CompTIA Security+ Implementation Quiz 1

Which protocol secures web traffic by encrypting data between a client and server?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SSL/TLS
D) SMTP
What type of encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
A) Asymmetric
B) Symmetric
C) Hashing
D) Digital Signature
Which network device inspects and controls traffic based on a defined security policy?
A) Router
B) Firewall
C) Switch
D) Modem
Which type of multifactor authentication (MFA) involves biometric data?
A) Password
B) Fingerprint scan
C) Security questions
D) Email verification
What type of cryptographic function is used to ensure data integrity?
A) Hashing
B) Encryption
C) Decryption
D) Tokenization
Which network protocol is commonly used to securely transfer files over the internet?
A) FTP
B) SFTP
C) SMTP
D) HTTP
What is the purpose of a honeypot in network security?
A) To block unauthorized access
B) To distract attackers with a fake system
C) To encrypt data
D) To perform vulnerability scanning
Which authentication protocol is commonly used in enterprise environments to authenticate users and devices?
A) Kerberos
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) IMAP
What is the main purpose of implementing a VLAN?
A) To physically isolate devices
B) To logically separate network segments
C) To improve wireless performance
D) To route traffic to the internet
Which of the following provides confidentiality by scrambling data so only authorized parties can read it?
A) Encryption
B) Backup
C) Firewall
D) Proxy

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