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COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTMASTER - DOMAIN 4.0 ASSESSMENT
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COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTMASTER - DOMAIN 4.0ASSESSMENT
nmap xxx.xxx.x.x -O
nmap xxx.xxx.x.x -A - Answers- A penetration tester is experimenting with Nmap on a
test network. The tester would like to know the operating system of the target device.
Select all Nmap commands that will provide the tester with OS information. (Select all
that apply.)
hping
Nmap - Answers- A penetration tester is testing a network's vulnerability. The first test
to perform is to test how well the network's firewall responds to a flood-based Denial of
Service (DoS) attack. What software tools can perform both packet sniffing and a DoS
attack? (Select all that apply.)
route - Answers- A cybersecurity investigator is investigating a breach, and the method
of entry is not yet known. The investigator decides to begin by checking for suspicious
entries in the routing table. Select the command-line tool that will enable the investigator
to directly access the table.
Sn1per - Answers- A new cybersecurity analyst is working at their first job. The analyst
requires a penetration test reporting and evidence gathering framework that can run
automated tests through integration with Metasploit. Recommend a framework that will
fulfill the analyst's needs.
scanless - Answers- A white-hat penetration tester is simulating an attack to check for
vulnerabilities. The first step is to determine if the pen tester can scan for ports or
services that have been left open, without being detected by the Intrusion Prevention
System (IPS). Recommend a tool that fits the pen tester's requirements.
dnsenum - Answers- A cybersecurity student has been using dig and whois to query
hosting records and check external DNS services when a fellow student recommends a
tool that packages similar functions and tests into a single query. Conclude what tool the
student recommended.
Nessus - Answers- After a security breach, a cybersecurity analyst decides to cross-
check the services and software installed on the breached network against lists of
known vulnerabilities. Prescribe a software tool best suited for the analyst's purpose.
Cuckoo - Answers- A malware expert wants to examine a new worm that is infecting
Windows devices. Verify the sandbox tool that will enable the expert to contain the
worm and study it in its active state.
, head -n 15 /var/log/hostnames - Answers- Identify the command that will output only
the 15 oldest entries in the log file called hostnames.
tail -n 15 /var/log/hostnames - Answers- Identify the command that will output the 15
most recent entries in the log file called hostnames.
cat security.log - Answers- A network technician working for a three-letter intelligence
organization has to troubleshoot a specialized, air-gapped Linux device without asking
any questions. The technician only has access to the CLI and needs to read a log file,
without a GUI, and without network access. Outline the command that will easily enable
the technician to view the file from the command line.
logger -f hostnames - Answers- An administrator of a Linux network is writing a script to
transfer a list of local host names, contained in a file called hostnames, directly into the
syslog file. Predict the CLI command the admin is likely to use to accomplish this.
tcpdump
tshark - Answers- A systems administrator recently hardened two servers (Linux and
Windows), disabling unused ports and setting up a software firewall to block specific
port connections and protocols. These servers support employees at an external branch
that operates on wireless network connections and laptops. Which of the following tools
will help audit the server's security settings with the least amount of effort? (Select all
that apply.)
Volatility - Answers- A forensics analyst is attempting a live acquisition of the contents
of the memory of a running Linux device. In order to copy the blocked /dev/mem file with
memdump or dd, the analyst must install a kernel driver. Recommend a framework that
will enable the analyst to install a kernel driver.
Autopsy - Answers- A cyber forensic investigator is analyzing a disk image acquired
from a suspect in a major network breach and wants to generate a timeline of events
from the image. Predict the tool the investigator will use to piece together a timeline of
events so that they can tie the hacker's disk to the breach in question.
Gather employee login credentials. - Answers- A security event popped up, alerting
security of a suspicious user gaining access to, and copying files from, the
%SystemRoot%\NTDS\ file path on a server. What is the user trying to do?
Use the DoD 5220.22-M method
Degauss media with a magnet - Answers- A government agency is getting rid of older
workstations. The agency will donate these workstations, along with other excess
computer systems, to nearby schools. Management reminds the systems administrators
about the data sanitization and disposal policy. What policy items are applicable for
these IT systems, prior to donating to the schools? (Select all that apply.)
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