Switch Security Quiz

What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

• An attack that infects hosts with malicious software.

• An attack that encrypts data until a ransom is paid.

• An attack that steals confidential information.

• A coordinated attack from many devices to degrade or halt access to resources.

Which device provides a secure connection for remote users?

• Network Access Control (NAC)

• Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) enabled router

• Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA)

What does the Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) do?

• Manages access policies across users.

• Provides advanced malware protection.

• Monitors Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).

• Encrypts web traffic.

What is the primary function of AAA in network security?

• To provide antivirus protection.

• To control access to network devices.

• To monitor network traffic.

• To encrypt data in transit.

What is the purpose of port security?

• To encrypt data packets.

• To prevent unauthorized access to the network.

• To monitor network performance.

• To manage user authentication.

What type of attack allows traffic from one VLAN to be seen by another?

• DHCP starvation

• MAC address flooding

• ARP spoofing

• VLAN hopping

What is a DHCP starvation attack designed to do?

• Create a denial of service for connecting clients.

• Manipulate the Spanning Tree Protocol.

• Flood the network with ARP requests.

• Spoof DHCP server responses.

Which protocol is used for port-based access control?

• RADIUS

• TACACS+

• SSH

• IEEE 802.1X

What is the purpose of implementing IP Source Guard (IPSG)?

• To monitor network traffic.

• To prevent MAC address spoofing.

• To manage user access.

• To mitigate IP address spoofing.

What is the purpose of BPDU Guard?

• Prevent VLAN hopping attacks

• Block unauthorized DHCP servers

• Prevent rogue switches from becoming root bridges

• Enable MAC address flooding prevention