Full Study Set: CEH Certified Ethical
Hacking Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
Passed
What is the role of a penetration tester in cybersecurity?
✔✔ A penetration tester identifies vulnerabilities in systems by simulating attacks, helping
organizations strengthen their security posture.
How do attackers use rainbow tables in hacking?
✔✔ Rainbow tables are used to crack hashed passwords by matching precomputed hash values
to stolen password hashes.
What is an example of an advanced persistent threat (APT)?
✔✔ An advanced persistent threat is a long-term, targeted cyberattack where an attacker gains
continuous access to a network without detection.
Why is network segmentation important in cybersecurity?
✔✔ Network segmentation helps limit the spread of an attack by isolating critical assets from the
rest of the network.
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,What is a zero-day vulnerability?
✔✔ A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw in software that is unknown to the vendor and has
no available patch, making it highly exploitable by attackers.
How can attackers use DNS spoofing?
✔✔ DNS spoofing redirects users to malicious websites by altering DNS records, tricking users
into thinking they are on a legitimate site.
What is the purpose of session hijacking?
✔✔ Session hijacking involves an attacker taking over an active session between a user and a
server, allowing unauthorized access to the system.
How do botnets function in cyberattacks?
✔✔ Botnets are networks of compromised devices controlled by attackers to launch large-scale
attacks such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service).
What is the main advantage of using a VPN for secure communication?
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,✔✔ A VPN encrypts internet traffic, ensuring that sensitive data is protected from
eavesdropping, especially over unsecured networks.
What is the goal of social engineering in hacking?
✔✔ Social engineering aims to manipulate individuals into revealing confidential information,
often bypassing technical security measures.
What is the significance of the principle of least privilege?
✔✔ The principle of least privilege ensures that users and systems have only the minimal level
of access necessary to perform their tasks, reducing the risk of exploitation.
What is the role of ethical hackers in a red team assessment?
✔✔ Ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to assess the security defenses of an
organization, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
How can attackers exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities?
✔✔ Cross-site scripting allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by
other users, potentially stealing session data or credentials.
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, What is the importance of patch management in cybersecurity?
✔✔ Patch management involves regularly updating software to fix known vulnerabilities,
reducing the risk of exploitation by attackers.
What does the term "pivoting" refer to in ethical hacking?
✔✔ Pivoting involves moving laterally within a compromised network to access additional
systems or resources after the initial breach.
If you have been contracted to perform an attack against a target system, you are what type of
hacker? ✔✔White hat
Which of the following describes an attacker who goes after a target to draw attention to a cause?
✔✔Hacktivist
What level of knowledge about hacking does a script kiddie have? ✔✔Low
Which of the following does an ethical hacker require to start evaluating a system?
✔✔Permission
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Hacking Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
Passed
What is the role of a penetration tester in cybersecurity?
✔✔ A penetration tester identifies vulnerabilities in systems by simulating attacks, helping
organizations strengthen their security posture.
How do attackers use rainbow tables in hacking?
✔✔ Rainbow tables are used to crack hashed passwords by matching precomputed hash values
to stolen password hashes.
What is an example of an advanced persistent threat (APT)?
✔✔ An advanced persistent threat is a long-term, targeted cyberattack where an attacker gains
continuous access to a network without detection.
Why is network segmentation important in cybersecurity?
✔✔ Network segmentation helps limit the spread of an attack by isolating critical assets from the
rest of the network.
1
,What is a zero-day vulnerability?
✔✔ A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw in software that is unknown to the vendor and has
no available patch, making it highly exploitable by attackers.
How can attackers use DNS spoofing?
✔✔ DNS spoofing redirects users to malicious websites by altering DNS records, tricking users
into thinking they are on a legitimate site.
What is the purpose of session hijacking?
✔✔ Session hijacking involves an attacker taking over an active session between a user and a
server, allowing unauthorized access to the system.
How do botnets function in cyberattacks?
✔✔ Botnets are networks of compromised devices controlled by attackers to launch large-scale
attacks such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service).
What is the main advantage of using a VPN for secure communication?
2
,✔✔ A VPN encrypts internet traffic, ensuring that sensitive data is protected from
eavesdropping, especially over unsecured networks.
What is the goal of social engineering in hacking?
✔✔ Social engineering aims to manipulate individuals into revealing confidential information,
often bypassing technical security measures.
What is the significance of the principle of least privilege?
✔✔ The principle of least privilege ensures that users and systems have only the minimal level
of access necessary to perform their tasks, reducing the risk of exploitation.
What is the role of ethical hackers in a red team assessment?
✔✔ Ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to assess the security defenses of an
organization, identifying potential vulnerabilities.
How can attackers exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities?
✔✔ Cross-site scripting allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by
other users, potentially stealing session data or credentials.
3
, What is the importance of patch management in cybersecurity?
✔✔ Patch management involves regularly updating software to fix known vulnerabilities,
reducing the risk of exploitation by attackers.
What does the term "pivoting" refer to in ethical hacking?
✔✔ Pivoting involves moving laterally within a compromised network to access additional
systems or resources after the initial breach.
If you have been contracted to perform an attack against a target system, you are what type of
hacker? ✔✔White hat
Which of the following describes an attacker who goes after a target to draw attention to a cause?
✔✔Hacktivist
What level of knowledge about hacking does a script kiddie have? ✔✔Low
Which of the following does an ethical hacker require to start evaluating a system?
✔✔Permission
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