Cybersecurity - Exam

Which of the following is the most secure password?

• c00kIessphynxClo$ure104

• 21dj3#0Fsjs1

• $mO0thi3!

• sLoganDeem

What is the benefit of using two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• It is easier to log in because you don't have to remember a password

• It requires less computing power because more data is stored in the cloud

• It is more secure because it requires two pieces of evidence to log in

• It enhances privacy because it encryts data transmitted between the server and the user

Does CCPA stands for the California Consumer Privacy Act? True or False

• True

• False

Which of the following is an unethical hacker?

• Bug bounty hunter

• Black hat hacker

• Penetration tester

• White hat hacker

What does AAA framework stand for?

• The AAA framework—Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability

• AAA stands for the American Automobile Association

Maria is checking her grades on a school computer in the library, and she forgets to log out before she leaves. Ahmed gets on the computer after her, and he sees her grades for all of her classes.

Which part of the CIA triad was broken?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• All of the above

What is phishing?

• A type of computer virus that spreads through email attachments

• A type of malware that locks access to a user's files until a ransom is paid

• A type of malware that is downloaded to a device and secretly collects information on the victim

• A cyberattack that attempts to trick the victim into sharing sensitive information

What is one of the potential consequences of a cyberattack on a business?

• Internal personnel disputes

• Loss of revenue

• Government fines

• Higher taxes

Let's talk Cryptography:

What is the term used in cryptograpy for the message after encryption?

• algorithm

• ciphertext

• key

• plaintext

Let's talk Cryptography:

Using the Casear cipher, "HELLO" is encrypted to "OLSSV" by applying a shift of 7.

The message "HELLO" is considered the ____________.

Action Required: Select the option below to fill in the blank

• key

• ciphertext

• algorithm

• plaintext