D315 Network and Security Fundamentals V2 Section 3 Practice Quiz NEW VERSION UPDATE SOLUTION FALL YEAR Western Governors University

D315 Network and Security Fundamentals V2 Section 3
Practice Quiz NEW VERSION UPDATE SOLUTION FALL
YEAR 2026-2027 Western Governors University




D315 V2 Section 3 Practice Quiz
Network Security Operations



Points: 85/100



Correct 2.5/2.5 Points

1. Place the wireless encryptions in order from the weakest to the strongest *


1 WEP


2 WPA


3 WPA2

, 4 WPA3




Correct 2.5/2.5 Points

2. If a company installs a state-of-the-art firewall, it is primarily engaged in: *

Risk avoidance


Risk acceptance


Risk mitigation

Risk transfer

, Correct 2.5/2.5 Points

3. A university's IT department suspects a rogue access point may be operating on
campus. What should they implement? *

Mandatory VPN for all students


A Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS)


Personal antivirus solutions for all devices


Decreased Wi-Fi signal strength around the perimeter




Incorrect 0/2.5 Points

4. A user must enter a security question answer to retrieve a forgotten password.
This form of authentication relies on: *

Something you know


Something you have


Something you are


Somewhere you are




Correct 2.5/2.5 Points

5. What best describes RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)? *

A system where access controls are determined by the specific requests of the user


A system where access controls are determined by the attributes of the resources


A system where access controls are assigned by the owner of the resource