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39. Understanding Security Vulnerabilities and Zero-Day Attacks

Authored by Jennifer Clark

Professional Development

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39. Understanding Security Vulnerabilities and Zero-Day Attacks
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to provide patches for security vulnerabilities in applications and operating systems?

To improve the user interface

To close security holes and prevent attacks

To enhance the speed of the system

To add new features

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two main groups working to identify vulnerabilities in software?

Managers and analysts

Researchers and attackers

Developers and designers

Users and testers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a zero-day attack?

An attack that targets only outdated software

An attack that exploits a vulnerability before a patch is available

An attack that is launched by internal employees

An attack that occurs on the first day of the month

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of attackers when they find a vulnerability?

To report it to the vendor

To create attack code and exploit it

To improve the software

To share it with the community

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to protect a system from a zero-day attack?

Because the system has too many users

Because the system is not connected to the internet

Because the vulnerability is unknown to the vendor

Because the system is too old

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you track zero-day attacks and vulnerabilities?

On social media

On the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) website

In the local newspaper

On the company's internal portal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of zero-day attack was announced by the Chrome browser in April 2023?

Denial of service

SQL injection

Memory corruption and sandbox escape

Phishing attack

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