Network Security Quiz

What is the potential effect of malware on a computer?

• Enhanced security measures

• Increase in internet speed

• Loss of data

• Improved system performance

What is a potential consequence of a denial-of-service attack on a company?

• Increase in revenue

• Loss of profits

• Enhanced productivity

• Improved brand reputation

What is the purpose of a packet-sniffer in a network attack?

• To listen to data being transferred

• To prevent data interception

• To improve data encryption

• To enhance network security

What can be revealed through an SQL injection hack?

• Sensitive information in the database

• Hidden data in the database

• Encrypted data in the database

• Rogue records in the database

What is a common vulnerability caused by people being careless?

• Writing passwords down on sticky notes

• Installing operating system updates

• Keeping anti-malware software up-to-date

• Locking doors to computer rooms

What is a potential consequence of a brute-force attack on corporate systems?

• Enhanced data security

• Loss of sensitive information

• Improved network performance

• Increased productivity

What can a hacker do if they gain unauthorized access to systems through data interception?

• Improve brand reputation

• Enhance productivity

• Reveal corporate data

• Increase network speed

What is a potential consequence of phishing for the victim?

• Increase in bank accounts

• Loss of reputation

• Enhanced corporate data security

• Improved financial services

What is a potential consequence of a worm infecting a computer?

• Increased productivity

• Loss of files

• Improved system performance

• Enhanced internet connection

What is a potential consequence of a data breach due to system vulnerabilities?

• Increased productivity

• Enhanced brand reputation

• Improved network security

• Loss of corporate data