Security+ and Monitoring System Account Access

Can you answer this sample Security+ question?

Q. You need to create an account for a contractor who will be working at your company for 90 days. Which of the following is the BEST security step to take when creating this account?

A. Configure history on the account.

B. Configure a password expiration date on the account.

C. Configure an expiration date on the account.

D. Configure complexity.

See if you're correct, along with a full explanation here.

Security+ and Authentication Factors

Are you planning to take the Security+ exam? If so, make sure you understand authentication factors.

See if you can answer this Security+ practice test question.

Q. Your network infrastructure requires users to authenticate with something they are and something they know. Which of the following choices BEST describes this authentication method?

A. Passwords

B. Dual-factor

C. Biometrics

D. Diameter

Check the answer here.

Authentication and Security+

Are you preparing to take the Security+ exam? If so, make sure you understand some authentication concepts. See if you can answer this sample question.

Q. When you log on to your online bank account, you are also able to access a partner’s credit card site, check-ordering services, and a mortgage site without entering your credentials again. What does this describe?

A. SSO

B. Same sign-on

C. SAML

D. Kerberos

Check out the answer here. 

Threats Security+

Are you preparing for the Security+ exam?

See if you can answer this practice test question.

Security experts at your organization have determined that your network has been repeatedly attacked from multiple entities in a foreign country. Research indicates these are coordinated and sophisticated attacks. What BEST describes this activity?

A. Fuzzing

B. Sniffing

C. Spear phishing

D. Advanced persistent threat

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Security+ and Monitoring Tools

Are you planning to take the Security+ exam? If so, make sure you have a good understanding of tools available that both security professionals and attackers use.

See if you can answer this sample practice test question.

Q. Your organization security policy requires that personnel notify security administrators if an incident occurs. However, this is not occurring consistently. Which of the following could the organization implement to ensure security administrators are notified in a timely manner?

A. Routine auditing

B. User rights and permissions reviews

C. Design review

D. Incident response team

Check your answer here.

Security+ and Wireless Footprints

Are you preparing to take the Security+ exam? Do you have a good understanding of wireless topics?

See if you can answer this sample Security+ question.

Q. Your organization maintains a separate wireless network for visitors in a conference room. However, you have recently noticed that people are connecting to this network even when there aren’t any visitors in the conference room. You want to prevent these connections, while maintaining easy access for visitors in the conference room. Which of the following is the BEST solution?

A. Disable SSID broadcasting.

B. Enable MAC filtering.

C. Use wireless jamming.

D. Reduce antenna power.

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Physical Security Measures and Security+

Are you preparing to take the Security+ exam? If so, make sure you understand various security controls including physical security controls.

See if you can answer this sample question.

Q. Thieves recently rammed a truck through the entrance of your company’s main building. During the chaos, their partners proceeded to steal a significant amount of IT equipment. Which of the following choices can you use to prevent this from happening again?

A. Bollards

B. Guards

C. CCTV

D. Mantrap

See if you're correct and view the full explanation here.