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WorksheetsCybersecurity Class test 2
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
Networks in which all computers have an equal status are called _______________________
Client Server Architecture
Peer to Peer Architecture
LAN
WAN
The acronym for LAN is ________________
Local Area Network
Low Area Network
Line Area Network
Limited Area Network
_______________ is a form of communication over the Internet that offers an instantaneous transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver.
Electronic Mail
Instant Messaging
Blog
All Of The Above
Which one of the following is an opportunist threat?
You have opened up an email containing an infected file
You have received an email asking you to click on the link
You have left your pc unattended and it has been damaged
A fire destroyed your pc
Which one of the following is a 'phishing' email?
One that asks yo to click on the link and give details
One from an employer giving details of a meeting
One from a shop you have recently bought from
One from your bank asking for your login details
Which one of these is an example of malware?
Warrior horse
Trojan horse
Racing horse
War horse
Which is the correct term? Software that monitors all data arriving and leaving your computer.
Encryption
Virus
Backup
Firewall
Choose the correct term. This is used in the process of compressing files.
Algorithm
Squashing
Minimising
Firewall
These are issued to allow users to access specific information on a system.
Rights
Anti-virus software
Barriers
Access levels
What does 's' in https stand for?
safety
suspicious
secure
standard
What is SPAM?
A meat product
Unsolicited emails
Emails which ask for money
Emails from an important person
Who can receive SPAM?
Businesses
Adults
Anyone
Children
What are internet cookies?
A small text file that is stored on your computer when you visit some websites
A type of virus that can be downloaded from attachments
When a hacker tries to steal your information
A website that stores all your social networking profile details
VPN stands for?
Virtual Public Network
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Protocol Network
Virtual Perimeter Network
What does PPTP stand for?
Point-to-point Tunnel Protocols
Point-to-paint tunnelling protocols
Point-to-point tunninling protocols
Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocols
In VPN’s the term of ‘tunnelling’ refers to?
An optional feature that increases network performance if it is turned on.
The encapsulation of packets inside packets of a different protocols to create and maintain the virtual circuit.
The method a system administrator uses to detect hackers on the network.
A marketing strategy that involves selling VPN products for very low prices in return for expensive service contract.
An _________ is a network that allows authorized access from outside users.
intranet
internet
extranet
none of the above
If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?
Yes, it is safe.
No, it is not safe.
Not sure.
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) .....
can be configured to allow the intruder IP when an alert is generated
opening the network connection for an active and passive attack
inspects network activities and identifies suspicious patterns that may indicate a network attack
an identifier for the correct usage of particular computer or total network
Looks for specific network patterns generate by known malware.
Signature based
Host intrusion detection system (HIDS)
Anomaly based
Security functionality
Monitors inbound and outbound traffic to identify suspicious traffic.
Network intrusion detection system (NIDS)
Distributed intrusion detection system (DIDS)
Host intrusion detection system (HIDS)
Intrusion prevention system
Multiple detection systems across a network communicating together to give a better picture of network activity.
Distributed intrusion detection system (DIDS)
Host intrusion detection system (HIDS)
Intrusion detection system (IDS)
Network intrusion detection system (NIDS)
Firewalls, antivirus and anti spyware installed on every machine that monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic for suspicious activities
Host intrusion detection system (HIDS)
Distributed intrusion detection system (DIDS)
Intrusion detection system (IDS)
Network intrusion detection system (NIDS)
Goals of IDS
Mobility and allow for a stable connection
Take action and allowing an attack to the network
Identify abnormal behaviour of network or misuse of resources
Different ways to transmit data securely and safely
Which of the following is NOT an IDS characteristics?
IDS can overlook system errors
Survives with system crash and must be fault tolerant
Runs constantly without human supervision
Adaptability of system with technologies
Select the term that matches the definition: The selective process of allowing or restricting the availability of a resource.
access control
open source
GNU
abstraction
All files, this includes directories, are owned by one user and one group. Who is allowed access according to group permissions?
users
users in a group
everyone
no one
Ensuring the consistency is maintained by authorized users
integrity
NTLM
residual risk
Line of Business (LOB) apps
Unauthorized access to control over computer network security systems
Security
Hacking
Surfing
Dancing
Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?
Worms
Hacking
Anti-Virus
Pharming
Which one of the following is NOT a type of CyberSecurity Attack?
Worms
Randsomware
Spyware
Password Management
Viruses, worms, and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading. What is the name for them all?
Malware
Formalware
Scams
The Spreading attackers
If a website is using HTTPS it means that...
Data sent and received is encrypted
Data sent and received can be viewed by others
Data received is encrypted
Data sent is encrypted
What is AntiVirus software?
Software that blocks all unwanted ads.
Software that keeps you from getting sick.
Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.
Malware…
Are different types of threats to computer systems
Is a manufacturer of computer parts
Are hard to find on the internet
Distribution is completely legal
Viruses...
Do not need to attach to a program
Need to attach to a program
A type of social engineering
Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its intent by prompting to download a program
Worms...
Do not need to attach to a program
Need to attach to a program
A type of social engineering
Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program
Trojan Horses
Does not need to attach to a program
Can only occur when a computer is not connected to a network
A type of social engineering
Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program
How many viruses are made each day?
10
30
54,000
82,000
What can viruses affect?
Keyboard
Hard Drive
RAM
All the above
How do hackers use viruses?
To make a computer unusable
To get someone’s personal information
To find out card details
All of the above
An effect of SQL injection
Full access to the target computer
Network access to the computer only
Ability to edit all files
Attackers can access the database only and manipulate data
What does the acronym Dos stands for
Distributed denial of software
Denial of Service
Distribution of Services
Denial of Software
What is Dos attack?
A tool that prevents hackers from using network services
A type of attack that allows a hacker to remotely enter into users system
Any attack that intends to prevents users from accessing part of a network.
Which of the following is a sign of Dos Attack
System reboot
less number of emails
slow network performance
Large amount of spam mail is one of the sign of Dos attack
True
False
DDoS stands for
Direct Distribution of Server
Distribution Denial of Service
Direct Distribution of Service
Distributed Denial of Service
What is an example of a firewall?
When someone tries to hack your computer
When a certain website might be blocked
Stealing a password
It's literally a wall on fire...easy
How are viruses made?
Computer programming that breaks into a computer's way of working
In factories
They are made by Apple and Microsoft
Computer germs
