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W09: Midterm Examination (CSSD0223)

Quiz by Bryan N. Manalaotao

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  • Q1
    What is the primary purpose of network security?
    To increase network complexity
    To prevent unauthorized access and protect data
    To promote network interoperability
    To enhance network speed
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a common category of network attacks?
    Denial-of-Service
    Data manipulation/alteration
    Physical intrusion
    Eavesdropping
    20s
  • Q3
    What is the main characteristic of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?
    It targets specific individuals
    It is coordinated from multiple sources
    It originates from a single source
    It compromises a single host
    20s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of reconnaissance attacks in network security?
    To overload target devices with a large quantity of traffic
    To modify data packets during transmission
    To gain unauthorized access to systems
    To perform unauthorized discovery and mapping of systems
    20s
  • Q5
    What is the primary objective of a buffer overflow attack?
    To overwhelm system memory and cause it to crash
    To prevent unauthorized access
    To encrypt sensitive data
    To intercept network traffic
    20s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is NOT a type of modern malware?
    Firewall
    Spyware
    Adware
    Trojan Horse
    20s
  • Q7
    What does PII stand for in the context of threat impact?
    Protected Information Interface
    Personally Identifiable Information
    Personal Internet Interactions
    Public Internet Information
    20s
  • Q8
    Which term refers to a group of compromised hosts controlled by a master command-and-control server?
    Bots
    Handlers
    Botnet
    Zombies
    20s
  • Q9
    What is the primary goal of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?
    To modify network protocols
    To gain unauthorized access to systems
    To disrupt normal network operations
    To encrypt sensitive data
    20s
  • Q10
    What is the primary purpose of a security policy?
    To increase network speed
    To enhance network interoperability
    To prevent unauthorized access and protect data
    To promote network complexity
    20s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is NOT a primary component of a security awareness program?
    Penetration testing
    Awareness campaigns
    Incident response training
    Training and education
    20s
  • Q12
    What is the main role of executive-level management in network security?
    Developing security awareness programs
    Overseeing security policy creation
    Creating technical policies
    Ensuring physical security
    20s
  • Q13
    Which term refers to the process of gathering forensics data precisely and quickly during a security breach?
    Data collection
    Data manipulation
    Data corruption
    Data encryption
    20s
  • Q14
    What is the primary purpose of the Defense-in-Depth strategy in network security?
    To implement a single line of defense
    To rely solely on perimeter firewalls for protection
    To protect against specific types of attacks
    To slow down an attack's progress through multiple layers of security
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the key benefit of implementing multiple layers of security measures in Defense-in-Depth?
    Greater reliance on a single defense mechanism
    Faster attack detection
    Decreased complexity in security management
    Redundancy in protection
    30s

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