Q466

What is meant by the term DoS? Fill in the blank: Denial of service (DoS) attack is ____.

• an unauthorised disruption of access to a website, where attackers overload a network/machine and stop normal users from accessing it. Multiple requests made of a service which consume resources of target machine.

• a method of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access.

• a process of regularly updating software to fix bugs.

• a technique used to speed up website loading times by caching content.

What is meant by the term Hacking? Fill in the blank: Hacking is _____?

• where an individual looks for weaknesses in a computer system and tries to exploit them.

• a method of creating new software from scratch.

• the process of repairing computer hardware.

• a way to improve internet speed.

What is a White hat Hacker? Fill in the blank: A White hat Hacker is _____?

• a hacker who has permission to attack the system to find weaknesses.

• a hacker who attacks systems for personal gain.

• a hacker who creates viruses to harm systems.

• a hacker who steals sensitive information.

What is a Grey hat hacker? Fill in the blank: A Grey hat hacker is _____

• someone who hacks into a system for fun, to troll, or for personal satisfaction, just to prove they can do it. Grey hat purpose has no malicious intent. Grey hats can provide companies information on weaknesses. Grey hats are not employed by an organisation they are trying to hack.

• a hacker who only works for government agencies and never breaks the law.

• someone who exclusively targets individuals for financial gain and always has malicious intent.

• a person who creates viruses and spreads them for personal profit.

What is a Black hat hacker? Fill in the blank: A Black hat hacker is _____?

• a hacker who has maliciously stolen data or intends to cause problems with the system. Unauthorised access.

• a hacker who helps organizations secure their systems.

• a hacker who only tests software for bugs.

• a hacker who works for the government to protect data.

What is social engineering? Fill in the blank: Social engineering is _____?

• the art of manipulating people to get them to reveal confidential information.

• a type of computer virus that damages hardware.

• a method of encrypting data for security.

• the process of building social networks online.

What is baiting in cyber security? Fill in the blank: Baiting is _____?

• when criminals promise goods to get the information they need, such as a login details.

• when hackers use strong passwords to protect data.

• when users update their software regularly.

• when companies provide free antivirus software.

What is phishing? Fill in the blank: Phishing is _____?

• using a copy of a website that looks real (usually banks) and sending people a link to the fake site with the hope that they will enter their details.

• a method of encrypting data for secure communication.

• a way to speed up internet connections by using special hardware.

• a process of creating strong passwords for online accounts.

What is pretexting? Fill in the blank: Pretexting is _____?

• where someone tries to convince some (the definition is cut off, but generally: someone tries to convince another person to provide information or access by pretending to be someone else).

• a method of encrypting data for secure transmission.

• a type of malware that infects computers through email attachments.

• an advanced firewall used to block unauthorized access.

What does 'Quid pro quo' mean in the context of IT security?

• It means 'something for something'. Usually where individuals offer to help fix software problems but then install malware or gain the user's password. For example, an end-user receives an email requesting access to the IT system in exchange for a service to improve network speed.

• It refers to a type of encryption used to secure data transmissions over a network.

• It is a method of authenticating users based on biometric data.

• It describes a firewall rule that blocks all incoming and outgoing traffic.