Rogue Networks GAWN Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a rogue ad-hoc network?

   • ATwo employees connect their laptops directly to each other using Wi-Fi to share files without using the corporate access point
   • BA visitor plugs a USB Wi-Fi adapter into a corporate computer
   • CAn employee connects to a public Wi-Fi hotspot at a coffee shop
   • DAn attacker sets up a fake access point with the same SSID as the corporate network
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2. 7expert · hard

   A company has a rogue AP that is broadcasting the corporate SSID with a stronger signal than the legitimate APs. Clients are connecting to the rogue AP, and the security team suspects data interception. What is the most effective immediate response to protect clients?

   • AUse the WIPS to send deauthentication frames to clients connected to the rogue AP.
   • BDisable the corporate SSID temporarily to prevent clients from connecting to any network with that name.
   • CIncrease the transmit power of legitimate APs to make them more attractive than the rogue AP.
   • DPhysically locate and remove the rogue AP immediately.
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4. 8application · medium

   A network administrator finds an access point that is not in the company's inventory. It is broadcasting a unique SSID and is connected to the corporate network. What is the best classification for this device?

   • ARogue access point
   • BEvil twin
   • CClient device
   • DAd-hoc network
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5. 9application · medium

   A hospital's security team discovers an unknown SSID broadcasting from a conference room. A quick scan shows the access point is connected to the hospital's wired network via an unused wall jack. The SSID is not in the approved list, and the device is not managed by the IT department. What is the most immediate security concern posed by this device?

   • AIt will automatically disable the hospital's WIDS because it is an unknown device.
   • BIt allows an attacker to bypass the perimeter firewall and directly access the internal network.
   • CIt will automatically interfere with all nearby legitimate access points due to channel overlap.
   • DIt will cause all wireless clients to disconnect and reconnect repeatedly, disrupting operations.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is the primary security threat posed by a rogue access point that is connected to the corporate network?

   • AIt increases the wireless signal strength in the office, causing interference with legitimate devices
   • BIt provides an unsecured entry point that can be used to bypass the organization's perimeter security controls
   • CIt consumes additional power and increases the organization's electricity bill
   • DIt automatically encrypts all traffic, making it harder for security teams to monitor
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