Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity

QUESTION NO: 1
Which of the following is an example of a data security principle?

A. ARP Spoofing B. Session Management C. Ciphertext D. Least Privilege

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 2
What is one benefit of regularly updating documentation in the context of cybersecurity?

A. Increasing the risk of unauthorized access to the documentation B. Decreasing accountability and traceability of incidents C. Creating confusion among users accessing the documentation D. Increasing the likelihood of compliance with industry regulations

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 3
Which of the following best defines the concept of preserving digital evidence?

A. Making an exact copy of the digital evidence for analysis. B. Encrypting the digital evidence to prevent unauthorized access. C. Gathering all digital evidence in a physical location. D. Destroying digital evidence after analysis to save storage space.

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 4
What is the primary goal of a threat actor in a cyber attack?

A. To cause damage or disruption to a target B. To gain unauthorized access to a network C. To exploit vulnerabilities in a system D. To identify and mitigate security risks

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 5
Your supervisor suspects that someone is attempting to gain access to a Windows computer by guessing user account IDs and passwords. The supervisor asks you to use the Windows Event Viewer security logs to verify the attempts.
Which two audit policy events provide information to determine whether someone is using invalid credentials to attempt to log in to the computer? (Choose 2.) Note: You will receive partial credit for each correct selection.

A. Account lockout success B. Account logon failure C. Account logoff success D. Object access failure

Correct Answer: A,B

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QUESTION NO: 6
Which encryption method is used to secure data while it is being actively used and processed by an application?

A. Asymmetric encryption B. Homomorphic encryption C. Hash encryption D. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 7
Why is it important to regularly update software and firmware in a network or system?

A. To improve the performance of the network or system. B. To patch known vulnerabilities and security flaws. C. To prevent vulnerabilities from being discovered. D. To ensure compatibility with different devices.

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 8
Which of the following is an example of a detective control in information assurance?

A. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) B. Security awareness training C. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system D. Encryption of sensitive data

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 9
When ranking risks, which of the following factors should be considered?

A. The potential impact or consequences of a risk. B. The cost associated with mitigating a risk. C. The likelihood of a risk occurring. D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 10
Which of the following is an example of a preventive control in computer operations?

A. Firewall implementation B. Incident response planning C. Backup and recovery procedures D. Penetration testing

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 11
What is the primary reason for implementing multi-factor authentication in a cloud environment?

A. To reduce costs B. To simplify the authentication process C. To provide an additional layer of security D. To improve performance

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 12
Which of the following is an integral part of the CIA triad in cybersecurity?

A. Two-factor authentication (2FA) B. Intrusion Detection System (IDS) C. Data loss prevention (DLP) D. Firewall

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 13
Which level of risk category would be associated with a vulnerability that has the potential to cause minor financial loss or impact?

A. Low risk B. Medium risk C. Extremely high risk D. High risk

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 14
Which of the following describes the purpose of a firewall in network infrastructure?

A. To regulate the flow of data between different network segments B. To monitor network traffic for potential security threats C. To provide high-speed connectivity between different networks D. To identify and prevent unauthorized access to the network

Correct Answer: A

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Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity - 100-160 Exam Questions