FREE CJE Security & Access Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which Jenkins feature controls who can access specific resources?

Accepted Answer

Role-Based Access Control

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Pipeline syntax

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Plugin Manager

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SCM polling

Question 2

How can Jenkins secure credentials used in jobs?

Accepted Answer

Using the Credentials plugin and encrypted storage.

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Plain text files.

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Environment variables only.

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No security for credentials.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'Matrix-based security' in Jenkins?

Accepted Answer

To assign permissions to users/groups.

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To manage plugins.

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To configure pipelines.

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To set environment variables.

Question 4

Which protocol can Jenkins use to encrypt web traffic?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS

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FTP

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HTTP

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Telnet

Question 5

How can you restrict job execution to authorized users?

Accepted Answer

Using Role-Based Access Control.

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Allowing anonymous access.

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Disabling plugins.

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Changing pipeline scripts.

Question 6

What is CSRF protection in Jenkins?

Accepted Answer

Prevents unauthorized command execution.

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Security against brute force attacks.

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Encrypts data at rest.

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Monitors network traffic.

Question 7

Which plugin provides enhanced security and access control in Jenkins?

Accepted Answer

Role Strategy Plugin

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Pipeline plugin

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Git plugin

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Mailer plugin

Question 8

How do you enforce strong authentication in Jenkins?

Accepted Answer

Integrate with LDAP or SSO.

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Use built-in Jenkins user database only.

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Disable security.

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Use guest accounts.

Question 9

What is the function of API tokens in Jenkins?

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Authenticate users for API access.

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Allow anonymous API access.

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Encrypt pipeline scripts.

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Provide database access.