What does the acronym "VPN" stand for?

• Virtual Private Network
• Very Private Network
• Virtual Personal Network
• Visual Private Network

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Which of the following is NOT considered a strong password practice?

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters
• Using easily guessable information like birthdays or names
• Including special characters and numbers
• Creating a long and complex password

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What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

• To protect against physical theft
• To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
• To detect and remove viruses from a computer
• To secure email communications

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What is the primary goal of phishing attacks?

• To gain unauthorized access to computer systems
• To spread awareness about cybersecurity
• To provide educational information about online safety
• To enhance network performance

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What type of attack involves overwhelming a system with a flood of traffic in order to make it unavailable to users?

• Phishing attack
• DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack
• Man-in-the-Middle attack
• SQL injection attack

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Which encryption protocol is commonly used to secure web traffic?

• WPA
• SSL/TLS
• HTTPS
• IPsec

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What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• To use two different devices for authentication
• To require two different passwords for access
• To add an extra layer of security by requiring two forms of identification
• To authenticate users on two different networks

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What is malware?

• Malicious hardware
• Malicious software
• Malicious network
• Malicious firmware

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Which of the following is a common social engineering technique?

• Encryption
• Firewall
• Spear phishing
• Antivirus

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internet

What does the acronym "IoT" stand for in the context of cybersecurity?

• Internet of Things
• Input/Output Technology
• International Online Trading
• Intranet of Threats

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