Cybersecurity Quiz

What does the acronym "VPN" stand for in cybersecurity?

• Virtual Private Network

• Virtual Public Network

• Virtual Protected Network

• Virtual Personal Network

Which of the following is a common method used to protect data during transmission?

• Encryption

• Decryption

• Compression

• Fragmentation

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To store data securely

• To provide a backup of data

• To increase the speed of the network

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

• 123456

• password

• P@ssw0rd!

• qwerty

What type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers?

• Virus

• Trojan

• Spyware

• Adware

Which of the following is NOT a type of social engineering attack?

• Phishing

• Baiting

• Pretexting

• Firewalling

What does the term "phishing" refer to in cybersecurity?

• A method of fishing in a virtual pond

• A technique used to steal sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity

• A type of firewall

• A method of encrypting data

Which of the following is a common sign that your computer might be infected with malware?

• Faster performance

• Unusual pop-up messages

• Increased battery life

• Improved internet speed

What is the main function of antivirus software?

• To create backups of data

• To detect and remove malicious software

• To increase internet speed

• To manage network traffic

Which of the following is a secure way to manage passwords?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Writing passwords on a sticky note

• Using a password manager

• Sharing passwords with friends