Deck 8: Communication Media

Question 1

Kismet identifies networks by passively collecting packets, detecting standard named networks, detecting (and given time, decloaking) hidden networks, and inferring the presence of nonbeaconing networks via data traffic.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Narrowband communications are data signals that are spread across a wider frequency bandwidth of the radio channel than spread spectrum.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A username is often stored in an unencrypted file or the Windows registry, making it easily accessible to anyone with access to the user's computer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

____ is an iPhone jailbreaking program for Windows that unlocks any SIM card using the anySIM.app.

A) anySIM
B) iNdependence
C) iDemocracy
D) iActivator

Question 5

____ can restore an iPhone to its read-only state.

A) anySIM
B) iNdependence
C) iDemocracy
D) iActivator

Question 6

A ____ is a hexadecimal security code that protects Wi-Fi networks.

A) parity bit
B) WEP key
C) checksum
D) service set identifier

Question 7

All wireless devices that communicate with each other have the same ____.

A) parity bit
B) WEP key
C) checksum
D) service set identifier

Question 8

Match each item with a statement below:

-PhoneSweep

A) Attackers initiate sequential calls to a block of telephone numbers in order to identify vulnerabilities.
B) Has features that are designed to facilitate covert use, such as a "boss key" that replaces the computer's screen with an incongruous bitmap and ceases all dialing operations.
C) Once installed, it identifies computers running remote access software to bypass the corporate firewall.
D) Tool used for running ICMP ping sweeps.

Question 9

Match each item with a statement below:

-THC-Scan

A) Attackers initiate sequential calls to a block of telephone numbers in order to identify vulnerabilities.
B) Has features that are designed to facilitate covert use, such as a "boss key" that replaces the computer's screen with an incongruous bitmap and ceases all dialing operations.
C) Once installed, it identifies computers running remote access software to bypass the corporate firewall.
D) Tool used for running ICMP ping sweeps.

Question 10

Match each item with a statement below:

-Call walking attack

A) Attackers initiate sequential calls to a block of telephone numbers in order to identify vulnerabilities.
B) Has features that are designed to facilitate covert use, such as a "boss key" that replaces the computer's screen with an incongruous bitmap and ceases all dialing operations.
C) Once installed, it identifies computers running remote access software to bypass the corporate firewall.
D) Tool used for running ICMP ping sweeps.

Question 11

Match each item with a statement below:

-Nessus

A) Attackers initiate sequential calls to a block of telephone numbers in order to identify vulnerabilities.
B) Has features that are designed to facilitate covert use, such as a "boss key" that replaces the computer's screen with an incongruous bitmap and ceases all dialing operations.
C) Once installed, it identifies computers running remote access software to bypass the corporate firewall.
D) Tool used for running ICMP ping sweeps.

Question 12

What are the steps involved in performing a wireless assessment?

Question 13

Provide a brief description of each of the following types of antennas: aperture, reflector, monopole, and yagi.

Question 14

What is the difference between an IKE-Scan and an IKEProbe?