What is penetration testing?

The testing of how strong the computer/network security is

What does a Denial of Service attack typically do to a website?

Makes the website unavailable to access

What is a computer virus?

a program that infects a computer and stops it working

The translation of data into code

a part of a computer system that blocks unauthorized access.

Two Factor authentication is…

When the user provides two different authentication to verify themselves, idk I just want the point

What type of domain is .net?

Commercial Site Hosted by an ISP

a virus that hides itself below the C:/ drive directory

What is a computer worm?

Replicates it's self and fills your hard drive.

A literal virus that acts as the original Trojan Horse., Software that pretends to be something else.

Physical Security Control are things such as..

CCTV, swipe cards, Alarm system and locks

What is the purpose of Denial of Service attacks?

To send more requests to a server than it can deal with

Give an example of a physical security measure

CCTV, RFID, Burglar alarms, Biometrics

What is the purpose of a firewall?

To filter packets as they are sent/received between networks

What does the rootkit do?

Hides itself as legitimate files., Hides in the OS., Modifies core system files.

what does trojan malware do?

trojan disguises itself to be a legitimate software

How can you get a worm on your computer?

Clicking on advertising banners

Technical Security Control are things such as..

Server and computer settings to prevent unauthorised attacks

What is one downside of a business using a firewall on its company computers?

Employees may not access websites needed for their job

Which one of this is a Multimodal Authentication

Fingerprint and Face Recognization

allows files and documents to be duplicated in a safe place

What is different about Incremental Backup compared to other types of backup?

It only backs up files which have been changed

What are Denial-Of-Service attacks?

Attacks designed to slow or crash applications

What does a firewall do?

To prevent unauthorized access connections too network

What is the definition of Authentication?

Confirming the truth of a piece of data

What does encryption mean?

Encryption is the most effective way in data security

A computer worm multiplies by ____________.

Copying a segment of itself on another computer on a network

Procedural Control are things such as..

Creating processes to deal with accidents, eg. fire procedures

What does spyware do?

a user can obtain covert information about someones computer

How are computer viruses spread?

USB memory sticks, Fake programs, CDs and DVDs, Email attachments

prevent the illegal or malicious use of electronic information

Scrambling information so intended person can read

An incremental backup is..

Backing up all changes since the last backup

How can you avoid getting a virus on your computer?

never open an email attachment from an unknown sender

How do you tell if a site is secure?

it is from a https:// URL, It has a lock in the URL box

A strong password should contain:

1 capital, 1 number/symbol, 8 characters long

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1
For what are digital certificates used?
For security
For increasing the rights
For access to data
For licensing
2
ESSID is the computer name in penetration testing?
True
False
3
A Denial of Service attack is when a network is...?
Slowed down by services
Encrypted
Attacked by brute force
Flooded with useless traffic
4
What is penetration testing?
Testing how much you can Overclock a CPU
How easily it is to get into Secondary Storage
The testing of how strong a user password is
The testing of how strong the computer/network security is
5
What does a Denial of Service attack typically do to a website?
Turns all text on the website upside down
Deletes a webpage on the website
Makes the website more accessible
Makes the website unavailable to access
6
What is a computer virus?
a program that infects a computer and stops it working
your computer is feeling ill
when your computer won't connect to the internet
7
What is encryption?
Utilizing cryptonograpghy
The translation of code into data
Being a secret agent
The translation of data into code
8
what is a firewall?
a wall that you hide behind when there is a fire
a wall of fire
a part of a computer system that blocks unauthorized access.
a system that lets hackers into your accounts
9
Two Factor authentication is…
A password and passphrase
When the user provides two different authentication to verify themselves
idk I just want the point
A security process that relies on user characteristics to verify themselves
10
What type of domain is .net?
Education Site
Government Site
Commercial Site Hosted by an ISP
Commercial or Company Site
11
A rootkit is...
a virus that is located at the C/: drive's root
a virus that hides all files in the C:/ drive
a virus that hides itself below the C:/ drive directory
a virus that prevents you from accessing the C:/ drive
12
What is a computer worm?
Sends spam to all your e-mail accounts.
Reads key strokes and send the information.
It will just fill your hard drive.
Replicates it's self and fills your hard drive.
13
What is a Trojan?
A wooden horse that infiltrates your computer very quickly.
A faulty Shetland Pony.
A literal virus that acts as the original Trojan Horse.
Software that pretends to be something else.
14
Physical Security Control are things such as..
Employee training, computer misuse, data protection
fire procedures, data breach procedure.
Firewalls, server and computer controls
CCTV, swipe cards, Alarm system and locks
15
What is the purpose of Denial of Service attacks?
To send more requests to a server than it can deal with
To encrypt the data to make a network unusable
To cause damage to data in a network via using virus
To gain access to data by hacking the system
16
Give an example of a physical security measure
CCTV
RFID
Burglar alarms
Biometrics
17
Which IS NOT a method of authentication?
Password
Finger print password
Pattern Password
Password and user name
18
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To store recently visited websites
To filter packets as they are sent/received between networks
To hack people
To scan a file system for viruses
19
What does the rootkit do?
Hides itself as legitimate files.
Hides in the OS.
Plants itself in your garden... hacking the soil.
Modifies core system files.
20
what does trojan malware do?
trojan lours people into sending their private information
trojan malware spy's on peoples accounts through fake emails
trojan disguises itself to be a legitimate software
trojan hacks into peoples accounts to get their details
21
CH refers to the Chip in penetration testing
False
True
22
How can you get a worm on your computer?
Viewing extensions on files
Clicking on advertising banners
Clicking on task manager and closing when pop-ups show up
Using an up to date browser
23
Technical Security Control are things such as..
CCTV, security guards and locks.
Server and computer settings to prevent unauthorised attacks
Processes for fire procedures, data breach and malware attacks.
Training employees in the relevant laws
24
What is one downside of a business using a firewall on its company computers?
The firewall can lead to more virus intrusions
The firewall may slow connection speed
Employees may not access websites needed for their job
Employees can use the firewall for illegal purposes
25
What type of virus is put on a computer and demands money in return for the files?
Ransomware
Phishing
Malware
Sexting
26
Monitors activity on the computer
Malware
Greyware
Spyware
Wartware
27
Which one of this is a Multimodal Authentication
Username and Password
Bio-metrics
Fingerprint and Face Recognization
Non Of These
28
A computer backup
all of the above
allows files and documents to be duplicated in a safe place
keeps the security software up to date
allows the operating system to be reinstalled easier
29
What is different about Incremental Backup compared to other types of backup?
It shows you pictures of squirrels while backing up data.
It takes only a few minutes to back up all the data.
It only backs up files which have been changed
It only backs data up at night.
30
Which of the following would be the most secure password for an online site?
$traw&b3rry
computer
5555555555
codfg45te
31
ENC is the encryption ,method used in penetration testing?
True
False
32
What are Denial-Of-Service attacks?
Attacks using arbitrary code
Defined as the first day of an attack
Attacks meant to capture private information
Attacks designed to slow or crash applications
33
What does a firewall do?
a wall that is on fire
To prevent unauthorized access connections too network
To find viruses on a system and destroy them
34
which of the following authentication is more reliable
username and password
PIN
biometrics
ACCESS CARD
35
What is the definition of Authentication?
Software computers that can function like a physical computer.
Generating values from a string of text.
Confirming the truth of a piece of data
Turning code into something that can be understood.
36
What does encryption mean?
Its the best way to stay safe from cyberbullies
its the worst way to achieve data security
Encryption is the most effective way in data security
37
A computer worm multiplies by ____________.
Copying a segment of itself on another computer on a network
Deleting itself from the original computer
Finding a flaw in the network
One fails, another prepares
38
Procedural Control are things such as..
Training employees in the relevant laws.
CCTV, locks, fences, gates, swipe cards.
Creating processes to deal with accidents, eg. fire procedures
Server and computer settings to prevent access.
39
What does spyware do?
Cleans your computer
Spy where?
a user can obtain covert information about someones computer
wipes your computer.
40
How are computer viruses spread?
USB memory sticks
Fake programs
CDs and DVDs
Email attachments
41
Cyber Security is
any illegal information or software
prevent the illegal or malicious use of electronic information
prevent the measures leading up to it also.
illegal
42
What is encryption?
Decompressing a file
Sorting information A to Z
Scrambling information so intended person can read
File compression
43
An incremental backup is..
A backup only carried out at night
Backing up everything on your system
Backing up all changes since the last backup
A backup carried out part way through the day
44
BSSID is the MAC address of the wireless Access Point
True
False
45
How can you prevent spyware from accessing your computer?
Download an anti-virus program
Keep your computer password protected
Dont click on advertisements
only buy apple computers
46
How can you avoid getting a virus on your computer?
Cross your fingers and hope
Paint your computer red to scare viruses away
never open an email attachment from an unknown sender
Shout at your computer to behave itself
47
How do you tell if a site is secure?
it is from a https:// URL
It has a lock in the URL box
It has -safe in the URL
It has pop up ads
48
Which of these authentication methods is most secure?
Password and username
Physical and Code
Key card
Password
49
OPN, WEP and WPA/WPA2 are encryption methods
False
True
50
What is a clone?
Clone
identical copy
The oppisite of someone
Copy of someone
51
A strong password should contain:
Numbers & capitals, no more than 5 characters long
Your name or the name of your favorite pet
All lowercase
1 capital, 1 number/symbol, 8 characters long
52
PWR refers to the signal strength in penetration testing
False
True
53
What should you look out for to check a site is secure?
address
padlock
spyware
https
54
An example of physical security is...
Using Anti-virus
DMZ
Security Guard
Firewall
55
Authentication is the process of
asking someone for their password
verifying the user's identity
giving user's permissions
obtaining a user's username
56
Which is the most secure password?
icecreamisntveryhealthyicecreamisntveryhealthy
ilikeicecream
iLik3icecre@m!
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