Network Security MCQs

Authentication is best described as something that verifies the identity of a user, device, or service.

This is correct because Least privilege grants only the minimum permissions needed to perform required tasks.

The misconception is "stores passwords in cookies"; in reality, Rate limiting controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.

This is correct because Authentication verifies the identity of a user, device, or service.

The misconception is "gives administrator rights to all users"; in reality, Least privilege grants only the minimum permissions needed to perform required tasks.

The correct answer is that Rate limiting controls the number of requests or connections allowed in a given time period.

The misconception is "assigns IP addresses randomly"; in reality, Authentication verifies the identity of a user, device, or service.

The correct answer is that Least privilege grants only the minimum permissions needed to perform required tasks.

The correct answer is that Traffic filtering allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.

The correct answer is that Authentication verifies the identity of a user, device, or service.

The correct answer is that DoS attack attempts to make a service unavailable by overwhelming or disrupting it.

Traffic filtering is best described as something that allows or blocks packets based on defined conditions such as address, port, or protocol.