Quiz on Internet and Cyber Security

What does the term 'URL' stand for?

• Universal Resource Locator

• Uniform Resource Language

• Universal Resource Link

• Uniform Resource Locator

Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?

• SMTP

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

What is the primary function of a web browser?

• To store data

• To send emails

• To access and display web pages

• To create websites

What type of cookie is deleted when the browser is closed?

• Secure cookie

• Tracking cookie

• Persistent cookie

• Session cookie

What is a common method used in brute force attacks?

• Phishing emails

• Systematic password guessing

• Malware installation

• Social engineering

Which of the following is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands a ransom?

• Trojan horse

• Ransomware

• Worm

• Virus

What does phishing typically involve?

• All of the above

• Creating fake websites

• Intercepting data packets

• Sending unsolicited emails

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To speed up internet connection

• To filter incoming and outgoing traffic

• To store user data

• To create web pages

What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web?

• The internet is a collection of networks; the Web is a collection of web pages.

• The internet is a web browser; the Web is a network.

• The internet is a software; the Web is hardware.

• The internet is for emails; the Web is for browsing.

What is a common feature of session cookies?

• They are stored permanently.

• They require user consent.

• They track user preferences.

• They are deleted after the session ends.