Ethical Hacking MCQs

#1. What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?

To identify and address...

To steal sensitive information

To disrupt computer networks

To test hardware performance

To develop new software...

#2. Which of the following is an example of a passive reconnaissance technique used by ethical hackers?

Sniffing network traffic

Launching a DDoS attack

Exploiting a known vulnerability

Social engineering

Installing a firewall

#3. What is the main purpose of vulnerability scanning in ethical hacking?

Identifying weaknesses...

Launching cyberattacks on...

Defending against phishing...

Developing secure software...

Creating strong passwords

#4. Which type of ethical hacker focuses on finding and fixing security vulnerabilities within an organization's infrastructure?

White Hat Hacker

Black Hat Hacker

Gray Hat Hacker

Script Kiddie

Hacktivist

#5. What is a common practice during ethical hacking to ensure the safety of the target system?

Obtaining proper authorization

Hiding the fact that you're...

Disabling all security measures

Sharing sensitive data...

Attacking the system...

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#6. Which phase of the ethical hacking process involves gathering information about the target system?

Reconnaissance

Exploitation

Reporting

Post-exploitation

Social engineering

#7. What does the term "zero-day vulnerability" refer to in the context of ethical hacking?

A previously unknown...

A vulnerability that has been...

A vulnerability that affects...

A vulnerability exploited...

A vulnerability with a...

#8. Which type of testing is performed to assess the security of a system without prior knowledge of its internal workings?

Black Box Testing

White Box Testing

Gray Box Testing

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

#9. What is the primary goal of a penetration test in ethical hacking?

To identify and exploit...

To document system configurations

To develop new software

To block network traffic

To create secure passwords

#10. What is the purpose of a "honeypot" in ethical hacking?

To attract and monitor...

To store sensitive data securely

To provide training for...

To block network traffic

To generate strong...

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#11. What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

To monitor and filter...

To physically secure servers

To encrypt data in transit

To store sensitive information

To generate encryption keys

#12. Which of the following is an example of social engineering attack?

Phishing

DDoS attack

SQL injection

Cross-site scripting

Firewall configuration

#13. What is the difference between a vulnerability and an exploit in ethical hacking?

A vulnerability is a...

An exploit is a type of...

A vulnerability is an...

An exploit is a security...

A vulnerability leads to...

#14. What is the purpose of a virtual private network (VPN) in ethical hacking?

To establish a secure...

To host websites anonymously

To conduct DDoS attacks

To gather information

To bypass firewalls

#15. In ethical hacking, what is the term "payload" typically associated with?

Malicious code

Secure encryption

Network configuration

Server hardware

Data backup strategies

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#16. What is the main goal of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?

To overwhelm a target...

To steal sensitive information

To exploit software vulnerabilities

To establish a secure...

To gather information

#17. What is a common method of protecting sensitive information during transmission over a network?

Encryption

Social engineering

SQL injection

Firewall configuration

Biometric authentication

#18. What does the term "phreaking" refer to in the context of hacking?

Manipulating and exploiting...

Hacking telephone systems

Gaining unauthorized access...

Exploiting software vulnerabilities

Cracking passwords

#19. What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System) in network communication?

Resolving human-readable...

Encrypting data in transit

Blocking malicious websites

Conducting vulnerability scans

Storing sensitive information

#20. What is the primary goal of conducting a security assessment in ethical hacking?

To evaluate the security...

To launch cyberattacks

To identify vulnerabilities...

To develop new software applications

To perform penetration tests

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#1. What is the primary goal of ethical hacking?

#2. Which of the following is an example of a passive reconnaissance technique used by ethical hackers?

#3. What is the main purpose of vulnerability scanning in ethical hacking?

#4. Which type of ethical hacker focuses on finding and fixing security vulnerabilities within an organization's infrastructure?

#5. What is a common practice during ethical hacking to ensure the safety of the target system?

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#6. Which phase of the ethical hacking process involves gathering information about the target system?

#7. What does the term "zero-day vulnerability" refer to in the context of ethical hacking?

#8. Which type of testing is performed to assess the security of a system without prior knowledge of its internal workings?

#9. What is the primary goal of a penetration test in ethical hacking?

#10. What is the purpose of a "honeypot" in ethical hacking?

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#11. What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

#12. Which of the following is an example of social engineering attack?

#13. What is the difference between a vulnerability and an exploit in ethical hacking?

#14. What is the purpose of a virtual private network (VPN) in ethical hacking?

#15. In ethical hacking, what is the term "payload" typically associated with?

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#16. What is the main goal of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?

#17. What is a common method of protecting sensitive information during transmission over a network?

#18. What does the term "phreaking" refer to in the context of hacking?

#19. What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System) in network communication?

#20. What is the primary goal of conducting a security assessment in ethical hacking?

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