GAQM GAQM Certifications CEH-001 Questions & Answers

• Question 221:

  Which of the following keyloggers cannot be detected by anti-virus or anti-spyware products?

  A. Covert keylogger

  B. Stealth keylogger

  C. Software keylogger

  D. Hardware keylogger

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 222:

  What file system vulnerability does the following command take advantage of?

  type c:\anyfile.exe > c:\winnt\system32\calc.exe:anyfile.exe

  A. HFS

  B. ADS

  C. NTFS

  D. Backdoor access

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 223:

  Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets, modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after a legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data. Which of the following is NOT a means that can be used to minimize or protect against such an attack?

  A. Timestamps

  B. SMB Signing

  C. File permissions

  D. Sequence numbers monitoring

  Correct Answer: ABD

• Question 224:

  In the context of Windows Security, what is a 'null' user?

  A. A user that has no skills

  B. An account that has been suspended by the admin

  C. A pseudo account that has no username and password

  D. A pseudo account that was created for security administration purpose

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 225:

  What does the following command in netcat do?

  nc -l -u -p55555 < /etc/passwd

  A. logs the incoming connections to /etc/passwd file

  B. loads the /etc/passwd file to the UDP port 55555

  C. grabs the /etc/passwd file when connected to UDP port 55555

  D. deletes the /etc/passwd file when connected to the UDP port 55555

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 226:

  What hacking attack is challenge/response authentication used to prevent?

  A. Replay attacks

  B. Scanning attacks

  C. Session hijacking attacks

  D. Password cracking attacks

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 227:

  What is GINA?

  A. Gateway Interface Network Application

  B. GUI Installed Network Application CLASS

  C. Global Internet National Authority (G-USA)

  D. Graphical Identification and Authentication DLL

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 228:

  Fingerprinting an Operating System helps a cracker because:

  A. It defines exactly what software you have installed

  B. It opens a security-delayed window based on the port being scanned

  C. It doesn't depend on the patches that have been applied to fix existing security holes

  D. It informs the cracker of which vulnerabilities he may be able to exploit on your system

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 229:

  Windows LAN Manager (LM) hashes are known to be weak. Which of the following are known weaknesses of LM? (Choose three)

  A. Converts passwords to uppercase.

  B. Hashes are sent in clear text over the network.

  C. Makes use of only 32 bit encryption.

  D. Effective length is 7 characters.

  Correct Answer: ABD

• Question 230:

  You have retrieved the raw hash values from a Windows 2000 Domain Controller. Using social engineering, you come to know that they are enforcing strong passwords. You understand that all users are required to use passwords that are at least 8 characters in length. All passwords must also use 3 of the 4 following categories: lower case letters, capital letters, numbers and special characters.

  With your existing knowledge of users, likely user account names and the possibility that they will choose the easiest passwords possible, what would be the fastest type of password cracking attack you can run against these hash values and still get results?

  A. Online Attack

  B. Dictionary Attack

  C. Brute Force Attack

  D. Hybrid Attack

  Correct Answer: D