100-160 by Cisco Actual Free Exam Q&As

Question 1

Which of the following protocols can be used to securely transfer files over a network?

A. SMTP B. DNS C. HTTP D. FTP

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Question 2

Which of the following is a best practice for proactively managing and securing communication before, during, and after an event?

A. Conducting regular security audits B. Regularly updating antivirus software C. Limiting access to essential personnel only D. Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit

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Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of cloud computing?

A. Physical server maintenance B. Hardware provisioning C. On-premises hosting D. Data encryption

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Question 4

In the context of cybersecurity investigations, what does the term "evidence" typically refer to?

A. Proof of an individual's intent to commit a crime. B. Facts or data gathered during an incident response. C. Information that supports a hypothesis or conclusion. D. Documentation of security control implementation.

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Question 5

What is one of the main objectives of documenting cybersecurity incidents?

A. To divert attention from the incident B. To create a historical record of incidents for legal purposes C. To assign blame to individuals responsible for the incident D. To minimize the impact of cyber attacks

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Question 6

What does hardening mean in the context of cybersecurity?

A. Creating a backup of critical data and configurations B. Making a system more resistant to threats and attacks C. Implementing cybersecurity policies and regulations D. Removing all vulnerabilities from a system or network

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Question 7

What is spear phishing?

A. A cyber attack where an attacker manipulates and deceives an individual to reveal sensitive information. B. A type of phishing attack that targets specific individuals or organizations. C. A form of social engineering attack that uses SMS or text messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. D. A physical attack where an unauthorized person gains entry to a restricted area by following closely behind an authorized person.

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Question 8

Which regulation sets standards for the security and privacy of protected health information (PHI) in the United States?

A. GDPR B. HIPAA C. BYOD D. PCI DSS

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Question 9

Why is monitoring security events "as they occur" important in the field of cybersecurity?

A. It helps in assessing the effectiveness of security controls. B. It prevents all potential security incidents from occurring. C. It ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations. D. It allows for rapid detection and response to security incidents.

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Question 10

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the MITRE ATT&CK; Matrix?

A. To map vulnerabilities and exposures in computer systems B. To analyze the impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure C. To provide a standardized way to categorize cyber threat tactics and techniques D. To track the global distribution of cyber threat actors

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