Practice Security Issues - 10.3 | Module 10: Protection and Security | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define malware.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about software that harms or disrupts.

Question 2

Easy

What is a common method of a DoS attack?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how an attacker might make a service unavailable.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of malware?

  • To protect systems
  • To steal information
  • To assist users

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects of malware on user data.

Question 2

Denial of Service attacks are intended to:

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the intent behind the attack.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a case where a buffer overflow might be exploited in a hypothetical software application. Suggest a secure coding practice that could prevent it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What validation can you add to your code to ensure data integrity?

Question 2

A company suffers a DDoS attack that costs them significant downtime. Create a response plan that includes preventive measures and reactions to future attacks.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What steps would you take to ensure that future incidents disrupt operations less?

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