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GIAC GSEC Exam - Topic 10 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSEC exam
Question #: 19
Topic #: 10
[All GSEC Questions]

Which of the following is referred to as Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)?

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Suggested Answer: A

Electrical line noise is referred to as Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). It is generated by transmitters, welding devices, lightning, etc. EMI

problems can cause data error, data loss, storage loss, etc.

Answer option C is incorrect. The term transient refers to noise disturbances of a short duration.

Answer option B is incorrect. The term spike refers to a momentary high voltage.

Answer option D is incorrect. The term brownout refers to a steady lower voltage state without a complete loss of power.


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Jolanda
4 months ago
Totally agree, A is the right answer for sure!
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Roslyn
4 months ago
Wait, brownouts are considered EMI too? That’s surprising!
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Meaghan
4 months ago
C is also related, but not exactly the same as EMI.
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Anna
4 months ago
I thought spikes were more about power surges, not EMI?
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Ayesha
5 months ago
A is definitely EMI, electrical line noise is a classic example.
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Jutta
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where they asked about types of interference, and I think electrical line noise was mentioned there too.
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Denae
5 months ago
I feel like brownouts are more about power supply issues, not really EMI. I might lean towards electrical line noise for this one.
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Jesse
5 months ago
I remember studying spikes and transients, but I can't recall which one is specifically classified as EMI.
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Mona
5 months ago
I think EMI is related to electrical line noise, but I'm not completely sure if that's the right term for it.
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Hailey
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I know we covered Distribution modes, but I can't quite recall the specifics. I'll try to eliminate the options that don't sound right, and then make an educated guess.
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Bulah
5 months ago
Creep sounds familiar as a possible damage type, but I feel like that might be more related to high temperature over time rather than condensate.
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Lewis
5 months ago
I remember something about the connection between bridge groups and routing modes, but I'm not entirely sure if it was in routed or transparent mode.
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Sheridan
5 months ago
Definitely Hybrid. I remember learning about this technique in class, and it's a common way to crack passwords.
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