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A computer security expert, who specializes in penetration testing and in other testing methodologies to ensure security
CIA Agent
Programmer
Social Engineer
Ethical hacker
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What is the ethics behind training how to hack a system?
To hack a system without the permission
To hack a network that is vulnerable
To corrupt software or service using malware
To think like hackers and know how to defend such attacks
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What is spyware?
Collects information about you, without your knowledge or consent.
It's a connection of spies inside the school.
A malware that has a hidden malicious function and appears appealing.
A safe software.
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What is firewall?
A part of a system or network that is used to block unauthorized outward co
Something hackers use.
A part of a system that allows unwanted access.
A wall made of fire.
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If you see a pop-up message like this when you’re on the web, you should:
Click Cancel
Click OK to decide whether it is a legitimate offer
Click the X button
Press Ctrl + F4 on your keyboard to close it
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Who are hackers?
They are malicious computer criminals
Investment Bankers
They are benign computer experts
Hackers could be both benign computer experts and malicious computer crimin
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Unauthorized access to control over computer network security systems:
Security
Dancing
Hacking
Surfing
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What is the attack technique used to exploit web sites by altering backend database queries through manipulating queries
SQL Injection
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Stored Cross-Site Scripting
OS Command Injection
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Which type of hacker doesn't have permission to hack?
Blue Hat
White Hat
Grey Hat
Black Hat
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Which one of the following is NOT a type of CyberSecurity Attack?
Spyware
Password Management
Worms
Ransomware
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Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?
Pharming
Anti-Virus
Worms
Hacking
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Viruses:
Compromise computers under the control of an attacker
Can infect and spread but need human assistance
cannot be cured with anti-biotics
are safe!
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What always needs to be turned in to ensure your computer is safe?
Lightningwall
The Winter Wall
Waterwall
Firewall
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Backups/backing up files
A computer hacker whose activity is aimed to a social cause
The updating of files
Referring to the copying of data on a computer
None of the above
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When receiving an email from an unknown contact that has a link, you should?
orward the email to your personal email account so you can open it at home
Forward the email to your co-workers to allow them to open the link first
Report the suspicious email
Open the link to view its contents
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Which of these are an example of spam?
When you get annoying messages from an online store asking you to join.
When a friend emails you about a party.
When someone you don't like emails you.
Your grandma emails you asking for your phone number.
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What is a server?
t helps remove spam and phishing.
A tennis player.
It works with a firewall to protect a computer.
A computer or computer program that accesses a certain network.
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What one is a type of verification?
CAPTCHA
VERY
Trojan Horse
Phishing
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Which username tells too much about the person?
paperbag2222
HappyZebra8
Goldfish23
JoeBrown2008
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A cyber attack prevents access to banking websites, this impacts
Financial Safety
Individual Safety
Equipment
Business Data
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Which of the following circumstances should you treat as suspicious?
Email from unknown sender with an urgent message requiring action
Request from Bank with a link to update information
All of the above
Flight information attachment from airline when no travel is planned
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Which of these passwords is considered the strongest?
Bunnies
Cupcake12
Cloud
Pass__wor__d__34(89)
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What is NOT an example of computer software?
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Mouse
Gmail
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This is a main, reliable method of keeping your data secure – this scrambles data so anyone intercepting can't interpret
Authentication
Verification
Phishing
Encryption
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How can you tell if a website encrypts its traffic?
All websites encrypt their traffic
Encrypted sites take longer to load
Look for the lock symbol in a URL
Google it
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What is a Trojan Horse?
Next generation antivirus
Malfunction of the software that makes it difficult to navigate Internet
A web browser with advanced capability
Malicious software that allows other programs to control your computer
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The informal code of positive conduct used whenever someone is connected to the Internet is the definition of:
Cyber Security
Cyber Ethics
Cyber Safety
Cyber Space
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John figured out his teacher's password to her email account. What is the ethically correct thing for him to do?
Keep it to himself, if someone else figures out the password it is not his
Use the password to change his grades.
Give the password to all the other students.
Tell the teacher so she may change it.
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Which type of hacker has permission to hack?
Blue Hat
Grey Hat
White Hat
Black Hat
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A malware program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself (possibly modified) into other programs
Flu
Spoofing
Virus
Malware
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What does social engineering mean in a security context?
It is a Honeypot
Building secure systems that are easy to use for society
All of the above
It is a form of social deception focused on information gathering
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Viruses, worms, and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading. What is the name for them?
Formalware
The Spreading attackers
Malware
Scams
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What malware tracks users' keystrokes, obtains passwords, and other personal information
Keyloggers
Bad Malware
Time-Bomb
Zombies
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Which of the following softwares can be used for vulnerability scanning and network discovery?
Nmap
GHDB
Email Harvester
Shodan
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Which attack can execute scripts in the user's browser and is capable of hijacking user sessions, defacing websites
OS Command Injection
Cross-Site Scripting
SQL Injection
Man in the Middle
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Unsolicited electronic messages, especially advertising is know as?
Spam
Ransomware
Spim
Spack
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The attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.
Converting
Hacking
Phishing
Stealing
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The process of recovering passwords from data that have been stored in or transmitted by a computer system
password encryption
password complexity
Password finding
password cracking
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Software designed to update or improve data:
Software Patch
Firewall
Malware
Software
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Which of these could be an example of phishing?
Click this link and you will win a million dollars.
Click this link to prevent viruses.
Congratulations you just won a free car! Please enter your credit card numb
All of the above
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Wireless adapter, used to connect to Wifi, should be in which mode in order to monitor all traffic received?
Managed mode
Mesh mode
Monitor mode
Master mode
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Logic/Time Bombs malware:
were designed to lie dormant until a specific logical condition is met
tracks users' keystrokes, obtains passwords, and other personal information
Zombies
is an entry point into a program without it knowing
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What are access rights assigned to specific users and groups of users to control the ability of users to view/change?
Permissions
Encryption
Hacking
Phishing
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What is software that aims to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge
Spoofing
Trojan
Phishing
Spyware
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Antivirus software...
None of the above
Is made to destroy computer viruses
Refers to the copying of data on a computer
Is how much data can be transferred
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Who is responsible for Cyber Security?
Everyone
Developers
Technology Information Security Office
Government
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Why is it important to always keep your software up to date?
To get rid of all the viruses your device may have currently installed
So you have the best software that is faster when using your device
To ensure all bugs or glitches are fixed
To make sure you are protected against Malware
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Around the 1990s why did it become necessary to have interconnected networks (Internet)?
Business Data was necessary
ARPANET was too expensive
Networks of computers became more common
Cable companies wanted to make money off Internet
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What is the second phase of hacking?
Maintaining Access
Scanning
Reconnaissance
Gaining Access
