Cybersecurity Basics Practice

What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity?

• To increase internet speed

• To protect networks and data from cybercriminals

• To enhance computer graphics

• To reduce electricity consumption

Which of the following is a potential threat caused by cybercrime?

• Improved software performance

• Increased data storage capacity

• Huge financial loss

• Faster internet connectivity

What does ICA stand for in the context of cybersecurity?

• Internet Connection Access

• Integrity, Confidentiality, and Availability

• Information Control and Analysis

• International Cybersecurity Association

What is the primary purpose of network security?

• To protect applications from being hijacked

• To safeguard the system and OS from viruses

• To protect network traffic and data by monitoring connections

• To secure sensitive information from unauthorized access

What does application security primarily protect against?

• Unauthorized access to sensitive information

• Security breaches from unauthorized personnel

• Applications being hijacked

• Data theft by monitoring network connections

Which branch of cybersecurity is responsible for securing sensitive information from unauthorized access?

• Network security

• Information security

• System security

• Mobile security

What is the main focus of web security?

• Protecting applications from being hijacked

• Securing sensitive information from unauthorized access

• Protecting a web application from security breaches

• Safeguarding the system and OS from viruses

What year did cybersecurity come into existence as a research project on ARPANET?

• 1972

• 1980

• 1965

• 1990

What is one of the main purposes of cybersecurity?

• To protect network and system resources

• To increase internet speed

• To develop new software

• To enhance graphics quality

Which of the following is a motive behind cyberattacks?

• To improve system efficiency

• To instill fear

• To enhance data privacy

• To support network security