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WorksheetsITPE21 213 EXAM
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which of the following is an example of symmetric encryption?
AES
RSA
DSA
ECC
Which attack uses ICMP echo floods?
SSL
DoS
Hashing
Phishing
The main drawback of symmetric encryption is:
Speed
Cost
Key distribution
Complexity
Phishing is a type of:
Firewall setting
Encryption protocol
Network configuration
Social engineering
Which principle ensures data remains accurate and unaltered?
Integrity
Authentication
Availability
Confidentiality
Which VPN protocol is modern and efficient?
PPTP
WireGuard
HTTP
FTP
A DDoS attack uses:
Firewall rules
Password brute force
A single device
Multiple compromised devices
The purpose of S/MIME is to:
Spam filtering
VPN management
Key generation
Encrypt and digitally sign emails
What does hashing mainly ensure?
Integrity
Password hiding
Availability
Speed
Which of the following describes digital signatures?
Replace encryption
Verify authenticity and integrity
Hash passwords
Hide user identity
Which protocol does HTTPS rely on?
VPN
IPSec
TLS
PGP
Which OSI layer does IPSec operate in?
Transport
Application
Session
Network
The main goal of network security is to:
Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Restrict access
Improve graphics
Share data openly
Which type of attack disguises communication as trusted?
Scanning
Spoofing
Encryption
Deletion
Which best describes cryptography?
Router configuration
Firewall management
Monitoring traffic
Encryption/decryption science
The Certificate Authority (CA) is responsible for:
Storing passwords
Encrypting all traffic
Managing DNS
Issuing and verifying certificates
SSL/TLS is used to:
Secure communication
Block malware
Filter websites
Encrypt emails
Phishing emails pretending to be a bank is:
Malware
Phishing
Spoofing
Which VPN type is considered less secure?
L2TP/IPSec
OpenVPN
WireGuard
PPTP
In asymmetric encryption, the public key is used to:
Encrypt
Generate keys
Store hashes
Decrypt
HTTPS relies primarily on:
A. SSL/TLS & PKI
B. Firewall & IDS
C. Hashing & WAF
D. IPSec & VPN
A firewall is used to:
Encrypt files
Monitor/block unauthorized access
Perform hashing
Manage DNS
A digital certificate contains:
Private keys
Password hashes
VPN tokens
Public key + identity
PKI stands for:
Protected Key Interface
Public Knowledge Index
Private Key Integration
Public Key Infrastructure
Unauthorized access is a risk to:
Confidentiality
Integrity
Usability
Availability
Regular maintenance helps maintain:
Availability
Encryption
Port blocking
Password changes
Which of the following is a one-way process?
(a)
Which protocol replaced SSL?
RSA
VPN
IPSec
TLS
A botnet is:
Secure VPN
Password list
Email filter
Compromised network
The WannaCry ransomware attack:
Flooded networks
Intercepted emails
Spoofed IPs
Encrypted files & demanded ransom
Which is an example of maintaining availability?
Regular hardware maintenance
Deleting users
Blocking ports
Encryption
TLS ensures:
Availability only
Confidentiality only
Access control
CIA + authentication
Which key concept prevents denying of sending data?
Non-repudiation
Integrity
Encryption
Availability
Which prevention method best reduces MITM attacks?
Disable encryption
Ignore certificates
Use open WiFi
Use HTTPS & VPN
DNS spoofing redirects users to:
Firewalls
Encrypted servers
Fake websites
VPNs
The CIA Triad stands for:
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Control, Internet, Access
Confidentiality, Internet, Authentication
Control, Integrity, Application
The goal of a DoS attack is to:
Authenticate users
Steal data
Encrypt files
Disrupt service availability
Which of the following is NOT a network attack?
Phishing
Password reset
Spoofing
DoS
Cryptography is the science of:
Monitoring traffic
Router configuration
Encryption/decryption
Managing firewalls
A digital signature verifies:
Authenticity & integrity
Confidentiality
Speed
Availability
The avalanche effect refers to:
Encryption weakness
Data corruption
A hash value drastically changing
Password failure
Symmetric encryption uses:
No key
Two keys
One key
Digital signatures
Which attack spreads automatically without user action?
Trojan
Worm
Phishing
Spoofing
ARP spoofing is used in:
Hashing
VPNs
Encryption
MITM attacks
SSL Labs is used to:
Manage VPNs
Detect malware
Check SSL configuration
Scan ports
Which protocol combination provides secure VPN connections?
L2TP/IPSec
Hash + decrypt
SSL + TLS
VPN + SSL
Which of the following indicates a secure browser connection?
A firewall icon
Cached site
VPN enabled
Lock icon
Which hashing algorithm is commonly used?
RSA
MD5
SHA-256
DES
PGP is used for:
Blocking malware
Securing emails
Filtering spam
Encrypting websites
A fake Wi-Fi hotspot capturing credentials is:
MITM
Spoofing
Phishing
DoS
The handshake in SSL/TLS involves:
Password exchange
IP filtering
DNS resolution
Certificate exchange + key generation
IPSec has two main protocols:
RSA & AES
VPN & PKI
AH & ESP
SSL & TLS
Non-repudiation ensures:
Speed
Sender cannot deny sending
Availability
Accuracy
A digital certificate contains:
A public key + identity
Only private keys
VPN tokens
Password hashes
Which prevents malware infection?
Sharing passwords
Avoid suspicious downloads
Disabling antivirus
Ignore updates
Phishing prevention includes:
Disabling antivirus
Sharing passwords
Ignoring all links
Checking email addresses
DNS attacks exploit:
Data Network Servers
Dynamic Node Service
Distributed Node Security
Domain Name System
The GitHub 2018 attack was an example of:
MITM
DDoS
Ransomware
Phishing
HTTPS uses:
A. SSL/TLS
B. IPSec
C. VPN
D. PGP
A DoS attack aims to:
Disrupt service
Encrypt files
Provide availability
Authenticate
Email spoofing means:
Encrypted content
Fake sender address
Delayed email
Digital signature
ESP in IPSec provides:
Encryption + authentication
Authentication only
Integrity only
TLS replaced:
VPN
RSA
SSL
IPSec
PKI stands for:
Protected Key Interface
Private Key Integration
Public Key Infrastructure
Public Knowledge Index
VPNs are used to:
Create secure tunnels
Block websites
Encrypt passwords
Speed browsing
SSL/TLS ensures:
Access control
CIA + authentication
Confidentiality only
Availability only
The public key is used to:
Store hashes
Decrypt
Encrypt
Generate keys
Hashing is mainly used to:
Store plaintext
Encrypt
Hide passwords
Verify integrity
PGP combines:
VPN & SSL
TLS & IPSec
Hashing & decryption
Symmetric + asymmetric encryption
DNS spoofing redirects users to:
Fake websites
Encrypted servers
VPN
Firewalls
