Floods computer systems to block legitimate users.

7. What is ransomware?

Malware that locks files, demands payment to unlock.

10. What is a pen test?

Cyberattack seeking unauthorized system access.

12. What is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification?

Cert for security designers/implementers.

5. What is a strong password?

8+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, & symbols.

9. What is a honeypot?

A computer system that is designed to attract and trap hackers

11. What is the difference between ethical hacking and black hat hacking?

Ethical hackers test systems with permission; black hats do not.

15. What is the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)?

Ethical standards advocate for cybersecurity pros' non-profit.

2. What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?

To identify and exploit vulnerabilities in order to improve security

6. What is a social engineering attack?

A deceptive attack to get personal info or clicks on bad links.

3. What is a vulnerability scanner?

A tool used to identify weaknesses in computer systems

4. What is a firewall?

A barrier that prevents unauthorized access to a computer network

14. What is the SANS Institute?

Non-profit offering cybersecurity training/certifications.

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13. What is the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)?
Cybersecurity pros' resource non-profit.
All of the above
A project that develops and maintains open-source security tools
A project that publishes vulnerability reports for web applications
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8. What is DDoS?
Steals credit card data.
Floods computer systems to block legitimate users.
Exploits web app weaknesses.
Installs to spy on user activity.
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7. What is ransomware?
Malware spreading via email or social media attachments/links.
Malware causing system slowdowns or crashes upon installation.
Malware stealing data, threatening public release sans ransom.
Malware that locks files, demands payment to unlock.
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10. What is a pen test?
Cyberattack seeking unauthorized system access.
Security assessment simulating cyberattacks.
Program guarding against malware.
Device filtering out unwanted traffic.
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12. What is the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification?
Cert for investigating cyberattacks.
Cert for security designers/implementers.
A professional certification for ethical hackers
Cert for managing computer networks.
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5. What is a strong password?
A password that is easy to remember
8+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, & symbols.
Avoid using personal info like your name or birthday for passwords.
A password that you have used for multiple websites
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9. What is a honeypot?
A computer system that is designed to attract and trap hackers
A device that protects against DDoS attacks
A method for encrypting data
A tool used to identify and exploit vulnerabilities
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11. What is the difference between ethical hacking and black hat hacking?
Ethical hackers aim to enhance security; black hats seek gain or satisfacti
Ethical hackers report vulnerabilities; black hats exploit them.
Ethical hackers test systems with permission; black hats do not.
All of the above
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15. What is the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)?
Ethical standards advocate for cybersecurity pros' non-profit.
A professional organization for IT
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2. What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?
To identify and exploit vulnerabilities in order to improve security
To gain personal financial gain
To gain unauthorized access to a computer system
To steal data or disrupt operations
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6. What is a social engineering attack?
A type of attack that exploits software vulnerabilities
A type of attack that steals data
A deceptive attack to get personal info or clicks on bad links.
A type of attack that disrupts computer operations
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3. What is a vulnerability scanner?
A method for encrypting data
A device that filters unwanted traffic
A program that protects against malware
A tool used to identify weaknesses in computer systems
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4. What is a firewall?
A barrier that prevents unauthorized access to a computer network
A device that protects against phishing attacks
A program that detects and removes malware
A method for authenticating users
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14. What is the SANS Institute?
Research org studying cybersecurity threats.
Non-profit offering cybersecurity training/certifications.
Govt. agency probing cybercrime.
Company offering cybersecurity consulting.
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1. Which of the following is NOT a common type of cyberattack?
Phishing
Social engineering
Malware
Denial-of-service attack

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