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CompTIA 220-801 Certification Practice Test

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Which of the following can significantly increase the risk of unauthorized access on a wireless network? a. Using WEP authentication.b. Using low time intervals between successive beacons.c. Using generic SSIDs.
  1. a,b
  2. a,c
  3. b,c
  4. a,b,c
Explanation
Answer - D - Using WEP authentication, low time intervals between beacon frames, and generic SSIDs can significantly increase the risk of your wireless network being detected and hacked.

Key Takeaway: WEP is an older method of authentication; the latest is WPA2. Always change your access point password from the one provided by the manufacturer. Use a secure SSID access key.
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