Cyber Attacks and Threats
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What is the primary goal of a ransomware attack?

  • To execute malicious JavaScript in another user's browser
  • To steal sensitive information
  • To restrict user access to the computer and demand payment (correct)
  • To launch a denial of service attack

    • What is the term for an unauthorized person gaining access to a network and staying undetected for a long period of time?

  • Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) (correct)
  • Buffer Overflow
  • Man-in-the-middle Attack
  • Backdoor

    • What type of attack involves exploiting a vulnerability in a program waiting for user input?

  • Zero-day Exploit
  • SQL Injection
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Buffer Overflow (correct)

    • What is the term for intercepting and relaying messages between two parties communicating directly with each other?

    <p>Man-in-the-middle Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attack involves injecting malicious JavaScript code into another user's browser?

    <p>Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a vulnerability in a system or device that has been disclosed but is not yet patched?

    <p>Zero-day Exploit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the database in a CRUD application?

    <p>To store and retrieve information for the user</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the API in a CRUD application?

    <p>To contain the code and methods for the application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of HTML in a Web page?

    <p>To describe the structure of the Web page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of CSS in a Web page?

    <p>To style an HTML document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acronym CRUD an abbreviation for?

    <p>Create, Read, Update, Delete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the user interface in a CRUD application?

    <p>To help users interact with the application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of CSS?

    <p>To describe how HTML elements should be displayed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can CSS be added to an HTML document?

    <p>Through inline, internal, or external styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of JavaScript scripts?

    <p>They can be written in plain text and run automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between JavaScript and Java?

    <p>JavaScript doesn't need compilation or preparation, while Java does</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a JavaScript engine?

    <p>To execute JavaScript scripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using a framework in software development?

    <p>It allows for faster development with less code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge when a website has millions of users?

    <p>Managing the complexity of the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language is designed specifically for web development?

    <p>PHP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Java as a programming language?

    <p>It is highly scalable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a full-stack web developer?

    <p>To design complete web applications and websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a database typically controlled by?

    <p>A database management system (DBMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a database?

    <p>To organize and manage structured data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for prioritizing design for mobile devices?

    <p>Due to space limitations in smaller devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of designing and developing for small screens?

    <p>Removing unnecessary elements for seamless navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of having a well-functioning mobile product?

    <p>It allows for progressive enhancement to fit desktop requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a full stack developer work on?

    <p>Both the frontend and back-end of web applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is referred to as the entire depth of a computer system application?

    <p>Full-stack technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What includes all the features visible to the client or viewer of a site?

    <p>Frontend development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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