Types of Attacks N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 14)

Questions 66–70

1. 66foundation · easy

   What is the primary medium used in a smishing attack?

   • AVoice calls
   • BSocial media platforms
   • CEmail
   • DSMS (Short Message Service) text messages
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2. 67foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used by rootkits to avoid detection?

   • AEncrypting all files on the system
   • BSending phishing emails to spread
   • CFlooding the network with traffic
   • DIntercepting system calls to hide malicious processes and files
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4. 68foundation · easy

   Which type of password attack involves an attacker attempting every possible combination of characters until the correct password is discovered?

   • ABrute-force attack
   • BPhishing attack
   • CRainbow table attack
   • DDictionary attack
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5. 69foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of a session hijacking attack?

   • ATo alter the routing tables of a network to redirect traffic.
   • BTo impersonate an authenticated user and perform actions on their behalf.
   • CTo encrypt the communication between two parties to ensure confidentiality.
   • DTo discover open ports and services running on a target system.
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6. 70foundation · easy

   What is the defining characteristic of a replay attack?

   • AThe attacker floods a network with traffic to cause a denial of service
   • BThe attacker uses a keylogger to capture keystrokes
   • CThe attacker captures data and retransmits it at a later time to deceive the system
   • DThe attacker sends a phishing email to trick a user into revealing credentials
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