Ethical Hacking Fundamentals and Hacker Classes ECSS Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A financial institution wants to assess the security of its new online banking platform. The compliance team requires a formal, scoped test that focuses on specific high-risk transactions. The security team wants a broader assessment that includes social engineering and physical security. The budget allows for only one engagement. Which approach best satisfies both the compliance requirement and the security team's desire for a comprehensive assessment?

   • AConduct only a vulnerability scan to identify technical weaknesses.
   • BConduct a penetration test with a clearly defined scope that includes the high-risk transactions, and add a separate, smaller social engineering assessment.
   • CConduct a full ethical hacking assessment that includes all areas, including social engineering and physical security.
   • DConduct a red team exercise that simulates a full attack, including social engineering and physical security.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is a defining characteristic of a white hat hacker?

   • AThey operate with explicit permission from the system owner
   • BThey hack systems to expose vulnerabilities publicly without permission
   • CThey only perform passive monitoring and never attempt exploits
   • DThey use hacking skills for personal financial gain
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4. 18application · medium

   A security team is planning an assessment of a new application. The team wants to identify as many vulnerabilities as possible, including logic flaws and configuration issues, and provide a comprehensive report. The team also wants to test the application's ability to resist a real attack. Which approach best combines these goals?

   • AConduct only a penetration test to focus on exploitation.
   • BConduct only a code review to find logic flaws.
   • CConduct a vulnerability scan followed by a penetration test.
   • DConduct an ethical hacking assessment that includes both vulnerability identification and exploitation.
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5. 19application · medium

   A company wants to reduce the risk of a data breach. The security team proposes a proactive security assessment that includes vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security awareness training. What is the primary goal of this initiative?

   • ATo comply with industry regulations and avoid legal penalties.
   • BTo identify and remediate vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
   • CTo identify and punish employees who violate security policies.
   • DTo test the incident response team's ability to handle an attack.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What legal requirement is essential before conducting an ethical hacking engagement?

   • AObtaining written authorization from the system owner
   • BNotifying law enforcement before any test
   • CPurchasing a hacking license from the government
   • DRegistering with a cybersecurity association
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