Question 1

Which command can be issued on a Sensor to check the health of the Sensor?

Accepted Answer

The "status" command is typically used to check the health or current status of a sensor or system.

Question 2

Which port needs to be opened for install Channel communication between Sensor and Manager through a firewall?

Accepted Answer

Port 8501 is typically used for communication between a Sensor and a Manager in network security systems.

Question 3

Which CLI command is used to determine that the Sensor has established trust with the Manager?

Accepted Answer

The "status" command is typically used to check the current state or status of a system, including whether trust has been established between components like a Sensor and a Manager.

Question 4

Which is the correct syntax for the 'set dosprevenbonseverity' command?

Accepted Answer

The correct syntax for the 'set dosprevenbonseverity' command involves specifying the type of attack (e.g., tcp-syn), the direction (e.g., inbound), and a threshold value (e.g., 150).

Question 5

How are packet logs viewed from within the Manager?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which NSP sensor models support SSL encryption? (Choose three)

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

McAfee recommends which of the following methods to cable the heartbeat connection of a sensor failover pair?

Accepted Answer

McAfee recommends using a direct fiber connection with specified monitoring ports for the heartbeat connection of a sensor failover pair. This is because a direct fiber connection provides a dedicated and reliable connection between the two sensors, and the specified monitoring ports allow for easy monitoring of the heartbeat connection.

Question 8

A sensor is placed in-line and is dropping traffic. This situation demands an immediate removal of the sensor from the network to let traffic flow uninterrupted. Which option will you use to verify whether the issue is due to sensor configuration or network congestion?

Accepted Answer

Layer2modeon command is used to verify whether the issue is due to sensor configuration or network congestion.

Question 9

Why is the DBAdmin tool considered a preferred method of performing system maintenance tasks that could be performed within the Manager?

Accepted Answer

Using the DBAdmin tool for system maintenance tasks can save additional workload on the Manager, allowing it to focus on other critical tasks and improving overall system efficiency.

Question 10

Which sensor action detects and drop attacks in real-time?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Malware Protection requires which of the following feature or features to be enabled?

Accepted Answer

HTTP response scanning is essential for detecting and blocking malware in web traffic.

Question 12

A Sensor allows the option of Layer2 forwarding for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A Sensor with Layer2 forwarding capabilities can handle TCP ports, UDP ports, and VLAN interfaces, allowing it to manage traffic across these different types of network interfaces.

Question 13

A Reconnaissance Policy can be applied to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following commands will reestablish the Alert and packet log channel connection between the sensor and manager?

Accepted Answer

The command "reconnectalertandpktlogchannets" is intended to reestablish the connection between the sensor and manager for alert and packet log channels.

Question 15

Which sensor action allows the detection and dropping of attacks in real-time?

Accepted Answer

Drop further packets action allows the detection and dropping of attacks in real-time by terminating the connection and preventing further packets from being received.

Question 16

Which of the following actions can a Standby Manager of an MDR pair perform?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

________________allows a host to be subjected to both DHCP based NAC and Identity Based Access Control when configured on different ports.

Accepted Answer

Hybrid NAC allows a host to be subjected to both DHCP based NAC and Identity Based Access Control when configured on different ports.

Question 18

Which of the following is the proper step to take if an IP address change is made to the server where the Network Security Manager has been installed?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which operating mode allows a sensor lo prevent attacks from reaching their intended targets?

Accepted Answer

In-line mode allows a sensor to actively monitor and block malicious traffic before it reaches its intended target, effectively preventing attacks.

Question 20

When creating policies, which of the following rule sets are available for selection within those policies?

Accepted Answer

Policies can include rule sets created using the Rule Set Editor as well as default rule sets provided by the system.

Exam 2: Certified McAfee Security Specialist - NSP