200-201 Security Monitoring Practice Question
Which port is used by RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) and is a common target for brute force attacks?
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Why each option matters
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3389
RDP uses TCP port 3389 and is frequently targeted by attackers attempting to gain remote access.
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443
Why it's wrong here
443 is HTTPS.
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3389
Why this is correct
3389 is the standard port for RDP.
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22
Why it's wrong here
22 is SSH.
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1433
Why it's wrong here
1433 is SQL Server.
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