Types of Attacks N10-009 Practice Questions (Page 15)

Questions 71–75

1. 71foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common method used in a DoS attack?

   • AUsing a rootkit to hide malicious activities
   • BInstalling a keylogger to capture keystrokes
   • CSending a phishing email to trick a user into revealing credentials
   • DFlooding a server with more requests than it can handle
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2. 72foundation · easy

   A security analyst discovers a snippet of code embedded in a legitimate application that will delete critical configuration files when a specific employee's account is terminated. Which type of attack does this describe?

   • ALogic bomb
   • BTrojan horse
   • CRootkit
   • DRansomware
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4. 73foundation · easy

   What is tailgating in the context of physical security?

   • AUsing a fake identity to gain access to a computer system
   • BFollowing an authorized person through a secure door without proper credentials
   • CSending a fraudulent email to trick a user into revealing their password
   • DIntercepting network traffic to steal data
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5. 74foundation · easy

   Which characteristic is most distinctive of a logic bomb compared to other types of malware?

   • AIt encrypts files and demands payment
   • BIt disguises itself as a useful program
   • CIt requires a specific condition to trigger its payload
   • DIt replicates itself across network shares
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6. 75foundation · easy

   Which scenario is an example of a replay attack?

   • AAn attacker sends a fraudulent email to a user asking for their password
   • BAn attacker installs a rootkit to hide malicious activities
   • CAn attacker uses a botnet to flood a website with traffic
   • DAn attacker captures a user's login request and sends it again to gain access
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