1.1 Identify the Components of the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Framework CYBERSECURITY-PRACTITIONER Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · easy

   A company wants to implement a more secure authentication method for its remote employees. Currently, employees use a static password. The security team wants to add a factor that is something the user has. Which of the following would satisfy this requirement?

   • AA biometric scan of the user's fingerprint
   • BThe user's IP address
   • CA hardware token that generates a one-time passcode
   • DA personal identification number (PIN)
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2. 2foundation · easy

   After a user successfully authenticates to a network device, what does authorization determine?

   • AThe encryption method used for the session
   • BThe permissions and access levels the user has
   • CThe user's identity
   • DThe user's activity log
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4. 3application · medium

   An organization wants to implement certificate-based authentication for its employees' laptops to access the corporate network. What is the primary advantage of using certificates over traditional username and password authentication?

   • ACertificates provide stronger identity verification by binding a cryptographic key to the device or user
   • BCertificates are automatically renewed without any administrative effort
   • CCertificates eliminate the need for an authentication server
   • DCertificates are easier for users to remember than passwords
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5. 4application · medium

   A network administrator is configuring a switch for 802.1X port-based authentication. The switch will use an external RADIUS server. Which AAA component is primarily responsible for deciding whether a specific user is allowed to access the network through the switch port?

   • AThe switch's local database
   • BAuthentication
   • CAccounting
   • DAuthorization
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of accounting in the AAA framework?

   • ATo track user activity and resource usage
   • BTo verify the identity of users
   • CTo determine user permissions
   • DTo encrypt user credentials
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