Cyber Security Quiz

Which type of malware is designed to collect and transmit user information without consent?

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Virus

• Botnet

What is the purpose of a digital signature in cryptography?

• To encrypt data

• To verify the authenticity of a message

• To compress data

• To hide data

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

• To encrypt data

• To block unauthorized access

• To detect malware

• To manage user passwords

Which type of malware replicates itself to spread to other computers?

• Adware

• Worm

• Rootkit

• Keylogger

Which of the following is a common type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software?

• Worm

• Trojan Horse

• Spyware

• Ransomware

What is the first step in the incident response process?

• Eradication

• Containment

• Identification

• Recovery

What is the main goal of network segmentation in network security?

• To increase network speed

• To isolate sensitive data

• To reduce hardware costs

• To simplify network management

During which phase of incident response is the root cause of an incident determined?

• Containment

• Eradication

• Recovery

• Identification

What is a common technique used in phishing attacks?

• Using a trusted certificate

• Spoofing email addresses

• Encrypting emails

• Using a VPN

What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?

• An email from a known contact

• A request for personal information

• A secure website URL

• An email with no attachments