ACMA Security Protocols & Network Access Control

Question 1

What is the role of WPA3 encryption in network security?

Accepted Answer

To provide stronger encryption and protection against attacks on the wireless network

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To reduce the speed of wireless connections

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To limit the number of devices that can connect to the network

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To make the network less secure than WPA2

Question 2

Why is network access control (NAC) important in wireless networking?

Accepted Answer

To enforce security policies and prevent unauthorized access to the network

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To reduce the number of devices connected to the network

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To monitor network usage without enforcing security measures

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To allow any device to connect to the network without restrictions

Question 3

What is the purpose of a VLAN in network security?

Accepted Answer

To segment the network into isolated subnets, improving security and traffic management

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To increase the number of devices connected to the network

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To monitor the health of the network

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To reduce the need for encryption protocols

Question 4

What does RADIUS authentication provide in network security?

Accepted Answer

To provide centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for network access

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To monitor network bandwidth usage

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To limit the number of devices connected to the network

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To focus only on the physical layer of the network

Question 5

What role does a firewall play in network security?

Accepted Answer

To filter traffic and prevent unauthorized access to the network

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To monitor the performance of wireless devices

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To increase the bandwidth of the network

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To reduce the need for encryption

Question 6

How does an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) contribute to network security?

Accepted Answer

To monitor network traffic and alert administrators about potential security threats

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To reduce the number of devices on the network

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To block all incoming network traffic

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To enforce encryption on all communications

Question 7

Why is strong password management important in network security?

Accepted Answer

To protect the network from unauthorized access and reduce the risk of attacks

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To ensure that passwords are shared easily among users

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To limit the length of passwords used by employees

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To make passwords easy to remember for users

Question 8

What is the role of SSL/TLS encryption in network security?

Accepted Answer

To secure data transmission and protect sensitive information from interception

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To reduce the number of encrypted data packets transmitted

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To focus solely on internal network communications

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To monitor traffic for bandwidth management

Question 9

What does two-factor authentication (2FA) provide in network security?

Accepted Answer

It adds an additional layer of security by requiring two forms of identification

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It only requires a password for user access

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It limits the number of devices connected to the network

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It eliminates the need for encryption