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Application Security and Vulnerabilities

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Which of the following is NOT a type of web application vulnerability?

  1. Cross-site scripting (XSS)

  2. SQL injection

  3. Buffer overflow

  4. Man-in-the-middle attack


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Buffer overflow is a type of memory corruption vulnerability that can occur in any program, not just web applications.

What is the purpose of a web application firewall (WAF)?

  1. To block malicious traffic at the network layer

  2. To detect and prevent SQL injection attacks

  3. To protect against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A WAF is a security device that is placed in front of a web application to protect it from malicious traffic and attacks.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for preventing SQL injection attacks?

  1. Use parameterized queries

  2. Escape user input before using it in SQL queries

  3. Use a WAF to block malicious traffic

  4. Use a strong password for the database user


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While using a strong password for the database user is a good security practice, it is not a specific measure for preventing SQL injection attacks.

What is the OWASP Top 10?

  1. A list of the most common web application vulnerabilities

  2. A set of best practices for securing web applications

  3. A tool for scanning web applications for vulnerabilities

  4. A training program for web application developers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The OWASP Top 10 is a list of the most common web application vulnerabilities, as identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).

Which of the following is NOT a type of cross-site scripting (XSS) attack?

  1. Reflected XSS

  2. Stored XSS

  3. DOM-based XSS

  4. CSRF


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) is a type of attack that tricks a user into submitting a request to a web application that they are authenticated to, without their knowledge or consent.

What is the difference between a vulnerability and an exploit?

  1. A vulnerability is a weakness in a system that can be exploited, while an exploit is a specific technique for taking advantage of a vulnerability

  2. A vulnerability is a flaw in a system that can be exploited, while an exploit is a tool for taking advantage of a vulnerability

  3. A vulnerability is a weakness in a system that can be exploited, while an exploit is a method for taking advantage of a vulnerability

  4. A vulnerability is a flaw in a system that can be exploited, while an exploit is a program for taking advantage of a vulnerability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A vulnerability is a weakness in a system that can be exploited, while an exploit is a specific technique for taking advantage of a vulnerability.

What is the purpose of a security header?

  1. To protect a web application from malicious traffic and attacks

  2. To improve the performance of a web application

  3. To make a web application more user-friendly

  4. To track user activity on a web application


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A security header is a response header that is sent by a web server to a web browser in order to protect the web application from malicious traffic and attacks.

Which of the following is NOT a type of security header?

  1. Content-Security-Policy (CSP)

  2. X-XSS-Protection

  3. X-Frame-Options

  4. Referrer-Policy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Referrer-Policy is not a security header. It is a header that controls how much information about the referrer is sent to the server.

What is the purpose of a honeypot?

  1. To attract and trap attackers

  2. To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity

  3. To store sensitive data in a secure location

  4. To provide a decoy for attackers to target


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A honeypot is a computer system or network that is designed to attract and trap attackers. It is used to collect information about attackers and their methods, and to help prevent them from attacking other systems.

Which of the following is NOT a type of honeypot?

  1. Production honeypot

  2. Research honeypot

  3. Honeynet

  4. Decoy system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A decoy system is not a type of honeypot. It is a system that is designed to look like a real system, but is actually a fake system. Decoy systems are used to trick attackers into thinking that they have compromised a real system, when in fact they have not.

What is the purpose of a security audit?

  1. To identify vulnerabilities in a system

  2. To assess the security of a system

  3. To recommend security improvements

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A security audit is a comprehensive review of a system's security. It is used to identify vulnerabilities, assess the security of the system, and recommend security improvements.

Which of the following is NOT a type of security audit?

  1. Vulnerability assessment

  2. Penetration testing

  3. Risk assessment

  4. Compliance audit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A compliance audit is not a type of security audit. It is an audit that is conducted to ensure that a system complies with a set of regulations or standards.

What is the purpose of a penetration test?

  1. To simulate an attack on a system

  2. To identify vulnerabilities in a system

  3. To assess the security of a system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A penetration test is a simulated attack on a system. It is used to identify vulnerabilities in the system, assess the security of the system, and recommend security improvements.

Which of the following is NOT a type of penetration test?

  1. Black box testing

  2. White box testing

  3. Gray box testing

  4. Fuzz testing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fuzz testing is not a type of penetration test. It is a type of security testing that involves sending invalid or unexpected data to a system to see how it responds.

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

  1. To identify risks to a system

  2. To assess the likelihood and impact of risks

  3. To recommend risk mitigation strategies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A risk assessment is a process of identifying risks to a system, assessing the likelihood and impact of those risks, and recommending risk mitigation strategies.

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