CompTIA_CAS_004_Advanced_Security_Practitioner_CASP Practice Test - Set 1
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23. Which security control is most effective against zero-day vulnerabilities?
Application whitelisting
Signature-based antivirus
Network firewall
Intrusion prevention system
✅ Correct Answer: Application whitelisting
24. What is the purpose of a Red Team exercise?
To simulate real-world attacks
To test blue team responses
To evaluate security policies
To audit compliance
✅ Correct Answer: To simulate real-world attacks
25. Which encryption method provides forward secrecy?
Ephemeral Diffie-Hellman
RSA
AES
SHA-256
✅ Correct Answer: Ephemeral Diffie-Hellman
26. What is the primary security benefit of microsegmentation?
Limiting lateral movement
Improving network performance
Reducing hardware costs
Simplifying management
✅ Correct Answer: Limiting lateral movement
27. Which security control is most appropriate for protecting against insider threats?
User behavior analytics
Network firewall
Antivirus software
Web application firewall
✅ Correct Answer: User behavior analytics
28. What is the purpose of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?
Hardware-based security for cryptographic operations
Secure boot process
Disk encryption
Network authentication
✅ Correct Answer: Hardware-based security for cryptographic operations
29. Which security framework is specifically designed for industrial control systems?
ISA/IEC 62443
NIST SP 800-53
ISO 27001
COBIT
✅ Correct Answer: ISA/IEC 62443
30. What is the primary purpose of threat hunting?
Proactively identify threats
Respond to incidents
Audit compliance
Test security controls
✅ Correct Answer: Proactively identify threats
31. Which security control is most effective against fileless malware?
Memory protection
Signature-based antivirus
Network firewall
Web application firewall
✅ Correct Answer: Memory protection
32. What is the purpose of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)?
Track software components and dependencies
Manage software licenses
Inventory installed software
Monitor software usage
✅ Correct Answer: Track software components and dependencies
33. Which security framework focuses on privacy protection?
GDPR
NIST CSF
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
✅ Correct Answer: GDPR
34. What is the primary security benefit of containerization?
Process isolation
Improved performance
Reduced storage requirements
Simplified deployment
✅ Correct Answer: Process isolation
35. Which security control is most effective against supply chain attacks?
Code signing verification
Network segmentation
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Code signing verification
36. What is the purpose of a deception technology?
Detect attackers through decoys
Prevent unauthorized access
Encrypt sensitive data
Authenticate users
✅ Correct Answer: Detect attackers through decoys
37. Which security framework is specifically designed for healthcare organizations?
HIPAA
GLBA
FERPA
SOX
✅ Correct Answer: HIPAA
38. What is the primary purpose of a Purple Team exercise?
Collaborative security testing
Penetration testing
Security awareness training
Compliance auditing
✅ Correct Answer: Collaborative security testing
39. Which security control is most effective against credential stuffing attacks?
Multi-factor authentication
Password complexity requirements
Account lockout policies
User education
✅ Correct Answer: Multi-factor authentication
40. What is the purpose of a Hardware Root of Trust?
Establish secure foundation for cryptographic operations
Verify hardware authenticity
Protect against physical tampering
Secure boot process
✅ Correct Answer: Establish secure foundation for cryptographic operations
41. Which security framework focuses on financial institutions?
GLBA
HIPAA
FERPA
SOX
✅ Correct Answer: GLBA
42. What is the primary security benefit of homomorphic encryption?
Compute on encrypted data
Faster encryption
Smaller key sizes
Simplified key management
✅ Correct Answer: Compute on encrypted data
43. Which security control is most effective against API attacks?
Input validation
Network segmentation
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Input validation
44. What is the purpose of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)?
Converged network and security services
Secure remote access
Cloud security monitoring
Data loss prevention
✅ Correct Answer: Converged network and security services
45. Which security framework focuses on educational institutions?
FERPA
HIPAA
GLBA
SOX
✅ Correct Answer: FERPA
46. What is the primary security benefit of blockchain technology?
Immutable transaction records
Fast data processing
Low storage requirements
Simple implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Immutable transaction records
47. Which security control is most effective against DNS spoofing?
DNSSEC
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: DNSSEC
48. What is the purpose of a Zero Trust Architecture?
Verify all access requests
Block all external traffic
Eliminate passwords
Disable remote access
✅ Correct Answer: Verify all access requests
49. Which security framework focuses on public companies?
SOX
HIPAA
GLBA
FERPA
✅ Correct Answer: SOX
50. What is the primary security benefit of confidential computing?
Protect data in use
Encrypt data at rest
Secure data in transit
Anonymize data
✅ Correct Answer: Protect data in use
51. Which security control is most effective against memory corruption attacks?
Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
Network segmentation
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
52. What is the purpose of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?
Enforce security policies for cloud services
Monitor cloud network traffic
Protect cloud infrastructure
Manage cloud identities
✅ Correct Answer: Enforce security policies for cloud services
53. Which security framework focuses on payment card industry?
PCI DSS
HIPAA
GLBA
SOX
✅ Correct Answer: PCI DSS
54. What is the primary security benefit of runtime application self-protection?
Detect and block attacks in real-time
Improve application performance
Reduce development costs
Simplify compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Detect and block attacks in real-time
55. Which security control is most effective against SQL injection?
Prepared statements
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Prepared statements
56. What is the purpose of a DevSecOps approach?
Integrate security throughout development lifecycle
Separate security from development
Automate security testing
Prioritize security over functionality
✅ Correct Answer: Integrate security throughout development lifecycle
57. Which security framework focuses on critical infrastructure?
NIST CSF
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
HIPAA
✅ Correct Answer: NIST CSF
58. What is the primary security benefit of attribute-based access control?
Dynamic access decisions based on attributes
Simplified permission management
Faster authentication
Reduced storage requirements
✅ Correct Answer: Dynamic access decisions based on attributes
59. Which security control is most effective against cross-site scripting?
Input sanitization
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Input sanitization
60. What is the purpose of a Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform?
Streamline security operations
Automate penetration testing
Replace security analysts
Generate compliance reports
✅ Correct Answer: Streamline security operations
61. Which security framework focuses on international standards?
ISO 27001
NIST CSF
PCI DSS
HIPAA
✅ Correct Answer: ISO 27001
62. What is the primary security benefit of quantum-resistant cryptography?
Resist attacks from quantum computers
Faster encryption
Smaller key sizes
Simplified implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Resist attacks from quantum computers
63. Which security control is most effective against insider threats?
User behavior analytics
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: User behavior analytics
64. What is the purpose of a Threat Intelligence Platform?
Aggregate and analyze threat data
Automate threat detection
Replace security analysts
Generate compliance reports
✅ Correct Answer: Aggregate and analyze threat data
65. Which security framework focuses on government systems?
NIST SP 800-53
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
HIPAA
✅ Correct Answer: NIST SP 800-53
66. What is the primary security benefit of homomorphic encryption?
Compute on encrypted data
Faster encryption
Smaller key sizes
Simplified key management
✅ Correct Answer: Compute on encrypted data
67. Which security control is most effective against API attacks?
Input validation
Network segmentation
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Input validation
68. What is the purpose of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)?
Converged network and security services
Secure remote access
Cloud security monitoring
Data loss prevention
✅ Correct Answer: Converged network and security services
69. Which security framework focuses on educational institutions?
FERPA
HIPAA
GLBA
SOX
✅ Correct Answer: FERPA
70. What is the primary security benefit of blockchain technology?
Immutable transaction records
Fast data processing
Low storage requirements
Simple implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Immutable transaction records
71. Which security control is most effective against DNS spoofing?
DNSSEC
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: DNSSEC
72. What is the purpose of a Zero Trust Architecture?
Verify all access requests
Block all external traffic
Eliminate passwords
Disable remote access
✅ Correct Answer: Verify all access requests
73. Which security framework focuses on public companies?
SOX
HIPAA
GLBA
FERPA
✅ Correct Answer: SOX
74. What is the primary security benefit of confidential computing?
Protect data in use
Encrypt data at rest
Secure data in transit
Anonymize data
✅ Correct Answer: Protect data in use
75. Which security control is most effective against memory corruption attacks?
Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
Network segmentation
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
76. What is the purpose of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?
Enforce security policies for cloud services
Monitor cloud network traffic
Protect cloud infrastructure
Manage cloud identities
✅ Correct Answer: Enforce security policies for cloud services
77. Which security framework focuses on payment card industry?
PCI DSS
HIPAA
GLBA
SOX
✅ Correct Answer: PCI DSS
78. What is the primary security benefit of runtime application self-protection?
Detect and block attacks in real-time
Improve application performance
Reduce development costs
Simplify compliance
✅ Correct Answer: Detect and block attacks in real-time
79. Which security control is most effective against SQL injection?
Prepared statements
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Prepared statements
80. What is the purpose of a DevSecOps approach?
Integrate security throughout development lifecycle
Separate security from development
Automate security testing
Prioritize security over functionality
✅ Correct Answer: Integrate security throughout development lifecycle
81. Which security framework focuses on critical infrastructure?
NIST CSF
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
HIPAA
✅ Correct Answer: NIST CSF
82. What is the primary security benefit of attribute-based access control?
Dynamic access decisions based on attributes
Simplified permission management
Faster authentication
Reduced storage requirements
✅ Correct Answer: Dynamic access decisions based on attributes
83. Which security control is most effective against cross-site scripting?
Input sanitization
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: Input sanitization
84. What is the purpose of a Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform?
Streamline security operations
Automate penetration testing
Replace security analysts
Generate compliance reports
✅ Correct Answer: Streamline security operations
85. Which security framework focuses on international standards?
ISO 27001
NIST CSF
PCI DSS
HIPAA
✅ Correct Answer: ISO 27001
86. What is the primary security benefit of quantum-resistant cryptography?
Resist attacks from quantum computers
Faster encryption
Smaller key sizes
Simplified implementation
✅ Correct Answer: Resist attacks from quantum computers
87. Which security control is most effective against insider threats?
User behavior analytics
Network firewall
Endpoint protection
User training
✅ Correct Answer: User behavior analytics
88. What is the purpose of a Threat Intelligence Platform?
Aggregate and analyze threat data
Automate threat detection
Replace security analysts
Generate compliance reports
✅ Correct Answer: Aggregate and analyze threat data
89. Which security framework focuses on government systems?
NIST SP 800-53
ISO 27001
PCI DSS
HIPAA
✅ Correct Answer: NIST SP 800-53
90. What is the primary security benefit of homomorphic encryption?
Compute on encrypted data
Faster encryption
Smaller key sizes
Simplified key management
✅ Correct Answer: Compute on encrypted data
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