
Ethical Hacking Quiz
Authored by Laura Robbie
Computers
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of ethical hacking?
To steal data from companies
To find weaknesses in companies' security
To create new software for companies
To design websites for companies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who uses their skills in ethical hacking?
Software developers
Cyber Security professionals
Graphic designers
Network administrators
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "malware" mean?
Malicious software
Computer hardware
Network protocol
Data encryption
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common type of malware?
Worm
Trojan
Virus
Spyware
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a computer virus?
A piece of code that enhances computer performance
A piece of code that disrupts the normal operation of a computer
A hardware component that speeds up processing
A software that protects against malware
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do viruses typically infect a computer?
Automatically without any user interaction
By requiring some user interaction, such as clicking a link or downloading a file
By being pre-installed on new computers
Through physical contact with the computer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common source of computer viruses?
Backing Storage Devices
The Internet
Email Attachments
Antivirus Software
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