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JNTUH MCA 2019 ETHICAL HACKING Previous Question Paper (April/May - 2019 - R15)
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
PART - A
Give a brief note on Social-Engineering Counter measures.
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Social engineering countermeasures focus on reducing human vulnerability through awareness and technical controls. Key measures include: 1) Security Awareness Training: Regular workshops to educate employees on recognizing phishing, baiting, and pretexting. 2) Policy Implementation: Establishing strict verification procedures for sensitive requests, such as password resets or fund transfers. 3) Access Control: Implementing the principle of least privilege to limit the impact of a compromised account. 4) Technical Filtering: Using robust email gateways and spam filters to block malicious links and attachments before they reach the user.
List and explain the Steps Involved in Performing Enumeration.
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Enumeration is the process of extracting user names, machine names, network resources, shares, and services from a system. The steps include:
- Identify Services: Scanning for open ports to determine active services like NetBIOS, SMB, or SNMP.
- Extract Usernames: Using tools to query the system for valid user accounts or group memberships.
- Identify Network Resources: Listing shared folders, printers, and network drives accessible via the network.
- Extract Routing Tables and SNMP Data: Gathering information about network topology and device configurations.
Write the Steps in Performing Session Hijacking.
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How does a Password Cracker Work? Discuss.
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What type of file is used to create a Linux live CD?
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PART - B
List and explain the types of Hacker Classes.
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What is Vulnerability Research? Explain.
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With the help of neat diagram, explain the Phases of hacking.
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How Trace route is used in Foot printing? Explain.
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Discuss the various TCP Communication Flag Types.
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Explain the different Types of Passwords Passive Online Attacks.
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Give a brief note on Steganography Technologies.
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List and explain the Types of Session Hijacking.
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Compare and contest the Virus and a Worm.
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Discuss the Prevention of Session Hijacking.
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Explain the types of DoS Attacks.
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With the help of neat diagram, explain the stages of a web application attack.
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Discuss the Stack-Based Buffer Overflows.
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Illustrate the Web Application Threats.
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Why is it important to use a known good distribution of Linux?
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Give a brief note on Linux Hardening Methods.
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What GCC command is used to compile a C++ file called source into an executable file called game? Explain in detail.
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