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You have just set up a wireless network for customers at a coffee shop. Which of the following are good security measures to implement?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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Makeda
10 months ago
Totally agree, WPA is the way to go!
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Jovita
11 months ago
WEP? Seriously? That's like using a paper lock!
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Raul
11 months ago
MAC filtering can help, but it's not foolproof.
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Wilburn
11 months ago
Not broadcasting SSID? That's kinda outdated.
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Vesta
11 months ago
WPA encryption is a must!
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Frederica
11 months ago
WEP encryption is outdated, right? I feel like that one should definitely be avoided, but I can't recall if MAC filtering is really effective.
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Valentin
12 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think using WPA encryption and MAC filtering were the right answers, but I could be mixing it up.
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Clarinda
12 months ago
I think not broadcasting the SSID might help a bit, but I’m not convinced it’s a strong security measure on its own.
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Janey
12 months ago
I remember that WPA encryption is definitely a strong choice for securing a wireless network, but I'm not so sure about MAC filtering.
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Mireya
12 months ago
I remember learning about these wireless security measures in class. I think using WPA encryption and not broadcasting the SSID are the best options here.
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Buck
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. MAC filtering and not broadcasting the SSID seem like good ways to secure the network. I'll go with those.
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Ernest
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about the differences between WPA and WEP encryption. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Micaela
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward networking security question. I'm pretty confident I can handle this one.
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Daron
1 year ago
TRUE is definitely the right choice here. Distributed computing is all about breaking down a big task and then putting the pieces back together. Easy peasy!
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William
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the different options here. It's not clear to me how the Data Catalog approach in Option B would work in practice. And Option C with the view seems overly complicated. I'm leaning towards Option A as the most straightforward solution.
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Melvin
1 year ago
I could be wrong, but I thought CloudTrail logs track API calls rather than request origins. I'm leaning towards option D.
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Michal
1 year ago
Wait, can I choose 'All of the above' as the correct answer? Gotta cover all my bases, you know?
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Carry
1 year ago
WEP? Seriously? I thought we were past the Stone Age of wireless security. That's like using a paperclip to secure Fort Knox.
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Jaime
1 year ago
I agree, WEP is definitely outdated and not secure enough.
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Arlie
1 year ago
D) Not broadcasting SSID
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Eulah
1 year ago
B) Using WPA encryption
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Anglea
1 year ago
A) MAC filtering the router
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Colby
1 year ago
Not broadcasting the SSID? Ooh, I like that idea. Keeps the nosy neighbors at bay!
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Grover
1 year ago
MAC filtering? Isn't that like trying to keep a door locked while leaving the windows wide open?
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Joni
1 year ago
Exactly, hiding the SSID adds an extra layer of security.
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Hannah
1 year ago
D) Not broadcasting SSID
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Genevive
1 year ago
Yeah, MAC filtering alone isn't enough. WPA encryption is a must.
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Ellen
1 year ago
B) Using WPA encryption
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Bernadine
1 year ago
A) MAC filtering the router
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Sherrell
1 year ago
WPA encryption is definitely the way to go! Much more secure than that outdated WEP option.
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Jina
1 year ago
B) Using WPA encryption
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Arleen
1 year ago
A) MAC filtering the router
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Stephaine
2 years ago
I also think not broadcasting SSID is important for added security.
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Maryanne
2 years ago
I agree, WPA encryption is more secure than WEP.
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Loise
2 years ago
I think using WPA encryption is a good idea.