M06 - Part 1: Quiz: Module 11 Wireless
Network Security
Aaliyah has been asked to do research in a new payment system for the retail stores
that her company owns. Which technology is predominately used for contactless
payment systems that she will investigate? - ANS-Near field communication (NFC)
Nyla is investigating a security incident in which the smartphone of the CEO was
compromised and confidential data was stolen. She suspects that it was an attack that
used Bluetooth. Which attack would this be? - ANS-Bluesnarfing
What is a difference between NFC and RFID? - ANS-RFID is designed for paper-based
tags while NFC is not.
Which technical specification of the Wi-Fi Alliance is the same as ad hoc mode in a
Wi-Fi network? - ANS-Wi-Fi Direct
Fatima has just learned that employees have tried to install their own wireless router in
the employee lounge. Why is installing this rogue AP a security vulnerability? - ANS-It
allows an attacker to bypass network security configurations.
Which of these is NOT a risk when a home wireless router is not securely configured? -
ANS-Wireless endpoints must be manually approved to connect to the WLAN
Which of these Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) methods is vulnerable? - ANS-PIN
method
Flavio visits a local coffee shop on his way to school and accesses its free Wi-Fi. When
he first connects, a screen appears that requires him to agree to an acceptable use
policy (AUP) before continuing. What type of AP has he encountered? - ANS-Captive
portal
Which of the following is NOT a means by which a threat actor can perform a wireless
denial of service attack? - ANS-EEE 802.iw separate
Zariah is writing an email to an employee about a wireless attack that is designed to
capture the wireless transmissions from legitimate users. Which type of attack is Zariah
describing? - ANS-Evil twin
Network Security
Aaliyah has been asked to do research in a new payment system for the retail stores
that her company owns. Which technology is predominately used for contactless
payment systems that she will investigate? - ANS-Near field communication (NFC)
Nyla is investigating a security incident in which the smartphone of the CEO was
compromised and confidential data was stolen. She suspects that it was an attack that
used Bluetooth. Which attack would this be? - ANS-Bluesnarfing
What is a difference between NFC and RFID? - ANS-RFID is designed for paper-based
tags while NFC is not.
Which technical specification of the Wi-Fi Alliance is the same as ad hoc mode in a
Wi-Fi network? - ANS-Wi-Fi Direct
Fatima has just learned that employees have tried to install their own wireless router in
the employee lounge. Why is installing this rogue AP a security vulnerability? - ANS-It
allows an attacker to bypass network security configurations.
Which of these is NOT a risk when a home wireless router is not securely configured? -
ANS-Wireless endpoints must be manually approved to connect to the WLAN
Which of these Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) methods is vulnerable? - ANS-PIN
method
Flavio visits a local coffee shop on his way to school and accesses its free Wi-Fi. When
he first connects, a screen appears that requires him to agree to an acceptable use
policy (AUP) before continuing. What type of AP has he encountered? - ANS-Captive
portal
Which of the following is NOT a means by which a threat actor can perform a wireless
denial of service attack? - ANS-EEE 802.iw separate
Zariah is writing an email to an employee about a wireless attack that is designed to
capture the wireless transmissions from legitimate users. Which type of attack is Zariah
describing? - ANS-Evil twin
