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ChatGPT Quiz: Basics of Penetration Testing #1

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  • Q1
    What is Penetration Testing?
    A software program that detects attempted cyber-attacks
    A computer system that is impenetrable to any type of cyber-attack
    None of the above
    A simulated cyber-attack on a computer system to check for vulnerabilities
    A software program that blocks hackers from entering a computer system
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of Penetration Testing?
    To prevent cyber-attacks from occurring in the first place
    To detect cyber-attacks in real-time
    To identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system in order to improve its security
    To create a secure computer system
    None of the above
    30s
  • Q3
    What are the two types of Penetration Testing?
    None of the above
    Intrusive and Non-Intrusive Testing
    White Box and Black Box Testing
    Manual and Automated Testing
    Static and Dynamic Testing
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing?
    Vulnerability scanning only works on certain types of computer systems
    Penetration Testing is more expensive than vulnerability scanning
    Vulnerability scanning identifies vulnerabilities, while Penetration Testing exploits them
    Vulnerability scanning is more thorough than Penetration Testing
    None of the above
    30s
  • Q5
    What is Social Engineering?
    A type of Penetration Testing that focuses on vulnerabilities in social media platforms
    A method of encryption used in secure communication
    A type of cyber-attack that uses malware to gain access to a computer system
    None of the above
    The use of psychological manipulation to gain access to sensitive information or computer systems
    30s
  • Q6
    What are the four phases of Penetration Testing?
    Planning, Discovery, Attack, and Reporting
    Identification, Authentication, Authorization, and Reporting
    Information Gathering, Scanning, Exploitation, and Aegis
    Targeting, Scanning, Exploiting, and Maintaining Access
    None of the above
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the scope of a Penetration Test?
    The type of Penetration Test that will be performed
    The cost of the Penetration Test
    The specific areas of a computer system that will be tested
    The amount of time that the Penetration Test will take
    None of the above
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the difference between a vulnerability and an exploit?
    A vulnerability is a type of cyber-attack, while an exploit is a type of defensive software
    A vulnerability is a weakness in a computer system, while an exploit is a method of taking advantage of that weakness
    None of the above
    A vulnerability is a type of computer hardware, while an exploit is a type of computer software
    A vulnerability is a method of encryption, while an exploit is a type of password
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a Penetration Testing report?
    To provide a detailed technical analysis of the computer system
    To summarize the findings of the Penetration Test and provide recommendations for improving the computer system's security
    To explain the methodology used in the Penetration Test
    None of the above
    To list all of the vulnerabilities found during the Penetration Test
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the difference between a Denial of Service and a Distributed Denial of Service attack?
    A Denial of Service attack targets a single computer system, while a Distributed Denial of Service attack targets multiple computer systems
    None of the above
    A Denial of Service attack is easier to launch than a Distributed Denial of Service attack
    A Denial of Service attack is more difficult to detect than a Distributed Denial of Service attack
    A Denial of Service attack is launched from a single source, while a Distributed Denial of Service attack is launched from multiple sources
    30s

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