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WorksheetsDenial of Service Attacks, Cyber Ethics, and ACM Code of Ethics
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a Denial of Service attack (DoS)?
When a system of services is disrupted with a flood of illegitimate traffic
When a system is upgraded
When a system is protected from attacks
When a system is running normally
What is a Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS)?
An attack from a single machine
An attack that is a malicious flood of internet traffic from many different sources
An attack that upgrades the system
An attack that fixes vulnerabilities
Which program inside Kali Linux is used for launching attacks as mentioned in the worksheet?
Metasploit
Wireshark
Nmap
John the Ripper
The command in Kali Linux to launch a command is _____
sudo msfconsole
sudo apt-get update
ls -la
ping 127.0.0.1
The command in Metasploit to launch an attack in Kali Linux is _____
exploit
run
start
attack
What does RDP stand for as mentioned in the worksheet?
Remote Desktop Protocol
Random Data Processing
Rapid Deployment Program
Remote Data Port
What is Cyber Ethics?
Study of ethics about computers and user behavior (how we behave on computers)
A type of computer virus
A programming language
A hardware component of a computer
Which of the following is NOT an example that would follow the heading of cyber ethics?
Copyright infringement
Posting false information
Blasphemy
Installing software updates
Name one of the 3 primary parts for ACM Code of Ethics.
More specific professional responsibilities / Strive to achieve quality, effectiveness, and dignity in both the process and products of professional work / Acquiring and maintaining professional competence
Financial management and budgeting
Marketing and advertising strategies
International trade regulations
One of the ethical principles is ________ to society and human wellbeing.
Contribution
Negligence
Isolation
Disregard
An important ethical value is avoiding ________ to others.
harm
praise
support
help
Being ________ and trustworthy is a key ethical principle.
honest
selfish
careless
dishonest
Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior online?
Using strong passwords
Respecting others' privacy
Reporting security vulnerabilities
Plagiarizing someone else's work
What is the main goal of a cyber attack?
To protect user data
To disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems
To improve network speed
To install software updates
Which of the following best describes responsible use of technology?
Spreading malware intentionally
Respecting intellectual property rights
Ignoring security warnings
Sharing confidential information without consent
Which of the following is a common method to protect against DDoS attacks?
Sharing login credentials
Disabling antivirus software
Implementing firewalls and traffic filtering
Using strong passwords
What is the primary difference between a DoS and a DDoS attack?
There is no difference
DoS attacks are legal, DDoS attacks are not
DoS attacks target hardware, DDoS attacks target software
DoS attacks use one source, DDoS attacks use multiple sources
Which of the following is an ethical response if you discover a vulnerability in a system?
Exploit the vulnerability for personal gain
Share the vulnerability on social media
Ignore the vulnerability
Report the vulnerability to the system owner
