Multiple choiceEasy1 pt
Which layer of the OSI model does a firewall that filters by IP address primarily operate at?
- · Physical
- ✓ Network
- · Session
- · Application
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8 questions 0 scenario-based 14 total points Pen Testing Fundamentals
Multiple choiceEasy1 pt
Which protocol provides encrypted remote administration of a server?
- · Telnet
- · FTP
- ✓ SSH
- · HTTP
True / FalseMedium1 pt
An IDS actively blocks malicious traffic by default.
- · True
- ✓ False
Short answerEasy2 pts
What does the acronym “DMZ” stand for in network security?
Rule: Any of 2 accepted answers (ignores case)#architecture
Short answerEasy1 pt
Name the default TCP port used by HTTPS.
Rule: Number 443 ± 0#ports
Short answerHard3 pts
Write a command (with any options) that scans the top 100 ports of 192.168.1.10 using Nmap.
Rule: Pattern /^nmap\s+.*(-F|--top-ports\s+100).*192\.168\.1\.10\s*$/i#nmap
Multiple selectMedium2 pts
Select all controls that help mitigate a brute-force login attack.
- ✓ Account lockout policy
- ✓ Multi-factor authentication
- · Disabling HTTPS
- ✓ Rate limiting
Short answerMedium3 pts
Explain in one sentence why defence-in-depth is preferred over a single perimeter firewall.
Rule: Keywords (min 2): layer, multiple, single point#architecture
