SSCP - WGU - Practice Test A questions with correct answers

How does IPSec verify that data arrived at the destination without intentional or accidental corruption? CORRECT ANSWER -By using a randomized hashing operation How is quantitative risk analysis performed? CORRECT ANSWER -Using calculations Your company adopts a new end-user security awareness program. This training includes malware introduction, social media issues, password guidelines, data exposure, and lost devices. How often should end users receive this training? CORRECT ANSWER -upon new hire and once a year thereafter Your organization experienced an impersonation attack recently that compromised the network administrator's user account. In response, new security measures are being implemented throughout the organization. You have been assigned the task of improving authentication. You want a new authentication system that ensures the following: Eavesdropped passwords cannot be used by an attacker. Passwords are only able to be used once. Password predication must be prevented. Passwords are only valid for a short period of time. How can you accomplish these goals? CORRECT ANSWER -Implement a synchronized, one-time password token-based authentication system. How can a user be assured that a file downloaded from a vendor's Web site is free from malicious code? CORRECT ANSWER -Check the file's signature and hash calculation.