Resloving Unencrypted Credentials & Clear Text Quiz

What is the nickname given to Netcat due to its versatility?

A. Network Screwdriver

B. Network Swiss army knife

C. Network Wrench

D. Network Hammer

Which protocols does Netcat use to read and write data across network connections?

A. ICMP and IGMP

B. HTTP and HTTPS

C. TCP and UDP

D. OSPF and BGP

What command would you use to make Netcat listen for incoming connections on a specified port, say 1234?

A. nc -l -p 1234

B. nc -p 1234 -l

C. nc -l -p 4321

D. nc -p -l 1234

Which of these is a variant of Netcat developed with an emphasis on secure communication?

A. Cryptocat

B. NetSecure

C. SecureNetcat

D. CatCrypto

How can Netcat be used for simple file transfers?

A. By converting the file into a network packet

B. By attaching the file to an email and sending it to the recipient's IP address

C. By uploading the file to a cloud server and sharing the link with the recipient

D. By using the command 'nc -l -p [port number] > [file]' on the receiving machine and 'nc [IP address] [port number] < [file]' on the sending machine What does it mean if credentials are in 'clear text'?

a) The text is written clearly without any errors.

b) The text is unencrypted and can be easily read.

c) The text is coded in a special clear text language.

d) The text has been cleared of any sensitive information.

What is the potential risk of transmitting unencrypted credentials?

a) Data can be lost during transmission.

b) It increases the speed of data transmission.

c) Unauthorized persons can intercept and misuse the data.

d) It can cause technical issues in the transmission process.

What should be done if a system is found to use clear text transmission for authentication?

a) Continue to use the system but monitor closely.

b) Immediately change all user passwords.

c) Discontinue using the system until the authentication solution is secured.

d) Encrypt the entire system.

What does 'salting' passwords mean?

a) Passwords are mixed with a unique random string before hashing.

b) Passwords are sent over a secure network.

c) Passwords are made more complex by adding special characters.

d) Passwords are kept in a special 'salted' database for security.

Why should older services like FTP, Telnet, or HTTP be avoided?

a) They are outdated and slow.

b) They can transmit credentials in clear text and are vulnerable to eavesdropping.

c) They are not compatible with modern systems.

d) They can cause technical issues in the system.

Your Score:

SHREE LEARNING ACADEMY

Resloving Unencrypted Credentials & Clear Text Quiz