Quiz on Basics of Computer Security and SSH

Question 1: What does SSH stand for?

• Secure Socket Layer

• Secure Shell

• Secure Hosting

• Secure Connection

Question 2: What is the primary purpose of SSH?

• Sending emails securely

• Remote server administration and secure data transfer

• Web browsing security

• Encrypting website traffic

Which port number is commonly used by SSH?

• 21

• 80

• 22

• 121

What does a public key in SSH authentication represent?

• A secret key for encryption

• A password used for login

• A cryptographic algorithm

• A unique identifier for a user

What is the default username for SSH when connecting to a Unix-based server?

• admin

• user

• root

• sshuser

Which command is used to generate SSH key pairs on a Unix-based system?

• ssh-generate

• ssh-keygen

• ssh-create

• ssh-keys

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used alternative to SSH for secure remote access?

• Telnet

• VPN

• RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)

• HTTPS

Which of the following is an example of a physical security threat?

• Ransomware

• Biometric authentication

• Locking a server room

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)

What is the term for the practice of securing a system by restricting access to authorized users only?

• Encryption

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Intrusion detection

Phishing is a type of attack that typically involves:

• Gaining physical access to a computer

• Exploiting software vulnerabilities

• Trickery to obtain sensitive information

• Planting malicious code in a network