A Well-Known Hacker Started His Own Computer Security Consulting Business

question 22

Multiple Choice

A well-known hacker started his own computer security consulting business shortly after being released from prison.Many companies pay him to attempt to gain unauthorized access to their network.If he is successful,he offers advice as to how to design and implement better controls.What is the name of the testing for which the hacker is being paid?

• A) penetration test
• B) vulnerability scan
• C) deep packet inspection
• D) buffer overflow test

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Definitions:

P-value

The probability of observing test results at least as extreme as the results actually observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis is correct.

Level of Significance

The probability of making a Type I error in hypothesis testing, serving as a critical value for deciding whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-value

The p-value is a measure of the probability of observing results at least as extreme as those measured when the null hypothesis of a study is true.

Correct Decision

A decision made in statistical hypothesis testing that accurately reflects the true state of the world.