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Ethical Hacking

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main goal of reconnaissance in hacking?

a)

To gather information about the target

b)

To exploit vulnerabilities

c)

To hack into webcams

d)

To perform social engineering

2.

Which search operator is used to narrow down searches to a specific website?

a)

intext

b)

filetype

c)

site

d)

inURL

3.

Assuring that the systems responsible for the delivering, storing , and processing information are accessible when required by the authorized users

a)

Availability

b)

Authenticity

c)

Integrity

d)

Non Repudiation

4.

Which of the following is an essential document that outlines the scope, goals, and limitations of an ethical hacking engagement?

a)

Non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

b)

Hacking license.

c)

Legal waiver.

d)

Statement of intent

5.

What should ethical hackers always prioritize during their assessments?

a)

Exploiting vulnerabilities.

b)

Staying within the law and ethics.

c)

Avoiding detection

d)

Profiting from their findings.


6.

Which term refers to obtaining explicit permission from the owner to test and assess the security of their system?

a)

Unauthorized access.

b)

Black-hat hacking.

c)

White-hat hacking.

d)

Social engineering.


7.

What is the primary purpose of ethical hacking?

a)

A) To break into computer systems illegally.

b)

B) To steal sensitive information.

c)

C) To test and improve security measures.

d)

D) To spread malware.


8.
Who uses their hacking skills for destructive purposes?
a)
Cracker
b)
Ethical hacker
c)
Script kiddie
d)
White-hat hacker
9.
Which of the following is a system, program, or network that is the subject of a security analysis?
a)
Owned system
b)
Vulnerability
c)
Exploited system
d)
Target of evaluation
10.
Hacking for a cause is called:
a)
Active hacking
b)
Hacktivism
c)
Activism
d)
Black-hat hacking
11.
Which type of hacker represents the highest risk to your network?
a)
Disgruntled employees
b)
Black-hat hackers
c)
Gray-hat hackers
d)
Script kiddies
12.
The security, functionality, and ease of use triangle illustrates which concept?
a)
As security increases, functionality and ease of use increase
b)
As security decreases, functionality and ease of use increase
c)
As security decreases, functionality and ease of use decrease
d)
Security does not affect functionality and ease of use
13.
What type of ethical hack tests access to the physical infrastructure?
a)
Internal network
b)
Remote network
c)
External network
d)
Physical access
14.
What is the first phase of hacking?
a)
Attack
b)
Maintaining access
c)
Gaining access
d)
Reconnaissance
15.
A security audit performed on the internal network of an organization by the network administration is also known as:
a)
Gray-box testing
b)
Black-box testing
c)
White-box testing
d)
Active testing
16.
Which of the following statements best describes a white-hat hacker?
a)
Security professional 
b)
Former black hat
c)
Former gray hat
d)
Malicious hacker
17.

Phishing emails often ask for which type of information?

a)

Favorite color

b)

Bank details or usernames and passwords

c)

Movie preferences

d)

Travel history

18.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of phishing?

a)

Ambiguous Greeting

b)

Poor Spelling/Grammar

c)

Clear and professional language

d)

Tempting offers

19.

What is phishing?

a)

The act of catching fish in a river

b)

The act of pretending to be a legitimate organization to steal sensitive information

c)

The act of sending legitimate emails to customers

d)

The act of creating a new bank account

20.

What is often the intention behind Social Engineering?

a)

To create new social networks

b)

To steal or commit fraud

c)

To improve public relations

d)

To develop new software

21.

Which of the following is NOT a method used in Social Engineering?

a)

Con-tricks

b)

Manipulation

c)

Deceit

d)

Physical force

22.

What is the primary goal of Social Engineering?

a)

To enhance user experience on social media

b)

To gain access to restricted computer systems, areas, or sensitive information

c)

To develop new social policies

d)

To improve communication between people

23.

What is Social Engineering?

a)

The use of technology to improve social interactions

b)

Any action that influences a person to do something that may not be in their best interest

c)

The process of designing social media platforms

d)

A method of constructing social policies

24.

Mr. Ahamed steal Mr. Laith's Password . What kind of security attack it is?

a)

Information therft

b)

Manipulation Data

c)

Disturbing business continuity

d)

None of these