Bob, a Hacker, Encountered a Vulnerability in a Bank's Firewall

question 11

Multiple Choice

Bob, a hacker, encountered a vulnerability in a bank's firewall when he was trying to hack into its Web site. Which of the following can Bob use to take advantage of this liability?

• A) exploit
• B) attack vector
• C) carding
• D) wardriver

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Definitions:

Strain Gauge

A sensor whose resistance varies with applied force; it's used in mechanical engineering to measure strain on an object.

Resistance

A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a conductor, usually quantified in Ohms (Ω).

Reed Switch

An electromagnetic switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, operated by an applied magnetic field.

Permanent Magnet

A material that maintains a continuous magnetic field without the need for external power.