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What is the purpose of "sandboxing" in cybersecurity?

A

Creating a secure environment for testing software

B

Blocking access to malicious websites

C

Encrypting sensitive data in a virtual environment

D

Analyzing network traffic in real-time

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What does the term "threat intelligence" refer to in cybersecurity?

A

The intelligence community's involvement in cybersecurity

B

Information about potential cybersecurity threats and risks

C

The intelligence level of security software

D

Analyzing intelligence reports for cyber threats

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What is "steganography" used for in the context of cybersecurity?

A

Encrypting email communication

B

Hiding information within other data to avoid detection

C

Authenticating users through fingerprints

D

Detecting security vulnerabilities in networks

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02 Sep 2024 11:35 AM study24x7

What is "cryptanalysis"?

A

The study of cryptocurrencies

B

The art of deciphering encrypted messages

C

The analysis of cryptographic algorithms

D

The process of encrypting data

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What is the difference between "white-hat" and "black-hat" hackers?

A

White-hat hackers are ethical, while black-hat hackers are malicious

B

White-hat hackers are government employees, while black-hat hackers are independent contractors

C

White-hat hackers operate during the day, while black-hat hackers operate at night

D

White-hat hackers use advanced techniques, while black-hat hackers use basic methods

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What is the concept of "least privilege" in the context of access control?

A

Granting users the maximum level of access they need

B

Assigning privileges based on job roles, providing the minimum necessary access

C

Denying access to all users

D

Allowing access only to privileged users

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What is the purpose of a "WAF" in web application security?

A

Wireless Application Firewall

B

Web Authentication Framework

C

Web Application Firewall

D

Website Analysis Function

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In the context of cryptography, what is a "rainbow table" used for?

A

Storing encryption keys

B

Cracking password hashes

C

Generating random numbers

D

Encrypting data in the cloud

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What is "payload" in the context of an exploit?

A

A packet of data transmitted over the network

B

The code or software that performs the malicious action

C

A security token used for authentication

D

The amount of data a system can handle

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What is the purpose of a "DNS spoofing" attack?

A

Encrypting DNS traffic

B

Redirecting DNS queries to malicious servers

C

Securing DNS servers from unauthorized access

D

Blocking DNS requests

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What is "social engineering" in the context of cybersecurity?

A

Building a social network for ethical hackers

B

Manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information

C

Creating social media profiles for cybersecurity professionals

D

Using social media to detect security vulnerabilities

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What is a "buffer overflow" in the context of cybersecurity?

A

When the system runs out of memory

B

Injecting more data into a buffer than it can handle, leading to unintended consequences

C

The process of enlarging the buffer size for better performance

D

Deleting the contents of a buffer

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28 Aug 2024 10:18 AM study24x7

What is the difference between "black-box testing" and "white-box testing"?

A

Black-box testing is performed by external testers, while white-box testing is done by internal teams

B

Black-box testing focuses on the internal code, while white-box testing assessesthe system's functionality from an external perspective

C

Black-box testing is automated, while white-box testing is manual

D

Black-box testing examines the system without knowledge of its internal workings, while white-box testing requires knowledge of the internal code and logic.

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What is the purpose of a "proxy server" in network security?

A

Blocking all incoming traffic

B

Monitoring and controlling access to websites

C

Speeding up internet connection

D

Encrypting data during transmission

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In cryptography, what does the term "salting" refer to?

A

Adding extra bytes to a password before hashing

B

Removing unnecessary characters from a password

C

Encrypting the entire password database

D

Changing the encryption algorithm

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What is the purpose of the "chmod" command in Unix/Linux systems?

A

Changing the mode of a file or directory

B

Checking the hard drive for errors

C

Creating a new user account

D

Deleting files securely

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Which type of attack involves sending a flood of traffic to overwhelm a network or server?

A

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

B

SQL Injection

C

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

D

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

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What is the purpose of the OWASP Top Ten list in web application security?

A

To list the top ten programming languages

B

To identify the ten most critical web application security risks

C

To rank web hosting providers

D

To recommend the top ten cybersecurity certifications

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What does the term "zero-day exploit" refer to?

A

An attack that occurs at midnight

B

An attack that targets software vulnerabilities before a patch is available

C

An attack that lasts for zero days

D

An attack that involves zero human interaction

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What is the purpose of a "honeypot" in the field of cybersecurity?

A

To attract bees

B

To detect and analyze cyber threats

C

To enhance network speed

D

To generate strong passwords

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