Cyber Security Quiz 9COMP

Which of the following is the strongest password?

• password123

• 123456

• P@55w0rD!

• qwerty

What does the term "phishing" refer to?

• Hacking into a system to steal data

• Sending fake emails to trick people into giving personal information

• Using a fake identity online

• Scanning a computer for viruses

Which of the following is NOT a form of malware?

• Trojan horse

• Firewall

• Virus

• Worm

What is a firewall used for?

• Protecting a network from unauthorized access

• Storing files securely

• Backing up data

• Deleting unwanted programs

Which of the following is a good practice for creating a secure password?

• Use your birthdate

• Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

• Use the word "password"

• Use the same password for all your accounts

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• Using two passwords to log in

• A process where two people must approve before a login

• A security process that requires two forms of identification

• A way of sending two emails to verify identity

What should you do if you receive an email from someone you don’t know asking for personal information?

• Reply with the information requested

• Click on the links provided

• Ignore the email or report it as spam

• Share the email with friends

Which of the following is a secure way to browse the internet?

• Using public Wi-Fi without a VPN

• Visiting only HTTP websites

• Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

• Clicking on unknown links

What is the main purpose of antivirus software?

• Speed up your computer

• Delete files

• Detect and remove malware

• Update your operating system

What is a "brute force attack"?

• Physically breaking into a computer

• Attempting to guess a password by trying many combinations

• Sending malicious software through email

• Scanning a computer for vulnerabilities