Quiz 2 - PROFE5 313 - Final

What is a server?

• A device that delivers content to users
• A drawing tool
• A printer
• A code editor

Answer explanation

A server provides content like websites or files.

What does DDoS stand for?

• Distributed Denial of Service
• Dynamic Domain of Systems
• Direct Download on Server
• Device Delay over Session

Answer explanation

DDoS is an attack that overloads servers with requests.

What is the goal of a DDoS attack?

• To speed up websites
• To crash a server by sending too many requests
• To clean junk files
• To improve data storage

Answer explanation

DDoS makes a server crash by overwhelming it.

Which is an example of malware?

• System patch
• Virus or malicious software
• Cloud storage
• Secure update

Answer explanation

Malware includes harmful software like viruses.

What does ransomware do?

• Repairs servers
• Locks systems and demands payment
• Protects data
• Creates backups

Answer explanation

Ransomware locks data and asks for money to unlock it.

What can help protect servers from attacks?

• Strong passwords
• Outdated software
• Ignoring warnings
• Open Wi-Fi

Answer explanation

Strong passwords prevent unauthorized access.

What is a firewall?

• A coding language
• A tool that blocks unauthorized access
• A browser extension
• An image editor

Answer explanation

A firewall filters out harmful network traffic.

A webserver is used to:

• Display websites
• Print documents
• Power the computer
• Backup data

Answer explanation

Webservers host and serve website content.

What is SQL Injection?

• Sending a valid request
• Injecting code into a website to trick it
• Refreshing the browser
• Compressing data

Answer explanation

SQL Injection manipulates site inputs to gain access.

How can Cross-site Scripting (XSS) affect a website?

• Display fake or malicious content
• Speed up page loads
• Enable downloads
• Upgrade server memory

Answer explanation

XSS allows attackers to inject harmful scripts.