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SY0-701 · Question #148

Which of the following enables the use of an input field to run commands that can view or manipulate data?

The correct answer is D. SQL injection. SQL injection is a type of attack that enables the use of an input field to run commands that can view or manipulate data in a database. SQL stands for Structured Query Language, which is a language used to communicate with databases. By injecting malicious SQL statements into…

Submitted by daniela_cl· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following enables the use of an input field to run commands that can view or manipulate data?

Options

  • ACross-site scripting
  • BSide loading
  • CBuffer overflow
  • DSQL injection

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  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • D
    90% (18)

Explanation

SQL injection is a type of attack that enables the use of an input field to run commands that can view or manipulate data in a database. SQL stands for Structured Query Language, which is a language used to communicate with databases. By injecting malicious SQL statements into an input field, an attacker can bypass authentication, access sensitive information, modify or delete data, or execute commands on the server. SQL injection is one of the most common and dangerous web application vulnerabilities.

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