Classification and Types of Attacks CEH Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · easy

   A security analyst is troubleshooting intermittent Wi-Fi disconnections for multiple users. The analyst discovers that an attacker is sending deauthentication frames to the clients. Which type of wireless attack is this, and what is the primary impact?

   • ASniffing attack, which is a passive attack that monitors traffic.
   • BRogue access point attack, which is a passive attack that provides unauthorized access.
   • CEvil twin attack, which is an active attack that captures credentials.
   • DDeauthentication attack, which is an active attack that disrupts wireless connectivity.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes an insider attack?

   • AAn attack that originates from within the organization by someone with authorized access
   • BAn attack that targets the organization's internal network from the internet
   • CAn attack that uses malware to breach the perimeter
   • DAn attack launched by a former employee using stolen credentials
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4. 18foundation · easy

   How does adding a new web application to an organization's infrastructure affect its attack surface?

   • AIt expands the attack surface by introducing new potential entry points
   • BIt reduces the attack surface by increasing security controls
   • CIt has no effect on the attack surface
   • DIt only affects the physical attack surface
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5. 19foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a deauthentication attack in wireless networks?

   • ATo steal encryption keys
   • BTo disconnect clients from the access point
   • CTo impersonate the access point
   • DTo inject malicious packets into the network
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6. 20application · medium

   A security analyst captures network traffic and notices that an attacker is intercepting communication between a client and a server, relaying messages between them. The client and server believe they are communicating directly. Which type of attack is this?

   • ABrute-force attack
   • BReplay attack
   • CSniffing attack
   • DMan-in-the-middle attack
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