Test your basic knowledge |

Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Scripting languages - developed by Microsoft to allow developers to extend and reuse web functionality






2. Target for trojans and viruses - used to transfer stolen/pirated data - unintentional disclosure of data are risks associated with






3. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






4. COTS stands for






5. Threats to defined security objects are identified using knowledge gained during application decomposition in this phase of threat modeling






6. P2P stands for...






7. OSI layer defines the electrical / physical device specs (media - signal - and binary transmission). This includes the layout of pins - voltages - cable specifications - hubs - network adapters - host bus adapters and more.






8. Two types of buffer overflows






9. Sensitive information stored within a cookie that is obtained by unauthorized users






10. Ensure data input is validated - encode user supplied data - don't click on unknown hyperlinks - implement restrictive web browser security zones are preventative measures against






11. Used by java to verify the code for a list of predetermined insecurities






12. Number one safeguard against buffer overflow - XSS - data injection - and DoS attacks






13. A named collection of Web sites that can be assigned a specific security level






14. ARP stands for...






15. Cause of open SMTP relays






16. Attacks targeting buffer overflow and cross-site scripting attack this OSI layer






17. Used to record user's web activity - may be downloaded in the background






18. Server misused to forward spam - DoS conditions - damage to brand - blacklist on spam sites are risks associated with






19. A method of code signing - allows developers to obtain digital certificate generated by a certificate authority and digitally sign ActiveX controls






20. Have a timeout value - are not deleted when the user closes their web brower - used to store user preferences and information about the use connection






21. OSI layer that establishes - manages and terminates the connections between the local and remote application






22. OSI layer responsible for path determination and logical addressing - routers operate at this layer






23. Protocols in this layer NNTP






24. Enticing a user to execute malicious code stored on a web server (i.e. via hyperlink in an email)






25. Process to identify and assess a system's security risks






26. This layer formats and encrypts data to be sent across a network - providing freedom from compatibility problems - sometimes called the syntax layer






27. Tools used to capture packets of data off a network and allow viewing of contents






28. Type - length - format - range






29. Categories of XSS






30. A microsoft created technology that enables software applications to share and reuse software components - maybe used to access files on local system or system registry






31. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






32. Security objectives placed on an application are identified - controlling the scope of the threat modeling process






33. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






34. Attackers sniff network traffic and capture a cookie download or gain access to a computer and view locally stored cookie






35. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






36. OSI layer that provides the means to transfer data between network entities and detect/correct errors that may occur in the physical layer






37. Small text files downloaded and stored on a user's computer that contain information about the user's session and preferences






38. A programming language - developed by Sun - used to make small applications (applets) for the Internet and stand alone programs






39. Allow an attacker to intercept and modifiy data sent between two network devices - hijacking of network communications - attacks data link layer






40. Protocols used in this layer - IP






41. OSI model layers






42. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






43. Key functionality (how the application works) is identified and an application diagram developed in this phase of threat modeling






44. An attack that occurs when malicious code is injected into a web site - where it is downloaded and executed by other users






45. Enforce application software restrictions - virus scan all files - restrict folders shared by other P2P clients are safeguards for






46. Can leave the sandbox and obtain access to client resources






47. OSI layer that relates to the physical connection of two devices (i.e. RS-232






48. Malicious code stored in a web application that is downloaded and executed without the user's knowledge






49. Enable the cookie secure-bit setting - avoid using cookies to hold sensitive data - block third-party cookies will prevent ______






50. Attack that occurs when a user navigates to a web site and hostile content is automatically downloaded and executed