CIW 1D0-571 - CIW v5 Security Essentials Exam
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Total 62 questions
Question #11 (Topic: )
You have been asked to encrypt a large file using a secure encryption algorithm so you can
send it via e-mail to your supervisor. Encryption speed is important. The key will not be
transmitted across a network. Which form of encryption should you use?
send it via e-mail to your supervisor. Encryption speed is important. The key will not be
transmitted across a network. Which form of encryption should you use?
A. Asymmetric
B. PGP
C. Hash
D. Symmetric
Answer: D
Question #12 (Topic: )
Which of the following is the most likely first step to enable a server to recover from a
denial-of-service attack in which all hard disk data is lost?
denial-of-service attack in which all hard disk data is lost?
A. Enable virtualization
B. Contact the backup service
C. Contact a disk recovery service
D. Rebuild your RAID 0 array
Answer: B
Question #13 (Topic: )
You purchased a network scanner six months ago. In spite of regularly conducting scans
using this software, you have noticed that attackers have been able to compromise your
servers over the last month. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this
problem?
using this software, you have noticed that attackers have been able to compromise your
servers over the last month. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this
problem?
A. The network scanner needs to be replaced.
B. The network scanner is no substitute for scans conducted by an individual.
C. The network scanner has a trojan.
D. The network scanner needs an update.
Answer: D
Question #14 (Topic: )
What is the primary use of hash (one-way) encryption in networking?
A. Signing files, for data integrity
B. Encrypting files, for data confidentiality
C. Key exchange, for user authentication
D. User authentication, for non-repudiation
Answer: A
Question #15 (Topic: )
Which of the following will best help you ensure a database server can withstand a recently
discovered vulnerability?
discovered vulnerability?
A. Updating the company vulnerability scanner and conducting a new scan
B. Adding a buffer overflow rule to the intrusion detection system
C. Reconfiguring the firewall
D. Installing a system update
Answer: D
