MCQ Collection
Network Security MCQs
Network Security MCQs covering firewalls, attacks, protocols, and secure communication.
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A.
runs only on DNS servers
B.
cannot monitor radio signals
C.
monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations
D.
is a password manager
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Correct Answer: C. monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations
Explanation:
This is correct because Wireless IDS monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations.
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A.
runs only on DNS servers
B.
monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations
C.
is a password manager
D.
encrypts disks only
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Correct Answer: D. encrypts disks only
Explanation:
The misconception is "encrypts disks only"; in reality, Wireless IDS monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations.
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A.
encrypts disks only
B.
monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations
C.
runs only on DNS servers
D.
cannot monitor radio signals
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Correct Answer: B. monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Wireless IDS monitors wireless activity to detect rogue devices, attacks, or policy violations.
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A.
is only a software patch
B.
is unrelated to network risk
C.
protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
D.
means disabling locks
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Correct Answer: C. protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Physical security protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access.
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A.
is only a software patch
B.
protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
C.
means disabling locks
D.
replaces all logical controls
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Correct Answer: B. protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
Explanation:
Physical security is best described as something that protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access.
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A.
protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
B.
replaces all logical controls
C.
means disabling locks
D.
is only a software patch
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Correct Answer: A. protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
Explanation:
This is correct because Physical security protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access.
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A.
means disabling locks
B.
protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
C.
is unrelated to network risk
D.
is only a software patch
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Correct Answer: C. is unrelated to network risk
Explanation:
The misconception is "is unrelated to network risk"; in reality, Physical security protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access.
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A.
protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
B.
is only a software patch
C.
is unrelated to network risk
D.
replaces all logical controls
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Correct Answer: A. protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Physical security protects network devices, cabling, and facilities from unauthorized physical access.
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A.
is an unauthorized access point connected to or imitating a trusted network
B.
cannot affect enterprise networks
C.
is a mandatory DNSSEC server
D.
is a type of VPN tunnel
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Correct Answer: A. is an unauthorized access point connected to or imitating a trusted network
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Wireless rogue access point is an unauthorized access point connected to or imitating a trusted network.
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is required for DNSSEC validation
B.
is a standard firewall policy language
C.
guarantees all traffic is safe
D.
routes traffic through multiple relays to provide anonymity properties
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Correct Answer: D. routes traffic through multiple relays to provide anonymity properties
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Tor network routes traffic through multiple relays to provide anonymity properties.
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A.
patches all clients automatically
B.
is a firewall logging option
C.
is a DNS zone transfer
D.
uses a fraudulent wireless access point that imitates a legitimate one
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Correct Answer: D. uses a fraudulent wireless access point that imitates a legitimate one
Explanation:
The correct answer is that Evil twin attack uses a fraudulent wireless access point that imitates a legitimate one.
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A.
routes traffic through multiple relays to provide anonymity properties
B.
guarantees all traffic is safe
C.
is a replacement for antivirus
D.
is required for DNSSEC validation
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Correct Answer: A. routes traffic through multiple relays to provide anonymity properties
Explanation:
Tor network is best described as something that routes traffic through multiple relays to provide anonymity properties.
