Cybersecurity Pretest

What is the definition of cybersecurity?

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

• The practice of protecting physical assets from theft or damage.

• The practice of protecting computers from software bugs and glitches.

• The practice of protecting data from physical attacks.

What are the three main goals of cybersecurity?

• firewall, antivirus, and intrusion detection

• privacy, compliance, and risk management

• confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• authentication, authorization, and accounting

What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

• The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network while allowing legitimate communication.

• The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to monitor network traffic and collect data for analysis.

• The purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity is to encrypt all data transmitted over a network.

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

What is the difference between a virus and a worm in the context of cybersecurity?

• A virus requires user interaction to spread and execute, while a worm can spread and replicate itself without user interaction.

• A virus can be easily detected and removed, while a worm is difficult to detect and remove.

• A virus can only infect computers, while a worm can infect both computers and mobile devices.

• A virus and a worm are the same thing.

What is the importance of strong passwords in cybersecurity?

• Strong passwords help protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.

• Weak passwords are more effective in protecting against unauthorized access.

• Strong passwords are not important in cybersecurity.

• Data breaches are not a concern in cybersecurity.

What is phishing and how does it relate to cybersecurity?

• Phishing is a type of fishing technique used by hackers to catch sensitive information.

• Phishing is a legal method used by companies to collect customer data for marketing purposes.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate a trustworthy entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card details. It relates to cybersecurity as it is a common method used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to systems or steal personal information.

• Phishing is a type of malware that can infect computer systems and compromise cybersecurity.

What is the role of encryption in cybersecurity?

• Encryption protects data from unauthorized access.

• Encryption slows down data processing.

• Encryption makes data more vulnerable to attacks.

• Encryption is not necessary for cybersecurity.

What are some common types of cyber attacks?

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

• vishing, spyware, trojan, brute force attacks, spear phishing

• pharming, adware, keylogger, SQL injection, man-in-the-middle attacks

• worms, rootkits, logic bombs, session hijacking, credential stuffing

What is the concept of social engineering in cybersecurity?

• Manipulating individuals to reveal sensitive information or compromise security

• Encrypting data to ensure confidentiality

• Installing firewalls to prevent unauthorized access

• Using advanced algorithms to protect sensitive information

What are some best practices for staying safe online?

• Sharing passwords with others, using the same password for all accounts, not verifying email senders or links, not using any antivirus software, and never backing up important data.

• Using strong and unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, keeping software and devices up to date, being cautious of phishing emails and suspicious links, using a reliable antivirus software, and regularly backing up important data.

• Using weak and common passwords, disabling two-factor authentication, ignoring software and device updates, clicking on any email or link without caution, not using any antivirus software, and never backing up important data.

• Using simple and easy-to-guess passwords, not enabling two-factor authentication, not updating software and devices, trusting all emails and links, not using any antivirus software, and never backing up important data.