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Ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment

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  • Q1
    What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?
    To steal confidential information
    To identify and fix vulnerabilities before malicious hackers exploit them
    To disrupt business operations
    To showcase hacking skills
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a common tool used in vulnerability assessment?
    Nessus
    Microsoft Word
    Photoshop
    AutoCAD
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the term 'penetration testing' refer to in the context of ethical hacking?
    Simulating an attack on a system to identify vulnerabilities
    Creating backups of data
    Installing antivirus software
    Developing software applications
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following describes the concept of 'social engineering' in cybersecurity?
    Analyzing network traffic for anomalies
    Installing security software on devices
    Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information
    Creating strong passwords
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a vulnerability scan in ethical hacking?
    To disrupt system performance
    To track employee activity
    To install software patches
    To identify and assess security weaknesses in a system or network
    30s
  • Q6
    In ethical hacking, what does 'white hat' refer to?
    Hackers who work without any guidelines
    Ethical hackers who engage in authorized testing
    Security professionals without certifications
    Malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an essential step in the vulnerability assessment process?
    Identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk
    Creating user accounts
    Disabling all software updates
    Installing firewalls on all devices
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the role of a 'red team' in ethical hacking?
    To monitor network traffic
    To simulate attacks and find vulnerabilities from an adversary's perspective
    To conduct employee training
    To implement security policies
    30s
  • Q9
    What does 'patch management' refer to in the context of vulnerability assessment?
    Creating new software solutions
    Upgrading hardware components
    Designing user interfaces
    The process of managing updates and patches for software to fix vulnerabilities
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the primary objective of conducting a risk assessment in cybersecurity?
    To implement hardware upgrades
    To determine the potential impact of security threats on an organization
    To train employees on software usage
    To create new security software
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?
    To identify and fix security vulnerabilities
    To exploit system weaknesses for profit
    To steal confidential information
    To create security breaches for testing
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a common tool used by ethical hackers?
    Microsoft Word
    Photoshop
    Adobe Acrobat
    Nmap
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a key legal requirement for ethical hackers?
    Exploiting vulnerabilities publicly
    Obtaining permission from the system owner
    Accessing systems without consent
    Using hacking techniques for personal gain
    30s
  • Q14
    What is penetration testing?
    A method to exploit data for marketing
    Scanning for open ports on a network
    A simulated attack on a system to evaluate its security
    Running antivirus software
    30s
  • Q15
    Which certification is commonly recognized in the field of ethical hacking?
    Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
    Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    CompTIA A+
    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    30s

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