Cybersecurity Quiz

What do hackers exploit to carry out cyberattacks?

• Strong passwords

• Unpatched software

• Secure networks

• Updated anti-malware

List at least three types of software that are made to harm a computer.

• Antivirus, Firewall, Anti-spyware

• Virus, Worm, Trojan

• Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation

• Operating System, Utility Software, Device Drivers

How are these types of software prevented from carrying out harm?

• By regularly updating the software

• By using strong passwords

• By installing antivirus software and keeping it updated

• By avoiding the use of the internet

Which of the following is NOT included as harmful software?

• Viruses

• Worms

• Encryption

• Ransomware

What are some of the prevention methods against harmful software?

• Encryption

• Key loggers

• Malware

• Trojans

What does the word "Malware" stand for?

• Malfunction Software

• Malicious Software

• Malformed Software

• Management Software

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Computer virus

• Computer worm

• Trojan horse

• All of the above

What do computer viruses do to harm computers?

• They speed up computer processes

• They create new files

• They harm the computer by deleting, corrupting, or modifying files

• They improve computer security

How do worms differ from viruses in their impact on computers?

• Worms do not replicate themselves

• Worms improve computer performance

• Worms might cause no damage to the attacked computers

• Worms protect the network

What is a common consequence of a worm attack on a network?

• It speeds up the network

• It generates more storage space

• It has no effect on the network

• It slows down networks and computers