IDSC 3001 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Which type of network device directs packets through the Internet?
Hubs
Routers
Repeaters
Modems
Routers
What is one of the first priorities for an auditor reviewing security of the client's network?
Checking firewall configuration settings
Understanding details of network architecture and implementation
Verifying the use of strong passwords
Reviewing records to indicate systems are monitored and IDPS systems are working
properly
Understanding details of network architecture and implementation
What is the purpose of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?
Find the IP address
Find the mailing address
Find the MAC address
Find the domain name
Find the MAC address
What is the security issue regarding packet analyzers?
Viewing passwords
Special training
Purchase cost
Only for auditor's use
Viewing passwords
,Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?
Filing system for storage and retrieval
Detection of system penetration
User interface (shell)
Security functions with event logging
Detection of system penetration
What is the difference between a router and a switch?
Both operate at layer 2; the router routes traffic, and the switch connects various users to
the network.
Both operate at layer 3; the router routes traffic, and the switch connects various users to
the network.
They operate at OSI layer 3 and layer 2, respectively.
They operate at OSI layer 2 and layer 3, respectively.
They operate at the OSI layer 3 and layer 2, respectiviely
14.
Which type of memory is used to permanently record programs on solid-state chips and
retains the data even after power is turned off?
Random access memory
Read-only memory
Flash memory
Optical memory
Read-only memory
Network switches have frequently replaced the use of network hubs. What is the issue in
regard to monitoring when using a network switch?
Hubs will pass all traffic across ports.
SNMP must be configured properly.
Switches operate at OSI layer 2.
Switches filter traffic between ports.
, Switches filter traffic between ports
Which of the following statements is false concerning the communication circuits used in
wide area networking?
Switched virtual circuits (SVCs) may use different routes to reach the destination.
Digital circuit-switched lines are dedicated between locations.
Packet-switched circuits are charged according to distance.
Circuit-switched lines allow the user to transmit any amount of data.
Packet-switched circuits are charged according to distance
The architecture of a computer with a single central processing unit (CPU) contains which
of the following points that represents the biggest area of interest to the auditor?
Time-sharing is used to service the different processing tasks one at a time.
An upgrade to a multiprocessor system should be justified to improve response times.
System control software is halted between processing tasks.
A pipeline design should be implemented to minimize system idle time.
System control software is halted between processing tasks
Which of the following network protocols uses the MAC address to find a computer's IP
address?
Domain Name System (DNS) protocol
Reverse Domain Name System (RDNS) protocol
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
The Internet Protocol (IP) contains a special feature for separating different types of
communication between network addresses. What is this feature called?
Software port
Hardware port
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Virtual Communication Protocol
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Which type of network device directs packets through the Internet?
Hubs
Routers
Repeaters
Modems
Routers
What is one of the first priorities for an auditor reviewing security of the client's network?
Checking firewall configuration settings
Understanding details of network architecture and implementation
Verifying the use of strong passwords
Reviewing records to indicate systems are monitored and IDPS systems are working
properly
Understanding details of network architecture and implementation
What is the purpose of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?
Find the IP address
Find the mailing address
Find the MAC address
Find the domain name
Find the MAC address
What is the security issue regarding packet analyzers?
Viewing passwords
Special training
Purchase cost
Only for auditor's use
Viewing passwords
,Which of the following is not a function of the operating system?
Filing system for storage and retrieval
Detection of system penetration
User interface (shell)
Security functions with event logging
Detection of system penetration
What is the difference between a router and a switch?
Both operate at layer 2; the router routes traffic, and the switch connects various users to
the network.
Both operate at layer 3; the router routes traffic, and the switch connects various users to
the network.
They operate at OSI layer 3 and layer 2, respectively.
They operate at OSI layer 2 and layer 3, respectively.
They operate at the OSI layer 3 and layer 2, respectiviely
14.
Which type of memory is used to permanently record programs on solid-state chips and
retains the data even after power is turned off?
Random access memory
Read-only memory
Flash memory
Optical memory
Read-only memory
Network switches have frequently replaced the use of network hubs. What is the issue in
regard to monitoring when using a network switch?
Hubs will pass all traffic across ports.
SNMP must be configured properly.
Switches operate at OSI layer 2.
Switches filter traffic between ports.
, Switches filter traffic between ports
Which of the following statements is false concerning the communication circuits used in
wide area networking?
Switched virtual circuits (SVCs) may use different routes to reach the destination.
Digital circuit-switched lines are dedicated between locations.
Packet-switched circuits are charged according to distance.
Circuit-switched lines allow the user to transmit any amount of data.
Packet-switched circuits are charged according to distance
The architecture of a computer with a single central processing unit (CPU) contains which
of the following points that represents the biggest area of interest to the auditor?
Time-sharing is used to service the different processing tasks one at a time.
An upgrade to a multiprocessor system should be justified to improve response times.
System control software is halted between processing tasks.
A pipeline design should be implemented to minimize system idle time.
System control software is halted between processing tasks
Which of the following network protocols uses the MAC address to find a computer's IP
address?
Domain Name System (DNS) protocol
Reverse Domain Name System (RDNS) protocol
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
The Internet Protocol (IP) contains a special feature for separating different types of
communication between network addresses. What is this feature called?
Software port
Hardware port
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Virtual Communication Protocol
