Cybersecurity Quiz

What is a Brute Force Attack?

• A method of guessing passwords by trying all possible combinations

• A type of malware that steals data

• A way to encrypt files for security

• A technique used to clean a hard drive

What is Digital Forensics mainly used for?

• Developing computer software

• Investigating cybercrimes and retrieving digital evidence

• Enhancing internet speed

• Protecting websites from hacking

What does an IP Address represent?

• The physical address of a computer

• The unique identifier of a device on a network

• A type of firewall protection

• A secure method of browsing the internet

How is a MAC Address different from an IP Address?

• MAC Address is assigned by the network while IP Address is assigned by the manufacturer

• MAC Address is unique to a device and does not change, while an IP Address can change

• MAC Address is used for browsing the internet, while an IP Address is used for local connections

• MAC Address is only found in smartphones

What does Metadata contain?

• The main content of a file

• Data about data, such as timestamps and file properties

• A list of all files stored on a computer

• A hidden virus inside a document

What is the purpose of Cookies on a website?

• To store login and browsing preferences

• To increase internet speed

• To install updates on a computer

• To block hackers from accessing a website

How does a VPN help improve security?

• It makes a device immune to hacking

• It encrypts internet traffic and hides the user’s IP address

• It speeds up internet connections

• It prevents all viruses from entering a device

Why is an IP Address important in digital forensics?

• It helps identify the location of a device on a network

• It protects a computer from viruses

• It speeds up internet browsing

• It is used to create strong passwords

What is a common way that cybercriminals try to steal information from cookies?

• By deleting all stored cookies

• Through session hijacking and cross-site scripting attacks

• By turning off the internet connection

• By encrypting them for security

Which of the following is NOT a reason why someone would use a VPN?

• To hide their online activity from hackers

• To prevent websites from tracking their browsing habits

• To make their computer completely unhackable

• To access restricted content in different regions