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WorksheetsTypes of Vulnerabilities Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is an example of a software vulnerability?
Using Telnet instead of SSH
SQL Injection in a web application
Employee shares their password with a friend
Admin uses “admin123” as the default password
A router is left with its factory default credentials “admin/admin.” What type of vulnerability is this?
Network
Human
Configuration
Software
Which of the following is a network vulnerability?
Missing patches on an operating system
Firewall allowing all traffic by default
User falling for a phishing email
A developer writing insecure code
Which vulnerability results from poor coding practices?
Social Engineering
Buffer Overflow
Weak Password Policy
Misconfigured Firewall
A user repeatedly uses the same weak password across multiple accounts. What vulnerability is this?
Software
Network
Human
Configuration
Outdated libraries (like Log4j) leading to exploits are an example of:
Configuration Vulnerability
Software Vulnerability
Human Vulnerability
Network Vulnerability
Which of the following is NOT a configuration vulnerability?
Unnecessary services enabled
Default passwords used
Excessive permissions granted
SQL Injection in a login page
Which network protocol is considered insecure because it sends data in plaintext?
HTTPS
SSH
Telnet
SFTP
Which human vulnerability is MOST commonly exploited in phishing attacks?
Curiosity and trust
Encryption flaws
Buffer overflows
Weak segmentation
Failure to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on critical accounts is an example of:
Software Vulnerability
Configuration Vulnerability
Network Vulnerability
Human Vulnerability
