Cyber Security and Information Security Quiz

What is the primary goal of cyber security?

• Encouraging unauthorized access to digital data and systems

• Protecting digital data and systems from unauthorized access, cyber attacks, and data breaches

• Maximizing digital data and systems exposure to cyber attacks

• Promoting data breaches and cyber attacks

What is the difference between cyber security and information security?

• Color

• Weight

• Scope

• Size

What is a common method used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to a system?

• Installing antivirus software

• Phishing or social engineering

• Asking for permission

• Using a strong password

What is the purpose of network security?

• To increase the amount of spam emails received

• To make the network run faster

• To protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information and resources on a network.

• To allow unauthorized access to sensitive information

What is the role of a firewall in network security?

• It acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an applied rule set.

• It has no impact on network security

• It slows down network speed

• It only allows trusted traffic to enter the network

What is the best practice for creating a strong password?

• Using a single letter or number

• Using only numbers

• Using only lowercase letters

• Create a password with a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

What is the purpose of encryption in information security?

• To increase the risk of data breaches

• To slow down computer processing speed

• To protect sensitive information

• To make information easily accessible to everyone

What is a common social engineering technique used by hackers?

• Vaccuuming

• Flossing

• Phishing

• Skydiving

What is the first step in responding to a cyber security incident?

• Start making public announcements about the incident

• Ignore the incident and hope it goes away

• Assess the situation and gather information

• Immediately shut down all systems

What is the purpose of a VPN in network security?

• To create a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network

• To make it easier for hackers to access the network

• To slow down internet speed

• To provide a less secure connection over a secure network