GSEC Exam Questions
409 real GSEC exam questions with expert-verified answers and explanations. Page 4 of 9.
- Question #151Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following statements about Network Address Translation (NAT) are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
NATnetwork address translationprivate addressingIP conservation - Question #152Network Security
You work as a Network Administrator for Tech2tech Inc. You have configured a network-based IDS for your company. You have physically installed sensors at all key positions througho...
NIDSIDS sensorssignature analysisintrusion detection - Question #153Network Security
Which of the following should be implemented to protect an organization from spam?
spamemail filteringemail security - Question #154Networking and Core Concepts
You work as a Network Administrator for Rick International. The company has a TCP/IP-based network. A user named Kevin wants to set an SSH terminal at home to connect to the compan...
SSHport 22remote accessprotocol ports - Question #155Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following works at the network layer and hides the local area network IP address and topology?
NATnetwork layerIP maskingtopology hiding - Question #156Linux and Cryptography
Which of the following files contains the shadowed password entries in Linux?
Linuxshadow passwords/etc/shadowpassword storage - Question #157Defense in Depth and Protocols
You have implemented a firewall on the company's network for blocking unauthorized network connections. Which of the following types of security control is implemented in this case...
firewallpreventive controlsecurity controlsaccess blocking - Question #158Linux and Cryptography
You work as a Network Administrator for Net Perfect Inc. The company has a Linux-based network. You are configuring an application server. An application named Report, which is own...
SUIDLinux permissionssetuid bitprivilege escalation - Question #159Linux and Cryptography
John works as a Network Administrator for Perfect Solutions Inc. The company has a Linux- based network. John is working as a root user on the Linux operating system. He wants to c...
touch commandLinux file timestampsfile modificationLinux CLI - Question #160Network Security
Which of the following areas of a network contains DNS servers and Web servers for Internet users?
DMZDNS serversweb serversnetwork zones - Question #161Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following heights of fence deters only casual trespassers?
physical securityfencingperimeter securitydeterrence - Question #162Operating System Security
You are going to upgrade your hard disk's file system from FAT to NTFS. What are the major advantages of the NTFS file system over FAT16 and FAT32 file systems? Each correct answer...
NTFSFATfile system securitydisk compression - Question #163Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following are network connectivity devices? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
network devicesbridgerepeaterhub - Question #164Linux and Cryptography
You work as a Linux technician for Tech Perfect Inc. You have lost the password of the root. You want to provide a new password. Which of the following steps will you take to accom...
Linux root passwordrun level 1single user modepassword recovery - Question #165Linux and Cryptography
You work as a Network Administrator for McNeil Inc. The company has a Linux-based network. David, a Sales Manager, wants to know the name of the shell that he is currently using. W...
Linux shellecho commandenvironment variablesshell identification - Question #166Network Security
Which of the following is a term that refers to unsolicited e-mails sent to a large number of e-mail users?
spamunsolicited emailemail threats - Question #167Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following statements about IPSec are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
IPSecAHESPdata integrity - Question #168Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following ports is the default port for Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)?
L2TPUDP 1701VPN protocolstunneling - Question #169Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following statements regarding the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security model are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
SSLTLSclient authenticationserver authentication - Question #170Network Security
Which of the following monitors program activities and modifies malicious activities on a system?
HIDShost intrusion detectionmalicious activity monitoring - Question #171Networking and Core Concepts
browser's address bar, you are able to access the site. But, you are unable to access the site
DNShostname resolutionname resolutionweb access - Question #172Operating System Security
Which of the following terms is used for the process of securing a system or a device on a network infrastructure?
system hardeningnetwork securitydevice security - Question #173Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following is the reason of using Faraday cage?
Faraday cagedata emanationelectromagnetic shieldingphysical security - Question #174Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following protocols is used to send e-mails on the Internet?
SMTPemail protocolsapplication layer protocols - Question #175Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following are used to suppress gasoline and oil fires? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.
fire suppressionHalonCO2physical security - Question #176Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following radio frequencies is used by the IEEE 802.11a wireless network?
IEEE 802.11awireless standards5 GHzWi-Fi - Question #177Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following classes of fire comes under Class C fire?
fire classificationClass C fireelectronic firephysical security - Question #178Network Security
Which of the following authentication methods are used by Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
WEPwireless authenticationopen system authenticationshared key authentication - Question #179Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following networking topologies uses a hub to connect computers?
network topologystar topologyhubLAN design - Question #180Network Security
Which of the following are the types of intrusion detection systems? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
IDSHIDSNIDSintrusion detection - Question #181Access Control and Password Management
Which of the following statements about the authentication concept of information security management is true?
authenticationidentity verificationCIA triadinformation security - Question #182Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following hardware devices prevents broadcasts from crossing over subnets?
routerbroadcast domainssubnetsnetwork devices - Question #183Defense in Depth and Protocols
You are responsible for a Microsoft based network. Your servers are all clustered. Which of the following are the likely reasons for the clustering? Each correct answer represents...
server clusteringload balancingfailoverhigh availability - Question #184Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following protocols work at the Session layer of the OSI model? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
OSI modelsession layerBGMPISAKMP - Question #185Windows and Malware
Mark works as a Network Administrator for NetTech Inc. The company has a Windows 2003 domain- based network. The network contains ten Windows 2003 member servers, 150 Windows XP Pr...
MBSApatch managementWindows security scanningsecurity auditing - Question #186Network Security
Which of the following protocols implements VPN using IPSec?
L2TPVPNIPSectunneling protocols - Question #187Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following protocols are used to provide secure communication between a client and a server over the Internet? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Ch...
SSLTLSsecure communicationtransport encryption - Question #188Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following protocols provides maintenance and error reporting function?
ICMPerror reportingnetwork diagnosticsprotocol functions - Question #189Linux and Cryptography
You work as a Network Administrator for Tech Perfect Inc. The company has a Linux-based network. You want to kill a process running on a Linux server. Which of the following comman...
Linux commandsprocess managementps commandPID - Question #190Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following terms refers to the process in which headers and trailers are added around user data?
encapsulationOSI modelPDUdata wrapping - Question #191Cloud, Web, and Application Security
Which of the following languages enable programmers to store cookies on client computers? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
cookiesJavaScriptPerlweb scripting - Question #192Windows and Malware
Which of the following is required to be backed up on a domain controller to recover Active Directory?
Active Directorysystem state backupdisaster recoverydomain controller - Question #193Defense in Depth and Protocols
Which of the following statements about Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) are true? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
SSLpublic key encryptionsymmetric encryptiondata integrity - Question #194Networking and Core Concepts
Which of the following tools is used to query the DNS servers to get detailed information about IP addresses, MX records, and NS servers?
DNSNSLOOKUPMX recordsNS servers - Question #195Network Security
When no anomaly is present in an Intrusion Detection, but an alarm is generated, the response is known as.
IDSfalse positiveanomaly detectionintrusion detection - Question #196Linux and Cryptography
You work as a Network Administrator for NetTech Inc. The company wants to encrypt its e-mails. Which of the following will you use to accomplish this?
email encryptionPGPcryptographysecure messaging - Question #197Linux and Cryptography
You work as a Network Administrator for Net Perfect Inc. The company has a Linux-based network. You have created a folder named Report. You have made David the owner of the folder....
chmodLinux file permissionsoctal permissionsaccess control - Question #198Incident Handling, Risk, and Governance
You work as a Network Administrator for Net Soft Inc. You are designing a data backup plan for your company's network. The backup policy of the company requires high security and e...
data backupoffsite backupbackup rotationdisaster recovery - Question #199Networking and Core Concepts
Which port category does the port 110 fall into?
port numberswell-known portsPOP3TCP/UDP - Question #200Cloud, Web, and Application Security
Which of the following describes software technologies that improve portability, manageability, and compatibility of applications by encapsulating them from the underlying operatin...
application virtualizationOS abstractionportabilitycompatibility