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Q. Which port is typically used for HTTPS traffic?

  • (A) 80
  • (B) 443
  • (C) 21
  • (D) 22

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Q. What is the goal of penetration testing?

  • (A) To test internet speed
  • (B) To simulate attacks and identify weaknesses
  • (C) To remove malware
  • (D) To encrypt files

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Q. Which of these is a common phishing technique?

  • (A) Code injection
  • (B) Fake login pages
  • (C) Open-source contributions
  • (D) Hardware malfunction

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Q. Which term describes the process of converting data into a coded form?

  • (A) Compression
  • (B) Encryption
  • (C) Scanning
  • (D) Decryption

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Q. Which of the following attacks specifically targets web applications?

  • (A) SQL Injection
  • (B) Sniffing
  • (C) Keylogging
  • (D) Phishing

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Q. What is the primary use of CAPTCHA in web applications?

  • (A) To encrypt user data
  • (B) To prevent spam and bot access
  • (C) To improve website speed
  • (D) To store passwords

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Q. Which tool is used for network packet analysis?

  • (A) Wireshark
  • (B) Tor
  • (C) BitLocker
  • (D) LastPass

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Q. What does the term 'payload' refer to in malware?

  • (A) The encrypted data
  • (B) The installation process
  • (C) The malicious part of the code
  • (D) The user interface

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Q. Which of the following is a secure method to store passwords?

  • (A) Plain text
  • (B) Hashed and salted
  • (C) Base64 encoded
  • (D) Stored in cookies

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Q. What is an APT (Advanced Persistent Threat)?

  • (A) A one-time phishing email
  • (B) An unpatched vulnerability
  • (C) A prolonged and targeted cyberattack
  • (D) A type of firewall

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