Volume 3

Question 0

What cabling is the most commonly used?

Answer 0

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

Question 1

What condition occurs when a signal is induced into one circuit from another?

Answer 1

Crosstalk

Question 2

Which category (Cat) of cable can support data rates up to 100 Mbps?

A. Cat 3
B. Cat 5
C. Cat 6
D. Cat 5E

Answer 2

B. Cat 5

Question 3

Which principle is not addressed in the ANSI/TIA/EIA–568–B standard?

A. Connector and pin assignment
B. Subsystems of structured cabling
C. Installation methods and practices
D. Recommended wireless topology and distances

Answer 3

D. Recommended wireless topology and distances

Question 4

Which principle is not addressed in the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B standard?

A. Minimum requirements for telecommunications cabling
B. Life span of a telecommunications cabling system
C. Connecting hardware performance specifications
D. Color of the cable

Answer 4

D. Color of the cable

Question 5

Which TIA/EIA parameter test is a measure of the decrease of signal strength as he travels down the media?

Answer 5

Insertion loss

Question 6

Which TIA/EIA parameter test is a measure of the unwanted signal coupling from a transmitter at the near-end into a neighboring (non-energized) pair measured at the near-end?

Answer 6

Near-end Crosstalk (NEXT)

Question 7

Which parameter test is a measure of the degree of impedance mismatch between two impedances?

Answer 7

Return loss

Question 8

Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling system provides the point at which outdoor cabling interfaces with the the intrabuilding backbone cabling?

Answer 8

Entrance facility

Question 9

What cabling system subsystem provides any or all of the functions of a telecommunications room?

Answer 9

Equipment room

Question 10

Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling can be used for connections between floors?

Answer 10

Backbone cabling

Question 11

Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling can be used to interconnect buildings?

Answer 11

Backbone cabling

Question 12

Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling extends from the telecommunications room to the work area telecommunications information outlets?

Answer 12

Horizontal cabling

Question 13

Which subsystem of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling recognizes multimode cable?

Answer 13

Horizontal cabling

Question 14

The work area of the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B structured cabling system consists of all except which components?

A. Patch cables
B. Adapters
C. Patch panels
D. Station equipment

Answer 14

C. Patch panels

Question 15

Which ANSI/TIA/EIA standard defines labeling cables and patch panels?

Answer 15

606-A

Question 16

What Air Force systems security instruction (AFSSI) directs implementation of protected distribution systems?

Answer 16

7703

Question 17

Which method is not a means for secure telecommunications?

A. Using Defense Courier service
B. Using protected distribution system
C. Using communications security equipment
D. Using intrusion detection optical communications system

Answer 17

A. Using Defense Courier service

Question 18

In the RED/BLACK concept, what type of traffic do RED lines carry?

Answer 18

Unencrypted classified

Question 19

The RED/BLACK concept has which two parts?

Answer 19

Physical separation and electrical separation

Question 20

TEMPEST is

Answer 20

An unclassified term and a US Government code word that identifies a classified set of standards

Question 21

What is the purpose of the TEMPEST program?

Answer 21

Reduce the chances of radiation of electrical impulses

Question 22

What is the TEMPEST program in the Air Force called?

Answer 22

Emission security

Question 23

What area is described as the complete building or facility area under direct physical control within which unauthorized persons are denied unrestricted access and are either escorted by authorized persons or are under continuous physical or electronic surveillance?

Answer 23

Controlled Access Area (CAA)

Question 24

Protected distribution systems (PDS) require which scheduled inspections?

Answer 24

Line route inspections

Question 25

Protected distribution systems (PDS) events such as alarms and inspections are recorded where?

Answer 25

Protected distribution system (PDS) log

Question 26

A line route inspection of the protected distribution system (PDS) consists of a close visual inspection that must include the

Answer 26

Total surface

Question 27

When using a Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), what is encrypted?

Answer 27

The digital signal

Question 28

What is the difference between data encryption and voice encryption?

Answer 28

In data, the encryption is handled by a separate device

Question 29

What components are used in both encryption and decryption?

Answer 29

Algorithm and key

Question 30

What are the two basic types of computer cryptology?

Answer 30

Symmetric-secret key system and asymmetric-public key system

Question 31

Which cryptology system has a disadvantage of using more processing power and time?

Answer 31

Asymmetric

Question 32

Which authorities are trusted entities that issue certificates?

Answer 32

Certification Authorities (CA)

Question 33

What infrastructure is a set of hardware, software, policies and procedures used to create, manage, store, distribute and revoke digital certificates?

Answer 33

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Question 34

In Secure Socket Layer (SSL), before an encrypted transaction takes place, what does the Web server give to the browser?

Answer 34

Its public key

Question 35

What are the two major types of encryption algorithms in use today that operate by encrypting or decrypting one chunk of data at a time?

Answer 35

Block algorithms and stream ciphers

Question 36

Data Encryption Standard (DES) uses how many bits for its key?

Answer 36

64

Question 37

Triple Data Encryption Standard (DES) is based on three compound operations of encryption/decryption and can incorporate the use of how many individual keys?

Answer 37

Three

Question 38

Which encryption is not a telecommunications encryption type?

Answer 38

Open

Question 39

Communications Security (COMSEC) is defined as the measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons information and to ensure

Answer 39

Authenticity

Question 40

The Communications Security (COMSEC) program is designed to

Answer 40

Deflect unauthorized interception and analysis of compromising emanations

Question 41

What reference would you use for guidance on Air Force messaging?

Answer 41

AFI 33-119

Question 42

Which Communications Security (COMSEC) application provides us with guidance to deter, detect, and defeat hostile acts against US Air Force priority resources?

Answer 42

Physical security

Question 43

Where would you find guidance on how to properly store, control, safeguard, transfer, and destroy Cmmunications security (COMSEC) material?

Answer 43

AFI 33-201, Volume 1

Question 44

Top secret keying material must be handled, stored, transported and destroyed under

Answer 44

COMSEC responsible officer (CRO) control

Question 45

Which form is used with a transfer report to accompany a communications security (COMSEC) package?

Answer 45

SF 153 (COMSEC material report)

Question 46

When a security container is opened, it is inventoried at the

Answer 46

End of the shift or duty day

Question 47

Which form is used as a register log to record visitors into restricted areas?

Answer 47

AF Form 1109

Question 48

What is the newest generation of secure voice telephone?

Answer 48

Secure terminal equipment (STE)

Question 49

Which secure voice telephone can be used on the integrated services digital network (ISDN)?

Answer 49

STE

Question 50

The secure telephone equipment (STE) consists of what two parts?

Answer 50

Host terminal and removable security core

Question 51

The secure telephone equipment (STE) cannot communicate securely with the

Answer 51

Land mobile radio

Question 52

Which port on the office version STE can be used to connect to a fax machine?

Answer 52

RS-232

Question 53

What provides the STE with its security services?

Answer 53

Fortezza card

Question 54

The KIV-7 crypto graphic device provides protection up to what classification level?

Answer 54

Top secret

Question 55

The KIV-7 does not support which set of electrical standards?

Answer 55

RS-422

Question 56

TACLANE-Classic and TACLANE-E100 are high-speed encryption devices that provide confidentiality, data integrity, and authentication security services for which type of network?

Answer 56

Internet protocol networks

Question 57

What is the maximum throughput in megabits per second (Mbps) for the TACLANE-E100?

Answer 57

165 for full duplex and 100 for half duplex

Question 58

The KG-175D is what type of tactical local area network encryptor (TACLANE)?

Answer 58

TACLANE-micro

Question 59

The TACLANE-micro is a packet encryption device for Internet protocol

Answer 59

Version 4 and version 6

Question 60

TACLANE-micro maybe equipped to handle all of the following types of networks except?

Answer 60

Wireless

Question 61

The TACLANE-micro can acquire an IP address via DHCP on which side?

Answer 61

Ciphertext or plaintext

Question 62

The TACLANE-micro can be used to overlay what type of networks on top of existing public and private network infrastructures?

Answer 62

Secure virtual networks

Question 63

Which common crypto fill device is battery powered and has no internal memory storage?

Answer 63

KOI-18 General purpose tape reader

Question 64

Which common crypto fill device is a handheld personal computer compatible device and is a cryptographic controlled item (CCI)?

Answer 64

AN/CYZ-10 Data transfer device

Question 65

Which common crypto fill device is capable of downloading cryptographic keys to over 70 end item communications security (COMSEC) equipment and Communications Systems?

Answer 65

AN/PYQ-10 Simple key loader

Question 66

Which common crypto fill device uses the Windows CE operating system?

Answer 66

AN/PYQ-10 Simple key loader

Question 67

In Remedy, tickets can be assigned to whom?

Answer 67

A resolution group or specific technician

Question 68

Who may close tickets in Remedy?

Answer 68

Help desk

Question 69

Only after what, are tickets allowed to be placed in the "Closed" status in Remedy?

Answer 69

Step-by-step fix actions have been annotated

Question 70

Integrate maintenance data system (IMDS) is an Air Force enterprise-level automated maintenance management information system for

Answer 70

Weapons systems and support equipment

Question 71

Which is not a function that maintainers perform with the IMDS? A. Automate equipment history, scheduling, and other processes B. Function as a common interactive interface for other systems C. Roll base level logistics data up to the Air Force level D. Provide status and inventory data

Answer 71

C. Roll base level logistics data up to the Air Force level

Question 72

The asset inventory management (AIM) is part of what?

Answer 72

Air Force equipment management system (AFEMS)

Question 73

The asset inventory management (AIM) system includes what type of database and is located where?

Answer 73

Oracle database at Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Question 74

Which voicemail system was one of the earliest digital voice mail systems running on a private branch exchange (PBX)?

Answer 74

Meridian mail

Question 75

Which way to send a network message using the Call Pilot voice mail system is only available with the Audio Message Interchange Specification (AMIS) protocol?

Answer 75

Direct addressing

Question 76

Which application has not been used for automating central office records?

Answer 76

Integrated maintenance data system (IMDS)

Question 77

The Air Force has adopted Telecommunications Management System (TMS) as the standard application to maintain and generate

Answer 77

Central office records

Question 78

Which feature is an automated Telecommunications Management System (TMS) advantage? A. Design B. Site specific C. Software Compatibility D. Data network restrictions

Answer 78

A. Design

Question 79

Which feature is an automated TMS advantage? A. Site specific B. Software compatibility C. Data network restrictions D. Network management functions

Answer 79

D. Network management functions

Question 80

Which TMS network management functional area contains line, circuit, cable, and customer information?

Answer 80

Configuration management

Question 81

Which network management functional area monitors and audits the TMS operating level?

Answer 81

Performance management

Question 82

What are the two types of accounts supported by Windows operation systems?

Answer 82

Domain and local

Question 83

Which is not a use for local user accounts? A. To have a computer act as a stand-alone system B. To control a user's permissions on the local network C. To limit a user's access to the printers on the local machine D. To limit a user's access programs on the local machine

Answer 83

B. To control a user's permissions on the local network

Question 84

Why are users required to change their passwords upon logging onto the network for the first time?

Answer 84

To ensure users don't create vulnerability by leaving the default password in place

Question 85

What publication governs the format of alias means for email accounts?

Answer 85

AFI 33-119