Deck 3: Network and Computer Attacks

Question 1

In a buffer overflow attack,an attacker finds a vulnerability in poorly written code that doesn't check for a defined amount of memory space use.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When a programmer exploits written code that doesn't check for a defined amount of memory space they are executing which of the following attacks?

A) buffer overflow
B) DoS
C) DDoS
D) session hijacking

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A malicious computer program that replicates and propagates itself without having to attach to a host is called which of the following?

A) virus
B) Trojan
C) worm
D) shell

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Malware is malicious software,such as a virus,worm,or Trojan program,introduced into a network.

Question 5

Malware programs cannot be detected by antivirus programs.

Question 6

The acronym IDS stands for which of the following?

A) Intrusion Detection System
B) Information Dissemination System
C) Information Destruction System
D) Intruder Dispersal System

Question 7

Which type of program can mitigate some risks associated with malware?

A) shells
B) bots
C) antivirus
D) rootkits

Question 8

What type of malicious computer programs present themselves as useful computer programs or applications?

A) macro viruses
B) worms
C) Spyware programs
D) Trojan programs

Question 9

What type of malicious program cannot stand on its own and can replicate itself through an executable program attached to an e-mail?

A) shell
B) virus
C) keylogger
D) rootkit

Question 10

What type of virus is used to lock a user's system,or cloud accounts until the system's owner complies by paying the attacker a monetary fee?

A) keylogger
B) rootkit
C) ransomware
D) macro

Question 11

Trojan Programs can install a specific type of program to allow an attacker access to the attacked computer later.What means of access is the attacker utilizing?

A) backdoor
B) shell
C) worm
D) macro virus

Question 12

Which type of virus is written as a list of commands that can be set automatically to run as soon as a computer user opens the file?

A) macro
B) rootkit
C) keylogger
D) adware

Question 13

Which of the following sometimes displays a banner that notifies the user of its presence?

A) Spyware
B) Adware
C) Webware
D) Malware

Question 14

A DDoS attack is launched against a host from a single server or workstation.

Question 15

Whitelisting allows only approved programs to run on a computer.

Question 16

The virus signature file is maintained by what type of software?

A) antivirus
B) keylogger
C) remote control
D) firewall

Question 17

Which type of security is specifically concerned with computers or devices that are part of a network infrastructure?

A) Host security
B) Server security
C) Computer security
D) Network security

Question 18

Which of the following is created after an attack and usually hides within the OS tools,so it is almost impossible to detect?

A) toolbox
B) rootkit
C) shell
D) macro virus

Question 19

If an attacker wishes to collect confidential financial data,passwords,PINs and any personal data stored on your computer which of the following programs would they choose to use?

A) Adware
B) Spybot
C) Malware
D) Spyware

Question 20

Which type of attack cripples the network and prevents legitimate users from accessing network resources?

A) buffer overflow
B) session hijacking
C) social engineering
D) denial-of-service

Question 21

Describe the basic function and creation process of a macro virus.

Question 22

What type of attack is occurring when an attacker places themselves between two parties and manipulates messages being passed back and forth?

A) Man-in-the-Middle
B) Ping of Death
C) Middle-Capture
D) DDOS

Question 23

Explain how the two different types of keyloggers are used?

Question 24

How does a buffer overflow attack work?

Question 25

Which term best describes a hash or code pattern that antivirus software companies use to compare known viruses to every file on a computer?

A) signatures
B) heuristics
C) macros
D) bots

Question 26

What is a DDoS attack?

Question 27

Explain how a basic computer virus operates and how it uses other host programs.

Question 28

What is spyware and how does it operate?

Question 29

A computer hacker may use a phishing e-mail to lure a user into following a malicious link.What type of technique is being used by the computer hacker?

A) mail fraud
B) heuristics
C) ransoming
D) social engineering

Question 30

What types of ports do successful Trojan programs commonly use?

Question 31

Which of the following physical security methods provides the ability to secure a company's assets and document any individuals physical time of entry?

A) rotary locks
B) combination locks
C) card access
D) deadbolt locks

Question 32

What type of attack causes the victim's computer to crash or freeze when the attacker delivers an ICMP packet that is larger than the maximum allowed 65,535 bytes?

A) MTU ping
B) Ping of Death
C) buffer overflow
D) session hijacking

Question 33

When a computer hacker uses multiple compromised computers to carry out a DDOS attack,the compromised computers are usually referred to as which of the following?

A) viruses
B) zombies
C) macros
D) cyborgs

Question 34

What is the difference between spyware and adware?

Question 35

Explain the advantages of application whitelisting?

Question 36

Which term best describes malicious programmatic behaviors that antivirus software companies use to compare known viruses to every file on a computer?

A) signatures
B) heuristics
C) macros
D) bots

Question 37

How do Trojan programs operate?

Question 38

Which type of attack is being carried out when an attacker joins a TCP session and makes both parties think he or she is the other party?

A) A DoS attack
B) Ping of Death
C) A buffer overflow attack
D) Session hijacking

Question 39

What type of malicious procedure involves using sniffing tools to capture network communications to intercept confidential information or gather credentials that can be used to extend the attack?

A) eavesdropping
B) overflowing
C) injecting
D) capturing

Question 40

What type of hardware devices and computer programs can be used to obtain passwords by capturing key strokes on a targeted computer system?

A) Viruses
B) Keyloggers
C) Macro viruses
D) Shells

Question 41

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
A program that usually hides in the OS tools,so it's almost impossible to detect

Question 42

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
Hardware devices or software that can be used to capture keystrokes on a computer

Question 43

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
Malicious software introduced into a network to help an attacker accomplish their goals

Question 44

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
Malicious program that attaches itself to a file or another program

Question 45

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
Network of robot computers

Question 46

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
An attack that uses a large ICMP packet to causes the victim computer to freeze and malfunction

Question 47

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
An attack that prevents legitimate users from accessing network resources

Question 48

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
Attackers inject themselves between two parties or systems communicating with one another

Question 49

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
Virus that locks a target system until a demanded fee is paid

Question 50

Match each item with a statement below.a.botnet
b.rootkit
c.Trojan
d.Ping of Death
e.DoS
f.Man-in-the-Middle
g.keyloggers
h.malware
i.virus
j.ransomware
A program that disguises itself as a useful program and can install a backdoor or rootkit on a computer