1.5 Identify and Describe Threat Prevention Systems and Practices (e.g., End User Awareness, Security Updates, Antivirus, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Firewalls) CYBERSECURITY-APPRENTICE Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A company wants to allow employees to access the internet but block access to a known malicious website. The company also wants to prevent external attackers from reaching an internal database server. Which single security device can enforce both of these requirements?

   • AAn intrusion prevention system (IPS) placed inline
   • BA firewall with URL filtering and access control rules
   • CAntivirus software on each employee's computer
   • DEnd user awareness training
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which statement best describes how a firewall protects a network boundary?

   • AIt scans all files for viruses before they enter the network
   • BIt authenticates every user before allowing network access
   • CIt encrypts all traffic leaving the network
   • DIt blocks all traffic that does not match an explicit allow rule
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4. 8foundation · easy

   How does signature-based detection work in antivirus software?

   • AIt analyzes the behavior of programs to identify suspicious actions
   • BIt compares files against a database of known malware patterns
   • CIt monitors network traffic for malicious packets
   • DIt uses machine learning to predict future malware
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5. 9expert · hard

   A company is considering deploying an IPS in inline mode. The network team is concerned that the IPS might introduce latency and become a single point of failure. Which deployment consideration is most important to address these concerns?

   • ADisable the IPS during peak hours to reduce latency
   • BUse a firewall instead of an IPS to reduce complexity
   • CImplement high-availability and failover for the IPS
   • DPlace the IPS in passive mode to avoid latency
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is the primary function of a firewall in a network?

   • ATo detect and remove malware from infected computers
   • BTo provide wireless access to the network
   • CTo filter traffic based on a set of security rules
   • DTo encrypt all data stored on the network
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