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Ethical hacking Kali linux Part 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of ethical hacking?

a)

To steal data without detection

b)

To monitor user activity

c)

To identify and fix security vulnerabilities

d)

To test hardware performance

2.

Which of the following best describes an ethical hacker?

a)

A government spy

b)

A person authorized to simulate attacks to test security

c)

A malware developer

d)

A system administrator

3.

What is the first phase of the ethical hacking process?

a)

Exploitation

b)

Clearing Tracks

c)

Maintaining Access

d)

Reconnaissance

4.

Which of the following is NOT a typical skill required for ethical hackers?

a)

Linux command line

b)

Networking

c)

Programming

d)

Graphic design

5.

Which phase involves finding ways to stay connected to the target system after gaining access?

a)

Gaining Access

b)

Maintaining Access

c)

Reconnaissance

d)

Scanning

6.

What does a vulnerability scanner do?

a)

Encrypts user data

b)

Detects and reports known weaknesses in a system

c)

Monitors user logins

d)

Blocks unauthorized access

7.

Which of the following tools is often used in ethical hacking?

a)

Photoshop

b)

Audacity

c)

Nmap

d)

Zoom

8.

In which phase would an ethical hacker use tools like Nmap or Nessus?

a)

Reporting

b)

Clearing Tracks

c)

Scanning

d)

Gaining Access

9.

Why is the “Reporting” phase important in ethical hacking?

a)

It installs antivirus software

b)

It hides the attacker’s identity

c)

It deletes all access logs

d)

It helps document findings and recommend fixes

10.

What is the difference between a black hat and a white hat hacker?

a)

Black hats work for companies

b)

White hats steal for profit

c)

White hats are authorized to hack; black hats are not

d)

There is no difference