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Offensive security is about simulating real cyberattacks to test system defenses.
True
False
2
DDoS attacks are a form of social engineering.
True
False
3
What kind of tool is
Nmap
in ethical hacking?
C. Text editor
A. Web server
B. Port scanner
D. Password cracker
4
What does "CIA" stand for in the cybersecurity CIA Triad?
D. Control, Infrastructure, Analytics
C. Confidential, Identity, Authentication
B. Cyber, Intelligence, Access
A. Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
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Q2: Which of the following is a red flag in a phishing email?
B. A link with a legitimate domain
D. A message creating urgency like "Act now to avoid suspension!"
A. No spelling or grammar mistakes
C. Email from a colleague with expected content
6
What is the purpose of reconnaissance in offensive security?
B. To gather information about the target system
A. To install malware
D. To encrypt files
C. To patch vulnerabilities
7
Phishing emails always come from unknown senders.
True
False
8
What kind of attack floods a target system with traffic to crash it?
C. SQL Injection
D. Phishing
A. Social Engineering
B. DoS or DDoS
9
Which of the following is a type of phishing attack targeting executives?
C. Vishing
B. Smishing
A. Whaling ✅
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What does the “payload” in a cyberattack typically do?
D. It runs a system update
C. It delivers malicious code to exploit the system
A. It displays an ad
B. It allows system recovery
