System Security Quiz

What does confidentiality in system security refer to?

• Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information

• Guaranteeing system availability

• Monitoring user activity

• Ensuring data is accurate and trustworthy

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Denial of Service

• Code Injection

• Trojan

• Buffer Overflow

What is a buffer overflow attack?

• An attack that intercepts network traffic

• An attack that floods a network with traffic

• An attack that installs malicious software

• An attack that exploits memory handling vulnerabilities

What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• To gain unauthorized access

• To steal sensitive data

• To install malware on a system

• To overwhelm systems and prevent access

Which of the following is a method of user authentication?

• Malware Detection

• Data Encryption

• Network Sniffing

• Multi-factor Authentication

What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?

• To simplify user access

• To monitor user activity

• To require multiple forms of verification

• To eliminate the need for passwords

How do attackers typically exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities?

• By flooding the network with requests

• By intercepting network traffic

• By inserting malicious code into applications

• By overwriting memory locations with crafted input

What is a characteristic of eavesdropping in network security?

• It guarantees system availability

• It ensures data integrity

• It involves intercepting network traffic

• It prevents unauthorized access

Which authentication method uses unique physical traits for verification?

• Password-based Authentication

• Multi-factor Authentication

• Biometric Authentication

• Token-based Authentication

What is the impact of a successful Denial of Service attack?

• Increased system performance

• Enhanced user authentication

• Unauthorized access to sensitive data

• Compromised availability of services