Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following best describes a script kiddie?

  1. One who uses the same tools and techniques as a hacker, but does so in order to disrupt services and bring attention to a political or social cause

  2. One who uses hacking skills in a legitimate way to gain a deeper understanding of the subject

  3. One who is a skilled hacker who sometimes acts legally, sometimes in good will, and sometimes not

  4. An amateur who lacks the ability to write sophisticated hacking programs or exploits on his own. Uses scripts or programs developed by others to attack computer systems and networks.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A script kiddie is an amateur who lacks technical expertise to develop their own hacking tools or exploits. Instead, they use pre-written scripts and programs created by skilled hackers to attack systems. The term emphasizes their lack of understanding and reliance on existing tools.

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