Cyber Security Knowledge Assessment

A user receives an email claiming to be from their bank, asking them to click a link and verify their account details. Which characteristic of this email most strongly indicates it is a phishing attempt?

• The email was sent during business hours

• The email uses the bank's official logo

• The email creates a sense of urgency and requests sensitive information via a link

• The email is written in formal language

Which of the following best describes the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

• Symmetric encryption uses two different keys, while asymmetric encryption uses one key

• Symmetric encryption uses one key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a public and private key pair

• Symmetric encryption is only used for emails, while asymmetric encryption is used for files

• Symmetric encryption is slower than asymmetric encryption in all scenarios

A network administrator notices unusual outbound traffic from a workstation late at night when no employees are present. Which type of malware is most likely responsible for this behavior?

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Trojan horse acting as a backdoor

• Boot sector virus

Which of the following network security measures is specifically designed to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules?

• VPN

• Firewall

• DNS server

• Load balancer

In the context of social engineering, what does "pretexting" refer to?

• Sending bulk phishing emails to random users

• Creating a fabricated scenario to manipulate a victim into providing information

• Installing malware through a USB drive

• Intercepting network communications between two parties

Which of the following is a key component of an Incident Response Plan that ensures an organization can resume normal operations after a cyber attack?

• Penetration testing schedule

• Recovery and remediation procedures

• Employee onboarding documentation

• Software licensing agreements

A student receives a message on social media from someone claiming to be a classmate, asking for login credentials to access a shared project. Which phishing technique is being used?

• Whaling

• Vishing

• Spear phishing

• Smishing

Which encryption algorithm is considered asymmetric and is commonly used to secure data transmission over the internet?

• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

• DES (Data Encryption Standard)

• RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman)

• Blowfish

What is the primary purpose of network segmentation in an organization's cybersecurity strategy?

• To increase internet speed across all departments

• To limit the spread of a breach by isolating different parts of the network

• To reduce the cost of network hardware

• To allow all users unrestricted access to all resources

Which of the following best describes how ransomware operates once it infects a system?

• It silently copies files to an external server without the user's knowledge

• It displays unwanted advertisements to generate revenue for the attacker

• It encrypts the victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key

• It slows down the system by consuming CPU resources for cryptocurrency mining