Exploring Security Vulnerabilities and Testing

Which of the following is a common security vulnerability in web applications?

• SQL Injection

• Data Compression

• Load Balancing

• Responsive Design

What is the primary goal of penetration testing?

• To identify and exploit vulnerabilities

• To increase network speed

• To develop new software features

• To reduce server costs

Which tool is commonly used for network vulnerability scanning?

• Nessus

• Photoshop

• Excel

• WordPress

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is best described as:

• Injecting malicious scripts into web pages

• Encrypting network traffic

• Compressing files for storage

• Monitoring server uptime

Which of the following is NOT a phase of penetration testing?

• Reporting

• Reconnaissance

• Exploitation

• Compilation

Which protocol is commonly targeted during network security assessments?

• TCP/IP

• HTTP/2

• JPEG

• PDF

What does the acronym OWASP stand for?

• Open Web Application Security Project

• Online Web Application Security Programme

• Official Web Application Security Policy

• Open Wireless Application Security Project

Which of the following is a risk management strategy?

• Risk Mitigation

• Data Fragmentation

• Code Refactoring

• Load Testing

Which tool is widely used for web application penetration testing?

• Burp Suite

• PowerPoint

• Notepad

• Paint

A firewall is primarily used to:

• Control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• Increase hard drive space

• Optimise image quality

• Manage user passwords