What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

Cybersecurity Quiz

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Kuldip Sangha
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of cyber attack that aims to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.
A method of encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access.
A technique used to improve the speed and efficiency of a computer network.
A process of backing up data to prevent loss in case of hardware failure.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes SQL Injection and a method to prevent it?
SQL Injection is a code injection technique that might destroy your database. To prevent it, use prepared statements with parameterized queries.
SQL Injection is a method to optimize database queries. To prevent it, use indexing.
SQL Injection is a way to enhance database security. To prevent it, use strong passwords.
SQL Injection is a technique to improve query performance. To prevent it, use query caching.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are common types of malware, and how can a network be protected from them?
Viruses, use antivirus software
Worms, implement firewalls
Trojans, ensure regular updates
All of the above
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack, and what measures can be taken to prevent it?
A type of cyber attack where the attacker secretly intercepts and relays communication between two parties.
A method of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access.
A technique used to improve network performance by caching data.
A strategy for backing up data to prevent loss.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability and how can organizations protect against it?
A vulnerability that is known to the vendor and has a patch available.
A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and has no patch available.
A vulnerability that is known to the vendor but not yet exploited.
A vulnerability that is known to the public and has a patch available.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Social engineering involves manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information. Which of the following is a strategy to counteract it?
Educating employees about phishing tactics
Increasing physical security measures
Implementing stronger password policies
All of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the importance of network segmentation and its role in enhancing network security. Which of the following is an example scenario?
A company uses VLANs to separate its HR and Finance departments.
A single network is used for all departments in a company.
All employees have access to the same network resources.
A company does not implement any network security measures.
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