Chapter 14 Quiz 1

What is the primary purpose of malware in network attacks?

• To deliver a payload

• To protect the network

• To enhance network speed

• To improve user experience

Which of the following is NOT a motive for threat actors to attack networks?

• Money

• Greed

• Revenge

• Charity

What is the purpose of performing an information query of a target?

• To gather initial information about a target

• To encrypt the target's data

• To improve the target's network speed

• To provide technical support

What does a ping sweep of the target network determine?

• Which IP addresses are active

• The speed of the network

• The number of users online

• The type of operating system used

What is the purpose of initiating a port scan?

• To determine which ports or services are available

• To encrypt data

• To improve network speed

• To block unauthorized access

What is a common tool used for performing an information query of a target?

• Google search

• Firewall

• Antivirus software

• Network cable

Which of the following is an example of a port scanner?

• Metasploit

• Nmap

• Nipper

• Sqlmap

What is the purpose of running vulnerability scanners?

• To exploit vulnerabilities

• To query identified ports for application and OS details

• To scan for active IP addresses

• To encrypt data

Which tool is used for running vulnerability scanners?

• Angry IP Scanner

• Core Impact

• Nipper

• Netsparker

What is the main goal of running exploitation tools?

• To encrypt data

• To discover vulnerable services

• To scan for active IP addresses

• To monitor network traffic