Cybersecurity Essentials Quiz

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To disrupt services

• To damage hardware and software

• To protect interconnected systems from digital attacks

• To steal sensitive information

Which of the following is a common form of cyber attack aimed at stealing sensitive information?

• Denial-of-Service attack

• Phishing

• Malware

• Firewall breach

What does a DoS attack aim to achieve?

• Encrypt data

• Install malware

• Make a network unavailable

• Steal passwords

What is a common characteristic of phishing scams?

• They always come from known contacts

• They are harmless

• They often impersonate legitimate organizations

• They are only sent via email

Which of the following is NOT a type of vulnerability?

• Software vulnerabilities

• Weak passwords

• Human error

• Strong encryption

What is the purpose of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

• To eliminate the need for passwords

• To provide an extra layer of security

• To simplify password management

• To encrypt data

What is a key strategy for securing IT systems?

• Regularly updating software

• Using weak passwords

• Ignoring software updates

• Disabling firewalls

Which of the following describes a firewall?

• A type of malware

• A security guard for networks

• A method of data encryption

• A backup solution

What is the importance of regular data backups?

• To prevent data loss from various threats

• To increase storage capacity

• To enhance internet speed

• To reduce software costs

What does encryption do to data?

• Transforms it into an unreadable format

• Compresses it for storage

• Makes it readable to everyone

• Deletes it permanently