WGU C701 Ethical Hacking OA Exam: Study Guide & Practice Test

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WGU Master's Course C701 - Ethical Hacking OA

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Because attackers break into systems for various reasons, it is

important for information security professionals to understand

how malicious hackers exploit systems and the probable reasons

behind the attacks.


A True


B False .....Answer.....A


Information security refers to ________ or ________ information

and information systems that use, store, and transmit information

from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

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A compiling / securing


B imaging / shielding


C duplicating / saving


D protecting / safeguarding .....Answer.....D


Information is not the critical asset that organizations need to

secure.


A False


B True .....Answer.....A


________ is the part of a malware or an exploit that performs

the intended malicious actions, which can include creating

backdoor access to a victim's machine, damaging or deleting

files, and data theft.

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A Payload


B Vulnerability


C Exploit


D Hack value .....Answer.....A


In a ________, the attacker exploits vulnerabilities in a

computer application before the software developer can

release a patch for them.


A payload


B zero-day attack


C hack value


D vulnerability .....Answer.....B

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Information security is defined as "a state of well-being of

information and infrastructure in which the possibility of theft,

tampering, and disruption of information and services is kept low

and tolerable."




A False


B True .....Answer.....B


Information security relies on four major elements: confidentiality,

integrity, availability, and authenticity.




A True


B False .....Answer.....B