GFACT Exam Training Practice Tests (GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies)]

Question 1

Which are valid types of permissions that can be applied to a directory in Linux?
(Choose 3)
Response:

A. List B. Write C. Read D. Execute

Correct Answer: B,C,D

Question 2

What is the primary function of a DNS server?
Response:

A. To manage email communications B. To translate domain names into IP addresses C. To route traffic between different networks D. To allocate dynamic IP addresses

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

Which command in Windows CLI is used to display or modify the system's time zone?
Response:

A. tzutil B. timedate.cpl C. time D. date

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'defense in depth'?
Response:

A. Using a single security measure to protect the entire network B. Implementing a strict password policy C. Relying solely on perimeter defenses D. Employing multiple layers of security controls throughout an IT system

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

What actions are typical for managing processes in Linux?
(Choose 3)
Response:

A. ps B. top C. kill D. grep E. chmod

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Question 6

Which mitigation technique involves regularly updating software and applying security patches to prevent exploitation?
Response:

A. Encryption B. Intrusion Detection C. Patch Management D. Network Segmentation

Correct Answer: C

Question 7

Which Windows CLI command is used to modify permissions on files and folders?
Response:

A. chown B. attrib C. chmod D. icacls

Correct Answer: D

Question 8

Which of the following best characterizes 'exfiltration' in a post-exploitation context?
Response:

A. Unauthorized change of system configurations. B. Unauthorized deletion of data. C. Unauthorized access to system resources. D. Unauthorized transmission of data from a compromised system to an attacker-controlled location.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

Identify the primary objective of forensic readiness planning:
Response:

A. To minimize the cost of an investigation B. To speed up the system performance C. To ensure legal compliance D. To increase data storage capacity

Correct Answer: A

Question 10

Which laws address ethical and legal concerns in cybersecurity?
(Choose 2)
Response:

A. GDPR B. The Bern Convention C. HIPAA D. ASCII

Correct Answer: A,C

GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies - GFACT Exam Practice Test