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. The unauthorized modification of the data stored within a cookie






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






3. IP address exposure - download of worm/viruses circumventing the firewall - no way to track improper communication - messages in clear text are risks associated with






4. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






7. Phase of threat modeling that reviews application ingress and egress data flow and trust boundaries






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






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






10. OSI layer 2 - verify the connection between two devices is intact (i.e. physical addressing)






11. OSI model layers






12. Three main cookie types






13. ARP stands for...






14. The application is reviewed and specific vulnerabilities are documented in this phase of threat modeling






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






16. Categories of XSS






17. Two types of buffer overflows






18. P2P stands for...






19. Each client is a peer and serves each other client on the network - requires client application and appropriate open network ports to operate






20. OSI layer responsible for data representation and encryption (MIME






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






22. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






25. A scripting language - developed by Netscape to perform client-side web development






26. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






27. Area of the memory where dynamically allocated variables are stored






28. OSI layer responsible for end-to-end connections and reliability (i.e. TCP






29. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






31. Used by java and javascript to isolate executing code in a reserved area of memory to limit damage of malicious code






32. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






34. 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






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






36. Type - length - format - range






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






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






39. More data is put into a buffer than it was designed to hold - can be caused deliberately by hackers to run malicious code






40. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






44. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






45. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Scripting languages - developed by Microsoft to allow developers to extend and reuse web functionality