WGU D315 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Network devices - ANSWER Switches, routers, and firewalls that have access
to data
Compromised device - ANSWER Device accessed by a malicious user or
attacker
Wireless networks - ANSWER Networks susceptible to attackers within a near
radius
Hardening - ANSWER Securing and testing network devices
Default passwords - ANSWER Passwords set by the factory that should be
changed
Unnecessary logins - ANSWER Accounts not utilized by the administrator of
the network
Strong password policy - ANSWER Enforcing complicated passwords and
periodic changes
Unnecessary services - ANSWER Optional features that raise the risk of an
attack
,Patching - ANSWER Installation of security updates, which fix the
vulnerabilities
Physical access - ANSWER The capability to physically touch a device
Trusted network - ANSWER Network that is granted permission to change a
device
Wireless network encryption - ANSWER Configuration of WPA2 or WPA3 to
have secure traffic
Audit logs - ANSWER Device activity in Logs for analysis and detection
Backup - ANSWER Making a copy of device configurations so it can be
restored
Authentication - ANSWER Confirming the identity of a person
Microsoft Active Directory - ANSWER authentication system to confirm the
identity of users through passwords
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - ANSWER Authentication system that
provides website validation using certificates
Authorization- ANSWER determines what a user can access after
authentication
, Restrictive Permissions- ANSWER provide limited access to data and secure
servers and network devices
Data Leaks - ANSWER Unauthorized access to confidential data
Malware Infection - ANSWER Accidental infection of network data files by
infected computer of one user
AAA Interaction - ANSWER Client communicates with a radius server via the
cloud
Accounting - ANSWER Process for validation of access control settings and
forensic trail
Immutable Logs - ANSWER Audit logs stored in an uneditable state to avoid
tampering of said logs.
MFA - ANSWER Multi-factor authentication, an optional additional measure to
the authentication process
2FA - ANSWER Another term for multi-factor authentication
PIN - ANSWER Personal Identification Number used as part of multi-factor
authentication
Biometric Scan - ANSWER Facial, retinal, or fingerprint scan used for multi-
factor authentication
ANSWERS
Network devices - ANSWER Switches, routers, and firewalls that have access
to data
Compromised device - ANSWER Device accessed by a malicious user or
attacker
Wireless networks - ANSWER Networks susceptible to attackers within a near
radius
Hardening - ANSWER Securing and testing network devices
Default passwords - ANSWER Passwords set by the factory that should be
changed
Unnecessary logins - ANSWER Accounts not utilized by the administrator of
the network
Strong password policy - ANSWER Enforcing complicated passwords and
periodic changes
Unnecessary services - ANSWER Optional features that raise the risk of an
attack
,Patching - ANSWER Installation of security updates, which fix the
vulnerabilities
Physical access - ANSWER The capability to physically touch a device
Trusted network - ANSWER Network that is granted permission to change a
device
Wireless network encryption - ANSWER Configuration of WPA2 or WPA3 to
have secure traffic
Audit logs - ANSWER Device activity in Logs for analysis and detection
Backup - ANSWER Making a copy of device configurations so it can be
restored
Authentication - ANSWER Confirming the identity of a person
Microsoft Active Directory - ANSWER authentication system to confirm the
identity of users through passwords
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - ANSWER Authentication system that
provides website validation using certificates
Authorization- ANSWER determines what a user can access after
authentication
, Restrictive Permissions- ANSWER provide limited access to data and secure
servers and network devices
Data Leaks - ANSWER Unauthorized access to confidential data
Malware Infection - ANSWER Accidental infection of network data files by
infected computer of one user
AAA Interaction - ANSWER Client communicates with a radius server via the
cloud
Accounting - ANSWER Process for validation of access control settings and
forensic trail
Immutable Logs - ANSWER Audit logs stored in an uneditable state to avoid
tampering of said logs.
MFA - ANSWER Multi-factor authentication, an optional additional measure to
the authentication process
2FA - ANSWER Another term for multi-factor authentication
PIN - ANSWER Personal Identification Number used as part of multi-factor
authentication
Biometric Scan - ANSWER Facial, retinal, or fingerprint scan used for multi-
factor authentication
