Wireless Encryption and Authentication Mechanisms NDE Practice Questions (Page 9)

Questions 41–45

1. 41foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) in wireless networks?

   • ATo provide a framework for various authentication methods
   • BTo perform key exchange for WEP
   • CTo manage IP address assignment
   • DTo encrypt data frames
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2. 42foundation · easy

   Which authentication method is introduced by WPA3 to replace the pre-shared key (PSK) method used in WPA2 personal mode?

   • AEAP-TLS
   • BSAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals)
   • C802.1X
   • DTKIP
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4. 43foundation · easy

   Which encryption protocol is introduced by WPA to replace WEP's weak encryption?

   • ATKIP
   • BSAE
   • CWEP
   • DAES-CCMP
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5. 44foundation · easy

   What is a primary security implication of using open authentication on a wireless network?

   • AIt requires users to change passwords frequently
   • BIt encrypts all data transmitted over the network
   • CIt allows any device to connect to the network
   • DIt prevents all unauthorized access
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6. 45application · medium

   A coffee shop wants to offer free Wi-Fi to customers. They want to prevent casual eavesdropping on customer traffic but do not want to require customers to enter a password. Which approach best meets these goals?

   • AUse WPA2-Personal with a publicly posted passphrase.
   • BUse WPA2-Enterprise with a guest account printed on receipts.
   • CUse open authentication and encourage customers to use HTTPS websites.
   • DUse WPA3-SAE with a publicly posted passphrase.
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