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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Foot printing = Collecting data about a specific target using innocuous methods Reconnaissance = Collecting data about the target's potential vulnerabilities and flaws Intrusion detection system (IDS) = System that triggers upon detecting suspicious activities Passive foot printing = A stealthier approach to collecting information remotely
Match the following tools with their purposes:
Match the following tools with their purposes:
NeoTrace = Tool used for collecting data about a specific target Whois = Website that provides domain names and associated networks information Archive.org = Platform used for looking through historical data Job sites = Source for gathering information about employees
Match the following activities with their characteristics:
Match the following activities with their characteristics:
Passive foot printing = Does not engage the target's computer directly Foot printing = Involves determining the location and objective of an intrusion Reconnaissance = Similar to foot printing and focuses on potential vulnerabilities Intrusion detection system (IDS) = Triggers when detecting suspicious activities
Match the following phases of hacking with their descriptions:
Match the following phases of hacking with their descriptions:
Match the following actions with their purpose in foot printing:
Match the following actions with their purpose in foot printing:
Match the following statements with their relation to foot printing:
Match the following statements with their relation to foot printing:
Match the following topics with their role in hacking phases:
Match the following topics with their role in hacking phases:
Match the purpose of foot printing with the correct description:
Match the purpose of foot printing with the correct description:
Match the following with what is collected during foot printing:
Match the following with what is collected during foot printing:
Match the benefit of foot printing with its corresponding outcome:
Match the benefit of foot printing with its corresponding outcome:
Passive foot printing involves using malicious methods to collect information about a target.
Passive foot printing involves using malicious methods to collect information about a target.
Reconnaissance is a crucial part of the initial hacking exercise and involves collecting data about potential vulnerabilities.
Reconnaissance is a crucial part of the initial hacking exercise and involves collecting data about potential vulnerabilities.
Active foot printing always triggers the target's intrusion detection system (IDS).
Active foot printing always triggers the target's intrusion detection system (IDS).
One of the innocuous methods used in passive foot printing is looking at employees' social media profiles.
One of the innocuous methods used in passive foot printing is looking at employees' social media profiles.
Foot printing processes typically start with determining the location and objective of an intrusion.
Foot printing processes typically start with determining the location and objective of an intrusion.
Foot printing enables an ethical hacker to know the security posture of a company.
Foot printing enables an ethical hacker to know the security posture of a company.
Foot printing helps in increasing the attack surface of a target network.
Foot printing helps in increasing the attack surface of a target network.
Foot printing involves identifying the IP addresses and hostnames of all systems on the network.
Foot printing involves identifying the IP addresses and hostnames of all systems on the network.
Foot printing allows hackers to identify vulnerabilities in the target network.
Foot printing allows hackers to identify vulnerabilities in the target network.
Active foot printing refers to using tools and techniques like traceroute commands or a ping sweep to collect data.
Active foot printing refers to using tools and techniques like traceroute commands or a ping sweep to collect data.
Foot printing does not involve drawing a network map of the target environment.
Foot printing does not involve drawing a network map of the target environment.
The main goal of foot printing is to gather as little information as possible about the target.
The main goal of foot printing is to gather as little information as possible about the target.
Passive foot printing involves actively interacting with the target system to collect data.
Passive foot printing involves actively interacting with the target system to collect data.
If a company uses an outdated version of Windows, it may be less vulnerable to specific attacks.
If a company uses an outdated version of Windows, it may be less vulnerable to specific attacks.
Foot printing can reveal usernames and passwords for user accounts on the target system.
Foot printing can reveal usernames and passwords for user accounts on the target system.
Reconnaissance involves gathering preliminary data on the target organization to enable a hacker to plan for the attack.
Reconnaissance involves gathering preliminary data on the target organization to enable a hacker to plan for the attack.
Scanning is the process where a hacker physically infiltrates the target organization's premises to gather information.
Scanning is the process where a hacker physically infiltrates the target organization's premises to gather information.
Foot printing is the process used to gather information about the target network to find weaknesses that may be exploited.
Foot printing is the process used to gather information about the target network to find weaknesses that may be exploited.
Ethical hackers do not spend time gathering information about the target organization's computer systems.
Ethical hackers do not spend time gathering information about the target organization's computer systems.
Foot printing enables an ethical hacker to know very little about a system and its security capabilities.
Foot printing enables an ethical hacker to know very little about a system and its security capabilities.
What is one of the main purposes of foot printing in network security attacks?
What is one of the main purposes of foot printing in network security attacks?
How does foot printing help hackers identify vulnerabilities in a target network?
How does foot printing help hackers identify vulnerabilities in a target network?
Which type of foot printing involves tools like traceroute commands or ping sweeps?
Which type of foot printing involves tools like traceroute commands or ping sweeps?
In network security, what does foot printing aim to achieve regarding the security posture of a company?
In network security, what does foot printing aim to achieve regarding the security posture of a company?
What kind of information is NOT typically collected during foot printing?
What kind of information is NOT typically collected during foot printing?
Which type of foot printing involves collecting data about a target using innocuous methods?
Which type of foot printing involves collecting data about a target using innocuous methods?
What is the primary advantage of passive foot printing over active foot printing?
What is the primary advantage of passive foot printing over active foot printing?
What is one of the innocuous methods mentioned in passive foot printing?
What is one of the innocuous methods mentioned in passive foot printing?
What is the purpose of reconnaissance in hacking exercises?
What is the purpose of reconnaissance in hacking exercises?
What is the first step in foot printing processes as mentioned in the text?
What is the first step in foot printing processes as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of foot printing in network security attacks?
What is the main purpose of foot printing in network security attacks?
Which of the following is an example of active foot printing as described in the text?
Which of the following is an example of active foot printing as described in the text?
In the context of network security, what does passive foot printing primarily involve?
In the context of network security, what does passive foot printing primarily involve?
Why is it important for an ethical hacker to understand the operating system and applications of a target system?
Why is it important for an ethical hacker to understand the operating system and applications of a target system?
What type of information can foot printing reveal about a company that is crucial for planning a network security attack?
What type of information can foot printing reveal about a company that is crucial for planning a network security attack?
What is the primary purpose of foot printing in hacking?
What is the primary purpose of foot printing in hacking?
Which phase of hacking involves using technical tools to gather detailed intelligence on the systems and applications of the target organization?
Which phase of hacking involves using technical tools to gather detailed intelligence on the systems and applications of the target organization?
What information does foot printing predominantly aim to collect about the target organization?
What information does foot printing predominantly aim to collect about the target organization?
In foot printing, what does profiling an organization involve?
In foot printing, what does profiling an organization involve?
How does foot printing benefit ethical hackers in their activities?
How does foot printing benefit ethical hackers in their activities?
What is the first step in foot printing according to the text?
What is the first step in foot printing according to the text?
Which tools are mentioned in the text as useful for gathering information during foot printing?
Which tools are mentioned in the text as useful for gathering information during foot printing?
What is the purpose of analyzing results in the context of foot printing?
What is the purpose of analyzing results in the context of foot printing?
Which phase involves planning a successful attack based on the information gathered during foot printing?
Which phase involves planning a successful attack based on the information gathered during foot printing?
Why is reconnaissance important in the context of network security attacks?
Why is reconnaissance important in the context of network security attacks?
What is the main purpose of web crawling in the context of network security attacks?
What is the main purpose of web crawling in the context of network security attacks?
How does NeoTrace contribute to network security attacks?
How does NeoTrace contribute to network security attacks?
What is a common outcome of foot printing in network security attacks?
What is a common outcome of foot printing in network security attacks?
Which activity is NOT typically associated with foot printing in network security attacks?
Which activity is NOT typically associated with foot printing in network security attacks?
What is the main purpose of scanning in network security attacks?
What is the main purpose of scanning in network security attacks?
Which tool is specifically mentioned as a powerful tool used for discovering open ports?
Which tool is specifically mentioned as a powerful tool used for discovering open ports?
What activity does an ethical hacker use a network analyzer like Wireshark for during scanning?
What activity does an ethical hacker use a network analyzer like Wireshark for during scanning?
In foot printing, what is the purpose of determining the location and objective of an intrusion?
In foot printing, what is the purpose of determining the location and objective of an intrusion?
Which activity is typically associated with scanning during the reconnaissance phase?
Which activity is typically associated with scanning during the reconnaissance phase?
What does foot printing enable hackers to know about a target system?
What does foot printing enable hackers to know about a target system?
Which tool is NOT mentioned as a powerful tool used mainly for discovering open ports?
Which tool is NOT mentioned as a powerful tool used mainly for discovering open ports?
What is the purpose of using ping scans during scanning?
What is the purpose of using ping scans during scanning?
What is an activity involved in scanning during reconnaissance to identify vulnerabilities?
What is an activity involved in scanning during reconnaissance to identify vulnerabilities?
How does scanning provide real-time insights into a target's vulnerabilities?
How does scanning provide real-time insights into a target's vulnerabilities?