Question 1

What is the primary objective of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)?

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To identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems

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To create software for cybersecurity

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To install security systems

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To educate users about phishing scams

Question 2

Which of the following is considered an ethical hacker?

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A professional who tests systems for vulnerabilities with permission

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Someone who develops malware

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A hacker who steals data for profit

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A person who breaks into networks for fun

Question 3

What does the term 'black box testing' refer to in the context of VAPT?

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Testing without prior knowledge of the system internals

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A method to optimize database queries

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A technique for network performance monitoring

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Testing with full access to the source code

Question 4

Which of the following tools is commonly used in penetration testing?

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Metasploit

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AutoCAD

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Adobe Photoshop

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Microsoft Word

Question 5

What is the main difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?

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A vulnerability assessment identifies weaknesses, while a penetration test attempts to exploit them

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A vulnerability assessment requires hacking skills

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A penetration test only identifies vulnerabilities

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Both processes are the same

Question 6

What is the purpose of using a 'red team' in cybersecurity?

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To simulate attacks and test the effectiveness of security measures

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To conduct training for employees

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To monitor network traffic for intrusions

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To develop security software

Question 7

In the context of VAPT, what does 'social engineering' refer to?

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Manipulating individuals to gain confidential information

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Implementing firewall rules

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Analyzing network traffic patterns

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Developing security protocols

Question 8

Which phase follows the planning phase in a typical VAPT engagement?

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Scanning and enumeration

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Implementation of security measures

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Data analysis phase

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Cleanup phase

Question 9

What is 'ethical hacking' primarily concerned with?

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Improving security by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities

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Breaking into systems for personal gain

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Creating malicious software

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Stealing confidential information

Question 10

Which of the following is a common methodology used in penetration testing?

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OWASP Testing Guide

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Agile Methodology

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Six Sigma

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Waterfall Model

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of VAPT in the field of cybersecurity?

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To identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in systems and applications

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To create antivirus programs

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To monitor user behavior

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To develop new software solutions

Question 12

Which of the following techniques is commonly used during penetration testing?

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Social engineering

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Agile methodology

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Waterfall model

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Data encryption

Question 13

What is the primary difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing?

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Vulnerability assessment identifies weaknesses, while penetration testing exploits those weaknesses.

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Penetration testing focuses on compliance, while vulnerability assessment does not.

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Vulnerability assessment is conducted only once a year.

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Vulnerability assessment is more expensive than penetration testing.

Question 14

What type of testing aims to simulate a real-world attack on a system?

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Penetration testing

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Vulnerability scanning

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Code review

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Network monitoring

Question 15

What is the first step in a typical VAPT process?

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Reconnaissance

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Exploitation

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Remediation

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Reporting

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of an ethical hacker?

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To help organizations identify and fix security vulnerabilities

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To break into systems for personal gain

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To create malware

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To sell security tools

Question 17

Which tool is commonly used for scanning networks during a vulnerability assessment?

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Nessus

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Microsoft Word

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Photoshop

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AutoCAD

Question 18

What is the main objective of a post-exploitation phase in penetration testing?

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To gather further information and maintain access to the network

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To create a firewall

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To identify initial vulnerabilities

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To restore system backups

Question 19

What does the 'white hat' term refer to in ethical hacking?

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Ethical hackers who are authorized to test systems for vulnerabilities

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Black hat hackers who exploit systems illegally

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Script kiddies using pre-written scripts

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Hacktivists pursuing political agendas

Question 20

What is a common deliverable produced at the end of a penetration test?

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A detailed report of findings and recommendations

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A security policy manual

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An updated network infrastructure

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A new software application

Question 21

Which phase comes first in the ethical hacking process?

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Reconnaissance

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Reporting

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Post-Engagement

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Exploitation

Question 22

During which phase of ethical hacking does the hacker attempt to exploit vulnerabilities?

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Exploitation

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Scanning

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Reporting

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Reconnaissance

Question 23

What is the primary goal of the Reporting phase in ethical hacking?

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Document discovered vulnerabilities and recommendations

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Scan for open ports

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Gather intelligence on competitors

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Conduct a live attack

Question 24

Which phase involves scanning the target for open ports and services?

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Scanning

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Cleanup

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Exploitation

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Reconnaissance

Question 25

In which phase do ethical hackers ensure that their activities do not cause damage to the target?

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Post-Engagement

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Exploitation

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Reconnaissance

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Enumeration

Question 26

What is the purpose of the Enumeration phase in ethical hacking?

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To gather detailed information about the target system

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To launch an attack on the target

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To scan for vulnerabilities

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To report findings to stakeholders

Question 27

What is the primary focus of the Reconnaissance phase in ethical hacking?

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Information gathering about the target

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Reporting vulnerabilities

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Cleaning up after testing

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Executing attacks

Question 28

Which of the following best describes the Cleanup phase in ethical hacking?

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Restoring the system to its original state

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Reporting findings to the client

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Exploiting discovered vulnerabilities

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Gathering data on the target

Question 29

Which phase follows the Identification of vulnerabilities in ethical hacking?

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Exploitation

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Scanning

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Reporting

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Reconnaissance

Question 30

What is the main objective of the Scanning phase in the ethical hacking process?

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To identify live hosts and open ports

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To document findings

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To gather intelligence about employees

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To execute attacks on vulnerabilities

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