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Understanding Internet Protocol (IP)

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What is the main role of IP (Internet Protocol)?

To validate source addresses in incoming packets
To establish connections between sender and receiver
To route information across the Internet (correct)
To encrypt information for secure transmission

What technique can be used to make the receiver think a packet is coming from a different address?

Man-in-the-middle attack (correct)
Firewall blocking
Eavesdropping
Packet sniffing

How does IP handle the source address validation in incoming packets?

It changes the source address to match the node's actual address
It assumes that the source address is correct without verification (correct)
It completely ignores the source address
It verifies the authenticity of the source address before routing

What is a characteristic of a Man-in-the-middle attack?

Inserts a device into the network for interception (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does eavesdropping differ from a typical Man-in-the-middle attack?

Eavesdropping only copies packets without modification (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?

To intercept and alter communication between two parties (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does IP address spoofing work in an attack?

By spoofing the source IP address in an IP packet (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a DoS attack?

To prevent legitimate users from accessing information or services (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does a DDoS attack differ from a DoS attack?

A DDoS attack features coordinated attacks from multiple source machines (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best-known example of a DDoS attack?

Smurf attack (A) Signup and view all the answers