Digital Security Risk Quiz

What is a cybercrime?

• A. An online or Internet-based illegal act

• B. A physical theft crime

• C. A natural disaster

• D. A legal act

What is malware short for?

• D. Malfunctioning network

• B. Malfunctioning hardware

• C. Malformed data

• A. Malicious software

What is a botnet?

• B. A group of secure computers

• D. A group of computers with no software installed

• C. A group of computers with no internet connection

• A. A group of compromised computers or mobile devices connected to a network

What is a back door in terms of digital security?

• B. A program that enhances security controls

• D. A program that blocks security controls

• C. A physical door in an office

• A. A program that allows users to bypass security controls

What is spoofing?

• C. A technique to encrypt data

• A. A technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate

• D. A technique to delete data

• B. A technique to slow down internet speed

What is a denial of service attack (DoS attack)?

• C. Provides free internet service

• B. Enhances computer access to an Internet service

• A. Disrupts computer access to an Internet service

• D. Speeds up internet service

What is a distributed DoS attack (DDoS attack)?

• C. A type of DoS attack that involves no devices

• D. A type of DoS attack that involves secure devices

• A. A type of DoS attack that involves multiple compromised devices

• B. A type of DoS attack that involves a single device

What is information transmitted over networks at a higher risk of than information kept on an organization's premises?

• C. Physical damage risk

• D. Legal risk

• B. Data loss risk

• A. Security risk

What is a digital security risk?

• C. Any event or action that improves data security

• A. Any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to a computer or mobile device

• B. Any event or action that enhances computer performance

• D. Any event or action that has no impact on digital devices

What is a zombie in terms of digital security?

• C. A computer or device with no internet connection

• D. A computer or device with no software installed

• B. A secure computer or device

• A. A compromised computer or device