Question 1

When a TCP three-way handshake ends, both parties send a(n) ____ packet to end the connection.

Accepted Answer

A) SYN 
B) ACK 
C) FIN 
D) RST 
A) SYN 
B) ACK 
C) FIN 
D) RST C

Question 2

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
-a port scanning tool

Accepted Answer

A) Nmap 
B) pcAnywhere 
C) XMAS scan 
D) connect scan 
E) closed port
F)ACK scan
G)filtered port
H)open port
I)NULL scan 
A) Nmap 
B) pcAnywhere 
C) XMAS scan 
D) connect scan 
E) closed port
F)ACK scan
G)filtered port
H)open port
I)NULL scan A

Question 3

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
-allows access to applications

Accepted Answer

A) Nmap 
B) pcAnywhere 
C) XMAS scan 
D) connect scan 
E) closed port
F)ACK scan
G)filtered port
H)open port
I)NULL scan 
A) Nmap 
B) pcAnywhere 
C) XMAS scan 
D) connect scan 
E) closed port
F)ACK scan
G)filtered port
H)open port
I)NULL scan H

Question 4

Some attackers want to be hidden from network devices or IDSs that recognize an inordinate amount of pings or packets being sent to their networks, so they use ____________________ attacks that are more difficult to detect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some attackers want to be hidden from...

Question 5

How does a SYN scan work?

Accepted Answer

In a normal TCP session,a packet is sent

Question 6

With the ____ tool, you can ping multiple IP addresses simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) Fping 
B) Nmap 
C) Nessus 
D) Unicornscan 
A) Fping 
B) Nmap 
C) Nessus 
D) Unicornscan

Question 7

Port scanners can also be used to conduct a(n) ____________________ of a large network to identify which IP addresses belong to active hosts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Port scanners can also be used to...

Question 8

Why is port scanning considered legal by most security testers and hackers?

Accepted Answer

Most security testers and hackers argue

Question 9

MATCHING
Match each term with the correct statement below.
-similar to the SYN scan, except that it does complete the three-way handshake

Accepted Answer

A) Nmap 
B) pcAnywhere 
C) XMAS scan 
D) connect scan 
E) closed port
F)ACK scan
G)filtered port
H)open port
I)NULL scan 
A) Nmap 
B) pcAnywhere 
C) XMAS scan 
D) connect scan 
E) closed port
F)ACK scan
G)filtered port
H)open port
I)NULL scan

Question 10

You can search for known vulnerabilities in a host computer by using the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Web site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Closed ports respond to a(n) ____ with an RST packet.

Accepted Answer

A) XMAS scan 
B) SYN scan 
C) Connect scan 
D) ACK scan 
A) XMAS scan 
B) SYN scan 
C) Connect scan 
D) ACK scan

Question 12

In a Linux script, the line ____ is important because it identifies the file as a script.

Accepted Answer

A) #!/bin/sh 
B) #!/bin/script 
C) #!/bin/shscript 
D) #!/bin/sc 
A) #!/bin/sh 
B) #!/bin/script 
C) #!/bin/shscript 
D) #!/bin/sc

Question 13

Nmap has a GUI version called ____________________ that makes it easier to work with some of the more complex options.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nmap has a GUI version called ____________________...

Question 14

HTTP uses port ____ to connect to a Web service.

Accepted Answer

A) 21 
B) 22 
C) 25 
D) 80 
A) 21 
B) 22 
C) 25 
D) 80

Question 15

What makes the OpenVAS tool unique?

Accepted Answer

What makes this tool unique is the capab

Question 16

A disadvantage of Nmap is that it is very slow because it scans all the 65,000 ports of each computer in the IP address range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ____ tool enables you to craft an IP packet to your liking.

Accepted Answer

A) Unicornscan 
B) Hping 
C) Nmap 
D) Ethereal 
A) Unicornscan 
B) Hping 
C) Nmap 
D) Ethereal

Question 18

____, an open-source fork of Nessus, functions much like a database server, performing complex queries while the client interfaces with the server to simplify reporting and configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) Unicornscan 
B) NetScanTools 
C) OpenVAS 
D) Nmap 
A) Unicornscan 
B) NetScanTools 
C) OpenVAS 
D) Nmap

Question 19

What are the problems on depending on ping sweeps to find out which hosts are "live"?

Accepted Answer

To find out which hosts are "live," ping

Question 20

A ____ or batch file is a text file containing multiple commands that are normally entered manually at the command prompt.

Accepted Answer

A) script 
B) program 
C) snippet 
D) signature 
A) script 
B) program 
C) snippet 
D) signature

When a TCP three-way handshake ends, both parties send a(n) ____ packet to end the connection.

MATCHING Match each term with the correct statement below. -a port scanning tool

MATCHING Match each term with the correct statement below. -allows access to applications

Some attackers want to be hidden from network devices or IDSs that recognize an inordinate amount of pings or packets being sent to their networks, so they use ____________________ attacks that are more difficult to detect.

How does a SYN scan work?

With the ____ tool, you can ping multiple IP addresses simultaneously.

Port scanners can also be used to conduct a(n) ____________________ of a large network to identify which IP addresses belong to active hosts.

Why is port scanning considered legal by most security testers and hackers?

MATCHING Match each term with the correct statement below. -similar to the SYN scan, except that it does complete the three-way handshake

You can search for known vulnerabilities in a host computer by using the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Web site.

Closed ports respond to a(n) ____ with an RST packet.

In a Linux script, the line ____ is important because it identifies the file as a script.

Nmap has a GUI version called ____________________ that makes it easier to work with some of the more complex options.

HTTP uses port ____ to connect to a Web service.

What makes the OpenVAS tool unique?

A disadvantage of Nmap is that it is very slow because it scans all the 65,000 ports of each computer in the IP address range.

The ____ tool enables you to craft an IP packet to your liking.

____, an open-source fork of Nessus, functions much like a database server, performing complex queries while the client interfaces with the server to simplify reporting and configuration.

What are the problems on depending on ping sweeps to find out which hosts are "live"?

A ____ or batch file is a text file containing multiple commands that are normally entered manually at the command prompt.

Ethical Hacking Overview

Tcpip Concepts Review

Network and Computer Attacks

Footprinting and Social Engineering

Enumeration

Programming for Security Professionals

Desktop and Server Os Vulnerabilities

Embedded Operating Systems: The Hidden Threat

Hacking Web Servers

Hacking Wireless Networks

Cryptography

Network Protection Systems

Filters

Exam 5: Port Scanning

When a TCP three-way handshake ends, both parties send a(n) ____ packet to end the connection.

MATCHING Match each term with the correct statement below. -a port scanning tool

MATCHING Match each term with the correct statement below. -allows access to applications

Some attackers want to be hidden from network devices or IDSs that recognize an inordinate amount of pings or packets being sent to their networks, so they use ____________________ attacks that are more difficult to detect.

How does a SYN scan work?

With the ____ tool, you can ping multiple IP addresses simultaneously.

Port scanners can also be used to conduct a(n) ____________________ of a large network to identify which IP addresses belong to active hosts.

Why is port scanning considered legal by most security testers and hackers?

MATCHING Match each term with the correct statement below. -similar to the SYN scan, except that it does complete the three-way handshake

You can search for known vulnerabilities in a host computer by using the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Web site.

Closed ports respond to a(n) ____ with an RST packet.

In a Linux script, the line ____ is important because it identifies the file as a script.

Nmap has a GUI version called ____________________ that makes it easier to work with some of the more complex options.

HTTP uses port ____ to connect to a Web service.

What makes the OpenVAS tool unique?

A disadvantage of Nmap is that it is very slow because it scans all the 65,000 ports of each computer in the IP address range.

The ____ tool enables you to craft an IP packet to your liking.

____, an open-source fork of Nessus, functions much like a database server, performing complex queries while the client interfaces with the server to simplify reporting and configuration.

What are the problems on depending on ping sweeps to find out which hosts are "live"?

A ____ or batch file is a text file containing multiple commands that are normally entered manually at the command prompt.

Ethical Hacking Overview

Tcpip Concepts Review

Network and Computer Attacks

Footprinting and Social Engineering

Enumeration

Programming for Security Professionals

Desktop and Server Os Vulnerabilities

Embedded Operating Systems: The Hidden Threat

Hacking Web Servers

Hacking Wireless Networks

Cryptography

Network Protection Systems

Filters