Cybersecurity Quiz

The use of technology to threaten, harass or embarrass someone.

• Impersonating

• Cyberbullying

• Flaming

• Posting

What is the purpose of a filter that decides what is trusted or untrusted information coming into your network from the internet?

• To spread malware

• To debug programs

• To protect against untrusted sources

• To encode messages

What is malware that spreads through human activity known as?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan

• Spyware

Which of the following best describes the term 'biometrics'?

• A method for identifying users through physical traits

• A secret word or phrase for security

• A type of malware

• A network of computers

What is the term used for the process of changing a message or information into a secret code?

• Decryption

• Encryption

• Compression

• Translation

What term is used to describe a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity?

• Phishing

• Identity theft

• Internet scam

• Malware

What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?

• To increase the security by using multiple methods to verify a user's identity

• To decrease the security by simplifying the login process

• To monitor and balance media usage

• To encrypt private information

Which term refers to the process of making information unreadable to unauthorized users?

• Debugging

• Encryption

• Output

• Storage

You create a group chat to reveal another person's secrets.

• Cyberbullying

• Not cyberbullying

Which of the following best describes 'keylogging'?

• Encrypting user data for ransom

• Monitoring and recording keystrokes on a computer

• Creating a duplicate key for physical locks

• Generating cryptographic keys for secure communication