CEH Module 1 - Introduction to Ethical
Hacking Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the role of a "payload" in a hacking attempt?
A) To protect the system
B) To analyze network traffic
✔✔ C) To execute a malicious action on a target
D) To enhance security protocols
What is a significant risk of poorly conducted ethical hacking?
A) Improved security
✔✔ B) Unintended service disruption
C) Comprehensive vulnerability assessment
D) Increased user trust
What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?
A) Virtual Private Network
B) Verified Private Node
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,✔✔ C) Virtual Private Network
D) Visual Programming Network
What is the significance of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in ethical hacking?
A) To limit the tools used
B) To increase hacking capabilities
✔✔ C) To protect sensitive information from being disclosed
D) To enforce ethical hacking methods
What type of testing does “black box” penetration testing refer to?
A) Testing with full knowledge of the system
✔✔ B) Testing without any prior knowledge of the system
C) Testing with limited access
D) Testing for network performance
What is a "red team" in cybersecurity?
A) A team of software developers
✔✔ B) A group simulating attacks to test defenses
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,C) A group that develops security policies
D) A team of ethical hackers working on compliance
What is the purpose of a "security assessment"?
A) To identify financial risks
✔✔ B) To evaluate the effectiveness of security measures
C) To conduct employee training
D) To implement new software solutions
What is the main objective of ethical hacking?
A) To steal sensitive information
B) To improve system security
C) To disrupt business operations
✔✔ D) To identify and fix vulnerabilities
Which of the following describes an ethical hacker?
A) A hacker who violates laws
✔✔ B) A professional who tests systems for vulnerabilities
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, C) A hacker who works alone
D) A hacker who only focuses on malware
What distinguishes ethical hacking from malicious hacking?
A) Ethical hacking is illegal
✔✔ B) Ethical hacking is authorized by the organization
C) Ethical hackers work for personal gain
D) Malicious hackers follow strict guidelines
What is the first step in the ethical hacking process?
✔✔ A) Planning and reconnaissance
B) Scanning the network
C) Exploitation
D) Reporting findings
Which of the following is a key component of a penetration test?
A) Social engineering attacks
B) Developing malware
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Hacking Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the role of a "payload" in a hacking attempt?
A) To protect the system
B) To analyze network traffic
✔✔ C) To execute a malicious action on a target
D) To enhance security protocols
What is a significant risk of poorly conducted ethical hacking?
A) Improved security
✔✔ B) Unintended service disruption
C) Comprehensive vulnerability assessment
D) Increased user trust
What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?
A) Virtual Private Network
B) Verified Private Node
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,✔✔ C) Virtual Private Network
D) Visual Programming Network
What is the significance of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in ethical hacking?
A) To limit the tools used
B) To increase hacking capabilities
✔✔ C) To protect sensitive information from being disclosed
D) To enforce ethical hacking methods
What type of testing does “black box” penetration testing refer to?
A) Testing with full knowledge of the system
✔✔ B) Testing without any prior knowledge of the system
C) Testing with limited access
D) Testing for network performance
What is a "red team" in cybersecurity?
A) A team of software developers
✔✔ B) A group simulating attacks to test defenses
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,C) A group that develops security policies
D) A team of ethical hackers working on compliance
What is the purpose of a "security assessment"?
A) To identify financial risks
✔✔ B) To evaluate the effectiveness of security measures
C) To conduct employee training
D) To implement new software solutions
What is the main objective of ethical hacking?
A) To steal sensitive information
B) To improve system security
C) To disrupt business operations
✔✔ D) To identify and fix vulnerabilities
Which of the following describes an ethical hacker?
A) A hacker who violates laws
✔✔ B) A professional who tests systems for vulnerabilities
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, C) A hacker who works alone
D) A hacker who only focuses on malware
What distinguishes ethical hacking from malicious hacking?
A) Ethical hacking is illegal
✔✔ B) Ethical hacking is authorized by the organization
C) Ethical hackers work for personal gain
D) Malicious hackers follow strict guidelines
What is the first step in the ethical hacking process?
✔✔ A) Planning and reconnaissance
B) Scanning the network
C) Exploitation
D) Reporting findings
Which of the following is a key component of a penetration test?
A) Social engineering attacks
B) Developing malware
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