Network Security - Test Your Knowledge Quiz - MCQS  

1.   (TCO E) Which of the following is not one of the major categories (or sub-categories) into which network security threats can be placed? (Points : 1)

2.   (TCO E) An example of ___data would be if a computer virus eliminated files on that computer. (Points : 1)

3.   (TCO E) A network switch failure is an example of a(n) ___threat. (Points : 1)

4.   (TCO E) Developing __helps develop a secure network. (Points : 1)

5.   (TCO E) A   assigns levels of risk to various threats to network security by comparing the nature of the threats to the controls designed to reduce them. (Points : 1)

6.   (TCO E) A(n) __, is an information system that is critical to the survival of an organization. (Points : 1)

7.   (TCO E) A(n) __is any potential adverse occurrence that can do harm or interrupt the system using the network to cause monetary loss to the organization. (Points : 1)

8.   (TCO E) Threat of intrusion comes from (Points : 1)

9.   (TCO E) A(n) ___is one of the most common examples of redundancy built into a network to help reduce the impact of disruption. (Points : 1)

10.   (TCO E) A (n) ___is a special type of virus that spreads itself without human intervention. (Points : 1)

11.   (TCO E) A   is a situation in which a hacker attempts to disrupt the network by sending messages to the network that prevent normal users’ messages from being processed. (Points : 1)

12.   (TCO E) Which of the following is not a method for deterring intrusion? (Points : 1)

13.   (TCO E) Which of the following type of media is least susceptible to eavesdropping? (Points : 1)

14.   (TCO E) Which of the following are usually the first choice for eavesdropping? (Points : 1)

15.   (TCO E) A sniffer program is a (Points : 1)

16.   (TCO E) ___is an encryption standard that uses a total of 168 bits as the key. (Points: 1)

17.   (TCO E) A   is a router or special purpose computer that examines packets flowing into and out of a network and restricts access to the organization’s network. (Points : 1)

18.   (TCO E) A security hole is a(n) (Points : 1)

19.   (TCO E) IP spoofing means to (Points : 1)

20.   (TCO E) IP security protocol (Points : 1)