WorksheetsCompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Revision Test 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Is it correct to say that a risk guarantees a system will be breached?
True
False
What does 'internal or external' describe in cybersecurity terms?
Where files are stored in the system
The level of access a threat actor has
The amount of internet bandwidth
What happens during a service disruption attack?
Secure login fails due to expired credentials
Valuable data is copied without permission
A system overheats due to overuse
Malware is removed during backup
The attack surface includes all points a hacker might try to exploit.
True
False
A(n) _____ vector refers to an attack requiring remote access over a network.
Internal
Wireless
Remote network
Local script
Which of these is an example of a lure-based vector?
Spreadsheet macros
Command shell
Image file containing malware
Keyboard shortcut
Social engineering can involve tricking someone into helping the attacker.
True
False
What type of phishing uses SMS to fool users?
Emailing
Vishing
Texting
Smishing
What’s it called when an attacker registers a site name close to a real one?
Typing attack
Spoofing
Domain squatting
Typosquatting
A watering hole attack is just a false rumour with no intent to deceive.
True
False
A _____ attack tries to make systems unavailable to users.
Social
DoS
Replay
Decoy
Brute-force attacks depend on random guessing to access a system.
True
False
Which action best defines a replay attack?
Blocking data from being received
Stealing and reusing a transmission
Encrypting files without permission
What kind of attack does a 'man-in-the-middle' refer to?
Altering software updates
Hijacking a physical device
Intercepting data between two parties
Launching spam from a compromised account
A buffer overflow attack floods a system with more data than it can handle.
True
False
What does an SQL injection attack mainly target?
Media players
Databases
Routers
Backup drives
_____ is a form of malware disguised as something useful.
Virus
Keylogger
Worm
Trojan horse
Is ransomware a threat that locks data until payment is made?
Yes
No
A keylogger records what you type to steal passwords.
True
False
Which option best defines a backdoor?
A secure login page
A tool that patches old software
A hidden method to access a system
A firewall configured with errors
Which of these describes malware that copies itself and spreads on its own?
Worm
Trojan
Rootkit
Spyware
A _____ hides itself in a system to give attackers long-term access.
Logic bomb
Rootkit
Worm
Antivirus
Does spyware collect user information without consent?
Yes
No
A logic bomb triggers when a certain event or condition is met.
False
True
Which is an example of software built to harm or hijack systems?
VPN
Malware
Patch
Which of the following is a goal of attackers using social engineering?
Promoting ads
Securing networks
Gaining trust to exploit people
Teaching password safety
Tailgating is when someone tricks their way into a secured area.
True
False
An attacker pretending to be tech support to gain access is using (a) .
Is shoulder surfing an example of physical social engineering?
Yes
No
Which method relies on convincing someone to break normal security rules?
Brute-force
Social engineering
Firewall bypass
Wi-Fi cloning
Which of the following is not a form of social engineering?
Shoulder surfing
Phishing
Data encryption
(a) is a method where attackers create fake websites or emails to trick people.
Pretexting uses fake stories to trick people into revealing data.
True
False
Can a simple USB stick be used to deliver a malware payload?
Yes
No
What is baiting in social engineering?
Gaining access by pretending to be an employee
Offering something tempting to trick the target
Encrypting files to demand ransom
Guessing passwords repeatedly
(a) attacks happen when a system is overwhelmed by traffic to crash it.
A man-in-the-middle attack changes data before it reaches its destination.
True
False
Do buffer overflow attacks allow code to run where it shouldn't?
Yes
No
Which of the following is used to exploit a database system?
Rootkit
SQL injection
DNS spoofing
Brute-force
An attacker who repeats a captured message to trick a system is doing a (a) .
Which type of attacker might be a former employee with access credentials?
Nation-state
Unskilled Hacker
Competitor
Insider
Hacktivists often have political or social motivations.
True
False
Is a nation-state actor likely to have more resources than a script kiddie?
Yes
No
Threat actors are often categorized by their (a) and goals.
Which group is most likely to perform structured attacks using custom tools?
Unskilled Hacker
Hacktivists
Nation-state actors
Unskilled Hackers usually create their own malware tools from scratch.
True
False
Which of the following best describes an unskilled hacker?
Non-technical attacker using ready-made tools
Hacker writing unique code
Insider leaking documents
Social engineer creating fake websites
A (a) actor might attack for business advantage, such as stealing client data.
Are cybercriminals usually motivated by money?
Yes
No
All insider threats are intentional and planned.
True
False
