Types of Hackers Quiz

Which type of hacker typically works within the law to identify and fix security vulnerabilities?

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• None of the above

A hacker who hacks into a system without authorization but with good intentions, such as to expose weaknesses, is classified as:

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• Script kiddie

What motivates a black hat hacker?

• Financial gain

• Intellectual challenge

• Personal ethics

• Ethical hacking

A grey hat hacker might:

• Exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain

• Share discovered vulnerabilities with the affected company

• Hack for political reasons

• Engage in cyber warfare

Which type of hacker is most likely to engage in illegal activities without any regard for ethical considerations?

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• Script kiddie

What distinguishes a grey hat hacker from white hat and black hat hackers?

• Grey hat hackers work for government agencies

• Grey hat hackers operate on the fringe of legality

• Grey hat hackers are primarily motivated by financial gain

• Grey hat hackers only use advanced hacking techniques

A hacker who hacks into systems for personal gain or malicious intent is known as:

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• Ethical hacker

Which type of hacker might be willing to violate laws or ethical standards for a specific cause or personal gain?

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• Security researcher

A white hat hacker might be hired by a company to:

• Disrupt the company's operations

• Identify security vulnerabilities

• Steal sensitive information

• Sell stolen data on the black market

What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?

• To gain unauthorized access to systems

• To disrupt computer networks

• To improve system security

• To steal confidential information