Hacking Concepts and Types Quiz

What is the broad definition of hacking as discussed in the video?

• Creating software vulnerabilities

• Accessing computer systems using normal means

• Using social engineering to obtain information

• Accessing computer systems without using normal means

Which of the following is NOT a technical skill involved in hacking?

• Bypassing security measures

• Exploiting software vulnerabilities

• Manipulating human behavior

• Writing malicious code

What distinguishes hacking from other cyber attacks?

• Hacking is always legal

• Hacking implies some form of breaking into a system

• Hacking always involves social engineering

• Hacking does not involve exploiting vulnerabilities

What does the term 'ethical' mean in the context of hacking?

• Acceptable by society

• Always involves causing damage

• Illegal under the Computer Misuse Act

• Always involves financial gain

Which type of hacker is most likely to have malicious intent?

• Blue hat hacker

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

What is the primary goal of a white hat hacker?

• To steal data

• To identify and fix vulnerabilities

• To spread viruses

• To cause damage

Which type of hacker might hack for fun or to troll others?

• White hat hacker

• Grey hat hacker

• Black hat hacker

• Red hat hacker

What is a common motivation for grey hat hackers?

• Causing long-term damage

• Legal compliance

• Financial gain

• Enjoyment and challenge

Which of the following actions is most likely to be considered illegal and unethical?

• Hacking with permission

• Hacking for political reasons

• Hacking to steal and sell data

• Hacking to identify vulnerabilities

What is the main difference between black hat and white hat hackers?

• Black hat hackers use social engineering, white hat hackers use technical skills

• Black hat hackers are always legal, white hat hackers are always illegal

• Black hat hackers hack for fun, white hat hackers hack for money

• Black hat hackers have malicious intent, white hat hackers have ethical intent