How dns works, dns attacks, dns cache poisoning, dns spoofing - take the quiz
Test Your DNS Knowledge
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of DNS? This quiz challenges your understanding of how the Domain Name System works, various DNS attacks, and the intricacies of network security.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can:
- Learn about DNS operations.
- Explore types of DNS attacks.
- Understand essential DNS records.
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
Digital Network Service
Data Naming System
Dynamic Network Server
Which type of attack involves flooding a server with requests to overload it and make it unavailable?
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
Phishing
Spoofing
What is the term used when an attacker redirects a user to a fake website that looks like the real one in order to steal their login credentials?
Phishing
Spoofing
Malware
Ransomware
Which type of DNS attack involves an attacker sending false information to a DNS resolver to redirect users to a malicious website?
DNS cache poisoning
DNS spoofing
DNS hijacking
DNS amplification
Which protocol is used to transfer zone files between DNS servers?
Zone Transfer Protocol (ZTP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Which type of record in a DNS zone file maps an IP address to a hostname?
A record
MX record
NS record
TXT record
What is the term used when a DNS server stores information about recently accessed domain names to speed up future requests?
DNS caching
DNS forwarding
DNS recursion
DNS resolution
Which type of DNS attack involves an attacker intercepting traffic between a user and a legitimate DNS server to steal sensitive information?
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
Phishing
Spoofing
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Which type of record in a DNS zone file specifies which mail server is responsible for handling email for a domain?
MX record
A record
NS record
TXT record
Which type of DNS attack involves an attacker flooding a DNS resolver with requests to overload it and make it unavailable?
DNS amplification
DNS cache poisoning
DNS hijacking
DNS spoofing
Which type of record in a DNS zone file specifies which name server is authoritative for a domain?
NS record
A record
MX record
TXT record
What is the term used when a DNS server forwards requests to another DNS server if it doesn't have the information requested?
DNS forwarding
DNS caching
DNS recursion
DNS resolution
Which type of attack involves an attacker intercepting traffic between a user and a legitimate website to steal sensitive information?
Man-in-the-Browser (MitB)
Phishing
Spoofing
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Which type of DNS attack involves an attacker changing the IP address associated with a domain name in a DNS cache?
DNS cache poisoning
DNS spoofing
DNS hijacking
DNS amplification
Which type of record in a DNS zone file specifies additional information about a domain, such as SPF or DKIM records?
TXT record
A record
MX record
NS record
What is the term used when an attacker sends a DNS request to a server with a spoofed source IP address to make it appear as if the request came from a legitimate user?
DNS reflection
DNS amplification
DNS cache poisoning
DNS hijacking
Which type of attack involves an attacker tricking a user into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?
Social engineering
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
Spoofing
Which type of record in a DNS zone file maps a hostname to another hostname instead of an IP address?
CNAME record
A record
MX record
NS record
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