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Domains covered on the exam 5
- General Security Concepts12%
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations22%
- Security Architecture18%
- Security Operations28%
- Security Program Management and Oversight20%
- 13
Which of the following describes a primary purpose of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems?
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Correct answer: B
SIEM systems are used to aggregate and analyze security alerts in real time, helping organizations respond to potential threats quickly.
- 14
Which type of attack exploits weaknesses in DNS services to redirect users to malicious sites?
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Correct answer: D
DNS Spoofing is an attack that exploits vulnerabilities in DNS services to redirect users to malicious sites without their knowledge.
- 15
What is the main objective of implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) in an organization?
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Correct answer: A
SASE combines network security functions with WAN capabilities to support dynamic secure access needs of modern organizations.
- 16
Which term describes the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within an organization?
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Correct answer: B
Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to minimize potential negative impacts on an organization.
- 17
Which of the following best describes the principle of least privilege?
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Correct answer: D
The principle of least privilege involves providing users with the minimal level of access necessary to perform their job functions, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- 18
Which strategy best describes the use of honeypots in cybersecurity?
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Correct answer: B
Honeypots are used in cybersecurity to attract attackers to decoy systems, allowing organizations to collect intelligence on their activities.
- 19
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
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Correct answer: A
A DDoS attack involves flooding a target with traffic from multiple sources, causing disruption and potential service outages.
- 20
Which cryptographic method uses a single key for both encryption and decryption?
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Correct answer: D
Symmetric encryption uses a single key for both encryption and decryption, making it simpler and faster than asymmetric methods.
