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ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following was developed as a simple mechanism for allowing simple network terminals to load their operating system from a server over the LAN?

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Suggested Answer: B

BootP was developed as a simple mechanism for allowing simple network terminals to load their operating system from a server over the LAN. Over time, it has expanded to allow centralized configuration of many aspects of a host's identity and behavior on the network. Note that DHCP, more complex, has replaced BootP over time.

Source: STREBE, Matthew and PERKINS, Charles, Firewalls 24seven, Sybex 2000, Chapter 4: Sockets and Services from a Security Viewpoint.


by Markus at May 04, 2022, 07:18 AM

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Pa
5 months ago
Really? I thought ARP had something to do with it too.
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Lindy
6 months ago
Nope, BootP is the original for that purpose.
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Daren
6 months ago
Wait, isn't DHCP also used for that?
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Shaun
6 months ago
Yeah, BootP is the one for loading OS over LAN.
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Moon
6 months ago
Pretty sure it's BootP.
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Dustin
6 months ago
I’m confused between BootP and DHCP. I feel like both are involved in network booting, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Hershel
6 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think BootP was mentioned as a precursor to DHCP. That might be the answer.
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Josphine
6 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember DHCP being related to assigning IP addresses. Could it be that it also helps with loading OS?
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Lili
6 months ago
I think BootP is the right answer because it was specifically designed for booting devices over a network.
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Chantay
6 months ago
I think the key here is to avoid naming conflicts, so I'd go with option D. Prefix seems like the best way to ensure my solution has a unique identifier and doesn't clash with other solutions in the customer environments.
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Novella
6 months ago
Based on my understanding, option C is the best answer. Developers should review the rule design to ensure the terminology matches the execution model.
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Stefania
6 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is C - the assessment helps determine the areas of greatest risk to focus on.
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