Module 12 (Fundamentals of Cybersecurity)

Which of the following is NOT a traditional pillar of authentication?

• Something you know

• Something you have

• Something you are

• Somewhere you exhibit

What is a common weakness of passwords as a form of authentication?

• They are difficult to remember.

• They require physical tokens.

• They are often reused across multiple accounts.

• They are too long and complex.

Which of these is an example of a two-factor authentication (2FA) method?

• Entering a password and then a code sent to your phone.

• Using a fingerprint scanner to unlock your phone.

• Answering a security question.

• Using facial recognition to log into a computer.

What is the primary advantage of using biometrics for authentication?

• Biometrics are easy to change if compromised.

• Biometric data is impossible to fake.

• Biometrics are unique to each individual.

• Biometrics are less expensive than passwords.

Which type of biometric is considered the most accurate but also the least common due to cost?

• Fingerprint scanning

• Facial recognition

• Iris scanning

• Voice recognition

What is the term for analyzing a person's unique behavioral patterns for authentication?

• Social authentication

• Two-factor authentication

• Behavioral biometrics

• Geofencing

Which of the following is an example of "something you can do" authentication?

• Typing your password quickly.

• Drawing a specific pattern on a touchscreen.

• Speaking a passphrase into a microphone.

• Standing in a specific location.

What is the main purpose of a password manager?

• To store all your passwords in a single, easily accessible location.

• To automatically generate and securely store complex passwords.

• To help you remember your passwords by providing hints.

• To share your passwords with trusted friends and family.

Which of these is NOT a potential disadvantage of Single Sign-On (SSO)?

• It can be difficult to switch between SSO providers.

• Compromising SSO credentials could give access to multiple services.

• SSO is not supported by all websites and applications.

• SSO requires you to remember multiple usernames and passwords.

What is the term for a cyber attack that tries all possible combinations of characters to crack a password?

• Phishing attack

• Dictionary attack

• Brute force attack

• Man-in-the-middle attack