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CompTIA Security+ Practice Test 17

CompTIA Security+ Exam Practice Test

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Which authentication protocol supports single sign-on (SSO)?

RADIUS.

Kerberos.

LDAP.

TACACS+.

PAP.

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What is the PRIMARY benefit of network segmentation?

Faster data transfers.

Lower hardware costs.

Simplified user management.

Reduced attack surface and containment of breaches.

Increased bandwidth.

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Which cloud model offers the MOST control over security configurations?

SaaS.

PaaS.

IaaS.

FaaS.

Public cloud.

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What is the BEST defense against a watering hole attack?

Regular software updates.

Disabling USB ports.

Encrypting all data.

Blocking all email attachments.

Using a single sign-on system.

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Which type of malware self-replicates across networks?

Trojan.

Spyware.

Adware.

Worm.

Rootkit.

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What is a common sign of a brute-force attack?

Encrypted email attachments.

Multiple failed login attempts in logs.

Slow system boot times.

Missing system files.

Unexpected software updates.

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Which compliance framework focuses on protecting credit card data?

GDPR.

HIPAA.

PCI DSS.

ISO 27001.

NIST 800-53.

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What is the PRIMARY function of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

Encrypting network traffic.

Blocking malware infections.

Managing user passwords.

Scanning for hardware vulnerabilities.

Collecting and analyzing log data for security events.

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Which security control BEST protects against SQL injection?

Input validation.

Firewall rules.

Antivirus scanning.

File encryption.

Two-factor authentication.

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What is the BEST way to secure a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection?

Using default port 3389.

Disabling encryption.

Allowing anonymous logins.

Sharing credentials via email.

Enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA).

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Which cryptographic method ensures data integrity?

Symmetric encryption.

Digital signatures.

Key exchange.

Hashing.

Asymmetric encryption.

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What is the PRIMARY purpose of a secure enclave in a cloud environment?

To increase processing speed.

To isolate sensitive workloads with enhanced security.

To reduce storage costs.

To simplify user access management.

To enable public data sharing.

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Which wireless attack intercepts and alters data between two parties?

Evil twin.

Bluesnarfing.

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM).

Jamming.

Disassociation.

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What is the BEST indicator of a ransomware infection?

Slow network performance.

Excessive pop-up ads.

Unrecognized user logins.

Disabled antivirus software.

Files with altered extensions and a ransom note.

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Which social engineering tactic relies on creating a sense of urgency?

Pretexting.

Tailgating.

Urgency-based phishing.

Baiting.

Quid pro quo.

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