IT 224 12.9.5

9 September 2022
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Which of the following is the most secure security protocol for wireless networks?
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WPA2
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Which of the following features is supplied by WPA2 on a wireless network? (Select two.)
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Authentication Encryption
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Which of the following measures will make your wireless network less visible to the casual attacker performing war driving?
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Disable SSID broadcast
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What is the least secure place to locate an omnidirectional access point when creating a wireless network?
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Near a window
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You've just finished installing a wireless access point for a client. Which action best protects the access point from unauthorized tampering with its configuration settings?
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Changing the administrative password
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You've just installed a wireless access point (WAP) for your organization's network. You know that the radio signals used by the WAP extend beyond your organization's building and are concerned that unauthorized users outside may be able to access your internal network. What can you do to protect the wireless network? (Select two.)
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*Configure the WAP to filter out unauthorized MAC addresses. *Use the WAP's configuration utility to reduce the radio signal strength.
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You are implementing a wireless access point for a small business. To secure the access point, you decide to implement WPA2 using AES to encrypt the data. The access point's configuration interface asks you to specify the AES key size. The business owner needs the access point to be as secure as possible. Which key size is the largest valid key size that AES can be configured to use?
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256
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You are a security consultant and have been hired to evaluate an organization's physical security practices. All employees must pass through a locked door to enter the main work area. Access is restricted using a smart card reader. Network jacks are provided in the reception area such that employees and vendors can access the company network for workrelated purposes. Users within the secured work area have been trained to lock their workstations if they will be leaving them for any period of time. What recommendations would you make to this organization to increase their security?
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Disable the switch ports connected to the network jacks in the reception area.
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Your organization is frequently visited by sales reps. While onsite, they frequently plug their notebook systems into any available wall jack, hoping to get Internet connectivity. You are concerned that allowing them to do this could result in the spread of malware throughout your network. What should you do? (Select two.)
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*Implement static IP addressing. *Implement MAC address filtering.
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A small business named Widgets, Inc. has hired you to evaluate their wireless network security practices. As you analyze their facility, you note the following using a wireless network locator device: β€’ They use an 802.11n wireless network. β€’ The wireless network is broadcasting an SSID of Linksys. β€’ The wireless network uses WPA2 with AES security. β€’ Directional access points are positioned around the periphery of the building. Based on this information, what should you recommend your client do to increase their wireless network security? (Select two.)
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*Disable SSID broadcast. *Change the SSID to something other than the default.
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A small business named BigBikes, Inc. has hired you to evaluate their wireless network security practices. As you analyze their facility, you note the following: β€’ They use an 802.11a wireless network. β€’ The wireless network SSID is set to BWLAN. β€’ The wireless network is not broadcasting the network SSID. β€’ The wireless network uses WPA2 with AES security. β€’ Omnidirectional access points are positioned around the periphery of the building. Based on this information, what should you recommend your client do to increase their wireless network security?
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Implement directional access points.
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A small business named Widgets, Inc. has hired you to evaluate their wireless network security practices. As you analyze their facility, you note the following using a wireless network locator device: β€’ They use an 802.11n wireless network. β€’ The wireless network is broadcasting an SSID of Linksys. β€’ The wireless network uses WPA2 with AES security. β€’ Directional access points are positioned around the periphery of the building. Based on this information, what should you recommend your client do to increase their wireless network security? (Select two.)
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*Change the SSID to something other than the default. *Disable SSID broadcast.
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A small business named BigBikes, Inc. has hired you to evaluate their wireless network security practices. As you analyze their facility, you note the following: β€’ They use an 802.11a wireless network. β€’ The wireless network SSID is set to BWLAN. β€’ The wireless network is not broadcasting the network SSID. β€’ The wireless network uses WPA2 with AES security. β€’ Omnidirectional access points are positioned around the periphery of the building. Based on this information, what should you recommend your client do to increase their wireless network security?
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Implement directional access points.
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Your organization is frequently visited by sales reps. While onsite, they frequently plug their notebook systems into any available wall jack, hoping to get Internet connectivity. You are concerned that allowing them to do this could result in the spread of malware throughout your network. What should you do? (Select two.)
answer
*Implement static IP addressing. *Implement MAC address filtering.