Webinar Workshop MCQ-Questions

What is the primary method used in a brute force attack?

• A) Trying all possible password combinations systematically

• B) Tricking users into revealing passwords

• C) Exploiting software vulnerabilities

• D) Using social engineering tactics

Which of the following factors makes a password MOST resistant to brute-force attacks?

• A) Length and randomness – Example: Zy$1x@Pq7#Tg!3LmNv%8

• B) Using common words with numbers – Example: SecureMeNow123!

• C) Replacing letters with similar-looking symbols – Example: H@ck3rBeW@re!987

• D) Using keyboard patterns – Example: Qwerty2024!

Which of the following is a sign of a phishing attack?

• A) Urgent message with a suspicious link

• B) Email from a known sender

• C) Bank asking to visit its official website

• D) IT department security update

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to safeguard against phishing scams?

• A) Always check sender details and use secure email communication.

• B) Click on unknown links if they look legitimate.

• C) Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all critical accounts.

• D) Use anti-phishing browser extensions for secure browsing.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) requires two different forms of identification. The first factor is something you ______, and the second factor is something you ______.

• A) know, have

• B) see, hear

• C) own, remember

• D) forget, recognise

Which of the following best represents a strong Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method?

• A) Entering a password and an OTP from an authenticator app

• B) Logging in with a password and answering a security question

• C) Using a fingerprint and unlocking with a pattern

• D) Receiving an OTP via SMS and verifying with a security question

In a corporate security system, employees must verify their identity using multiple factors. First, they enter their username and password. Then, they use a security token to generate a one-time code. Finally, they scan their fingerprint to complete authentication. In this scenario, the security token is used to verify ________ identity.

• A) Behavioral

• B) Possession-based

• C) Knowledge-based

• D) Inherent

Which of the following scenario weakens Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) the most?

• A) Using an authenticator app instead of SMS for MFA

• B) Reusing the same password across multiple accounts

• C) Approving an MFA request you didn’t initiate

• D) Enabling biometric authentication as a second factor

Which of the following is an example of an active digital footprint that a hacker could exploit?

• A) Auto-saved login credentials in a browser

• B) A social media post revealing personal details

• C) Advertisers tracking website visits

• D) A website storing IP addresses automatically

A person’s digital footprint can still be tracked even if they never post on social media, because ________ can collect their data in the background.

• A) Cloud storage services

• B) Websites, cookies, and tracking scripts

• C) Encrypted email providers

• D) Incognito mode in browsers