U.S. Military Cyber Test (CT) Practice

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• Which term describes spear phishing aimed at executives or high-profile targets?
• Virtual Memory (Paging File) is used to:
• Which term describes phishing done over the phone?
• Which protocol is connectionless and faster but less reliable than TCP?
• Which program is disguised as a harmless application that actually produces harmful results?
• Port 25 is used for which service?
• Which loop type is specifically designed to apply an operation to each element in a collection?
• Which command syntax is used to change both ownership and group of a file?
• Which computers exist only to provide things to others?
• Which port is used for SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)?
• Which of the following represents 1 Terabyte in Gigabytes?
• Which protocol maps IP addresses to MAC addresses within a local network?
• Windows Defender provides which kind of protection?
• Which term uses fake social media accounts to deceive users?
• IPv4 vs IPv6 addressing: which statement is true?
• What best defines a worm in cybersecurity?
• HTTPS is described as:
• Which type of malware copies itself and spreads to other computers over a network without user action?
• Which Linux command creates a new directory?
• Which of the following best describes UDP?
• Which component is the key component that interprets and executes program instructions?
• Using fake social media accounts to deceive users is known as?
• Which of the following correctly defines a byte?
• Which term involves resending a legit email with a malicious link or file?
• Which form would you use to set numeric permissions like 755 on a file?
• Which statement best describes a FOR loop?
• Which command lists all files, including hidden ones, in the current directory?
• Which Linux command lists all files including hidden ones?
• Which command lists all files including hidden ones?
• Which protocol encrypts HTTP traffic with SSL or TLS?
• 192.168.0.1 is an example of what type of IPv4 address?
• Which command opens a file in a simple text editor (nano)?
• Which data structure stores a fixed-size sequence of elements with numeric indices starting at zero?
• Which interface allows you to accomplish daily tasks by interacting with windows and icons?
• IPv6 addresses use how many bits?
• Which term is defined as software that identifies human speech and converts it into machine-readable text?
• An IP Address is:
• Which command opens the manual page for another command?
• Which command is used to display IP configuration information?
• Which command shows the path a packet takes to its destination?
• Which command updates the local package index but does not install or upgrade packages?
• Which command displays the contents of a file?
• Which protocol provides reliable, ordered delivery of a stream of packets?
• What network device connects devices using packet switching to forward data to the correct destination?
• Which numeral system is Hexadecimal?
• Port used for HTTPS (secure web traffic).
• Which protocol is a connection-oriented protocol that ensures reliable data transmission?
• Which statement correctly describes HTTPS?
• Which command deletes a file?
• Which command changes the ownership of a file to a specific user and group?
• Which port is used for HTTPS traffic?
• Which description matches a FOREACH loop?
• Which command opens a file in a simple text editor (nano)?
• Which statement is true about TLS?
• Which command changes the current directory to the specified one?
• Convert hex AA to decimal.
• What term describes a group of two or more computer systems linked together?
• Which function maps data of any size to a fixed-size value and is commonly used in data integrity and cryptography?
• Which concept describes a data structure that stores multiple values accessed by an index?
• Which Windows feature provides built-in antivirus and antimalware protection?
• Which loop runs while a condition is true?
• Which command runs a command with superuser privileges?
• Windows Defender is best described as:
• Which technique uses DNS manipulation to redirect users to fraudulent sites?
• Parted is a Linux tool primarily used for what purpose?
• Which option shows the route a packet takes to its destination?
• Which command creates a new directory?
• Which port is used for HTTP (unencrypted web traffic)?
• Which protocol is a connectionless protocol that is faster but less reliable than TCP?
• Which command copies files or directories?
• Which term refers to a basic network device that connects multiple Ethernet devices and makes them act as a single segment?
• Which term describes phishing that occurs over the phone?
• Which term describes using fake social media accounts to deceive users?
• Which term best describes software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the user's informed consent?
• Which device forwards data using MAC addresses to reduce collisions?
• What is the Central Processing Unit, the key component of a computer system, which contains the circuitry necessary to interpret and execute program instructions?
• WAN is described as the largest type of network by geographic area; the largest WAN is the:
• Resending a legitimate email with a malicious link or file is called?
• What does File Transfer Protocol (FTP) primarily facilitate?
• The GPU primarily handles:
• Which description most accurately reflects the DMZ's purpose?
• The motherboard is defined as:
• Which IP version uses 128-bit addresses?
• In Linux, which command is used to create or manage disk partitions?
• In a Linux system, which command is used to modify the access permissions of a file?
• Which statement best defines phishing?
• Which kernel serves as the foundation for the Android operating system?
• Which command clears the terminal screen?
• What is a firewall?
• Which statement describes UDP?
• Which statement best describes the FOREACH loop usage?
• Which OSI layer directly interfaces with the physical medium?
• What is Safe Mode in Windows used for?
• Boolean data type is used for:
• Which statement best describes virtual memory?
• Which port is used for SSH (Secure Shell)?
• Android kernel base belongs to which kernel family?
• Which statement is true about IPv4 and IPv6 addressing?
• Which term describes an interface that allows users to interact with the system using windows and icons?
• When you encounter a suspicious email link, what is the best course of action?
• Which Microsoft application is used to create presentation documents?
• Which description defines a FOREACH loop?
• Which statement identifies the protocol that defines addressing for IP addresses?
• Which malware is designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid?
• Which term infects a website known to be visited by the target group?
• Which command copies files or directories?
• Which option correctly describes a loop that runs a fixed number of times?
• Which basic network device connects multiple Ethernet devices and makes them act as a single segment?
• Which description matches a WHILE loop?
• SSL stands for?
• If you want to see the manual page for the chmod command, which command would you use?
• Port used for SSH (Secure Shell).
• Which term describes phishing via SMS/text messages?
• Which command moves or renames files or directories?
• Which statement defines an Array?
• Which term means resending a legitimate email with a malicious link or file?
• Which command syntax changes the permissions of a file by specifying a numeric mode?
• Which of the following terms correctly represents 1 Megabyte in Kilobytes?
• Which command displays the content of a file?
• Android OS base.
• Best practice if you encounter a suspicious email link is to:
• Which Microsoft application is used to create spreadsheet documents?
• Which command is used to display IP configuration information?
• A user types commands represented by short keywords or abbreviations or presses special keys on the keyboard to enter data and instructions. This describes which interface?
• Which command-line utilities are commonly used to create or manage disk partitions in Linux?
• Which device prevents network collisions by sending data only to the intended recipient?
• Which statement describes a loop that repeats through all items in a collection without using an explicit counter?
• Which statement correctly identifies IP Address usage?
• Which term is any software designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network?
• How many bits are in an IPv6 address?
• Which term describes a targeted phishing using personal details?
• Which term best describes a targeted form of phishing aimed at individuals or organizations?
• Which description best fits SSD and HDD?
• What is a private IPv4 address commonly used for local networks?
• Which command prints the current working directory?
• Which statement correctly compares the TCP/IP model to the OSI model?
• Which software enables a user to covertly obtain information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive?
• Which storage type is characterized by being non-volatile, having no moving parts, and typically faster than a traditional hard drive?
• Which term describes a user-initiated interface based on text commands?
• Which command is used to test connectivity between devices?
• Which option describes an Array?
• Which OSI layer provides end-to-end communication services?
• What is the binary representation of decimal 12?
• Which attack infects a website known to be visited by the target group?
• Which term is a collection of tables that stores a specific set of structured data?
• RAM is best described as:
• Which term describes phishing via SMS/text messages?
• Which type of malware self-replicates and spreads across systems without user interaction?
• In a local area network, which device provides a central point for cables?
• Which phishing variant is aimed at executives or high-profile targets?
• What is the binary representation of decimal 12?
• Which device contains the main circuit board of a computer and connects all components?
• Which command would display the manual pages on Linux?
• Which term involves redirecting users from legitimate websites to fraudulent ones through DNS manipulation?
• Which command changes only the group ownership of a file?
• Which protocol is used to transfer data over the World Wide Web?
• Which command is used to test connectivity between devices?
• Which command creates a new empty file?
• Which option best describes the secure web protocol used to encrypt web traffic?
• Which of the following represents 1 Gigabyte in Megabytes?
• Which command prints the current working directory?
• Which port is used for HTTPS (secure web traffic)?
• Which term refers to spoofed or hijacked business emails used to request money or data?
• Which term describes a network that is typically restricted to the same building or campus?
• Which term describes a generic attempt to steal info via fake emails or websites?
• Which command deletes a directory and its contents?
• Which statement about a Solid State Drive (SSD) is NOT true?
• Which command would you use to verify a device's IP configuration on a Windows machine?
• Safe Mode (Windows) is best described as:
• Which term describes phishing done over the phone?
• Which IP version uses 32-bit addresses?
• Which command is used to modify file permissions using a numeric mode?
• Which term describes redirecting users from legitimate sites to fake ones via DNS manipulation?
• Local Area Network (LAN) stands for:
• Which term is defined as redirecting users from legitimate sites to fake ones via DNS manipulation?
• Which command verifies reachability of a host?
• Which command deletes a directory and its contents?
• Which term describes the OS component that moves unneeded data out of RAM to free memory on disk?
• Which command updates the list of available packages (Debian-based systems)?
• Which command would you use to upgrade all installed packages to the latest versions available?
• What does DNS stand for?
• In a TCP/IP network, what is the nearest router to a host called?
• Which description best defines a hard disk drive (HDD)?
• Which protocol is best described as a connection-oriented and reliable transmission?
• Which value correctly defines 1 Kilobyte in bytes?
• Which statement correctly describes Safe Mode in Windows?
• Worm is best defined as:
• Which port is used for SMTP?
• Which OSI layer is responsible for data formatting, encryption, and compression?
• Which device forwards data between local network segments using MAC addresses?
• Which protocol dynamically assigns IP configuration to clients?
• Independent computer programs that copy themselves from one computer to other computers over a network are called what?
• Which term redirects users from legitimate sites to fake ones via DNS manipulation?
• What term refers to software used to display information in slide show format?
• Which term describes inserting or attaching itself to a legitimate program or document that supports macros in order to execute its code?
• Which term describes networking hardware that connects devices using packet switching to forward data?
• Which term best describes a computer that provides resources to other devices on the network?
• Which Linux command creates a new directory?
• Which term refers to spoofed or hijacked business emails used to request money or data?
• Which Linux command pair is commonly used to create or manage disk partitions?
• In programming, what is a FOR loop?
• Which term describes spoofed or hijacked business emails used to request money or data?
• Which technique involves resending a legitimate email with a malicious link or file?
• Port used for SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
• Which type of phishing uses personal details for targeting?
• Which Microsoft application is used to create word processing documents?
• Which term refers to a function that maps input data of any size to a fixed-size value, used in data integrity and cryptography?
• Which term describes a network zone created by placing devices outside the firewall to host publicly accessible services?
• What is the decimal value of hexadecimal AA?
• Android OS base is built on which kernel?
• Which protocol is a connection-oriented protocol that ensures reliable data transmission?
• Which command installs the latest versions of installed packages?
• What is spear phishing?
• Which protocol is the successor to SSL and uses certificates issued by authorities?
• Which Linux tool is commonly used to manage and resize partitions?
• Which command shows the path a packet takes to its destination?
• Which term uses fake social media accounts to deceive users?
• FTPS stands for which?
• Which command would you use to run something with administrative privileges?
• What browser UI element typically indicates a secure connection?
• Port used for HTTP (unencrypted web traffic).
• Which protocol dynamically assigns TCP/IP configuration to clients?
• Which operation is Parted commonly used to perform?
• Which statement about LAN is true?
• Which term describes software used to display information in a slide show format?
• What does the acronym DNS stand for?
• Which command changes the permissions of a file?
• Which port is used for SSH (Secure Shell)?
• Which statement describes the WHILE loop?
• Which data type is used to represent true/false values?
• Which protocol maps IP addresses to MAC addresses within a local network?
• Which statement correctly defines an IP address?
• Which is the top layer of the OSI model?
• Which term is a collection of tables storing a specific set of structured data?
• What is the File Transfer Protocol used for?
• Which command displays a line of text?
• Which network device forwards data using MAC addresses to reduce collisions and improve efficiency?
• SSD / HDD are examples of:
• Which command lists files and directories in the current directory?
• Which phishing type is aimed at executives or high-profile targets?