Cybersecurity 1.2.1 Quiz Review

Where does malware often hide?

• Infected email attachments or links

• Malicious websites

• File downloads (especially from untrusted sources)

• All of the above

What is port 80?

• A port used for email communication

• Used for HTTP traffic

• • A port reserved for secure FTP (SFTP)

• 1. A port for DNS lookups

Should Port 80 be opened or closed? (most commonly)

• Open

• Closed

Are pop-up scare tactics usually valid?

• No, scare tactics in pop-ups are typically not valid. They are often used by scammers to trick users into downloading malware or calling fake tech support.

• Yes!! Beware!!!

Why is installing Windows updates important?

(a)  

What settings should you use for your firewall? Recommended firewall settings:

(a)  

What Port is FTP?

• Ports 20 and 21

• Ports 80 and 81

• Port 20 only

• Port 21 only

Should the FTP port be allowed for inbound traffic?

• • Yes, FTP is fully secure and does not require encryption.

• Yes, inbound FTP traffic poses no risk to sensitive data

• No,  It's generally not recommended to allow inbound FTP traffic due to security risks, as it transmits data in plain text. Use SFTP or FTPS for secure file transfers.

• No, FTP should be allowed only for HTTP traffic.

Are files permanently deleted if they are removed from the recycling bin?

• Yes-sorry they are gone forever

•  No, files are not permanently deleted after being removed from the Recycle Bin. They can still be recovered with special tools until they are overwritten by new data.

Why should you use log files?

(a)