Free CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002: 05 Exploiting Networks + Anki Cards

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PenTest+ (PT0-002) Chapter 05. Exploiting Wired and Wireless Networks

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What is the function of the STARTTLS command in SMTP?

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Why is UDP often used as the transport mechanism in reflected DoS and DDoS attacks?

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Which TCP port is defined for use with Secure SMTP (SSMTP) protocol for encrypted communications, in accordance with RFC 2487?

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What is the TCP port number used by the default port in SMTP for non-encrypted communications?

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What is the function of TCP port 995?

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Which one of the following is a common mitigation technique for ARP cache poisoning attacks?

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Which tool does an attacker use to perform a deauthentication attack against a wireless network, specifically in the context of cracking a WPA PSK?

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What is a SYN flood attack in the context of Direct DoS Attacks?

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Which one of the following tools from Aircrack-ng suite, can be used to sniff and analyze wireless network traffic?

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Which TCP port is used by the IMAP protocol for non-encrypted communications?

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What is the purpose of the SMTP ’HELO’ command?

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Which of the following SMTP commands is used to initiate a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to an email server?

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What is a known vulnerability of WPA and WPA2 that has been addressed in WPA3?

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What is an amplification attack in the context of DDoS?

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What is a common mitigation method used to prevent ARP cache poisoning attacks?

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What does the term ’exploit chaining’ refer to in the context of cyberattacks?

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Which SMTP command is used to verify whether a user’s email mailbox exists?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes a common attack that can be launched against RFID devices?

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In a DNS Cache Poisoning attack, what does the attacker do to manipulate the victim’s communications?

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Which of the following best describes an RFID cloning process?

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What is a critical step in executing a DNS cache poisoning attack?

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Which SMTP command is used to authenticate a client to the server?

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What is the purpose of the ’set RHOST’ and ’set LHOST’ commands in the context of using the EternalBlue exploit in Metasploit?

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What is one way an attacker can conduct a BGP hijacking attack?

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How does an attacker implement an Evil Twin Attack?

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Which of the following attacks involves an attacker spoofing MAC addresses to trick a victim into thinking the attacker’s Layer 2 address is the address of its default gateway?

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What best describes the pass-the-hash attack in context of network exploitation?

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Which of the following NetBIOS-related operations uses UDP port 137?

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What is a valid vulnerability WPA and WPA2 are susceptible to that can be exploited by an attacker?

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What can an attacker achieve by causing legitimate wireless clients to deauthenticate from an authentic wireless access point?

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Which command is used to initiate a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to an email server?

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In the process of exploiting a system with the EternalBlue exploit in Metasploit, which commands are used to set the remote host and the host for post-exploitation communication?

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What command is used to start a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to an email server during an SMTP conversation?

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What is the purpose of the ’set RHOST’ and ’set LHOST’ commands in the context of the EternalBlue exploit in Metasploit?

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What is the purpose of the VRFY command in SMTP?

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The WPA3 protocol introduced a new handshake that uses Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) for authentication. What is it commonly referred to as?

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Which of the following SMTP commands is used to initiate a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to an email server during a security evaluation?

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Which protocol is considered more secure and modern compared to Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?

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What differentiates Bluejacking from Bluesnarfing in Bluetooth-based attacks?

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Which of the following is NOT a basic element of the Kerberos implementation?

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What is a Downgrade Attack in the context of network security?

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Which TCP port is registered by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for SMTP over SSL (SMTPS)?

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What is a common vulnerability in LLMNR and how can an attacker exploit it?

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What method or software is used to determine the type and version of an FTP server during a vulnerability assessment?

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Which of the following attacks can impact Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communications?

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What makes wireless devices vulnerable to brute-force attacks in the context of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)?

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What does a DHCP starvation attack involve?

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Which SMTP command is used to initiate a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to an email server?

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In the context of wireless fragmentation attacks, what is the function of the PRGA?

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What tool, part of the Aircrack-ng suite, is used to launch a deauthentication attack as described in the provided text?

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What is the main difference between a Password Spraying attack and a Credential Stuffing attack?

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Which of the following wireless security protocols is particularly susceptible to Initialization Vector (IV) attacks?

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Which of the following best describes the VLAN hopping method called double tagging?

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Which protocol is used primarily by Microsoft Windows for host identification?

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What is SMTP open relay often used for?

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What is ARP cache poisoning sometimes also referred to as?

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Which of the following is NOT a category of DoS attacks described in the text?

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Which TCP port is used for NetBIOS Session Service?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of network-based attacks and exploits?

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Which method is used by an attacker to recover the WEP Pre-shared Key (PSK)?

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What is the main goal of an attacker performing a DNS cache poisoning attack in the context of an Evil Twin attack?

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What is the purpose of the EternalBlue exploit in the context of penetration testing?

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What is the use of the VRFY SMTP command during a penetrative test?

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Which SMTP command is used to initiate a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection to an email server?

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Which of the following is NOT a basic element in a Kerberos implementation?

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What are the steps an attacker may take to exploit the WPA or WPA2 vulnerabilities using the Aircrack-ng suite of tools?

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Which of the following vulnerabilities can be found in the NetBIOS, LLMNR, and SMB protocols in relation to name resolution?

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What is a common vulnerability within the LLMNR protocol?

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What command is used in Kali Linux to find known SMTP exploits?

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What is the purpose of jamming wireless signals or causing wireless network interference?

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Which wireless attack configuration involves an attacker installing a rogue Access Point (AP) to fool users and create a backdoor into a network?

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What is the purpose of the ’searchsploit’ command used in Kali Linux?

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In the Aircrack-ng suite of tools, which command line tool is used to begin the process of cracking Wi-Fi networks?

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Which of the following tools can be used to launch a credential harvesting attack by spoofing DNS replies and diverting a user to an attacker’s local system?

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Which step of a WPA password attack as illustrated in the example involves capturing all the traffic to a capture file?

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Which TCP port is used by the IMAP protocol for encrypted (SSL/TLS) communications?

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What is a consequence of successful exploitation of the KRACK vulnerabilities in WPA and WPA2?

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Which of the following SMTP commands is used to verify whether a user’s email mailbox exists?

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Which of the following TCP ports is used by the non-encrypted SMTP protocol for server-to-server communication?

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What is the function of the RHOST in the context of the EternalBlue SMB exploit in Metasploit?

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What does the EternalBlue exploit, when used successfully, allow?

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Which SMTP command is used to initiate the transfer of the contents of an email message?

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Which of the following ports is appropriate for the Secure SMTP (SSMTP) protocol in encrypted communications using STARTTLS?

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What is the purpose of a disassociation or deauthentication attack?

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What is the purpose of configuring the RHOST and LHOST when using the EternalBlue exploit in Metasploit?

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What does the ’EternalBlue’ exploit allow a successful attacker to do?

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What is the vulnerability in LLMNR involving an attacker spoofing an authoritative source for name resolution?

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What is one major flaw in implementations of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?

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What is Kerberoasting?

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What type of activity does an on-path attack involve?

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Which command is required to configure IP address of the remote host that is going to be exploited by the EternalBlue exploit in Metasploit?

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What is the main method used in a KARMA attack to intercept wireless traffic?

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What is a potential vulnerability of Network Access Control (NAC) as discussed in the passage?

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What is the function of the ’airmon-ng check kill’ command in the context of exploiting wireless networks?

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Which SMTP command is used to authenticate a client to the server?

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What is war driving?

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In the context of wireless network attacks, what is the purpose of a Preferred Network List (PNL) attack?

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Advance your knowledge of exploiting wired and wireless networks with our CompTIA PenTest+ Chapter 05 practice questions.

This chapter covers network protocols, security weaknesses, and exploitation techniques for both wired and wireless networks.
Master these concepts to excel in network penetration testing.
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After mastering this chapter, don’t forget to check out Chapter 06: Exploiting Application-Based Vulnerabilities to further your learning.

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