ELABORATED SOLUTIONS
Computer Software - ANSWER -a set of instructions that directs the computer in
how to complete a task
Methods used to ensure high availability - ANSWER -- eliminate single points of
failure
- design for reliability
- detect failures as they occur
convergence - ANSWER -The use of data networks to carry voice (or telephone),
video, and other communications services in addition to data.
According to DoD 8570.01-M, the IA (Information Assurance) technical category
consists of how many levels? - ANSWER -I, II, & III
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) - ANSWER -Used by a router to
exchange information with other routers
MD5 algorithm - ANSWER -a hash function developed by Ron Rivest that
produces a 128-bit hash value
Unix is: - ANSWER -- A trademark
- An operating system
An internet - ANSWER -a network of computer networks
data packet - ANSWER -A discrete unit of information sent from one node on a
network to another.
Linux is written in: - ANSWER -C
,Which tool would be most effective for mapping a target network? - ANSWER -
Vulnerability scanner
Configuration Management - ANSWER -The process of keeping track of changes
to the system, if needed, approving them.
Boolean Search - ANSWER -uses logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT
to link the words you are searching for
Switch - ANSWER -Use the SWITCH statement when many blocks of code are
being executed.
file server - ANSWER -A specialized server that enables clients to share
applications and data across
the network.
Source code refers to: - ANSWER -A human readable version of computer
software
Packet Sniffer - ANSWER -A device or program that monitors the data traveling
between computers on a network
Confidentiality - ANSWER -prevents the disclosure of information to
unauthorized people, resources and processes
Loops - ANSWER -Use when running the same code over and over again, each
time with a different value.
What is the best protection method for sharing Personally Identifiable Information
(PII)? - ANSWER -Digitally sign and encrypt the email.
HMAC (Hash-based Message Authentication Code) - ANSWER -they strengthens
hashing algorithms by using an additional secret key as input to the hash function
, host - ANSWER -A computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on
the same network
Public Domain - ANSWER -works that are not restricted by copyright; they are
owned by the public and can be freely used
Ransomware - ANSWER -holds a computer system or the data it contains captive
until the target makes a payment
Internet Service Providers - ANSWER -provide an access path to the Internet
Methods used to ensure confidentiality - ANSWER -data encryption,
authentication, and access control.
3DES (Triple Data Encryption Algorithm) - ANSWER -a symmetric block cipher
with 64-bit block size that uses a 56-bit key, encrypts data three times and uses a
different key for at least one of the three passes, giving it a cumulative key size of
112-168 bits
Script Kiddies - ANSWER -teenagers or hobbyists mostly limited to pranks
and vandalism, have little or no skill, often using existing tools or instructions
found on the Internet to launch attacks.
Most of the tools that are part of Linux systems come from: - ANSWER -The
GNU (GNU's Not Unix!) project
While Loop - ANSWER -loops through a block of code while a specified
condition is true
Vulnerability Brokers - ANSWER -grey hat hackers who attempt to discover
exploits and report them to vendors, sometimes for prizes or rewards
Having reviewed DoD Wireless STIG (Ver6, Release 1), Sarah learns she may
only utilize SecNet 54 and ______________ for transmitting classified information
up to Top Secret. - ANSWER -KOV-26 Talon
, Risk Analysis - ANSWER -The process of identifying security risks, determining
their magnitude, and identifying areas needing safeguards
Digital certificate - ANSWER -it enable users, hosts, and organizations to
exchange information securely over the Internet
The Linux platform that runs on mobile phones is called: - ANSWER -Android
3D Spreadsheets - ANSWER -enable you to link multiple worksheets together
Authorization - ANSWER -services that determine which
resources users can access, along with the operations that users can perform, after
the user is granted access once authentication is complete
Hacktivists - ANSWER -grey hat hackers who rally and protest against
different political and social ideas
What does a distribution provide to add and remove software from the system? -
ANSWER -Package manager
Antivirus software installed to scan and monitor malware activities on a server or
workstation would be identified as a __________ based intrusion
detection/prevention system. - ANSWER -Host
license tracking - ANSWER -The process of determining the number of copies of
a single application that are currently in use on the network and whether the
number in use exceeds the authorized number of licenses
load balancing - ANSWER -The process of distributing data transfer activity
evenly across a network so that no single device is overwhelmed.
Which of the following is true of Internet hoaxes? - ANSWER -They can be part
of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.