Types and Purposes of Security Testing Tools CT-SEC Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   What is the main purpose of vulnerability scanning tools?

   • ATo automatically detect known vulnerabilities in systems
   • BTo simulate attacks and exploit vulnerabilities
   • CTo analyze source code for security flaws
   • DTo collect digital evidence after a security incident
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2. 32application · medium

   A database administrator needs to assess a new database deployment for weak authentication settings, excessive privileges, and missing encryption. The administrator wants an automated tool that can connect to the database and evaluate these configuration issues against a security baseline. Which type of tool should be used?

   • AA static analysis tool that reviews the database schema scripts
   • BA SIEM tool that monitors database access logs
   • CA network vulnerability scanner that scans the database server's operating system
   • DA database security scanner that connects to the database and checks configuration against a baseline
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4. 33foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of fuzzing tools in security testing?

   • ATo uncover input-handling flaws by injecting malformed data
   • BTo simulate attacks to exploit known vulnerabilities
   • CTo aggregate security events for real-time monitoring
   • DTo analyze source code for security flaws
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5. 34foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of SIEM tools?

   • ATo collect digital evidence after an incident
   • BTo simulate attacks on a system
   • CTo aggregate and analyze security events for real-time monitoring
   • DTo analyze source code for security flaws
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6. 35foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a static analysis tool in security testing?

   • ATo detect vulnerabilities by executing the application with malicious inputs
   • BTo identify security flaws in source code without running the program
   • CTo collect and analyze digital evidence after an incident
   • DTo monitor network traffic for signs of intrusion
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