Cloud Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Cloud Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 34
Q1521:
What happens when a buffer overflow occurs?
A. Data is erased
B. Data is written to adjacent memory blocks
C. Program execution halts
D. Memory is expanded
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1522:
Which languages are less prone to buffer overflow due to reduced coding errors?
A. C and C++
B. Python and Ruby
C. C# and Java
D. HTML and CSS
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 34
Q1523:
What is one of the key security measures when installing an operating system?
A. Disable the internet
B. Use the default configuration
C. Install additional security tools like antivirus and firewalls
D. Install no additional services
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 34
Q1524:
What should be done before installing any applications on an operating system?
A. Remove the user accounts
B. Patch/update the OS with the latest security patches
C. Disable the firewall
D. Set up guest accounts
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1525:
What is the purpose of a hypervisor in virtualization security?
A. Manage physical devices
B. Monitor the guest OSs
C. Allocate memory to processes
D. Handle user data
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1526:
What does a threat represent in a security context?
A. A potential security breach
B. A malware attack
C. A system update
D. A security policy
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 34
Q1527:
Vulnerabilities exist because of which of the following?
A. Lack of user accounts
B. Insufficient protection or security deficiencies
C. Inability to update the OS
D. Too many installed applications
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1528:
Which of the following is used to exploit a vulnerability?
A. Firewall
B. Antivirus software
C. Threats
D. Patches
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 34
Q1529:
Which factor determines the risk in a security system?
A. Number of users
B. Number of possible vulnerabilities
C. Number of firewall rules
D. Number of network devices
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1530:
A trusted attacker can be best described as:
A. A legitimate Cloud consumer launching attacks
B. A non-privileged service consumer
C. An automated program
D. A third-party service provider
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 34
Q1531:
Which type of threat agent acts like a service agent with malicious intent?
A. Anonymous attacker
B. Malicious service agent
C. Trusted insider
D. Malicious insider
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1532:
What type of attack is a buffer overflow most associated with?
A. SQL injection
B. DoS attack
C. Phishing
D. Man-in-the-middle attack
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1533:
What is the primary concern in virtualization security?
A. Patching guest OSs
B. Isolation of guest OSs
C. Upgrading the hypervisor
D. Tracking user activity
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1534:
Which system vulnerability occurs due to configuration deficiencies?
A. Risk
B. Threat
C. Vulnerability
D. Attack
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 34
Q1535:
Which component is responsible for monitoring guest OSs in a virtualized environment?
A. Antivirus software
B. Hypervisor
C. Guest OS image
D. Virtualization firewall
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q1536:
How can buffer overflow attacks be mitigated in programming languages?
A. Using languages like C# and Java
B. Using assembly language
C. Disabling memory allocation
D. Limiting user access to code
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 35
Q1537:
What is Internet Security specifically concerned with?
A. Network devices
B. Internet-based threats
C. Social engineering
D. Viruses
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 35
Q1538:
Which of the following is NOT a threat to Internet security?
A. Unauthorized access to email accounts
B. Unauthorized access to personal details
C. Social engineering
D. User preference settings
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 35
Q1539:
What is the role of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) in internet security?
A. Encrypts communication between browsers and servers
B. Authenticates passwords
C. Monitors internet traffic
D. Blocks viruses
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 35
Q1540:
Which protocol is used in the URL when SSL is enabled on a website?
A. HTTP
B. HTTPS
C. FTP
D. SMTP
Correct Answer:
B