A network administrator is configuring TACACS+ for device administration. They want to ensure that all communication between the device and the TACACS+ server is encrypted. What is a key feature of TACACS+ that supports this?

It relies on IPsec for encryption

It encrypts the entire packet body

What is the purpose of using multi-factor authentication (MFA) in remote access?

To provide a stronger assurance of the user's identity

A company wants to provide remote employees with access to a full desktop environment while keeping data centralized and reducing the risk of data leakage on personal devices. They are considering thin client architecture. What is a primary advantage of this approach?

Thin clients have powerful CPUs and GPUs

Thin clients are immune to malware

Thin clients can operate without any network connection

All processing and data storage occur on the central server

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Domain 6Objective 3

6.3 - Manage Network Access Controls SSCP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Part of the Network and Communication Security domain, which accounts for 16% of the SSCP exam. ISC2 does not publish an official question count, but from its 120-minute exam (~50–80 total, ~8–13 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 34 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 6–10

6foundation · easy
In an IEEE 802.1X port-based network access control deployment, which component is responsible for relaying authentication messages between the client and the authentication server?
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7expert · hard
A network administrator is configuring TACACS+ for device administration. They want to ensure that all communication between the device and the TACACS+ server is encrypted. What is a key feature of TACACS+ that supports this?
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8application · medium
A company wants to ensure that only devices with up-to-date antivirus and required patches can access the internal network. They plan to deploy a NAC solution. Which capability is essential for this requirement?
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9foundation · easy
What is the purpose of using multi-factor authentication (MFA) in remote access?
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10application · medium
A company wants to provide remote employees with access to a full desktop environment while keeping data centralized and reducing the risk of data leakage on personal devices. They are considering thin client architecture. What is a primary advantage of this approach?
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Questions 6–10

In an IEEE 802.1X port-based network access control deployment, which component is responsible for relaying authentication messages between the client and the authentication server?

A network administrator is configuring TACACS+ for device administration. They want to ensure that all communication between the device and the TACACS+ server is encrypted. What is a key feature of TACACS+ that supports this?

A company wants to ensure that only devices with up-to-date antivirus and required patches can access the internal network. They plan to deploy a NAC solution. Which capability is essential for this requirement?

What is the purpose of using multi-factor authentication (MFA) in remote access?

A company wants to provide remote employees with access to a full desktop environment while keeping data centralized and reducing the risk of data leakage on personal devices. They are considering thin client architecture. What is a primary advantage of this approach?

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