Network and Computer Security Quiz

What is a recommended practice for creating secure passwords?

• Change passwords only once a year

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Use only lowercase letters

• Include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols

What does multi-factor authentication add to security?

• It is only used for financial transactions

• It eliminates the need for passwords

• It requires only a password

• It adds an extra layer of security

Which of the following is a method to secure network connections?

• Using plain HTTP

• Using encryption such as HTTPS or SSL

• Disabling firewalls

• Allowing all incoming connections

What is the purpose of regular software updates?

• To add new features only

• To prevent known vulnerabilities from being exploited

• To slow down the system

• To increase the size of the software

What is the role of user permissions in network security?

• To allow all users access to all data

• To limit user access to only what is necessary

• To increase the number of users

• To make data public

What is a key component of an incident response plan?

• Ignoring the breach

• Not informing anyone

• Waiting for the next update

• Having a plan in place to minimize damage

What is phishing?

• A type of malware

• A social engineering attack to trick users into sharing sensitive information

• A method of securing passwords

• A type of firewall

What does spam refer to?

• Emails that contain no links

• Solicited emails

• Unsolicited emails sent in large volumes

• Emails from trusted sources

What is a computer virus?

• A method of data backup

• A secure network connection

• A type of malware designed to replicate itself

• A type of hardware

What is a Trojan horse in cybersecurity?

• A malware that disguises itself as legitimate software

• A secure password manager

• A type of antivirus software

• A method of data encryption