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What does "DoS" stand for?

  • Denial of Service
  • Data over System
  • Domain of Security
  • Denial of Security
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What does the term "black hat hacker" refer to?

  • A hacker with malicious intent
  • A hacker with good intentions
  • A government-employed hacker
  • A freelance security expert
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What is the purpose of an SSL certificate?

  • To authenticate a server
  • To encrypt data in transit
  • To create a VPN
  • To monitor network traffic
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Which of the following is NOT a common hashing algorithm?

  • MD5
  • SHA-1
  • DES
  • SHA-256
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What is "phishing"?

  • Unauthorized data access
  • Network intrusion
  • Email scam to obtain sensitive information
  • Exploiting software vulnerabilities
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Which method is used to protect data by converting it into an unreadable format?

  • Authentication
  • Encryption
  • Decryption
  • Validation
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What does "IDS" stand for?

  • Intrusion Detection System
  • Internet Detection System
  • Information Detection System
  • Intrusion Data System
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Which tool is commonly used for network sniffing?

  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • Metasploit
  • Burp Suite
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What is "SQL injection"?

  • Injecting malicious code into a database
  • Injecting viruses into a network
  • Injecting data into an email
  • Injecting malware into a system
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What is the main characteristic of a worm in cybersecurity?

  • Self-replicates
  • Requires user action to spread
  • Hides in legitimate programs
  • Steals data
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What is "ransomware"?

  • A type of phishing attack
  • A type of malware that demands payment
  • A network sniffing tool
  • A vulnerability scanner
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Which of these is a popular vulnerability scanning tool?

  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • Hydra
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Which of these is a form of social engineering attack?

  • Phishing
  • DDoS
  • Man-in-the-middle
  • SQL injection
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Which tool is used for brute-force attacks?

  • John the Ripper
  • Snort
  • Nessus
  • Nmap
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What does "VPN" stand for?

  • Virtual Private Network
  • Variable Private Network
  • Virtual Protected Network
  • Variable Protected Network
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What is "two-factor authentication"?

  • Using two passwords
  • Using password and a second form of verification
  • Using two different usernames
  • Using two different devices
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What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

  • Block unauthorized access
  • Monitor network traffic
  • Manage user credentials
  • Encrypt data
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What is a "zero-day" vulnerability?

  • A vulnerability that has been patched
  • A known vulnerability with an available fix
  • A vulnerability that is exploited before being known
  • A minor software bug
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Which of these is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network?

  • HTTP
  • SSH
  • FTP
  • SMTP
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What is the term for a network of compromised computers used to perform malicious tasks?

  • Botnet
  • Rootkit
  • Spyware
  • Phishing
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Which of these is an example of a network protocol analyzer?

  • Nmap
  • Metasploit
  • Wireshark
  • Hydra
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In ethical hacking, what is "social engineering"?

  • Network monitoring
  • Human-based attack techniques
  • Software vulnerability analysis
  • Physical security breaches
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Which tool is used for SQL injection?

  • John the Ripper
  • Sqlmap
  • Nessus
  • Hydra
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Which of these is a common password cracking tool?

  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • Hydra
  • Wireshark
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Which of the following is a type of vulnerability scanner?

  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • John the Ripper
  • Hydra
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Which type of attack involves redirecting traffic to a fake website?

  • Phishing
  • Spoofing
  • DNS poisoning
  • Eavesdropping
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What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

  • To attract and analyze attackers
  • To monitor network traffic
  • To protect against phishing
  • To encrypt data
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Which is a commonly used port scanning tool?

  • Nessus
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • John the Ripper
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What does "MFA" stand for in cybersecurity?

  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multi-Form Authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authorization
  • Multi-Form Authorization
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What does "CVE" stand for?

  • Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
  • Computer Vulnerabilities Exploited
  • Common Vector Exploits
  • Computer Virus Exploits
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