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ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following ports does NOT normally need to be open for a mail server to operate?

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Suggested Answer: C

Port 119 is normally used for the Network News Transfer Protocol. It is thus not need for a mail server, which would normally listen to ports 25 (SMTP), 110 (POP3) and 143 (IMAP).

Source: STREBE, Matthew and PERKINS, Charles, Firewalls 24seven, Sybex 2000, Chapter 1: Understanding Firewalls.


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Florinda
4 months ago
Wait, are you sure about Port 119? That seems off.
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Malcom
4 months ago
I thought Port 143 was required too!
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Cary
4 months ago
Port 119 is for NNTP, not mail.
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Leota
4 months ago
Definitely Port 25 for SMTP is essential.
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Justine
5 months ago
Port 110 is for POP3, usually needed.
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Ines
5 months ago
If I recall correctly, Port 25 is for SMTP, and I think Port 110 is the one that might not be needed for a mail server to operate.
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Jacklyn
5 months ago
I feel a bit confused. I know Port 143 is for IMAP, but I can't recall what Port 119 does.
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Dominic
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think Port 110 is for POP3, which is used to retrieve emails.
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Vanda
5 months ago
I think Port 25 is essential for sending emails, but I'm not sure about Port 119. Wasn't that related to newsgroups?
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Rosamond
5 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The question is clearly asking about the specific configuration setting I need to use to manage the shipping process, and based on the details provided, "Voyage" seems like the most appropriate choice. I'll make sure to double-check my work, but I think I've got a good handle on how to approach this type of question.
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Solange
5 months ago
I'm not so sure. Wouldn't financing permanent current assets with short-term debt also be a high-risk policy? That's option C.
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Norah
5 months ago
The key here is to make sure Rick can trace the project requirements, so I think the Accounting template is the way to go. That should give him all the tools he needs to do the month-to-month, quarter-to-quarter, and year-to-year comparisons.
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Eliseo
5 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The Security Situation Awareness Service is probably using a combination of these technologies to monitor and analyze security-related data. I'll make sure to carefully consider each option before selecting my answer.
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Alisha
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about a payment system used by CMS for outpatient services. The key seems to be that it's a fixed-fee system that shifts financial risk to the provider.
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