GSEC Exam - Free GIAC Questions and Answers

Question #1 (Topic: )

Which Linux file lists every process that starts at boot time?

A. inetd B. netsrv C. initd D. inittab

Answer: D

Question #2 (Topic: )

You work as a Network Administrator for Net World Inc. The company has a Linux-based
network. You want to mount an SMBFS share from a Linux workstation. Which of the
following commands can you use to accomplish the task?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

A. smbmount B. mount smb C. smbfsmount D. mount -t smbfs

Answer: A,D

Question #3 (Topic: )

Which of the following processes is known as sanitization?

A. Assessing the risk involved in discarding particular information. B. Verifying the identity of a person, network host, or system process. C. Physically destroying the media and the information stored on it. D. Removing the content from the media so that it is difficult to restore.

Answer: D

Question #4 (Topic: )

Which of the following statements about IPSec are true?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

A. It uses Internet Protocol (IP) for data integrity. B. It uses Authentication Header (AH) for data integrity. C. It uses Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) for user authentication. D. It uses Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) for data confidentiality.

Answer: B,D

Question #5 (Topic: )

Which of the following features of Windows 7 allows an administrator to both passively
review installed software and configure policies to prevent out-of-date or insecure software
from running?

A. Direct Access B. Software Restriction Policies C. App Locker D. User Account Control

Answer: C

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