Cybersecurity Fundamentals Quiz

Which term describes the process of changing information into a secret code?

• Decrypt

• Encryption

• Authentication

• Detect

What is the definition of "Biometrics" in the context of cybersecurity?

• A secret word or phrase only you should know

• Measurements of biological traits used to identify individuals

• The process of making information public

• To stop or keep from happening

A company wants to ensure that only authorized users can access their system by requiring both a password and a fingerprint scan. Which term best describes this security method?

• User Agreement

• Two-factor Authentication

• Threat Actor

• Disclosure

If a hacker tries to access sensitive information, which term best describes this person?

• Password

• Threat Actor

• Detect

• Shift

A student is asked to explain why using multi-factor authentication is more secure than using just a password. Which of the following is the best explanation?

• It is easier to remember than a password.

• It uses more than one method to verify identity, making unauthorized access more difficult.

• It makes information public.

• It changes information into a secret code.

Which term refers to information that can be used to identify a specific individual?

• Biometrics

• Personally Identifiable Information

• Encryption

• Password

What is the main purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To detect threats

• To prevent unauthorized access to data

• To shift data between devices

• To create user agreements

Which of the following best describes multi-factor authentication?

• Using a single password to access an account

• Using two or more methods to verify a user's identity

• Encrypting all user data

• Preventing all types of cyber threats

A company wants to ensure that only authorized users can access its system. Which combination of terms would best help achieve this goal?

• Biometrics and Password

• Shift and Decrypt

• Detect and Correct

• Disclosure and Intentional

If a threat actor gains access to a system, which action should be taken first to minimize damage?

• Shift the data

• Decrypt the files

• Detect the intrusion

• Disclosure of information