Cyber Security Quiz

What is the primary focus of cyber security?

• Protecting physical assets

• Preventing unauthorized access to data

• Enhancing network speed

• Increasing software complexity

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIA Triad?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Authentication

• Availability

What is the main goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• Disrupting access to a network or web resource

• Gaining unauthorized access

• Stealing sensitive data

• Encrypting files

What type of attack involves an intruder altering packet header addresses to redirect messages?

• Eavesdropping

• Traffic analysis

• Message modification

• Session replay

Which type of malware replicates itself and attaches to host files or hard drive sectors?

• Virus

• Logic Bomb

• Trojan horse

• Worm

What is the motive behind political cyber-attacks?

• Making political statements

• Destroying or disrupting targets

• Theft of intellectual property

• Fun and curiosity

What is the main characteristic of a Trojan horse?

• Can replicate itself

• Disguised as legitimate software

• Contains spying functions

• Hidden in useful software

Which type of attack involves an attacker pretending to be a specific user to gain unauthorized access?

• Message modification

• Traffic analysis

• Masquerade

• Session replay

What is the purpose of a logic bomb?

• Lie dormant until triggered

• Install backdoors in computers

• Replicate itself

• Steal sensitive data

What is the main goal of confidentiality in cyber security?

• Keeping data private

• Preventing unauthorized access to data

• Ensuring data availability

• Protecting data from modification