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Q1 True or False? A HIPS can be configured in either promiscuous or inline mode. Options: A) False B) True

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Answer: A) False

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Q2 What is true of a NIPS that is running in inline mode? Options: A) It can add latency to the network. B) It requires SPAN to perform traffic mirroring in order to operate. C) It can not stop malicious traffic from reaching its destination. D) NIPS post-event responses require assistance from other networking devices.

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Answer: A) It can add latency to the network.

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Q3 What is true of a HIPS? Options: A) HIPS software combines anti-virus, anti-malware, and firewall functionality. B) HIPS can not prevent hosts from participating in DDoS attacks. C) HIPS software is aware of conditions throughout the network. D) HIPS software makes a network-based IPS unnecessary.

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Answer: A) HIPS software combines anti-virus, anti-malware, and firewall functionality.