Cybersecurity Quiz for Grade 12

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• Increase internet speed

• Protect information and systems from cyber-attacks

• Promote social media usage

• Encrypt all personal data

Which of the following is considered a cybersecurity threat?

• Weak passwords

• Two-factor authentication

• Regular software updates

• Antivirus software

A vulnerability in a system is:

• A way to protect data

• A weakness that can be exploited by a threat

• A secure method of communication

• An advanced encryption technique

Which of the following best describes a "phishing" attack?

• Sending large volumes of spam

• Encrypting data for ransom

• Tricking someone into revealing sensitive information

• Disabling an entire network

The term "malware" refers to:

• A safe program

• A type of firewall

• Any software designed to cause harm

• A legitimate update for software

Which of the following is a type of social engineering attack?

• Phishing

• SQL injection

• Brute force attack

• Man-in-the-middle attack

What is a "zero-day" vulnerability?

• A vulnerability that has already been fixed

• A weakness in software that is unknown to the vendor

• A virus that spreads on the first day of infection

• A type of security patch

Which of the following is a common form of cybersecurity threat?

• Firewalls

• Data encryption

• DDoS attacks

• Intrusion detection systems

Ransomware is a type of malware that:

• Deletes all files on a computer

• Locks access to files until a ransom is paid

• Monitors user activity

• Installs a backdoor in a system

A firewall is used to:

• Store passwords securely

• Monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• Encrypt data

• Perform regular system updates