Discuss GAQM CPEH-001 Exam Topic 2 Question 22

If you come across a sheepdip machine at your client's site, what should you do?

AA sheepdip computer is used only for virus-checking.

BA sheepdip computer is another name for a honeypot

CA sheepdip coordinates several honeypots.

DA sheepdip computers defers a denial of service attack.

Suggested Answer: A

Also known as a footbath, a sheepdip is the process of checking physical media, such as floppy disks or CD-ROMs, for viruses before they are used in a computer. Typically, a computer that sheepdips is used only for that process and nothing else and is isolated from the other computers, meaning it is not connected to the network. Most sheepdips use at least two different antivirus programs in order to increase effectiveness.

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11 comments · newest first

Mayra 12 months ago

Really? I’ve never heard of it deferring a DoS attack.

Nada 12 months ago

C is the right answer, it coordinates multiple honeypots.

Verona 1 year ago

Wait, I thought it was just a fancy term for a honeypot?

Eun 1 year ago

Totally agree, it's more than just a virus scanner!

Carissa 1 year ago

A sheepdip is used for isolating systems, not just virus-checking.

Ira 1 year ago

I thought sheepdip was related to preventing attacks, but I can't remember if it specifically defers denial of service attacks.

Detra 1 year ago

I feel like option C sounds familiar, but I might be mixing it up with something else.

Dorcas 1 year ago

I think I came across a similar question about honeypots in our practice tests, but I can't recall if sheepdip is the same thing.

Robt 1 year ago

I remember studying that sheepdip machines are used for isolating and scanning systems, but I'm not sure which option fits best.

Kina 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward - it's asking about guidelines to prevent insider attacks by privileged users. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about which one best addresses the issue.

Graham 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the transaction command automatically creates fields like duration and eventcount, so I think the answer is A. maxcount.

GAQM CPEH-001 Exam - Topic 2 Question 22 Discussion