Cybersecurity Quiz

What is cybersecurity?

• The practice of protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from digital attacks or unauthorized access.

• The practice of protecting personal information from physical theft or loss.

• The practice of protecting software and hardware from physical damage or malfunction.

• The practice of protecting physical buildings and facilities from unauthorized access.

What are the three main goals of cybersecurity?

• intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment

• firewall, antivirus, and encryption

• confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• authentication, authorization, and accounting

What is a firewall and how does it protect against cyber attacks?

• A firewall is a type of antivirus software that scans for and removes malware from a computer.

• A firewall is a physical barrier that prevents hackers from physically accessing a network.

• A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls network traffic to protect against cyber attacks.

• A firewall is a software program that encrypts all network traffic to prevent unauthorized access.

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To detect malware

• To slow down computer processing

• To protect sensitive data

• To increase network speed

What is a phishing attack and how can it be prevented?

• A phishing attack is a type of physical attack where attackers physically steal sensitive information from individuals. It can be prevented by keeping all sensitive information in a secure location.

• A phishing attack is a type of malware attack where attackers infect a computer system to steal sensitive information. It can be prevented by regularly updating antivirus software and running regular system scans.

• A phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack where attackers manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information. It can be prevented by never sharing any personal information online.

• A phishing attack is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate a trustworthy entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers. It can be prevented by being cautious of suspicious emails or messages, avoiding clicking on unknown links or downloading attachments from untrusted sources, and regularly updating and using strong passwords.

What is the role of antivirus software in cybersecurity?

• Antivirus software protects against physical threats.

• Antivirus software encrypts sensitive data.

• Antivirus software monitors network traffic.

• Antivirus software detects and removes malicious software.

What is the importance of strong passwords in cybersecurity?

• Weak passwords are more effective in cybersecurity.

• Strong passwords are important in cybersecurity because they provide an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access.

• Strong passwords are not important in cybersecurity.

• Strong passwords can be easily cracked in cybersecurity.

What are some common types of cyber threats?

• spam emails, spyware, brute force attacks

• trojan horses, keyloggers, SQL injection

• phishing, adware, denial of service attacks

• malware, phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, social engineering

Cybersecurity professionals must understand coding concepts in order to correctly interpret the activity of malicious actors on their networks, and they must be able to write code to perform their own work more efficiently and effectively.

• True

• False

what is cybersecurity ?

• the process of performing particular computations, usually by designing and building executable computer programs

• the protection of computer systems and networks from attacks by malicious actors