What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?

prevent the target server from handling additional requests

What is the purpose of a rootkit?

gain privileged access to a device while concealing itself

Which of the following illustrates how malware might be concealed?

An email is sent with attachment that consists of spyware.

What is the most common goal of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning?

to increase web traffic to malicious sites

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Cisco: Introduction To Cybersecurity - Chapter 2

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Cybersecruity Chapter 2 Quiz Quiz.

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1
Which characteristic below describes a worm?
infects computers by attaching to software code
executes when software is run on a computer
is self-replicating
hides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker
2
Which of the following modifies the operating system to create backdoor access.
worm
bot
rootkit
virus
3
What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?
to scan the data on the target server
prevent the target server from handling additional requests
target specific individuals to gain corporate/personal info.
obtain all addresses in the address book within the server
4
Which tool is used to provide a list of open ports on network devices?
Whois
Tracert
Nmap
Ping
5
A network of hosts used to launch a DDoS is called:
Zombienet
Botnet
Cybernet
Dosnet
6
What is the purpose of a rootkit?
to deliver advertisements without user consent
to masquerade as a legitimate program
to replicate itself independently of any other programs
gain privileged access to a device while concealing itself
7
Phishing email containing a link that tricks the user to install malware is an example of:
blended attack
hybrid attack
rootkit
DOS attack
8
Which type of attack uses a brute force approach?
password cracking
denial of service
packet sniffing
social engineering
9
Which of the following is malware that is attached to an executable file
rootkit
worm
virus
trojan horse
10
Which of the following illustrates how malware might be concealed?
A hacker improves the ranking of a malicious website.
A botnet of zombies sends personal info. back to the hacker.
Attack is launched against a website to block it's access.
An email is sent with attachment that consists of spyware.
11
Which of the following takes control of a device w/o the user knowing
DDoS
rootkit
worm
Man-in-the-Middle
12
What is the most common goal of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning?
trick someone into installing malware or divulging info.
to build a botnet of zombies
to increase web traffic to malicious sites
overwhelm a network device with maliciously formed packets
13
What does DDoS stand for?
Delivered Denial of Service
Distributed Denial of Service
Directed Denial of Service
Duplicated Denial of Service

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