Cybersecurity Concepts Quiz

During a cybersecurity workshop, Nora poses a question to the group, asking, "What is the basic definition of an attack?"

During a cybersecurity workshop, Nora turns to her instructor and asks, "What is the basic definition of an attacker?"

During a visit to a local museum, Charlotte comes across a beautifully crafted ancient vase. She wonders, what is the basic definition of an artifact?

Grace is considering investing in a new business venture. She wants to understand what constitutes an asset in this context. What is the basic definition of an asset?

Imagine a computer user named Rohan who is concerned about the safety of his personal information. He hears about a program called antivirus software that can protect his computer from harmful viruses and malware. What is the basic definition of antivirus software?

During a cybersecurity workshop, Henry, the instructor, explains to the participants about various types of servers. He poses the question, 'What is a C&C Server?'

• A server that controls compromised machines.

• A server that stores data.

• A server that provides internet access.

During a busy online shopping event, a group of hackers, led by James, decided to disrupt the sales by overwhelming the website with excessive traffic. What is this attack called?

• A method to flood a server with traffic.

• A type of malware.

• A security protocol.

During a cybersecurity workshop, Oliver, a renowned expert, explains how cybercriminals often discover ways to exploit weaknesses in software systems. What does exploit mean?

• To take advantage of a vulnerability.

• To create software.

• To manage a network.

During a routine security audit at a tech company, the cybersecurity team discovers unauthorized access to sensitive data. This incident raises concerns about the company's security measures.

• A confirmed security breach.

• A software update.

• A network configuration.

During a cybersecurity investigation, Ava discovers several unusual activities on her company's network. She needs to determine if these activities are signs of a breach. What is an IOC?

• Evidence that indicates a system has been compromised.

• A type of firewall.

• A network protocol.