Unit 11 – Hackers and Motivation Quiz

What is the main difference between a White Hat and a Black Hat hacker?

• White Hats work legally with permission, Black Hats do not

• Black Hats are more skilled

• White Hats only hack into banks

• Black Hats follow rules strictly

Which of the following is a motivation for a Grey Hat hacker?

• Money

• Fame

• Curiosity and Challenge

• Revenge

What was the main vulnerability exploited in the TalkTalk hack?

• Brute force login

• SQL Injection

• Phishing

• Trojan horse

Which coloured hat hacker is usually hired by companies to test systems before release?

• Black Hat

• Grey Hat

• White Hat

• Blue Hat

What is the primary goal of a Red Hat hacker?

• Protect public systems

• Defend against malware

• Take down criminal hackers

• Expose personal data

Which motivation best describes a hack carried out by a hacktivist ?

• Financial Gain

• Revenge

• Political/Ideological

• Corporate Espionage

What is a common legal consequence for a company after a successful cyberattack due to poor security?

• Nothing, only the hacker is punished

• Large fines and reputation damage

• Praise for handling the attack well

• Imprisonment of staff

Which hacker type best fits the description: 'Unauthorised but not harmful access, often reporting the flaw afterward'?

• Black Hat

• Grey Hat

• Blue Hat

• White Hat

What cyber attack motivation fits a scenario where a hacker wants revenge on a former employer?

• Political

• Financial

• Revenge

• Curiosity

Which type of hacker is most likely to exploit vulnerabilities for personal financial gain?

• White Hat

• Black Hat

• Grey Hat

• Blue Hat