CIW CIW Certifications 1D0-61C Questions & Answers

• Question 11:

  Wireless networks are subject to more security issues than standard wired networks. Which wireless security protocol can prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to the wireless network?

  A. WPA2

  B. RSA

  C. AES

  D. DES

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 12:

  Jenny recently switched from broadband cable Internet to ADSL service with her local phone company.

  To economize, she chose the self-installation option. It appears that her ADSL modem is not allowing her to connect to the Internet. Which setting should she check first?

  A. Loopback address

  B. Software version

  C. Default gateway

  D. Device name

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 13:

  You are a small-business owner and would like to encourage employees to bring their own devices (BYOD) to work. Which of the following can help reduce the security risks associated with a BYOD implementation?

  A. Expense accounts

  B. Acceptable use policy

  C. End user license agreement

  D. In-house device maintenance

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 14:

  Security attacks can vary greatly. Which type of attack is characterized as an attempt to trick an individual into revealing confidential or private information?

  A. Trojan

  B. Spoofing

  C. Man in the middle

  D. Social engineering

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 15:

  John is the network administrator for a small company. The company's network equipment has become outdated, and John has been asked to recommend a plan to update the company's infrastructure. John has read extensively about the many advantages of using cloud-based services. Which of the following is an advantage of cloud-based services that John could cite to support his recommendation?

  A. Unlimited service options and choices

  B. Higher security in a cloud-based environment

  C. Elimination of need for high-speed Internet connection

  D. Elimination of equipment purchase and maintenance

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 16:

  You are distributing a large video game file using BitTorrent. First, you upload the initial file and make it available via a central server called a tracker. Other users can then connect to the tracker and download the file. Each user who downloads the file makes it available to other users to download. The use of BitTorrent significantly reduces the original provider's hardware and bandwidth resource costs. BitTorrent is an example of what type of network?

  A. Centralized network

  B. Client-server network

  C. Peer-to-peer (P2P) network

  D. Virtual private network (VPN)

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 17:

  Lisa is traveling on company business. She has a company-issued smartphone with 4G access. Her hotel does not provide Internet access. What advantage does 4G provide to help her access the Internet?

  A. She can use a 4G mobile hotspot device with her phone to connect her laptop to Wi-Fi.

  B. She can use the 4G phone to establish a VPN connection into the company network.

  C. She can use the41G phone to call and locate a public location that provides free Wi-Fl.

  D. She can use her41G phone's GPS to identify another hotel that provides in-room Internet access.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 18:

  Disaster recovery planning is considered a best practice for all organizations. It is even more important when cloud-computing services are used. Which of the following should be included as part of a disaster recovery plan for companies that use cloud-based services?

  A. Company organizational chart

  B. Malware and anti-virus software updates

  C. Service-level agreement with a cloud-provider

  D. Inventory of services not dependent on the cloud provider

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 19:

  You want to restrict host access to a wireless access point. What is the best way to do this?

  A. Enable MAC address filtering at each host.

  B. Log in to the access point and configure features, such as changing the SSID.

  C. Change the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) signal at both the access point and each hosts NIC.

  D. Install software on the host you want to limit, then use a Web browser to log in to the host and configure it with the necessary settings to use the access point.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 20:

  You want to enable wireless security on your Android device and your Linux system. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)?

  A. It enables MAC address filtering.

  B. It is easily compromised by hackers.

  C. It only supports 56-bit symmetric-key encryption.

  D. It is based on the outdated 802.lla wireless standard.

  Correct Answer: B