Cisco 100-160 - Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity Exam
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Total 84 questions
Question #6 (Topic: Topic 1, Essential Security Principles
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The employees in the accounting department of a company receive an email about the latest federal accounting regulations. The email contains a hyperlink to register for a webinar that provides the latest updates on financial transaction security. The webinar is hosted by a government agency. As a security officer, you notice that the hyperlink points to an unknown party.
Which type of cybersecurity threat should you investigate?
Which type of cybersecurity threat should you investigate?
A. Spear phishing
B. Ransomware
C. Smishing
D. Vishing
Answer: A
Question #7 (Topic: Topic 1, Essential Security Principles
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HOTSPOT
For each statement, select True if the statement adheres to the cybersecurity code of ethics or False if it does not.
Note: You will receive partial credit for each correct selection.
For each statement, select True if the statement adheres to the cybersecurity code of ethics or False if it does not.
Note: You will receive partial credit for each correct selection.
Answer: 
Question #8 (Topic: Topic 1, Essential Security Principles
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In order to do online banking, you enter a strong password and then enter the 5-digit code sent to you on your smartphone.
Which type of authentication does this situation describe?
Which type of authentication does this situation describe?
A. Multifactor
B. VPN
C. RADIUS
D. AAA
Answer: A
Question #9 (Topic: Topic 1, Essential Security Principles
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Which activity by an adversary is an example of an exploit that is attempting to gain user credentials?
A. Obtaining a directory listing of files located on the web database server
B. Installing a backdoor in order to enable two-way communication with the device
C. Executing a remote port scan of all of the enterprise-registered IP addresses
D. Sending an email with a link to a fictitious web portal login page
Answer: D
Question #10 (Topic: Topic 1, Essential Security Principles
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DRAG DROP
Move each definition from the list on the left to the correct CIA Triad term on the right.
Note: You will receive partial credit for each correct answer.
Move each definition from the list on the left to the correct CIA Triad term on the right.
Note: You will receive partial credit for each correct answer.
Answer: 
