Question 1

____ is the term for driving through a neighborhood with a wireless-enabled notebook looking for unsecured wireless networks.
A) Wardriving
B) Hacking
C) Phishing
D) Snarfing

Accepted Answer

Wardriving is the term used for driving through a neighborhood with a wireless-enabled notebook looking for unsecured wireless networks. Hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to a computer system. Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent emails posing as a legitimate entity to obtain sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details. Snarfing is the act of intercepting and stealing data packets transmitted over a network.

Question 2

____ is a term for finding and using somebody else's wireless network, usually illicitly.
A) Wiresniffing
B) Sidesurfing
C) Bandhopping
D) Piggybacking

Accepted Answer

Piggybacking is the term used for finding and using somebody else's wireless network without their permission or knowledge.

Question 3

Hackers use ____ programs to monitor activity on a wireless network in order to obtain personal information that unsuspecting users might transmit.
A) bloodhound
B) sniffer
C) Web bug
D) pharming

Accepted Answer

Hackers use sniffer programs to capture and analyze network traffic, including any personal information that might be transmitted over the network without encryption. Bloodhound is a tool for finding lost or stolen devices, web bugs are tracking images used by marketers, and pharming is a technique for redirecting users to fake websites.

Question 4

A ____ attack occurs when transmissions, such as messages between users, logins, and normal connections with Web servers, that are being sent between two devices are intercepted by a third party.
A) football-interception
B) gotcha
C) man-in-the-middle
D) man-on-the-moon

Accepted Answer

The term "man-in-the-middle" refers to an attack where an attacker intercepts and alters communications between two parties who believe they are communicating directly with each other. This can allow the attacker to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data. Options A, B, and D are not relevant to this type of cyber attack.

Question 5

A security problem associated with Bluetooth devices is ____.
A) bluejacking
B) bluesnarfing
C) bluebugging
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options (bluejacking, bluesnarfing, and bluebugging) are security problems associated with Bluetooth devices. Bluejacking involves sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices, bluesnarfing involves unauthorized access to information on a Bluetooth device, and bluebugging involves unauthorized control of a Bluetooth device. All of these pose potential security risks to personal and confidential information stored on Bluetooth devices.

Question 6

The Bluetooth security concern posing the lowest threat is that of ____.
A) over-the-shoulder attacks
B) bluejacking
C) bluebugging
D) cafe-latte attacks

Accepted Answer

Bluejacking, which involves sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices, poses the lowest security threat compared to the other options. It is more of an annoyance than a serious security risk, as it does not involve unauthorized access to personal data or control of the device.

Question 7

If you change the default name of the wireless router or access point, you also prevent unknown users from detecting your network by attempting to randomly connect to a wireless network using a manufacturer name or the word "____" as an SSID.
A) default
B) home
C) secured
D) unsecured

Accepted Answer

Changing the default name of the wireless router or access point prevents unknown users from detecting the network by attempting to randomly connect using a manufacturer name or the word "default" as an SSID.

Question 8

In a(n) ____ attack, a hacker sets up a computer to act as a legitimate access point, and then steals personal information from users trying to connect to it.
A) evil twin
B) denial-of-service
C) over-the-shoulder
D) Bluebugging

Accepted Answer

This type of attack is known as an evil twin attack, where the hacker sets up a fake access point that appears to be legitimate in order to steal personal information from unsuspecting users who connect to it.

Question 9

The safest wireless network is one that is ____.
A) installed by a licensed professional
B) encrypted with WPA using a 128-bit key
C) only meant to be used at home
D) turned off

Accepted Answer

The only way to ensure a wireless network is completely safe from unauthorized access or hacking is by turning it off. When a network is off, it cannot be accessed remotely.

Question 10

An SSID may contain up to ____ alphanumeric characters.
A) 8
B) 16
C) 32
D) 64

Accepted Answer

An SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters according to the IEEE 802.11 standard.

Question 11

Disabling the SSID broadcast of a network makes that network ____ to roaming devices.
A) not able to connect
B) invisible
C) WPA-enabled
D) attractive

Accepted Answer

Disabling the SSID broadcast of a network makes that network invisible to roaming devices.

Question 12

Bluetooth devices can be made invisible to other people, a feature called ____ mode.
A) undiscoverable
B) Enhanced Security
C) Safe-Roam
D) silent

Accepted Answer

The correct term used for Bluetooth devices to be made invisible to other people is "undiscoverable" mode. This feature ensures that the device cannot be detected by other Bluetooth-enabled devices, providing enhanced privacy and security. Choice B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this feature.

Question 13

One reason many people enjoy having a smartphone is that it has an operating system that can run programs, also called ____.
A) applications
B) apps
C) either a. or b.
D) neither a. nor b.

Accepted Answer

Both the terms "applications" and "apps" refer to programs that can be run on a smartphone's operating system. Therefore, either option A or B is correct, making option C the best choice. Option D is incorrect as both options A and B are valid.

Question 14

A ____ attack involves a hacker gaining access to a Bluetooth user's data, but not their device's functions. It ranks second of the three major Bluetooth security problems listed in the book.
A) bluesnarfing
B) bluebugging
C) bluedogging
D) bluejacking

Accepted Answer

Bluesnarfing is the Bluetooth security attack where a hacker gains access to a Bluetooth user's data without accessing the device's functions. It is listed as the second major Bluetooth security problem in the book. Bluebugging is a more severe form of attack where a hacker gains full access to the device's functions. Bluedogging and bluejacking are not major Bluetooth security problems mentioned in the book.

Question 15

Security experts warn against ____ in public places.
A) online banking
B) checking e-mail
C) online shopping
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Security experts warn against all of the activities listed (online banking, checking e-mail, and online shopping) in public places because public Wi-Fi networks can be easily hacked, putting personal and financial information at risk. It is recommended to use a secure and private network or wait to access sensitive information until on a trusted network.

Question 16

A "cafe latte" attack is another name for a(n) ____ attack.
A) Bluejacking
B) phishing
C) evil twin
D) denial-of-service

Accepted Answer

A "cafe latte" attack is a type of evil twin attack, where an attacker creates a fake wireless access point that has a similar name to a legitimate one in order to trick users into connecting to it and stealing their sensitive information. The name "cafe latte" comes from the idea that the attacker could be sitting in a nearby coffee shop while performing the attack.

Question 17

Using physical proximity to gain login information, passwords, or other personal information is known as a(n) ____.
A) over-the-shoulder attack
B) wardrive
C) phishing expedition
D) Nigerian bank scam

Accepted Answer

The term "over-the-shoulder attack" refers to someone obtaining login information or passwords by physically watching the victim enter this information on their device, such as by standing behind them and looking over their shoulder.

Question 18

The predominant operating systems for smartphones are Apple iOS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry OS, and ____ Android.
A) Yahoo!
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) Motorola

Accepted Answer

The predominant operating systems for smartphones are Apple iOS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry OS, and Google Android. None of the other options mentioned (Yahoo!, Microsoft, and Motorola) are operating systems for smartphones.

Question 19

The following is NOT on the security checklist for installing a wireless router: ____.
A) If you must use WEP, change the passphrase occasionally
B) Enable MAC address filtering on the wireless router or access point
C) When not using the wireless network for an extended period of time power it off
D) Because SSIDs are not case sensitive, change the SSID frequently

Accepted Answer

The option "Because SSIDs are not case sensitive, change the SSID frequently" is not on the security checklist for installing a wireless router. The other three options are commonly recommended security measures for wireless routers.

Question 20

One of the most serious mistakes that home users make when installing a wireless network is ____.
A) failing to register the device with the manufacturer
B) failing to change the default login for the device
C) using both letters and numbers in their SSID name
D) sharing their SSID name with friends and family

Accepted Answer

Failing to change the default login for the wireless network device can leave it vulnerable to unauthorized access and potential security breaches. It is important to change the default login credentials to strong, unique passwords to prevent such incidents.

Quiz 7: Wireless Networking

____ is the term for driving through a neighborhood with a wireless-enabled notebook looking for unsecured wireless networks.

____ is a term for finding and using somebody else's wireless network, usually illicitly.

Hackers use ____ programs to monitor activity on a wireless network in order to obtain personal information that unsuspecting users might transmit.

A ____ attack occurs when transmissions, such as messages between users, logins, and normal connections with Web servers, that are being sent between two devices are intercepted by a third party.

A security problem associated with Bluetooth devices is ____.

The Bluetooth security concern posing the lowest threat is that of ____.

If you change the default name of the wireless router or access point, you also prevent unknown users from detecting your network by attempting to randomly connect to a wireless network using a manufacturer name or the word "____" as an SSID.

In a(n) ____ attack, a hacker sets up a computer to act as a legitimate access point, and then steals personal information from users trying to connect to it.

The safest wireless network is one that is ____.

An SSID may contain up to ____ alphanumeric characters.

Disabling the SSID broadcast of a network makes that network ____ to roaming devices.

Bluetooth devices can be made invisible to other people, a feature called ____ mode.

One reason many people enjoy having a smartphone is that it has an operating system that can run programs, also called ____.

A ____ attack involves a hacker gaining access to a Bluetooth user's data, but not their device's functions. It ranks second of the three major Bluetooth security problems listed in the book.

Security experts warn against ____ in public places.

A "cafe latte" attack is another name for a(n) ____ attack.

Using physical proximity to gain login information, passwords, or other personal information is known as a(n) ____.

The predominant operating systems for smartphones are Apple iOS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry OS, and ____ Android.

The following is NOT on the security checklist for installing a wireless router: ____.

One of the most serious mistakes that home users make when installing a wireless network is ____.