1_4_11 Section 1 – Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 1.4

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What is a benefit of automation or scripting in operating systems?

It requires human intervention at all times

It is only available in Windows 10

Problems can be identified and resolved automatically (correct)

It slows down the resolution of issues

What is the purpose of PowerShell in Windows?

Limit the ability to manage the Windows operating system

Extend the functionality of the normal command line (correct)

Increase human typing speed on the keyboard

Only run specific scripts with a TXT file extension

What file extension is commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?

.PS1 (correct)

.CMD

.BAT

.EXE

How does automation help identify and resolve problems compared to manual intervention?

Faster identification and resolution Signup and view all the answers

What type of functions can PowerShell run at the command line?

Command-lets Signup and view all the answers

From an attacker's perspective, what advantage does automated attack functions provide?

Ability to find vulnerable systems with minimal effort Signup and view all the answers

What type of scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment?

Python Signup and view all the answers

Which operating systems support Python scripting?

Windows, Mac OS, Linux Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension commonly associated with Python scripts?

.py Signup and view all the answers

In Unix and Linux environments, which scripting language is commonly used?

Shell script Signup and view all the answers

What special set of characters designates a shell script in Unix or Linux?

Shebang Signup and view all the answers

What type of script might attackers use in Microsoft Office products to execute malicious payloads?

Macro Signup and view all the answers

What is Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) commonly associated with?

Microsoft Office products Signup and view all the answers

What vulnerability allows an attacker to run their own code in Microsoft Office using VBA?

CVE-2010-0815 Signup and view all the answers

Which scripting language is primarily used for administration in Microsoft Windows?

.bat files Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?

.ps1 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of automation in identifying and resolving problems?

Problems can be resolved without human intervention quickly. Signup and view all the answers

How does Windows PowerShell extend the functionality of the normal Windows command line?

By adding command-lets and the ability to run specific scripts or executables. Signup and view all the answers

What type of file extension is commonly associated with Python scripting?

.py Signup and view all the answers

From an attacker's perspective, what is a benefit of having automated attack functions?

It allows attackers to find vulnerabilities at computer speed without manual intervention. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes PowerShell from the normal Windows command line interface?

PowerShell's ability to manage almost every aspect of the Windows operating system. Signup and view all the answers

What scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment for orchestrating application instances?

Python Signup and view all the answers

Which scripting language may an attacker use in Unix or Linux environments to perform malicious functions at the command line?

Shell script Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Microsoft Office, what scripting language provides extensive automation and can interact with the operating system directly?

VBA Signup and view all the answers

Which file extension is commonly associated with shell scripts in Unix or Linux environments?

.sh Signup and view all the answers

What scripting language would be most suitable for an attacker trying to hack cloud-based system servers, routers, switches, and infrastructure devices?

Python Signup and view all the answers

Which type of scripting language is designed specifically to automate functions within certain types of applications, but can also be exploited by attackers for malicious purposes?

.vba macros Signup and view all the answers

If an attacker wants to automate attacks against systems using Microsoft Office applications, which scripting language might they rely on?

.vba macros Signup and view all the answers

Which scripting language is commonly found with a .py extension and has broad compatibility across different operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux?

.py Signup and view all the answers

In the Unix or Linux environment, what type of shell script would an attacker likely use if they aim to automate attacks from the command line?

a bourne shell (.sh) Signup and view all the answers

Which script's vulnerability could allow an attacker to run their code on a device?

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Signup and view all the answers

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What is a benefit of automation or scripting in operating systems?

What is the purpose of PowerShell in Windows?

What file extension is commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?

How does automation help identify and resolve problems compared to manual intervention?

What type of functions can PowerShell run at the command line?

From an attacker's perspective, what advantage does automated attack functions provide?

What type of scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment?

Which operating systems support Python scripting?

What is the file extension commonly associated with Python scripts?

In Unix and Linux environments, which scripting language is commonly used?

What special set of characters designates a shell script in Unix or Linux?

What type of script might attackers use in Microsoft Office products to execute malicious payloads?

What is Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) commonly associated with?

What vulnerability allows an attacker to run their own code in Microsoft Office using VBA?

Which scripting language is primarily used for administration in Microsoft Windows?

What is the file extension commonly associated with PowerShell scripts?

What is a key advantage of automation in identifying and resolving problems?

How does Windows PowerShell extend the functionality of the normal Windows command line?

What type of file extension is commonly associated with Python scripting?

From an attacker's perspective, what is a benefit of having automated attack functions?

What distinguishes PowerShell from the normal Windows command line interface?

What scripting language is commonly used in a cloud-based environment for orchestrating application instances?

Which scripting language may an attacker use in Unix or Linux environments to perform malicious functions at the command line?

In the context of Microsoft Office, what scripting language provides extensive automation and can interact with the operating system directly?

Which file extension is commonly associated with shell scripts in Unix or Linux environments?

What scripting language would be most suitable for an attacker trying to hack cloud-based system servers, routers, switches, and infrastructure devices?

Which type of scripting language is designed specifically to automate functions within certain types of applications, but can also be exploited by attackers for malicious purposes?

If an attacker wants to automate attacks against systems using Microsoft Office applications, which scripting language might they rely on?

Which scripting language is commonly found with a .py extension and has broad compatibility across different operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux?

In the Unix or Linux environment, what type of shell script would an attacker likely use if they aim to automate attacks from the command line?

Which script's vulnerability could allow an attacker to run their code on a device?

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