Cybersecurity Quiz

What is malware?

• A type of hardware used to enhance computer performance

• Malicious software designed to vandalize or compromise computer systems

• A legitimate software application for productivity

• A type of network protocol

Answer explanation

Malware is defined as malicious software designed to vandalize or compromise computer systems, making it the correct choice.

Which of the following is a safe browsing practice when using free or open networks?

• Using a network without any security measures

• Using a security-enabled protocol (SSL/TLS) to encrypt the link

• Sharing your passwords with others

• Ignoring the possibility of malware

Answer explanation

Using a security-enabled protocol (SSL/TLS) to encrypt the link is a safe browsing practice on free or open networks.

What should you do before logging off from a public workstation?

• Leave the browser cache as it is

• Allow passwords to be cached

• Clear the browser cache

• Share your login details with others

Answer explanation

Clear the browser cache before logging off from a public workstation to ensure your browsing data and sensitive information are not accessible to the next user.

What is a Trojan Horse in the context of computer security?

• A type of virus that spreads through email

• A legitimate application that conceals malicious functions

• A hardware device used for network security

• A type of firewall

Answer explanation

A legitimate application that conceals malicious functions

Why is it important to secure your wireless network?

• To allow others to use it freely

• To prevent malicious use and avoid being held responsible

• To increase the speed of the network

• To make it easier to connect to public networks

Answer explanation

To prevent malicious use and avoid being held responsible

What is adware?

• Software that helps track pages you visit and display personalized adverts.

• Malware that tries to track everything you use the computer for.

• A type of virus that deletes files from your computer.

• Software that speeds up your computer's performance.

Answer explanation

Adware is software that helps track pages you visit and display personalized adverts, making it the correct choice.

What is spyware designed to do?

• Display personalized adverts.

• Track everything you use the computer for.

• Speed up your computer's performance.

• Delete files from your computer.

Answer explanation

Spyware is designed to track everything you use the computer for, not to display personalized adverts, speed up your computer's performance, or delete files from your computer.

What is a common symptom of infection by spyware or adware?

• Increased computer speed.

• Pop-ups or additional toolbars.

• Improved search results.

• Enhanced system performance.

Answer explanation

Pop-ups or additional toolbars are common symptoms of infection by spyware or adware, not increased computer speed, improved search results, or enhanced system performance.

What is redirection in the context of spyware and adware?

• A method to speed up internet browsing.

• A technique to improve search engine results.

• When a user tries to open one page but gets sent to another.

• A way to enhance system performance.

Answer explanation

When a user tries to open one page but gets sent to another.

What should you be wary of when browsing websites?

• Websites with no advertisements.

• Suspicious banner ads.

• Websites that load quickly.

• Websites with high-quality content.

Answer explanation

Be wary of suspicious banner ads when browsing websites to avoid potential scams or malware.