Ethical Hacking and Social Engineering_Midterm

Which of the following best defines a vulnerability in cybersecurity?

• An authorized system feature

• A flaw or weakness that can be exploited

• A protective security measure

• A user access policy

What is the primary purpose of vulnerability scanning?

• To track user activities

• To identify weaknesses in a system

• To monitor system performance

• To encrypt sensitive data

Which tool is commonly used to assess system vulnerabilities?

• Wireshark

• Metasploit

• OpenVAS

• Hashcat

What is the first step in a vulnerability analysis process?

• Prioritizing risks

• Scanning the system

• Identifying vulnerabilities

• Reporting findings

Why is it important to prioritize vulnerabilities after detection?

• To comply with legal standards

• To maximize hardware efficiency

• To focus on the most critical risks first

• To reduce the system load

Which of the following best describes social engineering?

• Hacking computer software directly

• Manipulating people to gain unauthorized access

• Developing social networking applications

• Using encryption to protect data

What psychological principle is often exploited in social engineering?

• Human curiosity

• System performance

• Hardware reliability

• Software compatibility

Which social engineering attack involves leaving infected devices in public areas?

• Phishing

• Pretexting

• Baiting

• Tailgating

What is the main goal of a social engineering attack?

• To increase system uptime

• To manipulate individuals for unauthorized access

• To monitor traffic flow

• To install legitimate software

Which of the following is an example of a physical social engineering attack?

• Phishing email

• Tailgating

• Malware injection

• Password cracking