B.Sc. (Computer Science) Sem 6 Ethical Hacking Apr 2026 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• 2) Figures to the right indicate marks

1. Q3 Illustrations, in-depth answers and diagrams will be appreciated
2. Q4 Mixing of sub-questions is not allowed
3. Q1 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) What are the different types of hacking?
   • (b) Define Hacktivism and explain the different ways it can be manifested
   • (c) What are the different types of DNS records in Ethical Hacking?
   • (d) Explain HTTP tunneling techniques
   • (e) Describe in detail IP Spoofing techniques
   • (f) Discuss the skills required for an Hacker
4. Q2 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) What is ARP spoofing? Explain in detail
   • (b) Explain spyware technologies in detail
   • (c) What are Keyloggers and how do they work?
   • (d) What is a rootkit? Describe some key characteristics and functionalities of
   • (e) Define E-mail Tracking and explain how it works
   • (f) Write steps involved in session hijacking
5. Q3 Attempt ANY FOUR from the following: (20M)
   • (a) Define web application threats and explain their different types
   • (b) Explain SQL server vulnerabilities in brief
   • (c) Briefly explain the CEH Scanning Methodology
   • (d) Describe different countermeasures to help against Google hacking
   • (e) Define following term a) Threats , b) Malware, c) Phishing
   • (f) What is WEP? Explain steps to secure wireless networks
6. Q4 Attempt ANY FIVE from the following: (15M)
   • (a) a short note on footprinting
   • (b) What does MAC flooding mean? Explain
   • (c) . What is buffer overflow? Explain its types
   • (d) What is social engineering? Explain port scanning in detail
   • (e) Give the difference between BOTs and BOTNETs
   • (f) Write short notes on prevention of SQL Injection

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