3rd Quiz

Question 1

Hackers who use their knowledge and skills to discover and exploit security vulnerabilities for financial gain or malicious reasons are called:

Answer 1

Black hat hackers.

Question 2

Hackers who use their knowledge and skills to improve security of a system by discovering vulnerabilities are called:

Answer 2

White hat hackers.

Question 3

Hackers who use their knowledge and skills to get something done but do not care about how it is done are called:

Answer 3

Grey hat hackers.

Question 4

Black hat hackers who are influenced and motivated by certain religious or political beliefs are called:

Answer 4

Cyber terrorists.

Question 5

Activities performed by a security specialist to help companies identify vulnerabilities in their networks and systems is called:

Answer 5

Ethical hacking.

Question 6

Ethical hackers usually use the same methods and techniques that black hat hackers do. However, the difference between them is:

Answer 6

Ethical hackers have the permission to do so, and they do not cause any damage to systems or networks.

Question 7

When hired to evaluate the security of the client’s system/network, which of these question does an ethical hacker NOT need to ask themselves?

Answer 7

How can I use the information I find to benefit myself?

You ain’t in this game for personal gain, boy-o

Question 8

Who determines the scope of ethical hacking?

Answer 8

Client.

Question 9

The phase in which a hacker performs information gathering and learning about the target as much as possible is called:

Answer 9

Reconnaissance.

Question 10

Phase in which a hacker is able to map the routers and firewalls is called:

Answer 10

Scanning.

Question 11

In which phase does an attack happen?

Answer 11

Gaining access.