CNat IT TA4 with notes

What is the main goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• To manipulate people into divulging confidential information

• To install malicious software

• To steal sensitive information

• To make a computer network unavailable to users

Which of the following is NOT a type of hacking?

• Silver hat hacking

• Black hat hacking

• Grey hat hacking

• White hat hacking

What is malware?

• A type of social engineering

• A software that enhances computer performance

• Malicious software installed without the user's knowledge

• A tool for data recovery

Which of the following is a type of social engineering?

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Phishing

• Virus

What is the purpose of white hat hacking?

• To identify loopholes and weaknesses

• To troll or have fun

• To steal and sell data

• To install malware

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Worm

• Baiting

• Virus

• Trojan horse

What does social engineering rely on?

• Outdated antivirus software

• Weaknesses in network security

• Manipulating people

• Technical flaws in software

What is the result of hacking?

• Enhanced security measures

• Improved system performance

• Data encryption

• Unauthorised access to a system

Which of the following is a goal of black hat hacking?

• Stealing, exploiting, and selling data

• Educational purposes

• Improving system security

• Hacking with permission

What is the effect of a DoS attack on an internet site or service?

• It increases the site's traffic

• It encrypts the site's data

• It stops the site from functioning efficiently or at all

• It removes malware from the site