Cyber Security Quiz

What does the CIA Triad stand for in cyber security?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Control, Information, Access

• Cyber, Information, Assurance

• Confidentiality, Identity, Authentication

Which of the following is a type of web-based attack?

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Phishing

• Adware

What is the primary purpose of data encryption?

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To speed up data transfer

• To enhance data visibility

• To increase data storage

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan horse

• Firewall

What is a common method used to ensure data integrity?

• Cryptographic checksums

• Data encryption

• Biometric verification

• Two-factor authentication

Which attack involves flooding a server to make it unavailable?

• Phishing

• Session Hijacking

• Denial of Service

• SQL Injection

What is the main goal of cyber terrorism?

• Political or social intimidation

• Data theft

• Corporate espionage

• Financial gain

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Trojan horse?

• Requires a host to spread

• Attacks through email attachments

• Disguised as legitimate software

• Self-replicating

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To monitor network traffic

• To encrypt data

• To store data securely

• To create backups

Which of the following is a passive attack?

• Phishing

• Denial of Service

• Session hijacking

• Eavesdropping