D315 WGU Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Network devices - Correct answer-Switches, routers, and firewalls with access to
data
Compromised device - Correct answer-Device accessed by a malicious user or
attacker
Wireless networks - Correct answer-Networks vulnerable to attackers in close
proximity
Hardening - Correct answer-Process of securing and testing network devices
Default passwords - Correct answer-Factory-set passwords that should be changed
Unnecessary logins - Correct answer-Accounts not used by the network
administrator
Strong password policy - Correct answer-Requiring complex passwords and
regular changes
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,Unnecessary services - Correct answer-Optional features that increase the risk of
attack
Patching - Correct answer-Installing security updates to fix vulnerabilities
Physical access - Correct answer-Ability to physically interact with a device
Trusted network - Correct answer-Network authorized to make changes to a device
Wireless network encryption - Correct answer-Configuring WPA2 or WPA3 for
secure traffic
Audit logs - Correct answer-Records of device activity for analysis and detection
Backup - Correct answer-Creating copies of device configurations for restoration
Authentication - Correct answer-Process of confirming a person's identity
Microsoft Active Directory - Correct answer-Authentication system that confirms
user identity via passwords
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - Correct answer-Authentication system that uses
certificates to validate website identity
Authorization - Correct answer-Determines what a user may access after
authentication
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, Restrictive Permissions - Correct answer-Applying limited access to data and
securing servers and network devices
Data Leaks - Correct answer-Risk of unauthorized access to confidential data
Malware Infection - Correct answer-Accidental infection of network data files by a
user's infected computer
AAA Interaction - Correct answer-Client communication with a radius server via
the cloud
Accounting - Correct answer-Process of verifying access control settings and
providing a forensic trail
Immutable Logs - Correct answer-Audit logs stored in an unchangeable form to
prevent tampering
MFA - Correct answer-Multi-factor authentication, an optional add-on to the
authentication process
2FA - Correct answer-Another term for multi-factor authentication
PIN - Correct answer-Personal Identification Number used as part of multi-factor
authentication
Biometric Scan - Correct answer-Facial, retinal, or fingerprint scan used for multi-
factor authentication
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Answers
Network devices - Correct answer-Switches, routers, and firewalls with access to
data
Compromised device - Correct answer-Device accessed by a malicious user or
attacker
Wireless networks - Correct answer-Networks vulnerable to attackers in close
proximity
Hardening - Correct answer-Process of securing and testing network devices
Default passwords - Correct answer-Factory-set passwords that should be changed
Unnecessary logins - Correct answer-Accounts not used by the network
administrator
Strong password policy - Correct answer-Requiring complex passwords and
regular changes
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,Unnecessary services - Correct answer-Optional features that increase the risk of
attack
Patching - Correct answer-Installing security updates to fix vulnerabilities
Physical access - Correct answer-Ability to physically interact with a device
Trusted network - Correct answer-Network authorized to make changes to a device
Wireless network encryption - Correct answer-Configuring WPA2 or WPA3 for
secure traffic
Audit logs - Correct answer-Records of device activity for analysis and detection
Backup - Correct answer-Creating copies of device configurations for restoration
Authentication - Correct answer-Process of confirming a person's identity
Microsoft Active Directory - Correct answer-Authentication system that confirms
user identity via passwords
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) - Correct answer-Authentication system that uses
certificates to validate website identity
Authorization - Correct answer-Determines what a user may access after
authentication
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, Restrictive Permissions - Correct answer-Applying limited access to data and
securing servers and network devices
Data Leaks - Correct answer-Risk of unauthorized access to confidential data
Malware Infection - Correct answer-Accidental infection of network data files by a
user's infected computer
AAA Interaction - Correct answer-Client communication with a radius server via
the cloud
Accounting - Correct answer-Process of verifying access control settings and
providing a forensic trail
Immutable Logs - Correct answer-Audit logs stored in an unchangeable form to
prevent tampering
MFA - Correct answer-Multi-factor authentication, an optional add-on to the
authentication process
2FA - Correct answer-Another term for multi-factor authentication
PIN - Correct answer-Personal Identification Number used as part of multi-factor
authentication
Biometric Scan - Correct answer-Facial, retinal, or fingerprint scan used for multi-
factor authentication
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