Learn A Thon : Chap : 2 Quiz

Which two characteristics describe a worm? (Choose two.)

• is self-replicating

• travels to new computers without any intervention or knowledge of the user

• infects computers by attaching to software code

• hides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker

• infects computers by attaching to software code

In what way are zombies used in security attacks?

• They are maliciously formed code segments used to replace legitimate applications
• They probe a group of machines for open ports to learn which services are running.
• They target specific individuals to gain corporate or personal information.
• They are infected machines that carry out a DDoS attack.

Which tool is used to provide a list of open ports on network devices?

• nmap
• ping
• tracert
• whois

Which type of attack allows an attacker to use a brute force approach?

• social engineering

• password cracking

• packet sniffing

• denial of service

What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?

• to prevent the target server from being able to handle additional requests<br /><br />
• to scan the data on the target server
• to obtain all addresses in the address book within the server<br />
• to facilitate access to external networks

What is the purpose of a rootkit?

• to replicate itself independently of any other program

• to deliver advertisements without user consent

• to gain privileged access to a device while concealing itself

• to masquerade as a legitimate program

Which example illustrates how malware might be concealed?

• <br />A hacker uses techniques to improve the ranking of a website so that users are redirected to a malicious site.<br /><br /><br />
• An attack is launched against the public website of an online retailer with the objective of blocking its response to visitors
• A botnet of zombies carry personal information back to the hacker.
• An email is sent to the employees of an organization with an attachment that looks like an antivirus update, but the attachment actually consists of spyware.

What is the most common goal of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning?

• to trick someone into installing malware or divulging personal information

• to increase web traffic to malicious sites

• to overwhelm a network device with maliciously formed packets

• to build a botnet of zombies