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. Deleted when the user closes their web browser - can contain authentication-related information






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






3. Cause of open SMTP relays






4. 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.






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






6. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. OSI model layers






15. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The unauthorized modification of the data stored within a cookie






24. XSS stands for






25. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






27. Phases of threat modeling






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






29. P2P stands for...






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






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






32. Two types of buffer overflows






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






34. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






38. OSI layer that provides transparent transfer of data between end users






39. 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






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






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






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






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






44. ARP stands for...






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






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






47. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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