Udemy Sections 15-18: Network Attacks, Securing Networks, Physical Security, and Facilities Security

Question 1

A logical communication endpoint that exists on a computer or server

Answer 1

Port

Question 2

Any port that is associated with a service or function that is non-essential to the operation of your computer or network

Answer 2

Unnecessary port

Question 3

A logical communication opening created on a client in order to call out to a server that is listening for a connection

Answer 3

Outbound port

Question 4

A logical communication opening on a server that is listening for a connection from a client

Answer 4

Inbound port

Question 5

In Windows GUI, how do you close a port?

Answer 5

Open Computer Management Console > Services and Applications > Services

Double click on the service you want to turn off, select “stop” in the dialog box, and click “Apply”

Question 6

In Windows, which CLI command turns off a service?

Answer 6

net stop

Question 7

In Linux, which CLI command turns off a service?

Answer 7

sudo stop