2.4 Explain the Purpose and Function of Common Network Security Technologies CYBERSECURITY-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A company wants to prevent employees from accessing social media during work hours to improve productivity. They also want to block known malware-hosting sites. Which URL filtering approach best meets both requirements?

   • AAllow all traffic but log access to social media for later review.
   • BBlock all URLs except those in the 'business' category.
   • CBlock the 'social networking' category and the 'malware' category.
   • DBlock only the 'malware' category and allow all other traffic.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a benefit of URL filtering?

   • AIt guarantees that no data will be exfiltrated
   • BIt encrypts all web traffic to protect privacy
   • CIt eliminates the need for firewalls
   • DIt can reduce the risk of malware infections by blocking access to malicious websites
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Why is authentication important in a VPN?

   • ATo compress the data for efficiency
   • BTo ensure that only authorized users and devices can establish a VPN connection
   • CTo block malicious websites
   • DTo encrypt the data in transit
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of DNS security in terms of threat detection?

   • AIt can decrypt all encrypted traffic to inspect payloads
   • BIt can prevent all types of cyberattacks
   • CIt can replace the need for endpoint protection
   • DIt can detect threats early because DNS queries occur before most other network communication
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common limitation of an IPS?

   • AIt only works on encrypted traffic
   • BIt requires a separate device for every network segment
   • CIt cannot inspect traffic in real time
   • DIt can generate false positives that block legitimate traffic
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