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CrashCourse Computer Science: Cybersecurity Quiz

Authored by Jennifer Clark

Computers

12th Grade

CrashCourse Computer Science: Cybersecurity Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of White Hat hackers?

To steal data

To disrupt services

To close security holes

To create malware

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of hacker is motivated by social or political goals?

Cybercriminal

Hacktivist

Black Hat

White Hat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is social engineering in the context of cybersecurity?

A process to create malware

A technique to manipulate users into revealing confidential information

A way to encrypt files for ransom

A method to brute force passwords

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of phishing attacks?

To disrupt network services

To create botnets

To steal login credentials

To encrypt files

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do attackers use pretexting to gain access to confidential information?

By pretending to be from the IT department

By sending malicious emails

By brute forcing passwords

By exploiting software bugs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a trojan horse in cybersecurity?

A program that masquerades as harmless but contains malware

A type of brute force attack

A technique to reset memory chips

A method to encrypt files

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of NAND Mirroring in hacking?

To encrypt files

To create malware

To reset memory and bypass password attempts

To send phishing emails

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