Cybersecurity Posttest

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

• To protect against physical threats

• To block unwanted emails

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To scan for viruses on a computer

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

• 123456

• Password123

• ilovecats

• [email protected]$w0rD!

What is phishing?

• A type of fishing technique

• A method to steal someone's identity or personal information

• A computer virus that spreads through emails

• A way to protect against cyber threats

Which of the following is an example of personal information that should not be shared online?

• Full name

• Birthdate

• Home address

• All 3 examples listed

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To block unwanted emails

• To detect and remove computer viruses

• To protect against physical threats

What is the best way to protect your computer from malware?

• Install antivirus software and keep it updated

• Share your passwords with trusted friends

• Click on pop-up ads to win prizes

• Disable firewall to improve performance

Which of the following refers to a service of characters used to verify a user's identity?

• Token serial number

• User ID

• Security Ticket

• Password

Copyright refers to what form of protection:

• Protects the right of an author to prevent unauthorized use of his/her works.

• Protects an author's right to distribute his/her works.

• Protects information that provides a competitive advantages

• Protectors the right of an author to prevent viewing of his/her works.

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To hide computer files from the user

• To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

• To increase the speed of internet connections

• To create strong passwords for online accounts

What best describes two-factor authentication?

• Something you know

• Something you have

• Something you are

• A combination of two listed above