Cyber Security Quiz

What is the primary purpose of cyber security?

• To enhance internet speed

• To protect online systems from cyber-attacks

• To develop new software applications

• To increase social media engagement

According to Guiora (2017), what is a cyber-attack?

• A random act of kindness online

• A deliberate and direct aggressive action intended to harm critical infrastructure

• A method to improve data storage

• A way to enhance user experience

What can cyber-attacks range from?

• Sending friendly emails

• Hacking personal email accounts to disrupting public utilities

• Building new infrastructure

• Creating educational content

Why is cyber security gaining more attention in boardrooms across the globe?

• Because it is a new trend

• Due to the sensitivity of data handled by accountants

• Because it is a legal requirement

• Due to its entertainment value

What are risks and threats defined as in the context of data?

• Anything that causes loss or corruption of data

• Anything that improves data security

• Anything that increases data storage

• Anything that enhances data quality

Which of the following is an example of an intentional threat?

• A hacker trying to steal data

• A natural disaster

• A power outage

• A software bug

What is an unintentional threat?

• A deliberate attack on a system

• An accident or act of God

• A planned data breach

• A targeted malware attack

What is one of the most common intentional threats to computer security that involves stealing data?

• Phishing

• Theft

• Hacking

• Social Engineering

What type of malicious software targets individual computers or servers and can include viruses and spyware?

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Malware

• Phishing

Which of the following is NOT listed in the book as a type of malware?

• Worms

• Trojans

• Firewalls

• Spyware