PLTW Cyber Quiz

What is the first step in the cybersecurity process?

• Identify and assess risks

• Implement security measures

• Monitor and respond to incidents

• Train employees on security practices

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

• password123

• 12345678

• P@ssw0rd!

• qwerty

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To protect against physical threats

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To encrypt data during transmission

• To detect and remove malware

What is the main goal of social engineering attacks?

• To exploit software vulnerabilities

• To gain unauthorized access to a network

• To manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information

• To disrupt network operations

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To prevent physical theft of devices

• To protect data from unauthorized access

• To detect and remove malware

• To monitor network traffic

Which of the following is an example of a phishing attack?

• Installing a keylogger on a computer

• Sending a fake email pretending to be a bank

• Exploiting a software vulnerability

• Launching a denial-of-service attack

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

• To prevent physical theft of devices

• To protect against social engineering attacks

• To detect and remove malware

• To encrypt data during transmission

What is the best practice for securing a wireless network?

• Using a weak password

• Disabling encryption

• Enabling MAC filtering

• Sharing the network password with neighbors

What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

• To protect against physical threats

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To encrypt data during transmission

• To detect and remove malware

What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in cybersecurity?

• To identify and assess potential risks

• To implement security measures

• To monitor and respond to incidents

• To train employees on security practices