WGU D415 Network & Security Foundations Practice Test
2026 | Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. A server administrator is trying to encrypt web traffic for customers outside of
their organization. Which of the following protocols is the best to implement?
IPsec
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Secure Shell (SSH)
Transport layer security (TLS)
2. What is the primary characteristic of a private cloud?
Provides cloud services to a single organization
Is accessible to the public
Is managed by a third-party provider
Offers services to multiple organizations
3. If a company is concerned about eavesdropping on their network
communications, which type of cable should they implement for their internal
network to enhance security?
Twisted Pair
Coaxial
Fiber
Copper
4. Katie is concerned about the potential for SQL injection attacks against her
organization. She has already put a web application firewall in place and
conducted a review of the organization's web application source code. She
, would like to add an additional control at the database level. What database
technology could further limit the potential for SQL injection attacks?
Triggers
Concurrency control
Column encryption
Parameterized queries
5. Which type of hacker is typically employed to improve security systems?
White hat hackers
Script kiddies
Gray hat hackers
Black hat hackers
6. What is the term for a network where each device can access shared files
from all other devices?
Peer-to-peer network
Hybrid network
Mesh network
Client-server network
7. What term is used to describe a threat actor that aims to defame or harm an
organization or government?
Script kiddie
Insider threat
Hacktivist
, Cybercriminal
8. What type of cloud is managed by a public cloud provider, and customers
can share resources with other organizations?
Edge Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
9. Describe how a star topology functions in a network using a switch.
In a star topology, all devices are connected to a central switch,
allowing for easy management and isolation of devices.
In a star topology, devices are interconnected with multiple paths,
enhancing redundancy.
In a star topology, devices are connected in a circular manner, which
can lead to data collisions.
In a star topology, devices are connected in a single line, sharing the
same communication medium.
10. Which type of attack involves manipulating a database by injecting malicious
SQL code into input fields?
Honeypot
Port Scanning
SQL Injection
Zero Day
, 11. Which wireless encryption protocol is widely recognized as outdated and
insecure?
WPA
TKIP
WPA2
WEP
12. Which of the following provides the HIGHEST level of wireless security
protection?
WEP
WPA
RADIUS
WPA2
13. A user using a virtual machine (VM) on a computer running the Windows 10
operating system is using which type of hypervisor?
Type 2
IaaS
Type 1
SECaas
14. Hich of the following types of transmission media provide the BEST security
against unauthorized access?
Fiber-optic cables
Shielded twisted pair
2026 | Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. A server administrator is trying to encrypt web traffic for customers outside of
their organization. Which of the following protocols is the best to implement?
IPsec
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Secure Shell (SSH)
Transport layer security (TLS)
2. What is the primary characteristic of a private cloud?
Provides cloud services to a single organization
Is accessible to the public
Is managed by a third-party provider
Offers services to multiple organizations
3. If a company is concerned about eavesdropping on their network
communications, which type of cable should they implement for their internal
network to enhance security?
Twisted Pair
Coaxial
Fiber
Copper
4. Katie is concerned about the potential for SQL injection attacks against her
organization. She has already put a web application firewall in place and
conducted a review of the organization's web application source code. She
, would like to add an additional control at the database level. What database
technology could further limit the potential for SQL injection attacks?
Triggers
Concurrency control
Column encryption
Parameterized queries
5. Which type of hacker is typically employed to improve security systems?
White hat hackers
Script kiddies
Gray hat hackers
Black hat hackers
6. What is the term for a network where each device can access shared files
from all other devices?
Peer-to-peer network
Hybrid network
Mesh network
Client-server network
7. What term is used to describe a threat actor that aims to defame or harm an
organization or government?
Script kiddie
Insider threat
Hacktivist
, Cybercriminal
8. What type of cloud is managed by a public cloud provider, and customers
can share resources with other organizations?
Edge Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
Public Cloud
Private Cloud
9. Describe how a star topology functions in a network using a switch.
In a star topology, all devices are connected to a central switch,
allowing for easy management and isolation of devices.
In a star topology, devices are interconnected with multiple paths,
enhancing redundancy.
In a star topology, devices are connected in a circular manner, which
can lead to data collisions.
In a star topology, devices are connected in a single line, sharing the
same communication medium.
10. Which type of attack involves manipulating a database by injecting malicious
SQL code into input fields?
Honeypot
Port Scanning
SQL Injection
Zero Day
, 11. Which wireless encryption protocol is widely recognized as outdated and
insecure?
WPA
TKIP
WPA2
WEP
12. Which of the following provides the HIGHEST level of wireless security
protection?
WEP
WPA
RADIUS
WPA2
13. A user using a virtual machine (VM) on a computer running the Windows 10
operating system is using which type of hypervisor?
Type 2
IaaS
Type 1
SECaas
14. Hich of the following types of transmission media provide the BEST security
against unauthorized access?
Fiber-optic cables
Shielded twisted pair
