Basic Cybersecurity Quiz

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To build faster computers

• To protect data and systems from attacks

• To develop websites

• To install software updates

What does a firewall do?

• Heats up the computer

• Stores backup data

• Blocks unauthorized access to networks

• Increases internet speed

What is phishing?

• A type of malware

• A method to secure data

• A fake email trying to steal information

• A computer virus

What does the term "malware" stand for?

• Manual software

• Malicious software

• Managed hardware

• Machine language ware

Which of the following is the strongest password?

• password123

• John1997

• qwerty

• X!r9$L2p@Q

What is a VPN used for?

• Increasing internet speed

• Watching YouTube faster

• Encrypting and securing online traffic

• Creating computer games

What kind of attack is a DDoS?

• Password cracking

• Multiple systems overwhelming a target server

• Installing spyware

• Sending spam messages

Which protocol is more secure for websites?

• HTTP

• FTP

• HTTPS

• SMTP

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• A virus scanner

• Logging in with two browsers

• A login method with two layers of security

• Double password storage

Which of the following is NOT a type of cyberattack?

• SQL Injection

• Man-in-the-Middle

• Firewall

• Ransomware