22CA2015 - Mobile Hacking - Surprise Quiz 1

Identify the primary goal of a mobile risk model.

• Assess and manage risks
• Enhance device aesthetics
• Improve battery life
• Design user interfaces

Define the term "mobile risk".

• Risks arising from mobile device vulnerabilities
• Risks related to desktop software
• Risks from physical theft of devices only
• Risks specific to network hardware

Select the layer where application vulnerabilities are primarily assessed in a mobile risk model.

• Application
• Hardware
• Network
• Operating system

Explain why a mobile risk model includes threat analysis.

• To identify potential vulnerabilities and their impacts
• To predict future trends in mobile hardware
• To improve software download speed
• To eliminate all risks from mobile devices

Classify the following risks into categories in a mobile risk model: malware, weak encryption, and unsecured Wi-Fi.

• Application, Network, Device
• Hardware, Software, Network
• Network, Encryption, Device
• Application, Encryption, Software

Summarize the role of mobile device management (MDM) in mitigating risks.

• MDM controls access, monitors devices, and ensures compliance.
• MDM helps manage mobile networks efficiently.
• MDM encrypts user data during software downloads.
• MDM restricts internet access on mobile devices.

Demonstrate how encryption mitigates data breaches in mobile devices.

• By preventing unauthorized access to unencrypted data
• By ensuring faster device performance
• By creating multiple user profiles
• By enabling app installations securely

Use a risk model to determine which of the following is most critical for securing a banking app.

• Strong passwords
• Irregular updates
• No authentication
• Rooting

Apply the concept of network segmentation in mobile risk models. What is its main purpose?

• To separate sensitive traffic from general traffic
• To boost internet speed for mobile users
• To reduce device maintenance costs
• To improve app installation processes

Analyze the impact of weak session management in mobile apps.

• It can expose user sessions to hijacking attacks.
• It can lead to faster logins.
• It improves app responsiveness.
• It ensures secure communication between users.