CodeHS Cybersecurity-and-You-Quiz

Which of the following passwords would be considered the most secure according to current best practices for password creation (including length, complexity, and unpredictability)?

• c00kIessphynxClo$ure104!@#

• 2ldj3#0Fsjsl

• $mO0thi3!

• sLoganDeem

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the enhanced security provided by two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• A user logs in with only a password, which is stored in a secure password manager.

• A user logs in using a password and a code sent to their mobile device, making it harder for attackers to gain access even if the password is compromised.

• A user logs in with a biometric scan, which is stored locally on their device.

• A user logs in with a password, and all data is encrypted during transmission.

Which of the following best describes a key distinction between the GDPR and the CCPA in their approach to protecting consumer privacy rights?

• The GDPR applies only to companies based in the EU, while the CCPA applies globally

• The GDPR grants consumers the right to data portability, while the CCPA primarily focuses on the right to opt out of data sales

• The CCPA enforces stricter penalties for non-compliance than the GDPR

• Both laws require companies to delete all consumer data upon request, without exception

While evaluating the credibility of a news article shared on social media, you want to apply advanced critical thinking skills. Which of the following strategies would LEAST contribute to a thorough assessment of the article's legitimacy?

• Investigate the article's source by cross-referencing it with reputable fact-checking organizations and media watchdogs.

• Focus primarily on whether the article aligns with your personal beliefs and opinions.

• Analyze the article for logical fallacies, emotional language, or unsupported claims.

• Examine the presence and credibility of cited data, expert opinions, and references within the article.

Which of the following best describes the primary function of a Creative Commons license in the context of intellectual property law?

• It automatically transfers all rights to the public domain, removing all copyright protections.

• It allows creators to bypass copyright law and use any work without attribution or permission.

• It enables creators to publish their work exclusively on their own platforms, restricting access elsewhere.

• It provides a legal framework for creators to specify which rights they reserve and which rights they waive, allowing others to use their work under defined conditions.

Which of the following hackers is most likely to exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain without authorization, often causing harm to systems or data?

• Bug bounty hunter

• Penetration tester

• Black hat hacker

• White hat hacker

Read the following excerpt about X's (formerly Twitter) privacy policy. Based on the excerpt, which of the following data does X explicitly state it collects?

Posts and other content you post (including the date, application, and version of X) and information about your broadcast activity (e.g., Spaces), including broadcasts you’ve created and when you created them, your lists, bookmarks, and communities you are a part of.

Your interactions with other users’ content, such as reposts, likes, bookmarks, shares, replies, if other users mention or tag you in content or if you mention or tag them, and broadcasts you’ve participated in (including your viewing history, listening, commenting, speaking, and reacting).

How you interact with others on the platform, such as people you follow and people who follow you, metadata related to Encrypted Messages, and when you use Direct Messages, including the contents of the messages, the recipients, and date and time of messages.

If you communicate with us, such as through email, we will collect information about the communication and its content.

We collect information on links you interact with across our services (including in our emails sent to you).

• Your device's unique hardware identifier

• Content of direct messages

• Your IP address

• Your location when you post content

While biometric authentication leverages unique physical traits for security, it also introduces new vulnerabilities. What is a significant risk associated with the compromise of biometric data compared to traditional passwords?

• Unlike passwords, compromised biometric data cannot be changed, making breaches potentially permanent.

• Biometric authentication is always less accurate than password-based systems.

• Biometric systems are universally faster than all other authentication methods.

• Biometric authentication eliminates the need for any additional security measures.

You are configuring a new laptop for a small business environment. In addition to creating your personal admin account and a guest account, you also set up multiple user accounts for different departments (e.g., HR, IT, Sales). For each account, you assign specific permissions to access certain files, install software, and modify system settings, while restricting access to sensitive data based on departmental roles.

Which part of the AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) framework is primarily demonstrated by this process?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Accounting

• Anonymity

Maria is working on a confidential research project and accesses sensitive files on a shared school computer in the library. She forgets to log out of her account and leaves. Ahmed, who uses the computer next, not only views her grades but also downloads and modifies some of her research files without her knowledge.

Which parts of the CIA triad were compromised in this scenario?

• Confidentiality and Integrity

• Integrity and Availability

• Confidentiality only

• All of the above