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Which of the following is a feature of an intrusion
detection system (IDS)?
A. Gathering evidence on attack attempts
B. Identifying weakness in the policy definition
C. Blocking access to particular sites on the Internet
D. Preventing certain users from accessing specific servers
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Answer: A
An IDS can gather evidence on intrusive activity like an
attack or penetration attempt. Identifying weaknesses in the
policy definition is a limitation of an IDS. Choices C and D
are features of firewalls, and choice B requires a manual
review and is, therefore, outside the functionality of IDS.
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Which of the following is MOST important to have provided for in a disaster recovery plan? A. Backup of compiled object programs B. Reciprocal processing agreement C. Phone contact list D. Supply of special forms
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