Question 1

A network administrator is configuring a corporate network and needs to implement both routed and routing protocols. Which of the following combinations of actions correctly demonstrates the roles of these protocols?

Options :

A : Using IP as the data-carrying protocol and EIGRP to determine the best path between network segments.

B : Configuring BGP to carry data between routers and TCP to exchange routing information.

C : Configuring TCP/IP to establish routes and using MPLS as a routing protocol.

D : Using OSPF to encapsulate data and IP to determine the best path for delivery.

Answer: A

Question 2

A company deploys a hybrid cloud architecture where part of their infrastructure is on-premises and part resides in a public cloud. Which of the following traffic patterns represents an east-west flow in this hybrid environment?

Options :

A : A customer accesses the company-s e-commerce website hosted in the public cloud.

B : A developer pushes application updates from their local machine to a cloud-based Git repository.

C : An on-premises Active Directory server synchronizes user credentials with a cloud-based identity provider.

D : A web application in the public cloud communicates with a backend database server hosted on the same cloud provider.

Answer: D

Question 3

Which of the following best illustrates how endpoint security and network security complement each other in a cybersecurity strategy?

Options :

A : Endpoint security prevents malware from executing on devices, while network security blocks malicious traffic from entering the network.

B : Endpoint security monitors traffic flows across the network, while network security scans individual devices for vulnerabilities.

C : Endpoint security protects devices from internal threats, while network security detects external threats targeting the network.

D : Endpoint security prevents phishing emails, while network security protects against hardware failures.

Answer: A

Question 4

A computer in a local network is configured with an IP address of 192.168.1.10 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. It attempts to communicate with a web server at 203.0.113.5. What role does the default gateway play in this communication?

Options :

A : The default gateway blocks packets that are not explicitly permitted by a local firewall rule.

B : The default gateway assigns a new IP address to the computer for external communication.

C : The default gateway forwards packets destined for IP addresses outside the local subnet.

D : The default gateway resolves the domain name of the web server into its IP address.

Answer: C

Question 5

A Security Operations Center (SOC) team is tasked with improving their visibility across the organization’s network. Which of the following measures is the most effective to enhance visibility for threat detection and response?

Options :

A : Implementing a unified Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system with log aggregation and analysis.

B : Relying solely on application logs for monitoring.

C : Deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to all devices.

D : Increasing the frequency of network scans to detect potential vulnerabilities.

Answer: A