IPSEC 1 Flashcards
IPSEC tunnels multiple-choice questions with answers and examples
What is the primary purpose of an IPsec tunnel?
a. Quality of Service
b. Secure communication between networks
c. DNS resolution
d. Load balancing
Answer: b. Secure communication between networks
Explanation: IPsec tunnels are commonly used to establish secure communication channels between networks.
In which mode is an IPsec tunnel typically used to connect entire networks securely?
a. Transport Mode
b. Remote Access Mode
c. Site-to-Site Mode
d. Tunnel Mode
Answer: c. Site-to-Site Mode
Explanation: Site-to-site (Network-to-Network) mode is used to connect entire networks securely.
What is the purpose of IKE in the context of IPsec tunnels?
a. To encrypt data
b. To negotiate IPsec Security Associations
c. To route IP packets
d. To compress data
Answer: b. To negotiate IPsec Security Associations
Explanation: IKE (Internet Key Exchange) is used to negotiate the parameters and establish the Security Associations (SAs) for the IPsec tunnel.
What does IKE Phase 1 involve in the context of IPsec tunnels?
a. Establishing IPsec SAs
b. Negotiating parameters for the IPsec tunnel
c. Encrypting data
d. Authenticating users
Answer: b. Negotiating parameters for the IPsec tunnel
Explanation: IKE Phase 1 involves negotiating the parameters required for setting up the IPsec tunnel.
What does IKE Phase 2 involve in the context of IPsec tunnels?
a. Authenticating users
b. Negotiating parameters for the IPsec tunnel
c. Establishing IPsec SAs
d. Encrypting data
Answer: c. Establishing IPsec SAs.
Explanation: IKE Phase 2 involves establishing the actual IPsec Security Associations (SAs) for securing data traffic.
Which mode is commonly used in IPsec tunnels to connect individual users or devices to a secure network?
a. Transport Mode
b. Remote Access Mode
c. Site-to-Site Mode
d. Tunnel Mode
Answer: b. Remote Access Mode
Explanation: Remote Access mode is used to connect individual users or devices securely to a network.
