Exam 350-701 topic 1 question 22 discussion

Actual exam question from Cisco's 350-701

Question #: 22
Topic #: 1

An attacker needs to perform reconnaissance on a target system to help gain access to it. The system has weak passwords, no encryption on the VPN links, and software bugs on the system's applications. Which vulnerability allows the attacker to see the passwords being transmitted in clear text?

A. unencrypted links for traffic
B. weak passwords for authentication
C. improper file security
D. software bugs on applications

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by sull3y at Jan. 24, 2023, 8:20 a.m.

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Marshpillowz

8 months, 1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

A is correct

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Alizade

1 year, 2 months ago

Selected Answer: A

A. Unencrypted links for traffic

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sull3y

1 year, 10 months ago

A Reconnaissance in this context refers to the process of gathering information about a target system in order to identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited. The attacker needs to know what weaknesses the system has, so they can plan their attack accordingly. Answer A is correct because if the VPN links are not encrypted, then any data transmitted over those links, including passwords, can be intercepted and read by an attacker. This allows the attacker to see the passwords being transmitted in clear text and potentially use them to gain access to the system.

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