Wireless Network Security ECSS Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36foundation · easy

   Which tool is commonly used to capture and analyze wireless traffic to detect rogue access points or suspicious activity?

   • AWireshark
   • BJohn the Ripper
   • CMetasploit
   • DNmap
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2. 37foundation · easy

   Which wireless attack involves an attacker sending deauthentication frames to disconnect clients from a legitimate access point?

   • AEavesdropping
   • BMan-in-the-middle
   • CDenial of service
   • DRogue access point
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4. 38application · medium

   An attacker sets up an access point with the same SSID as a legitimate network but with a stronger signal, hoping users will connect to it. What type of attack is this?

   • AEvil twin attack
   • BDeauthentication attack
   • CMAC spoofing
   • DPacket sniffing
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5. 39expert · hard

   A company is experiencing frequent wireless disconnections. A security audit reveals that an attacker is sending deauthentication frames to disrupt the network. What is the most effective mitigation?

   • AUse MAC filtering to block the attacker
   • BEnable 802.11w (Management Frame Protection)
   • CChange the SSID to a hidden one
   • DIncrease the signal power of the access point
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6. 40application · medium

   A university wants to provide Wi-Fi for students and staff. They need each user to have a unique account and the ability to revoke access immediately for a specific user. Which authentication method should they use?

   • AWPA3-Personal with a shared passphrase
   • BWPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X and RADIUS
   • COpen authentication with a captive portal
   • DWPA2-Personal with a shared passphrase
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