Computing Resources SY0-701 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A system administrator is hardening a new Linux server that will host a public-facing web application. The server will only need to accept connections on ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS). Which of the following is the MOST secure configuration for the host-based firewall?

   • AAllow all incoming traffic and block specific ports that are known to be vulnerable.
   • BBlock all incoming traffic and then create allow rules for ports 80 and 443.
   • CAllow all incoming traffic from any source, as the application is public-facing.
   • DAllow incoming traffic on all ports but restrict the source IP addresses to a specific range.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which wireless security protocol is considered the most secure among the following options?

   • AWPA
   • BWEP
   • CWPA3
   • DWPA2
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a system hardening technique that reduces the attack surface of a server?

   • ADisabling unnecessary services and ports
   • BEnabling all default services to ensure functionality
   • CGranting all users administrative privileges for convenience
   • DUsing the same password for all administrator accounts
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5. 4foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of sandboxing an application?

   • ATo run the application in an isolated environment to prevent it from affecting the host system
   • BTo automatically update the application to the latest version
   • CTo increase the application's processing speed
   • DTo allow the application to access all system resources without restrictions
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6. 5application · medium

   A security administrator is creating a secure baseline for a fleet of Windows 10 workstations. The baseline must be applied to both new and existing systems. The administrator wants to ensure that the baseline is enforced and that any deviation is automatically corrected. Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve this?

   • AProvide a script to users and ask them to run it to apply the settings.
   • BCreate a group policy object (GPO) and link it to the organizational unit (OU) containing the workstations.
   • CUse a one-time configuration tool to apply the settings during initial deployment.
   • DManually configure each workstation using a documented checklist.
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