Cybersecurity Basics Exam

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To sell more computers and software.

• To protect digital components, networks, data, and computer systems from unauthorized access and attacks.

• To make the internet faster.

• To create new types of computer viruses.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of cyber threat mentioned on the page?

• Malware

• Phishing

• Denial-of-service attacks

• Cloud seeding

According to the article, what is involved in implementing cybersecurity?

• Only installing antivirus software.

• Techniques that help in securing various digital components depending on the network and potential attacks.

• Simply ignoring suspicious emails.

• Disconnecting from the internet entirely.

What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

• To speed up internet browsing.

• To physically block access to a computer.

• To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic and restrict unauthorized access.

• To send spam emails.

What is the term for someone who tries to exploit weaknesses in a computer network without authorization, often for malicious purposes?

• Ethical Hacker

• White Hat Hacker

• Black Hat Hacker

• Security Architect

What is "hacking" in the context of cybersecurity?

• The physical destruction of computer hardware.

• Exploiting weaknesses in a computer network to gain unauthorized access to information.

• Writing computer programs.

• Designing computer interfaces.

Which type of hacker exploits vulnerabilities in a system with permission to help defend an organization?

• Black Hat Hacker

• Gray Hat Hacker

• White Hat Hacker (or Ethical Hacker)

What is a common motivation for black hat hackers?

• To improve network security.

• To work ethically for an organization.

• Monetary gain.

• To educate the public about vulnerabilities.

What is the term for a type of cyberattack that uses deceptive emails to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information?

• Malware Attack

• Phishing Attack

• DDoS Attack

• Brute Force Attack

Why is cybersecurity becoming increasingly important?

• Because computers are becoming less common.

• Due to the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks and the growing reliance on digital systems.

• Because cybersecurity measures are no longer effective.

• Because only large corporations are at risk.