WorksheetsUnit 1 Quiz - What is Cybersecurity?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Cynthia discovers that she has the ability to modify the lunch menu posted on her school's website. She edits the website so for lunch every day, it says "Green Eggs and Ham"
Which part of the CIA triad was broken?
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
All of the above
Which of the following statements are true?
A. There has been a decrease in the number of cyber attacks in the past decade.
B. Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
C. Cyber attacks in the past few years have impacted individuals, governments, and organizations.
A only
B only
B and C
A, B, and C
Which of the following most accurately describes the Internet of Things?
Malicious hackers intent on stealing confidential information like credit card numbers or email addresses
All of the websites that a person can currently access online
Internet service providers who make it possible to go online
The network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data
Robert is on an online auction site trying to make a bid on a new computer. As he tries to make a bid, the site crashes and he loses the auction.
Which part of the CIA triad was broken?
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
All of the above
Alice is checking her grades on a school computer in the library, and she forgets to log out before she leaves. Bob gets on the computer after her, and her sees her grades for all of her classes.
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
All of the above
Which of the following devices is not a part of the Internet of Things?
A watch that allows you to measure and track your activity through a mobile app
A security system that lets you remotely monitor your home
A physical combination padlock for your gym locker
A car with a built in navigation system.
Which of the following is true of the WannaCry ransomeware attack?
Hackers locked down computers and demanded payment to unlock
Medical services were disrupted as a result of the attack
The attack may have been possible because people had not updated their operating system
All of the above are true
Sarah puts her diary so only she can read it. Her little brother breaks the lock and reads her diary.
What part of the CIA triad was broken?
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
All of the above
What should be the primary focus of keeping information secure?
Educating users on the dangers of phishing attempts
Encrypting all personal data
Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data
Implementing a strong password policy
What is comprised of millions of smart devices and sensors connected to the internet?
the cloud
the data center
the internet of things
the CIA triad
What is the main fear that ransomware attacks center around?
Fear of hackers
Fear of the internet
Fear of being spied on
Fear of losing important files
What does a ransomware hacker do when they gain access to a user's system?
Encrypt important files
Delete key system data
Copy a users personal data
Move operating system data
What is the core technology that allows digital devices to connect and transmit data with each other?
sensors
networks
smart phones
a global positioning sensor or GPS
Spear-phishing is when hackers search for and use personal data to directly target a person in a phishing email. Of the following, which would provide the most credibility in a spear-phishing email?
Knowing your full name
Knowing your hobbies
Knowing a recent store that you shopped at
Knowing your address
A deceptive email is typically used in a phishing attack. Which of the following is most likely a legitimate email address?
jacob@homedepot23.com
nathaniel@paypal.info1.com
mikayla@applle.com
jamal@netflix.com
