Cybersecurity Analyst Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
? - Correct answer-?
Which of the following is a common environmental reconnaissance task that is
performed to help gain insight on how an organization's networked systems are
connected, or mapping the network? - Correct answer-Topology Discovery
If an unexpected issue occurred during an application installation on a Windows
system, which of the following event log categories would be best to reference for
troubleshooting? - Correct answer-Not System or Security. Maybe Setup
The federal version of certification and accreditation guidance that applies to
departments and agencies within the Department of Defense is: - Correct answer-
DIACAP
Which security mechanism can social engineering help bypass? - Correct answer-
A. Intrusion Detection Systems
B. Firewalls
C. Domain Security Policies (No)
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, D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
Which type of intrusion detection may terminate processes or redirect traffic upon
detection of a possible intrusion? - Correct answer-Active
Which of the following is a potential consequence of not limiting or protecting
communications during an incident? - Correct answer-All of the Above (Customer
confidence may be negatively impacted, Competitors may recognize weakness or
advantage, Media may include information not intended for release)
Which one of the following can be managed through group policies (GPO)? -
Correct answer-All the Above (Authentication settings, Software installation and
update, IPsec connections)
What is used to record the order in which evidence was handled, by whom, and the
nature of the evidence handling? - Correct answer-Chain of custody
The procedure of developing controls as vulnerabilities are discovered to keep
them from being exploited is known as: - Correct answer-A. Change Control
Management
B. Compensating Control Development
C. Vulnerability Control Patch
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Questions and Answers
? - Correct answer-?
Which of the following is a common environmental reconnaissance task that is
performed to help gain insight on how an organization's networked systems are
connected, or mapping the network? - Correct answer-Topology Discovery
If an unexpected issue occurred during an application installation on a Windows
system, which of the following event log categories would be best to reference for
troubleshooting? - Correct answer-Not System or Security. Maybe Setup
The federal version of certification and accreditation guidance that applies to
departments and agencies within the Department of Defense is: - Correct answer-
DIACAP
Which security mechanism can social engineering help bypass? - Correct answer-
A. Intrusion Detection Systems
B. Firewalls
C. Domain Security Policies (No)
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, D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
Which type of intrusion detection may terminate processes or redirect traffic upon
detection of a possible intrusion? - Correct answer-Active
Which of the following is a potential consequence of not limiting or protecting
communications during an incident? - Correct answer-All of the Above (Customer
confidence may be negatively impacted, Competitors may recognize weakness or
advantage, Media may include information not intended for release)
Which one of the following can be managed through group policies (GPO)? -
Correct answer-All the Above (Authentication settings, Software installation and
update, IPsec connections)
What is used to record the order in which evidence was handled, by whom, and the
nature of the evidence handling? - Correct answer-Chain of custody
The procedure of developing controls as vulnerabilities are discovered to keep
them from being exploited is known as: - Correct answer-A. Change Control
Management
B. Compensating Control Development
C. Vulnerability Control Patch
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