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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term "DNS cache" refer to?
A backup of all domain names
Temporarily stored DNS query results
A list of blacklisted IPs
The main DNS root server
What is the primary function of a DNS server?
To provide web hosting services
To manage email traffic
To store website content
To translate domain names into IP addresses
Which protocol is primarily used for DNS queries?
HTTP
FTP
TCP
UDP
Which number port does DNS usually use?
(a)
DNS converts IP addresses into domain names.
true
False
How many bits are in an IPv4 address?
(a)
Which version of IP has more addresses: IPv4 or IPv6?
IPv4
IPv6
Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?
192.168.0.256
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
172.16.254.1
fe80::1
IPv6 addresses use how many bits?
32
64
128
256
During which phase do hackers attempt to maintain long-term access?
Exploitation
Maintaining Access
Reconnaissance
Reporting
Reporting includes recommendations to fix vulnerabilities.
True
False
A ransomware note usually demands payment in:
Bank transfers
Credit cards
Cryptocurrency
Cheques
HTTPS protects against which type of attack better than HTTP?
SQL Injection
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
DDoS
Social Engineering
"filetype:pdf site:.gov" is an example of:
SQL injection
Google Dork
Shodan Query
DNS Enumeration
OSINT primarily focuses on:
Information from publicly available sources
Hacking passwords
Exploiting zero-days
Installing malware
Which of the following best defines cybersecurity?
Protecting only software from malware
Protecting networks, devices, and data from digital attacks
Creating firewalls for every system
Hacking legally
Cybersecurity only deals with preventing unauthorized access.
True
False
Which hacker type is motivated by political or social causes?
White Hat
Black Hat
Hacktivist
Grey hat
Which hacker type works legally to improve security?
White Hat
Black Hat
Grey Hat
Hacktivist
Which is the first phase of the ethical hacking life cycle?
Scanning
Reconnaissance
Gaining Access
Maintaining Access
The final phase of ethical hacking is:
Exploitation
Covering Tracks
Reporting
Reconnaissance
Ransomware typically uses which technique?
Encrypting files and demanding payment
Stealing user passwords silently
Monitoring network packets
Flooding servers with requests
HTTPS uses which protocol for security?
SSL/TLS
FTP
SSH
IPSec
Which port is default for HTTPS?
80
22
443
445
HTTP encrypts all communication by default.
True
false
Shodan is considered the “search engine for hackers.”
True
False
Which browser is commonly used to access the dark web?
Chrome
opera
Tor
Firefox
Which of these is a legitimate use of the dark web?
Buying illegal drugs
Secure communication for journalists
Credit card fraud
Spreading ransomware
Which attack relies purely on manipulating human psychology?
Malware injection
Social Engineering
Brute-force attack
SQL Injection
Which is the strongest password?
Password123
Qwerty@2024
Varun@123
f$T7@9Lp!Q#
Changing passwords regularly improves digital hygiene.
True
False
Which of the following is not part of digital hygiene?
Using MFA
Regular updates
Sharing passwords with colleagues
Strong password creation
Zphisher is used for:
Ethical password recovery
Phishing page creation
Ransomware attacks
Antivirus scanning
Which server is often used in Zphisher for tunneling?
Apache
Nginx
Cloudflared
Tomcat
VPNs mainly provide:
Encryption & anonymity
Password cracking
Faster internet speed
DNS hijacking
Which service typically runs on port 22?
HTTP
HTTPS
DNS
TCP
Which protocol is connection-oriented?
TCP
UDP
SMTP
ARP
A video streaming service is more likely to use:
TCP
UDP
SMTP
DNS
DeepSound is mainly used for:
Encrypting files
Hiding data in audio files
Creating VPN tunnels
Password cracking
GHDB stands for:
Google Hack Database
General Hacking Data Base
Global Host Data Bank
Google Hidden Directory Base
Shortcut to open Task Manager in Windows:
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Alt + F4
Win + R
Website commonly used to check public IP:
Which of the following is NOT a cyber threat?
Malware
Social Engineering
Firewall
Phishing
Hackers hired by companies to test their defenses are called:
Penetration Testers
Black Hats
Hacktivists
Grey Hats
DNS converts IP addresses into domain names
True
False
What are cookies mainly used for in websites?
Store user session information
Encrypt data
Block malware
Download files
VPNs can protect cookies from being stolen on public Wi-Fi.
true
False
ARP Stands for
Address resolution Protocol
Address recipient protocol
Address responsive protocol
Address resistive protocol
In a cookie stealing demo using Cookie Editor, what is usually copied from the victim’s browser?
Session ID
Password hash
Browser history
IP Address
When a cookie is stolen and reused by an attacker, the attack is called:
SQL Injection
Session Hijacking
Port Scanning
DDoS
