Itech Quiz

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• Protecting digital information and systems from unauthorized access, attack, or damage.

• Maximizing digital information and systems exposure to unauthorized access, attack, or damage.

• Promoting the sharing of digital information and systems with unauthorized users.

• Minimizing the protection of digital information and systems from unauthorized access, attack, or damage.

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

• Phishing

• Firewall configuration

• Social engineering

• Brute force attack

What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

• To block all incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

• To automatically update software and operating systems

• To provide physical security for the computer hardware

What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

• Symmetric encryption uses a pair of public and private keys

• Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a pair of public and private keys.

• Asymmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption

• Symmetric encryption is more secure than asymmetric encryption

What is a DDoS attack and how does it work?

• A DDoS attack works by slowing down the target's internet connection to a crawl.

• A DDoS attack works by overwhelming the target with a flood of Internet traffic to disrupt normal operations.

• A DDoS attack works by tricking the target into giving access to sensitive information.

• A DDoS attack works by sending a virus to the target's server to shut it down.

What are some common types of malware and their characteristics?

• Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits

• Phishing, pharming, spoofing, and smishing

• Cookies, bugs, glitches, and errors

• Spam, pop-ups, cookies, and tracking

What is the role of encryption in data security?

• It helps protect data from unauthorized access or theft.

• It slows down data processing

• It makes data more accessible to hackers

• It has no impact on data security

What are some best practices for ensuring cybersecurity in an organization?

• Implementing regular software updates, using strong passwords, implementing multi-factor authentication, training employees, and conducting security audits and assessments.

• Not providing any cybersecurity training to employees

• Using simple and easily guessable passwords

• Never updating software and operating systems

What does 'zero trust' model in cybersecurity imply?

• Granting full access to all users without any verification

• Depending solely on firewall for security

• Not trusting any user or device without verification, even if they are within the network

• Trusting everyone

How does social engineering pose a threat to cybersecurity?

• By installing antivirus software

• By manipulating people into giving up confidential information

• By strengthening security measures

• By encrypting data