Cybersecurity Basics and Common Attacks Quiz

A connection between two or more computers that can communicate is called a:

• Internet

• Protocol

• Network

• Router

Which of the following connects a computer to any other computer globally via dedicated routers and servers?

• Network

• Internet

• IP Address

• MAC Address

The set of rules that controls the flow of data on the internet is known as:

• IP Address

• MAC Address

• Domain Name Server (DNS)

• Internet Protocol

What type of address is typically represented as a 12-digit hexadecimal number and is unique to each network interface card?

• IP Address (e.g., 168.192.10.3)

• MAC Address (e.g., D8-FC-93-C5-A5-EO)

• Domain Name (e.g., google.com)

• Port Number

Which of the following acts as the "phonebook of the internet," translating domain names into IP addresses?

• DHCP

• Router

• DNS

• Bot

A device that routes data to its destination on a network is a:

• Firewall

• Switch

• Router

• Modem

Computer programs that can control your computer without your knowledge and perform actions like sending emails are called:

• Viruses

• Worms

• Bots

• Malware

An attack that aims to prevent users from accessing resources by overwhelming the server with traffic is a:

• Man in the Middle attack

• Password attack

• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack

• Email attack

In which type of attack does the attacker intercept communication between two parties, potentially stealing sensitive information like credit card details?

• DDoS attack

• Malware attack

• Man in the Middle attack

• Password attack

An email designed to trick someone into revealing their personal information, like bank login details, is an example of:

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Email attachment attack

• Dictionary attack