Unit 1-Lesson1, 2, 3 Review

What is one principle of cybersecurity?

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Using strong passwords

• Ignoring software updates

• Using weak passwords

Answer explanation

Using strong passwords is a principle of cybersecurity as it helps protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

What should a strong password include?

• Only letters

• Only numbers

• Your name

• A mix of letters, numbers, and special characters

Answer explanation

A strong password should include a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters to enhance security and make it harder to guess or crack.

Why should software be kept up to date?

• To make it look better

• To use more data

• To fix security flaws

• To make it slower

Answer explanation

Software should be kept up to date to fix security flaws.

What can hackers exploit if software is not updated?

• The name of the software

• The color of the software

• The size of the software

• Security flaws

Answer explanation

Hackers can exploit security flaws if software is not updated, making it vulnerable to attacks.

What can help computer systems stay safe from cyber attacks?

• Using the same password everywhere

• Never updating software

• Following cybersecurity principles

• Ignoring warnings

Answer explanation

Following cybersecurity principles helps computer systems stay safe from cyber attacks by implementing best practices and security measures to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

How can you make your password stronger?

• By using the word 'password'

• By using a longer mix of characters

• By using your birthday

• By using your pet's name

Answer explanation

Using a longer mix of characters makes a password stronger by increasing complexity and making it harder to guess or crack.

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown source?

• Share it with friends

• Click all links

• Be cautious and verify before acting

• Reply with personal information

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to be cautious and verify before acting when receiving an email from an unknown source to avoid potential risks or scams.

What is the best action to take when you find a security flaw in your software?

• Update the software immediately

• Ignore it

• Tell a friend

• Use the software more often

Answer explanation

The best action to take when you find a security flaw in your software is to update the software immediately to fix the vulnerability and prevent any potential security breaches.

TECHNIQUES used by hackers to gain usernames and passwords?

• Malware

• Phisihing

• Bots

• BotNet

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• RANSOMWARE

• ADAWARE

• SPAM

• REMOTE ACCESS TOOL