Security+ - Chapter 2

Question 1

When data goes past the boundary of the destination buffer & begins to corrupt adjacent memory.

Accepted Answer

Buffer Overflow

Question 2

This hacker discovers & exposes security flaws in applications & systems so they can be fixed.

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White Hat

Question 3

In TCP/IP, which layer enables network software to transmit data on the physical network (NIC)?

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Network

Question 4

An attacker creates a social network account to gain access to personal details about a user.

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Evil Twin

Question 5

This attack is used to check which ports are open or responding by using a packet w/lit flags.

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Xmas Attack

Question 6

This hacker discovers and exposes security vulnerabilities for financial gain or maliciously.

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Black Hat

Question 7

Password-cracking software is used to attempt every possible alphanumeric password combination.

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Brute force attack

Question 8

This software maliciously tracks, collects data and reports the usage of a targeted system.

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Spyware

Question 9

A software attack where the attacker creates a backdoor to gain access to a computer.

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Backdoor Attack

Question 10

A novice attacker with limited technical knowledge; motivated by a desire to display skills.

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Script Kiddie

Question 11

Hidden malware that causes damage to a system or allows attackers to monitor or control.

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Trojan Horse

Question 12

Code intended to take full or partial control of a system at the lowest levels.

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Rootkit

Question 13

This malware replicates itself across infected systems to interrupt a specific node or network.

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Worm

Question 14

A piece of code that spreads from one computer to another by attaching itself to user files.

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Virus

Question 15

Which protocol is connection-oriented and has a guaranteed-delivery?

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Transmission Control Protocol

Question 16

Email-based attack designed to trick the user into divulging personal account information.

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Phishing

Question 17

An network attack designed to disrupt or disable systems that provide network services.

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DoS Attack

Question 18

This attack allows the attacker to make independent connections between two victims.

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Man-in-the-Middle

Questions 18