Communication and Network Security Practice Questions
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Communication and Network Security is a critical component of the CISSP exam. Our comprehensive practice questions cover all the key concepts you need to know, from fundamental principles to complex clinical scenarios.
Upsero's Communication and Network Security practice questions are designed to match the exact format and difficulty of the real CISSP exam. Each question includes detailed explanations that teach you the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Sample Communication and Network Security Questions
Question 1
Which of the following options exemplifies full-duplex communication?
Cellular phone
(Correct)Law enforcement radio
Network hub
Intercom system
Explanation:
Correct answer: Cellular phone. Full-duplex communication allows simultaneous data transmission in both directions. A cellular phone exemplifies this as users can send and receive data concurrently. Half-duplex communication permits data transmission in only one direction at a time. A law enforcemen...
Question 2
Various network topologies have been implemented to connect computers in a building. If a switch is used, and each user's computer connects to the switch via a dedicated category 6 cable, which topology is being used?
Star
(Correct)Bus
Ring
Mesh
Explanation:
Correct answer: StarNetwork topology describes the physical arrangement of a network. Topologies exist at the physical layer of the OSI model. Star networks use a central switch to which each computer connects with individual cables like category 5/6/7. Ring networks connect computers in a closed lo...
Question 3
Which of the following protocols functions at the transport layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model?
User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
(Correct)Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Secure Shell (SSH)
Explanation:
Correct answer: User Datagram Protocol (UDP). User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is the correct choice because it's a connectionless protocol enabling rapid data delivery within a network's transport layer. Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) operates at the data link layer, converting Internet Protocol (IP...
Study Tips for Communication and Network Security
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How many Communication and Network Security questions are on the CISSP?
Communication and Network Security makes up approximately 13% of the CISSP exam. Upsero includes hundreds of practice questions covering all aspects of this topic.
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Yes! Our Communication and Network Security questions are designed to match the exact format, difficulty, and style of the actual CISSP exam. Many students say our questions are even harder than the real exam.
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