Cybersecurity Class 7 Quiz

What is the recommended minimum length for a strong password?

• 10

• 12

• 6

• 8

Explain the concept of password hashing and its importance in password security.

• Password hashing is the process of converting a password into plain text for easy access.

• Password hashing is the process of converting a password into a scrambled representation using a cryptographic hash function. It is important for password security because it helps protect the actual password from being easily compromised in the event of a data breach.

• Password hashing is not important for password security as it does not provide any additional protection.

• Password hashing is a method used to store passwords in a clear and readable format.

What are some common techniques used in password cracking?

• Brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, rainbow table attacks, and social engineering

• Malware attacks

• Phishing attacks

• Physical attacks

What is phishing and how does it differ from other types of cyber attacks?

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves sending viruses through email attachments.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves hacking into a company's database to steal information.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves tricking individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers. It differs from other types of cyber attacks in that it relies on social engineering and deception rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack that involves physically breaking into a computer system.

How can individuals identify phishing emails and websites?

• By responding to the email with personal information

• By clicking on all links in the email

• By checking for spelling and grammar errors, verifying the sender's email address, and avoiding clicking on suspicious links.

• By downloading all attachments from the email

Explain the concept of spear phishing and how it can be more dangerous than regular phishing.

• Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing that is customized to a specific individual or organization, making it harder to detect and more likely to trick the target into revealing sensitive information.

• Spear phishing is less dangerous than regular phishing because it is more targeted

• Spear phishing is a form of phishing that only targets large organizations

• Spear phishing is a type of fishing that uses a spear instead of a regular fishing rod

What is the purpose of a firewall in a network security system?

• To monitor and control network traffic

• To water the plants in the office

• To order office supplies online

• To play music for the employees

Differentiate between stateful and stateless firewalls.

• Stateful firewalls filter packets based on the information in the packet header, while stateless firewalls keep track of the state of active connections.

• Stateful firewalls do not keep track of the state of active connections, while stateless firewalls filter packets based on the information in the packet header.

• Stateful firewalls keep track of the state of active connections, while stateless firewalls filter packets based on the information in the packet header.

• Stateful firewalls and stateless firewalls both filter packets based on the information in the packet header.

What are some common network security protocols used to secure data transmission?

• POP3

• Some common network security protocols include SSL/TLS, IPsec, SSH, and HTTPS.

• FTP

• Telnet

Explain the role of SSL/TLS in securing network communications.

• SSL/TLS allows anyone to intercept and read the data being transmitted

• SSL/TLS slows down network communications and is not necessary for security

• SSL/TLS encrypts data transmitted over the network, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of the communication.

• SSL/TLS only encrypts data at rest, not during transmission