Madanswer Technologies Interview Questions Data|Agile|DevOPs|Python - Recent questions in Cybersecurity Prologue

If a student gains unauthorized access to the student database and modifies his/her marks, what type of violation would it be?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:29:36 +0000

If a student gains unauthorized access to the student database and modifies his/her marks, what type of violation would it be?

Select the correct option from below

a) Integrity

b) Confidentiality

c) Both

Which of the following is a physiological biometric that could be used for authentication?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:28:41 +0000

Which of the following is a physiological biometric that could be used for authentication?

Select the correct option from below

a) Gait

b) Signature

c) Voice Recognition

d) Facial Recognition

e) All the options

A system set up to lure an attacker, to learn about attack methodologies, and to gather evidence of intruders.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:27:17 +0000

A system set up to lure an attacker, to learn about attack methodologies, and to gather evidence of intruders.

Select the correct option from below

a) Camouflage

b) Honeytrap

c) Honeypot

d) HoneyCloak

An email security threat that occurs when a malicious user sends an email pretending to be someone you know is called ___________.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:26:06 +0000

An email security threat that occurs when a malicious user sends an email pretending to be someone you know is called ___________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Phishing

b) Pharming

c) SPAM

d) Spoofing

What is the security attribute that ensures data and services are available to authorized users whenever required?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:24:39 +0000

What is the security attribute that ensures data and services are available to authorized users whenever required?

Select the correct option from below

a) Confidentiality

b) Availability

c) Integrity

An extension of RADIUS that provides access control for routers, network access servers, and other networked computing devices is called __________.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:23:08 +0000

An extension of RADIUS that provides access control for routers, network access servers, and other networked computing devices is called __________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Endpoint Access Controller Access Control System

b) Terminal-Access Controller Access Control System

c) Network Access Controller Access Control System

Deployment in APTs is fully automated.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:13:06 +0000

Deployment in APTs is fully automated.

Select the correct option from below

a) True

b) False

A type of assessment that is often performed in a sandbox-virtual environment to prevent malware from actually infecting production systems is known as _________.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:12:28 +0000

A type of assessment that is often performed in a sandbox-virtual environment to prevent malware from actually infecting production systems is known as _________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Penetration Testing

b) Black Box Testing

c) Dynamic Analysis

d) Static Analysis

Programs that are specifically designed to disrupt the performance of computers/networks are commonly known as __________.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:01:02 +0000

Programs that are specifically designed to disrupt the performance of computers/networks are commonly known as __________.

a) Ransomware

b) Trojans

c) Malware

d) Virus

________ is designed to extract data from its host computer for marketing purposes.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:59:33 +0000

________ is designed to extract data from its host computer for marketing purposes.

Select the correct option from below

a) Spyware

b) Ransomware

c) Trojans

d) Adware

The common term for a software that is considered as nonessential, whose implementation can compromise privacy or weaken the computer's security is called ___________.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:59:07 +0000

The common term for a software that is considered as nonessential, whose implementation can compromise privacy or weaken the computer’s security is called ___________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Potentially Unwanted Program

b) Malware

c) Malicious Program

d) Spam

_________ is a standalone software that does not need human help/host program to spread.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:56:54 +0000

_________ is a standalone software that does not need human help/host program to spread.

Select the correct option from below

a) Trojan

b) Worm

c) Ransomware

d) Virus

The type of malware that restricts access to the computer either by encrypting files on the hard drive or by displaying messages demanding a ransom is called __________.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:55:58 +0000

The type of malware that restricts access to the computer either by encrypting files on the hard drive or by displaying messages demanding a ransom is called __________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Spyware

b) Trojans

c) Scareware

d) Ransomware

Which of these is true with respect to passwords?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:48:40 +0000

Which of these is true with respect to passwords?

Select the correct option from below

a) Passwords can be kept openly

b) Passwords need to be easy

c) Passwords need to be atleast 8 chars of length

d) None of the options

Which of these are examples biometrics?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:48:12 +0000

Which of these are examples biometrics?

Select the correct option from below

a) Signature

b) Gait

c) Iris

d) All the options

Which of these are Threats related to Email Security?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:47:08 +0000

Which of these are Threats related to Email Security?

Select the correct option from below

a) Pharming

b) Spoofing

c) Spam

d) Phishing

e) All the options

SABSA Framework is commonly represented as _______ SABSA matrix.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:45:34 +0000

SABSA Framework is commonly represented as _______ SABSA matrix.

Select the correct option from below

a) 8×8

b) 4×4

c) 5×5

d) 6×6

A kind of a network attack, where an unauthorized person gains access to a network and remains there undetected for a long duration is called _________.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:45:05 +0000

A kind of a network attack, where an unauthorized person gains access to a network and remains there undetected for a long duration is called _________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Invisible Threats

b) Malicious threats

c) Advanced Persistent Threats

d) Hidden Threats

A process by which potential vulnerabilities and threats can be recognized, enumerated, and prioritized from a hypothetical attacker's pov is called ___________.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:44:33 +0000

A process by which potential vulnerabilities and threats can be recognized, enumerated, and prioritized from a hypothetical attacker’s pov is called ___________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Threat Landscaping

b) Threat Modeling

c) Threat Hunting

d) Threat Analysis

Which of the following encryption methods is more suited for key exchange, non-repudiation, and authentication?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:41:25 +0000

Which of the following encryption methods is more suited for key exchange, non-repudiation, and authentication?

Select the correct option from below

a) Assymmetric Key Encryption

b) Symmetric Key Encryption

The type of attack in which the attacker intercepts the information in transit without altering it. Active Attack Passive Attack Invasive Attack

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:40:20 +0000

The type of attack in which the attacker intercepts the information in transit without altering it.

Select the correct option from below

a) Invasive Attack

b) Passive Attack

c) Active Attack

As an application of cryptography, digital Signatures and MACs can be used for _____________.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:38:02 +0000

As an application of cryptography, digital Signatures and MACs can be used for _____________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Availability

b) Confidentiality

c) Authentication

d) Integrity

Which of the following is an attack against availability?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:36:57 +0000

Which of the following is an attack against availability?

Select the correct option from below

a) DoS Attack

b) Zero Day Attack

c) Man in the Middle Attack

d) Birthday Attack

Which of the following is a new method of spreading malware by injecting malicious or malware-laden advertisements into genuine online advertising networks and webpages?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:35:18 +0000

Which of the following is a new method of spreading malware by injecting malicious or malware-laden advertisements into genuine online advertising networks and webpages?

Select the correct option from below

a) Malvertising

b) Adware

c) Scareware

d) Malnet

The type of malware that tricks users by making them believe that their computer has been infected with a virus is called __________.

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:01:10 +0000

The type of malware that tricks users by making them believe that their computer has been infected with a virus is called __________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Spyware

b) Ransomware

c) Scareware

d) Rootkits