Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

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Which of the following is a popular open-source vulnerability scanner?

  1. Nmap

  2. Nessus

  3. Wireshark

  4. Metasploit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nessus is a popular open-source vulnerability scanner used to identify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.

What is the primary function of a firewall?

  1. To detect and block unauthorized access to a network

  2. To scan for vulnerabilities in a network

  3. To encrypt data transmitted over a network

  4. To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A firewall's primary function is to detect and block unauthorized access to a network by monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic and enforcing security policies.

Which of the following is a common type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them?

  1. Virus

  2. Trojan

  3. Ransomware

  4. Worm


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on a victim's computer and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them, making them inaccessible to the user.

What is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing security risks known as?

  1. Risk assessment

  2. Vulnerability assessment

  3. Penetration testing

  4. Incident response


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Risk assessment is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing security risks to determine their potential impact on an organization's assets and operations.

Which of the following is a common type of cyberattack that involves sending a large volume of traffic to a website or server to overwhelm it?

  1. Phishing

  2. DDoS attack

  3. SQL injection

  4. Cross-site scripting (XSS)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service attack) involves sending a large volume of traffic to a website or server to overwhelm it and make it unavailable to legitimate users.

What is the primary purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system?

  1. To collect and analyze security logs and alerts

  2. To detect and respond to security incidents

  3. To manage and update security policies

  4. To encrypt data transmitted over a network


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A SIEM system's primary purpose is to collect and analyze security logs and alerts from various sources to provide a centralized view of security events and help detect and respond to security incidents.

Which of the following is a common type of cyberattack that involves tricking a user into clicking a malicious link or opening a malicious attachment?

  1. Phishing

  2. DDoS attack

  3. SQL injection

  4. Cross-site scripting (XSS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phishing is a type of cyberattack that involves tricking a user into clicking a malicious link or opening a malicious attachment, often disguised as legitimate, to steal sensitive information such as passwords or financial data.

What is the process of simulating a cyberattack on a system to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses known as?

  1. Penetration testing

  2. Vulnerability assessment

  3. Risk assessment

  4. Incident response


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Penetration testing involves simulating a cyberattack on a system to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers.

Which of the following is a common type of cyberattack that involves injecting malicious code into a legitimate website or application?

  1. Phishing

  2. DDoS attack

  3. SQL injection

  4. Cross-site scripting (XSS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of cyberattack that involves injecting malicious code into a legitimate website or application, allowing an attacker to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser.

What is the process of responding to and recovering from a security incident known as?

  1. Incident response

  2. Vulnerability assessment

  3. Risk assessment

  4. Penetration testing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Incident response is the process of responding to and recovering from a security incident, including containing the incident, eradicating the threat, and restoring normal operations.

Which of the following is a common type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in software to gain unauthorized access to a system?

  1. Phishing

  2. DDoS attack

  3. SQL injection

  4. Buffer overflow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A buffer overflow is a type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in software to gain unauthorized access to a system by overflowing a buffer with more data than it can hold.

What is the process of encrypting data before transmitting it over a network known as?

  1. Encryption

  2. Decryption

  3. Hashing

  4. Salting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Encryption is the process of converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood or accessed without a key or password.

Which of the following is a common type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in a web application to gain unauthorized access to data or execute malicious code?

  1. Phishing

  2. DDoS attack

  3. SQL injection

  4. Cross-site scripting (XSS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

SQL injection is a type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in a web application to gain unauthorized access to data or execute malicious code by injecting malicious SQL statements into input fields.

What is the process of converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood or accessed without a key or password known as?

  1. Encryption

  2. Decryption

  3. Hashing

  4. Salting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Encryption is the process of converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood or accessed without a key or password.

Which of the following is a common type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in a network protocol to gain unauthorized access to a system?

  1. Phishing

  2. DDoS attack

  3. Man-in-the-middle attack

  4. Cross-site scripting (XSS)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A man-in-the-middle attack is a type of cyberattack that involves exploiting a vulnerability in a network protocol to gain unauthorized access to a system by intercepting and modifying communications between two parties.

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