CIW 1D0-610 Exam - Topic 10 Question 71 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIW's 1D0-610 exam

Question #: 71
Topic #: 10

You want to enable wireless security on your Android device and your Linux system. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)?

AIt enables MAC address filtering.

BIt is easily compromised by hackers.

CIt only supports 56-bit symmetric-key encryption.

DIt is based on the outdated 802.lla wireless standard.

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Dallas

3 months ago

Wait, is it really that insecure? Sounds exaggerated.

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Stephaine

3 months ago

56-bit encryption? That's ancient!

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Regenia

3 months ago

I thought WEP was still okay for basic stuff?

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Dean

4 months ago

Totally agree, B is the right answer!

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Glen

4 months ago

WEP is super easy to crack, like a joke.

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Jackie

4 months ago

I thought WEP had some advantages like MAC filtering, so I’m leaning towards option B being the right answer.

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Honey

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think the outdated standard in option D might be a valid point as well.

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Omega

4 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like the 56-bit encryption in option C is a big issue too.

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Gwenn

5 months ago

I remember WEP being really weak, so I think option B about it being easily compromised makes sense.

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Ellen

5 months ago

Ah yes, I remember now. WEP is based on the outdated 802.11a standard, which is a major disadvantage. I'm going to go with D for this one.

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Mitsue

5 months ago

Okay, let me see. I remember learning that WEP only uses 56-bit encryption, which is considered weak these days. So I think the answer is C.

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Suzan

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know WEP has some security issues, but I can't remember the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Argelia

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is B. WEP is known to be easily compromised by hackers, so that seems like the most obvious disadvantage.

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Maryrose

1 year ago

B) It is easily compromised by hackers. That's the kind of security vulnerability that makes me want to lock my device in a lead-lined box and throw it in the ocean.

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Brynn

1 year ago

MAC address filtering might help, but it's not enough to rely on with WEP.

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Brynn

1 year ago

I think we should look into other encryption methods for better security.

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Brynn

1 year ago

I agree, WEP is definitely not the most secure option.

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Brittni

1 year ago

Ah, good old WEP. It's like trying to keep a hungry bear out of your picnic basket with a piece of dental floss. No wonder hackers love it so much!

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Margo

1 year ago

D) It is based on the outdated 802.lla wireless standard. Come on, we're in the 21st century. I want my security protocols to be up-to-date, not older than my grandparents.

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Arthur

1 year ago

C) It only supports 56-bit symmetric-key encryption.

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Rana

1 year ago

B) It is easily compromised by hackers.

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Stevie

1 year ago

A) It enables MAC address filtering.

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Evangelina

1 year ago

C) It only supports 56-bit symmetric-key encryption. That's way too weak to provide any real security these days. I might as well just use a paper clip and a piece of string.

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