Cybersecurity Basics

What is encryption?

• The process of converting plain text into cipher text without using a key.

• The process of converting plain text into cipher text using only an algorithm.

• The process of converting plain text into cipher text using an algorithm and a key.

• The process of converting cipher text into plain text using an algorithm and a key.

Which type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate program?

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• The purpose of a firewall is to block all incoming and outgoing network traffic.

• The purpose of a firewall is to slow down network connections.

• The purpose of a firewall is to protect a network from unauthorized access and potential threats.

• The purpose of a firewall is to monitor network traffic for viruses and malware.

What is phishing?

• A type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate a trustworthy entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information.

• A type of cyber attack where attackers manipulate search engine results to redirect users to malicious websites.

• A type of cyber attack where attackers send malicious software to infect a computer system.

• A type of cyber attack where attackers use physical force to gain access to sensitive information.

What is authentication?

• Confirmation of identity

• Validation of identity

• Authentication of identity

• Verification of identity

What does encryption do to data?

• Encryption transforms data into a coded form.

• Encryption organizes data into categories.

• Encryption deletes data.

• Encryption compresses data.

Which type of malware spreads through email attachments?

• virus

• worm

• trojan

• spyware

What is the main function of a firewall?

• To provide antivirus protection for a network.

• To encrypt data transmitted over a network.

• To block all incoming network traffic.

• To monitor and control network traffic

What is spear phishing?

• A form of phishing that targets only large corporations

• A type of fishing technique using a spear

• A targeted form of phishing

• A method of phishing that involves sending emails with malicious attachments

What is two-factor authentication?

• Two-factor authentication is a method of using two different passwords to access an account.

• Two-factor authentication is a process of verifying a user's identity using their fingerprint and voice recognition.

• Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide two different forms of identification to access an account or system.

• Two-factor authentication is a feature that allows users to reset their password using a security question.