INF 421: Security in Distributed & Network Systems - Lecture 2 Quiz
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What is the primary focus of the lecture?

  • Footprinting and reconnaissance techniques (correct)
  • Firewall configuration
  • Cryptographic algorithms
  • Network security protocols

    • What is the significance of footprinting and reconnaissance in network security?

  • They help identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in a system (correct)
  • They are techniques for recovering lost passwords
  • They are used to implement access control mechanisms
  • They are methods for encrypting network traffic

    • Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in footprinting?

  • Cryptanalysis (correct)
  • DNS queries
  • Social engineering
  • Network scanning

    • What is the purpose of the lecture?

    <p>To provide an overview of footprinting and reconnaissance techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common source of information during the reconnaissance phase?

    <p>Encrypted communication channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary goal of footprinting and reconnaissance?

    <p>Gathering information about the target network and systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common source of information during the reconnaissance phase?

    <p>Internal network documentation and configuration files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of footprinting and reconnaissance in network security?

    <p>To gather intelligence and information about the target environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques is NOT commonly used during the footprinting phase?

    <p>Performing network scans and vulnerability assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of footprinting and reconnaissance in the context of network security?

    <p>They provide a comprehensive understanding of the target environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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