CYBER SECURITY

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network ?

• To prevent unauthorized access and monitor incoming and outgoing traffic
  

• To increase the speed of the internet connection
  

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  To store files and data securely
  

• To create backups of important data

Which protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet?

• HTTPS
  

• FTP
  

• SMTP

• HTTP
  

Which of the following is a strong password practice?

• Using the same password for multiple accounts

• Using a simple password like "1234" for easy recall

• Including a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters

• Writing down your password on a sticky note for easy access

What is a common method to enhance online account security?

• Using the same password across all accounts

• Sharing passwords with friends for convenience

• Enabling two-factor authentication

• Disabling security questions

Which of the following is a sign of a phishing attempt?

• Finding a new app update in the app store

• Seeing a pop-up message on a legitimate website

• Getting a notification from a trusted service about a password change

• Receiving an email from an unknown sender asking for personal information

What is the function of antivirus software?

• To manage network traffic

• To create a backup of files automatically

• To improve the speed of the computer

• To detect and remove malicious software from a computer

What is the purpose of encryption in data security?

• To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

• To speed up data transfer rates

• To create backups of data

• To improve the performance of applications

Which of the following is a common sign of malware infection?

• Faster internet browsing speeds

• Receiving regular software updates

• Increased battery life on mobile devices

• Frequent pop-up ads appearing on the screen

What is the role of a VPN in online privacy?

• To encrypt internet traffic and hide the user's IP address

• To increase the speed of internet connections

• To store user data securely

• To provide free internet access

Which of the following is a method to identify secure websites?

• Seeing a lot of advertisements on the page

• Looking for a high loading speed

• Finding a website with a colorful design

• Checking for a padlock icon in the browser's address bar