
18. Vulnerability Scanning with OpenVAS
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is vulnerability scanning considered a crucial skill in cybersecurity?
It helps in identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities.
It is used to create new software applications.
It is only required for network administrators.
It is used to design user interfaces.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the free vulnerability scanner installed on Kali Linux?
Metasploit
Nessus
OpenVAS
Wireshark
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which command is used to start OpenVAS on Kali Linux?
openvas D start
gvm start
openvas start
gvm D start
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the default username and password for logging into OpenVAS?
root and toor
admin and admin123
admin and password
user and user123
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of setting up scan targets in OpenVAS?
To configure network settings.
To identify the systems to be scanned for vulnerabilities.
To create user accounts.
To install new software.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of scan uses credentials to log into the system and perform a vulnerability scan?
Discovery scan
Non-credential scan
Credential scan
Network scan
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the benefit of using credential scans over non-credential scans?
They use less network bandwidth.
They are faster.
They provide more detailed information.
They are easier to configure.
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