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Mark has been hired by a company to work as a Network Assistant. He is assigned the task to configure a dial-up connection. He is configuring a laptop. Which of the following protocols should he disable to ensure that the password is encrypted during remote access?
Suggested Answer: A
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44 comments · newest first
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Lynelle
10 months ago
I remember when dial-up was the only option, crazy times!
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Latia
11 months ago
Agreed, MSCHAP V2 is more secure!
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Reita
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure disabling PAP is enough?
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Dalene
11 months ago
I think MSCHAP V2 is the way to go.
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Beckie
11 months ago
Definitely disable PAP for sure!
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Tawna
11 months ago
I feel like I might be mixing things up, but isn’t MSCHAP the older version? I hope I remember the right one to disable!
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Sherill
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think disabling SPAP might also be a good idea since it’s less secure than MSCHAP.
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Rene
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think MSCHAP V2 is the one that encrypts passwords, right?
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Willetta
12 months ago
I remember that PAP sends passwords in clear text, so I think we should disable that one for sure.
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Deeanna
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little confused. I know we need to disable a protocol to encrypt the password, but I'm not sure which one is the best choice. I'll have to think about this a bit more before answering.
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Zita
12 months ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. The question is asking about encrypting the password during remote access, so we need to disable the protocol that uses plain text passwords. That would be SPAP, so I'll select option A.
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Fallon
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through. We want to disable the protocol that uses the weakest encryption for the password. I'm pretty sure that's PAP, so I'll go with option C.
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Mollie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to disable a protocol to ensure the password is encrypted, but I'm not totally sure which one is the right choice.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about remote access protocols. I think the key is to identify the protocol that provides the best encryption for the password.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
Wait, do we need to create a one-time action to install the zip file? Option C is making me second-guess the other choices. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Tamekia
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like a pie chart is good for showing parts of a whole, right? That might not apply here since we're looking at time too.
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Marla
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused. I remember studying about compliance with laws and regulations, but I'm not sure if that was just for general auditing or specific to federal awards.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is A - reduce redundancy.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
Definitely not B - interview notes aren't the same as the actual report. And the typo in the option looks sketchy too.
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Paola
1 year ago
Ah, remote access. The true test of whether your password is 'qwerty' or not.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
D) MSCHAP
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Herminia
1 year ago
C) PAP
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Ahmed
1 year ago
B) MSCHAP V2
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Marylin
1 year ago
A) SPAP
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Latrice
1 year ago
Wait, does this mean I can't use my password 'password123' anymore? Darn it!
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Hermila
1 year ago
PAP, definitely. Disabling it is the way to go. Hacking attempts? No thank you!
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Emilio
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure SPAP is the protocol we need to disable. Gotta keep that password safe, you know?
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Wava
1 year ago
B) MSCHAP V2
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Cordelia
1 year ago
I agree, we should disable SPAP to ensure password encryption.
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Melina
1 year ago
A) SPAP
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Dustin
1 year ago
Hmm, I think MSCHAP V2 is the way to go. Encrypting the password is crucial for secure remote access.
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Mari
1 year ago
MSCHAP is not as secure as MSCHAP V2, so it should be disabled too.
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Miss
1 year ago
SPAP should definitely be disabled as well to enhance security.
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Lorrie
1 year ago
I think disabling PAP would also help ensure the password is encrypted.
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Maurine
1 year ago
I agree, MSCHAP V2 is the best option for encrypting the password.
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Colene
1 year ago
PAP is the correct choice. It doesn't encrypt the password, so disabling it would ensure the password is encrypted during remote access.
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Nan
1 year ago
PAP is the correct choice. It doesn't encrypt the password, so disabling it would ensure the password is encrypted during remote access.
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Samira
1 year ago
D) MSCHAP
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Mitsue
1 year ago
C) PAP
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Carlene
1 year ago
B) MSCHAP V2
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Tayna
1 year ago
A) SPAP
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Carin
1 year ago
But what about MSCHAP V2? Isn't that a better option for encryption?
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Jennie
2 years ago
I agree with Polly, PAP does not provide encryption for passwords.
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Polly
2 years ago
I think Mark should disable PAP to ensure password encryption.