Security Testing Quiz

Security Testing Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Security Testing Quiz

Security Testing Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Computers

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Chris Keeble

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of security testing?

Ensuring the system runs quickly

Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities

Checking if the system looks good

Measuring system scalability

Answer explanation

The main goal of security testing is to identify and fix vulnerabilities in a system. This ensures that the system is protected against potential threats, making 'Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities' the correct choice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of testing ensures that a system's features work as expected?

Performance testing

Security testing

Functionality testing

Usability testing

Answer explanation

Functionality testing ensures that all features of a system operate according to specified requirements. It verifies that the system behaves as expected, making it the correct choice for this question.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is performance testing important for websites?

It ensures they load quickly and handle large amounts of traffic

It checks for spelling and grammar mistakes

It improves website design

It fixes security issues

Answer explanation

Performance testing is crucial as it ensures websites load quickly and can handle large amounts of traffic, which enhances user experience and prevents downtime during peak usage.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a real-world example of a failure caused by poor security testing?

Equifax data breach

Yahoo email redesign

Twitter slow loading

Google search result errors

Answer explanation

The Equifax data breach is a prime example of failure due to inadequate security testing, leading to the exposure of sensitive personal information of millions. The other options do not represent security failures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Functionality testing focuses on which of the following?

Ensuring the system is secure

Ensuring all features work correctly

Evaluating user satisfaction

Identifying hardware issues

Answer explanation

Functionality testing is primarily concerned with verifying that all features of the system operate as intended. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Ensuring all features work correctly', as it directly aligns with this focus.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Performance testing is mainly concerned with which of these?

System scalability and response times

Security vulnerabilities

Interface design

Software documentation

Answer explanation

Performance testing focuses on system scalability and response times to ensure that applications can handle increased loads and respond quickly under various conditions, making this the correct choice.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the Knight Capital Group failure in 2012?

Security breach

Functionality issue

Performance bottleneck

Incomplete design

Answer explanation

The Knight Capital Group failure in 2012 was primarily due to a functionality issue in their trading software, which led to a massive trading error and significant financial losses.

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