Cyber Security Quiz

What type of attack involves the hacker gaining access to the information path between the client's device and the website's server?

• C) Phishing attack

• D) Password attack

• B) Man in the middle attack

• A) DDoS attack

Which type of cyber attack involves sending fraudulent emails to install malware or steal sensitive data?

• B) Man in the middle attack

• A) DDoS attack

• C) Phishing attack

• D) Password attack

What is the purpose of a firewall in cyber security?

• D) To crack passwords

• B) To attract attackers

• C) To filter incoming and outgoing traffic to safeguard the network

• A) To flood networks with traffic

What is the role of an ethical hacker in cyber security?

• C) To prevent unauthorized digital access

• A) To design security structures

• D) To manipulate standard SQL queries

• B) To identify network vulnerabilities and resolve them

What type of cyber attack involves the manipulation of a standard SQL query in a database-driven website?

• D) Password attack

• C) SQL injection attack

• B) Man in the middle attack

• A) DDoS attack

What is the purpose of implementing honeypots in cyber security?

• C) To filter incoming and outgoing traffic to safeguard the network

• D) To crack passwords

• B) To attract attackers

• A) To flood networks with traffic

What is the role of a security architect in cyber security?

• B) To identify network vulnerabilities and resolve them

• C) To prevent unauthorized digital access

• D) To manipulate standard SQL queries

• A) To design security structures

What is the motive of an advanced persistent threat (APT) attack in cyber security?

• C) To continuously gain confidential information

• D) To flood networks with traffic

• B) To gain monetary gains

• A) To tamper with crucial data

What is the purpose of a chief information security officer (CISO) in cyber security?

• D) To manipulate standard SQL queries

• B) To identify network vulnerabilities and resolve them

• A) To design security structures

• C) To ensure the overall safety of information in an organization

What is the best way to prevent future cyber attacks?

• A) Using common passwords

• B) Avoiding mails from unknown senders

• C) Installing malware

• D) Using unsecured Wi-Fi networks