1. Which device controls traffic between two or more networks to help prevent unauthorized access?
- AAA Server
- firewall
- ESA/WSA
- IPS
Explanation: A firewall is a dedicated device that helps prevent unauthorized access by not allowing external traffic to initiate connections to internal hosts.
2. Which device is used by other network devices to authenticate and authorize management access?
- AAA Server
- firewall
- ESA/WSA
- IPS
Explanation: AAA servers perform authentication, authorization and accounting services on behalf of other devices to manage access to resources.
3. Which backup policy consideration is concerned with using strong passwords to protect the backups and for restoring data?
- frequency
- storage
- security
- validation
Explanation: Backup validation is concerned with using strong passwords to protect backups and for restoring data.
4. This zone is used to house servers that should be accessible to outside users.
- inside
- outside
- internet
- DMZ
Explanation: The DMZ, or demilitarized zone, is used for servers that need to be accessible to external users.
5. Which is appropriate for providing endpoint security?
- a AAA server
- antivirus software
- a server-based firewall
- an ESA/WSA
Explanation: Antivirus software running on an endpoint or host is part of a comprehensive endpoint security solution.