Hackers Movie Quiz

What is the main goal of the protagonist hackers in the movie "Hackers" (1995)?

• To steal money

• To clear their names

• To hack into government files

• To destroy the internet

Which of the following is a common social engineering tactic shown in the movie?

• Phishing

• Shoulder surfing

• Dumpster diving

• All of the above

What type of computer was used by Dade Murphy, aka "Zero Cool", in the movie?

• Apple Macintosh

• IBM ThinkPad

• Commodore 64

• None of the above

What is the ethical implication of hacking as portrayed in the movie?

• It is always unethical

• It can be ethical if it exposes wrongdoing

• It is only ethical for government agencies

• None of the above

What hacking technique involves guessing or cracking passwords?

• Phishing

• Brute force attack

• SQL injection

• Man-in-the-middle attack

In the movie, what was the main character accused of hacking into at a young age?

• Wall Street

• The school's computer system

• 911 emergency response systems

• A TV network

What does the term "social engineering" refer to in the context of hacking?

• Building social networks

• Manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures

• Engineering social media algorithms

• None of the above

Which technology was prominently featured in the hacking scenes of the movie?

• Dial-up modems

• Fiber optics

• Satellite communications

• Wireless networks

What is the consequence of hacking without ethical consideration, as shown in the movie?

• Financial gain

• Fame and recognition

• Legal repercussions

• None of the above

Which of the following best describes the term "firewall" as used in the movie?

• A physical barrier to prevent theft

• A software or hardware-based network security system

• A type of computer virus

• A hacking tool for breaking encryption