Multiple choice Certified Ethical Hacker Book questions with correct answers

If you have been contracted to perform an attack against a target system, you are what type of hacker? A. White hat B. Gray hat C. Black hat D. Red hat - Answer A. A white hat hacker always has permission to perform pen testing against a target system. Which of the following describes an attacker who goes after a target to draw attention to a cause? A. Terrorist B. Criminal C. Hacktivist D. Script kiddie - Answer C. A hacktivist is an individual or group that performs hacking and other disruptive activities with the intention of drawing attention to a particular cause or message. What level of knowledge about hacking does a script kiddie have? A. Low B. Average C. High D. Advanced - Answer A. Script kiddies have low or no knowledge of the hacking process but should still be treated as dangerous.