Quiz 2 (Module 3) - BSIT 2-2

What is the primary function of the MAC address?

• Identifying devices within a local network

• Routing data across different networks

• Ensuring reliable data transmission

• Encrypting sensitive information

What commonly motivates cybercriminals to attack networks compared to hactivists or state-sponsored hackers?

• Financial gain

• Fame seeking

• Status among peers

• Political reasons

Which protocol operates at the application layer and is used for transferring files between devices?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• SNMP

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for error detection and correction at the data link layer?

• Physical layer

• Data link layer

• Network layer

• Transport layer

Which protocol operates at the transport layer and provides error detection and correction?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• TCP

• UDP

Which objective of secure communications is achieved by encrypting data?

• Authentication

• Availability

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

What type of malware has the primary objective of spreading across the network?

• Worm

• Virus

• Trojan horse

• Botnet

The IT department is reporting that a company web server is receiving an abnormally high number of web page requests from different locations simultaneously. Which type of security attack is occurring?

• Adware

• DDoS

• Phishing

• Spyware

Which objective of secure communications is achieved by encrypting data?

• Authentication

• Availability

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

Which protocol is used for email communication?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• SNMP