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412-79V10 · Question #96

Watson, a Penetrating test engineer at neo security services. The company found its wireless network operating in an unusual manner, with signs that a possible cyber attack might have happened…

The correct answer is D. If the MAC of any discovered AP is present in the authorized list of MAC addresses, it would be considered as a rogue AP. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Watson, a Penetrating test engineer at neo security services. The company found its wireless network operating in an unusual manner, with signs that a possible cyber attack might have happened. Watson was asked to resolve this problem. Watson starts a wireless penetrating test, with the first step of discovering all of the rogue access points that were present near the offices. He discovered there is some problem with rogue access points and resolves it. Identifying rogue access points involves a series of steps. Which of the following conditions is true when identifying the rogue access points?

Options

  • AIf a radio media type used by any discovered AP is not present in the authorized list of media types, it is considered as a rogue AP
  • BIf any new AP which is not present in the authorized list of APs is detected, it would be considered as a rogue AP
  • CIf the MAC address of any discovered AP is not present in the authorized list of MAC addresses, it would be considered as a rogue AP
  • DIf the MAC of any discovered AP is present in the authorized list of MAC addresses, it would be considered as a rogue AP

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(32 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    19% (6)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    72% (23)

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