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Cyber Security Quiz

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Information Technology (IT)

12th Grade

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Cyber Security Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of computer security?

Protecting computer systems from unauthorized access and disruption

Increasing the speed of computer systems

Enhancing the graphical interface of software

Reducing the cost of computer hardware

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a common computer security threat?

Malware

High CPU usage

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

Phishing attacks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of a phishing attack?

It is a type of hardware malfunction

It requires direct access to the victim's computer

It uses fake emails or websites to steal sensitive information

It involves physical theft of hardware

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a zero-day exploit?

An attack using known vulnerabilities

An attack using undisclosed vulnerabilities

A type of firewall

A method of data encryption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a best practice to prevent computer security risks?

Regular software updates and patch management

Ignoring software updates

Using weak passwords

Disabling firewalls

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

To make a service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic

To encrypt data for security

To enhance network speed

To steal user credentials

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an insider threat?

A threat from natural disasters

A threat from outdated software

A threat originating from within the organization

A threat from external hackers

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