Cyber Security , Programming Language & Algorithm Test

What is brute force in the context of cyber threats?

• A) A physical attack on computer hardware.

• B) When the criminal uses extensive trial and error methods to guess a password or other important information.

• C) A method of protecting personal data by encrypting it.

• D) Sending unsolicited emails to large numbers of people.

What does identity theft involve?

• A) Creating a fake identity to play pranks online.

• B) A criminal uses someone else's identity or credentials to give them access to information.

• C) Forgetting one's own passwords and using someone else's by mistake.

• D) Accidentally sharing personal information on social media.

What is phishing?

• A) When a criminal sends an email that seems legitimate in an effort to get information from you.

• B) When a criminal infects a computer with a virus.

• C) When a criminal physically steals your computer or phone.

• D) When a criminal uses brute force to guess your password.

What is smishing?

• A) When a criminal uses malware to infect your device.

• B) When a criminal sends text messages to try and get personal information from people.

• C) When a criminal calls you pretending to be from a legitimate company.

• D) When a criminal uses social engineering to trick you in person.

Which of the following is an example of malware?

• A) A text message asking for your personal details.

• B) An email that looks legitimate but is actually a scam.

• C) Viruses, spyware, and adware.

• D) A program that helps to improve computer performance.

What is keylogging?

• A) A method for encrypting keystrokes to prevent detection.

• B) A way of tracking every key and character that is typed on a keyboard.

• C) A tool for measuring the speed of typing.

• D) A software that helps in correcting typing errors.

What does CSS stand for?

• Computer Style Sheets

• Creative Style System

• Cascading Style Sheets

• Colorful Style Sheets

What is JavaScript commonly used for?

• Creating spreadsheets

• Giving websites functionality

• Operating system development

• Database management

Which language is known as one of the most popular programming languages used today, especially for websites, apps, games, and other software?

• C++

• Java

• Python

• PHP

What does HTML stand for?

• Hyper Transfer Markup Language

• Hyper Text Makeup Language

• Hyper Text Markup Language

• Hyperlink Text Markup Language