W09: Midterm Examination (CSSD0223)
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- Q1What is the primary purpose of network security?To increase network complexityTo prevent unauthorized access and protect dataTo promote network interoperabilityTo enhance network speed30s
- Q2Which of the following is NOT a common category of network attacks?Denial-of-ServiceData manipulation/alterationPhysical intrusionEavesdropping20s
- Q3What is the main characteristic of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?It targets specific individualsIt is coordinated from multiple sourcesIt originates from a single sourceIt compromises a single host20s
- Q4What is the purpose of reconnaissance attacks in network security?To overload target devices with a large quantity of trafficTo modify data packets during transmissionTo gain unauthorized access to systemsTo perform unauthorized discovery and mapping of systems20s
- Q5What is the primary objective of a buffer overflow attack?To overwhelm system memory and cause it to crashTo prevent unauthorized accessTo encrypt sensitive dataTo intercept network traffic20s
- Q6Which of the following is NOT a type of modern malware?FirewallSpywareAdwareTrojan Horse20s
- Q7What does PII stand for in the context of threat impact?Protected Information InterfacePersonally Identifiable InformationPersonal Internet InteractionsPublic Internet Information20s
- Q8Which term refers to a group of compromised hosts controlled by a master command-and-control server?BotsHandlersBotnetZombies20s
- Q9What is the primary goal of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?To modify network protocolsTo gain unauthorized access to systemsTo disrupt normal network operationsTo encrypt sensitive data20s
- Q10What is the primary purpose of a security policy?To increase network speedTo enhance network interoperabilityTo prevent unauthorized access and protect dataTo promote network complexity20s
- Q11Which of the following is NOT a primary component of a security awareness program?Penetration testingAwareness campaignsIncident response trainingTraining and education20s
- Q12What is the main role of executive-level management in network security?Developing security awareness programsOverseeing security policy creationCreating technical policiesEnsuring physical security20s
- Q13Which term refers to the process of gathering forensics data precisely and quickly during a security breach?Data collectionData manipulationData corruptionData encryption20s
- Q14What is the primary purpose of the Defense-in-Depth strategy in network security?To implement a single line of defenseTo rely solely on perimeter firewalls for protectionTo protect against specific types of attacksTo slow down an attack's progress through multiple layers of security30s
- Q15What is the key benefit of implementing multiple layers of security measures in Defense-in-Depth?Greater reliance on a single defense mechanismFaster attack detectionDecreased complexity in security managementRedundancy in protection30s