Cybersecurity Attacks Quiz
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Computers
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Brute Force Attack?
An attack that uses a single attempt to access data
An attack that makes multiple attempts to discover something
An attack that involves physical damage to hardware
An attack that uses social engineering
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a reason why people might hack?
To learn new languages
To steal data
To improve computer speed
To create art
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which malware type often requires user interaction to spread?
Worms
Viruses
Spyware
Ransomware
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common characteristic of Trojans?
They display ads
They disguise as legitimate software
They encrypt files
They replicate automatically
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required for a virus to infect a system?
Automatic execution
User initiation/execution
System reboot
Internet connection
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect do worms have on network performance?
They speed up the network.
They have no effect.
They slow down the network.
They improve security.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of ransomware on file accessibility?
Files become more accessible
Files are encrypted and inaccessible
Files are organized into folders
Files are deleted permanently
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