Chapter 3 Quiz

What is a vulnerability that allows criminals to inject scripts into web pages viewed by users?

• Cross-site scripting

• XML injection

• SQL injection

• buffer overflow

What type of attack targets an SQL database using the input field of a user?

• buffer overflow

• SQL injection

• XML injection

• Cross-site scripting

Which two reasons describe why WEP is a weak protocol? (Choose two.)

• WEP uses the same encryption features as Bluetooth.

• Everyone on the network uses a different key.

• The key is static and repeats on a congested network.

• The default settings cannot be modified.

• The key is transmitted in clear text.

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

• Viruses hide in legitimate programs but worms do not.

• Worms self-replicate but viruses do not.

• Viruses self-replicate but worms do not.

• Worms require a host file but viruses do not.

A criminal is using software to obtain information about the computer of a user. What is the name of this type of software?

• phishing

• adware

• spyware

• virus

What is the meaning of the term logic bomb?

• a malicious worm

• a malicious program that uses a trigger to awaken the malicious code

• a malicious virus

• a malicious program that hides itself in a legitimate program

What is the term used when a malicious party sends a fraudulent email disguised as being from a legitimate, trusted source?

• Trojan

• vishing

• phishing

• backdoor

• social engineering

What are two ways to protect a computer from malware? (Choose two.)

• Empty the browser cache.

• Use antivirus software.

• Delete unused software.

• Keep software up to date.

• Defragment the hard disk.

What occurs on a computer when data goes beyond the limits of a buffer?

• a buffer overflow

• a system exception

• an SQL injection

• cross-site scripting

What is the term used to describe an email that is targeting a specific person employed at a financial institution?

• spam

• vishing

• spear phishing

• target phishing

• spyware