Web Security Awareness Quiz

Which of the following settings should be configured to prevent unauthorized access to a database?

• Allowing all IP addresses

• Using role-based access control

• Disabling all firewalls

• Enabling guest access

Which of the following is a common sign that your computer might be infected with malware?

• Faster than usual performance

• Decreased number of pop-ups

• Frequent crashes or restarts

• Increased battery life

What is a potential consequence of having lax security settings on a web server?

• Faster website loading times

• Increased risk of unauthorized access

• Improved user experience

• Reduced server maintenance costs

What is a direct impact of malvertising on users?

• Improved website performance

• Exposure to malware

• Enhanced user interface

• Increased website traffic

Which of the following is a common technique to prevent SQL injection attacks?

• Using MFA

• Using prepared/parameterized statements

• Disabling cookies

• Encrypting database passwords

What can make malvertising attacks difficult for advertising networks to spot an attack?

• Response rates to ads get measured in real-time

• Sites rely on embedded ads to make money

• Payloads are delayed or only some users are targeted

• Malware can vary from annoying to malicious

What is the most current technique to prevent clickjacking attacks?

• Using the X-Frame-Options header

• Using the Content Security Policy Header

• Encrypting user passwords

• Using CAPTCHA

How can SQL injection be mitigated in web applications?

• By using strong passwords

• By implementing input validation

• By enabling cookies

• By using HTTP instead of HTTPS

Which of the following is another method to prevent SQL injection?

• Using dynamic SQL queries

• Escaping user inputs

• Disabling SSL

• Allowing all user inputs

Which of the following is a consequence of clickjacking?

• Someone taking control of your mouse movements

• Unauthorized actions on behalf of the user by clicking on disguised links

• Experiencing lots of pop-ups and unwanted ads

• Faster page load times