Free Cisco 100-160 Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: 100-160
Exam Name/Title: Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity
Certification Provider: Cisco
Corresponding Certification: Cisco CCST

Exam Questions: 360
Updated On: Sep 26, 2026

Question #1

How does sandboxing help with the analysis of malware?

A. It restricts traffic from passing from one network to another.

B. It allows suspicious applications to run in a safe and isolated testing environment.

C. It specifies the applications that are authorized for use on the network.

D. It defines the suspicious or malicious applications that should be blocked.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #2

Which of the following best describes the concept of automation in cybersecurity testing?

A. Performing physical tests on network infrastructure

B. Using software and tools to automatically conduct security tests

C. Implementing security controls to prevent attacks

D. Conducting manual security tests

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #3

Which of the following is an example of a preventive control in computer operations?

A. Penetration testing

B. Firewall implementation

C. Backup and recovery procedures

D. Incident response planning

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #4

Which of the following is an element of an incident response plan?

A. Developing security policies

B. Identifying vulnerabilities

C. Conducting regular backups

D. Installing antivirus software

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #5

Which of the following is a key element of an incident response procedure?

A. Performing vulnerability assessments

B. Conducting employee security awareness training

C. Regularly updating software patches

D. Classifying incidents based on severity

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #6

Why is monitoring security events "as they occur" important in the field of cybersecurity?

A. It ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations.

B. It prevents all potential security incidents from occurring.

C. It allows for rapid detection and response to security incidents.

D. It helps in assessing the effectiveness of security controls.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an information security assessment?

A. To create a comprehensive inventory of IT assets

B. To determine the level of compliance with industry standards and regulations

C. To assess the impact of changes on organizational processes

D. To identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #8

Which of the following is a characteristic of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

A. An attacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system.

B. An attacker floods a system with excessive requests, rendering it unable to function properly.

C. An attacker steals or alters sensitive data.

D. An attacker intercepts and modifies network traffic.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #9

Which of the following best describes risks in the context of cybersecurity?

A. The extent to which vulnerabilities can be exploited

B. The process of identifying and assessing potential threats to an organization's security

C. The likelihood of a cybersecurity incident occurring

D. Potential losses or negative impacts associated with cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #10

What is the primary reason for implementing multi-factor authentication in a cloud environment?

A. To improve performance

B. To provide an additional layer of security

C. To simplify the authentication process

D. To reduce costs

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #11

Which of the following is an example of a public cloud service?

A. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

B. Firewall

C. Amazon Web Services (AWS)

D. Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #12

Which security feature provides network segmentation by creating virtual networks?

A. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

B. VLANs

C. Virtual Private Network (VPN)

D. VLANs

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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