Why is the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) considered insecure?
CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Network Authentication

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It is only compatible with Linux systems.
It requires two-factor authentication.
It uses complex encryption algorithms.
It transmits credentials in cleartext.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key feature of MS-CHAP v2 in terms of password security?
It uses password hashing for authentication.
It transmits passwords in cleartext.
It is only used in Linux environments.
It requires biometric verification.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which protocol is used for network authentication in a Windows workgroup environment?
Kerberos
EAP
PAP
NTLM v2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary role of Kerberos in an Active Directory environment?
To manage network hardware.
To encrypt all network traffic.
To provide ticket-based authentication.
To replace NTLM in workgroup computers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) allow in network environments?
Exclusive use in Linux systems.
Cleartext transmission of credentials.
Authentication using PKI certificates and smart cards.
Only password-based authentication.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of IEEE 802.1X in network security?
To control network access at the port level.
To provide Wi-Fi connectivity.
To replace RADIUS servers.
To encrypt all data transmissions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of RADIUS, what is a 'supplicant'?
The centralized authentication server.
The network edge point device.
The network administrator.
The user device trying to connect to the network.
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