of the following best describes network security?

A. Securing physical access to network devices B. Ensuring high availability and performance of the network C. Protecting data from unauthorized access or modifications D. Preventing network configuration errors

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

What is the main difference between a public and a private network?

A. Private networks are accessible to the general public, while public networks are not B. Public networks use public IP addresses, while private networks use private IP addresses C. Private networks are more expensive to set up than public networks D. Public networks are secured, while private networks are not

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

What is the primary function of a server in a network infrastructure?

A. Detect and prevent intrusions B. Store and manage files C. Monitor network traffic D. Filter incoming and outgoing traffic

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

What does data encryption in cybersecurity refer to?

A. Collecting and analyzing data to identify patterns and trends B. Backing up data periodically to prevent loss C. Protecting data by converting it into an unreadable form D. Transforming data into a format that can be easily accessed and read

Correct Answer: C

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Question 13

When ranking risks, which of the following factors should be considered?

A. The potential impact or consequences of a risk. B. The likelihood of a risk occurring. C. All of the above. D. The cost associated with mitigating a risk.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 14

What is the purpose of performing a vulnerability scan?

A. To assess the performance and latency of network devices B. To encrypt sensitive data transmission C. To detect and block malicious network traffic D. To identify any exploitable weaknesses in a system or network

Correct Answer: D

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Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity - 100-160 Exam Practice Test