Cyber Quizice

Which cryptographic protocol is commonly used to secure internet communication, including web browsing?

• SSL

• UDP

• HTTP

• DNS

What does the term "white hat hacker" refer to in ethical hacking?

• A hacker with malicious intent

• A hacker who wears a white hat

• A hacker who follows ethical guidelines

• A hacker specializing in social engineering

What is a DDoS attack?

• Direct Database Override System

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Data Distribution and Optimization System

• Digital Defense and Offense Strategy

What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

• a) To attract bees for pollination

• b) To detect and deflect cyber threats

• c) To store sensitive data

• d) To enhance network speed

Why is it important to regularly update software and operating systems in terms of cybersecurity?

• a) To improve user interface

• b) To enhance system performance

• c) To fix security vulnerabilities

• d) To add new features

What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in cybersecurity?

• a) Protecting against malware

• b) Enhancing user convenience

• c) Adding an extra layer of security

• d) Improving internet speed

Which of the following is a common social engineering technique?

• a) Encryption

• b) Phishing

• c) Firewalling

• d) Tokenization

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a cybersecurity context?

• a) Virus detection

• b) Network monitoring

• c) Unauthorized access prevention

• d) Data encryption

Which of the following is a common method used in phishing attacks?

• a) Brute force attack

• b) SQL injection

• c) Spoofing

• d) Buffer overflow

What does the term "malware" refer to in cybersecurity?

• a) Hardware vulnerabilities

• b) Malicious software

• c) Network protocols

• d) Firewall configurations