BTEC DIT - C3 - Hacking & Different Hats

What is hacking?

• Using strong passwords to protect computer systems

• Legally accessing computer systems with permission

• Accessing computer systems without using the normal means of access

• Accessing computer systems using normal means of access

What do hackers exploit to gain unauthorized access?

• Firewalls

• User permissions

• Weaknesses in the system

• Strong passwords

What is a common stereotype of hackers portrayed in media?

• Elderly people using computers

• Animals using computers

• Business professionals in offices

• Teenage boys in basements wearing hoodies

Besides technical skills, what other type of skills do hackers often need?

• Cooking skills

• Psychological skills

• Artistic skills

• Athletic skills

What is not considered hacking according to the text?

• Breaking into a system without permission

• Using social engineering

• Exploiting a system's vulnerability

• Guessing a weak password

What type of threat are hackers considered to be?

• Internal threat

• External threat

• Non-existent threat

• Minimal threat

What is a black hat hacker?

• A hacker who has permission to hack

• A hacker who only hacks their own systems

• A hacker who hacks for ethical reasons

• A hacker who breaks into systems with malicious intent

What is a white hat hacker?

• A hacker who only uses strong passwords

• A hacker who is given permission to hack into systems

• A hacker who hacks without permission

• A hacker with malicious intent

What describes a grey hat hacker?

• Always hacks legally and ethically

• Only hacks into systems with strong security measures

• Hacks for their own challenge or enjoyment, legality and ethics can vary

• Never hacks into systems but advises on security

According to the text, what is a misconception about hackers?

• They are always young men or teenage boys

• They require both technical and psychological skills

• They can only hack into networks

• They always have malicious intent