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Cyber Security Fundamentals

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Special types of viruses that can travel from computer to computer without human action; self-replicating and can multiply until it uses up the computer's resources
a)
spyware
b)
worms
c)
trojans
d)
phishing
2.

Which of the following is a phishing email??

a)

You have won a lottery!! Follow this link to claim it!!

b)

Your bank account has been compromised. Login here to protect yourself.

c)

Help.I am stuck aboard and urgently need money transferred to me to get home.

d)

All of the above. Be careful.

3.

Which of these is an indicator that the website is secure.

a)

Bruce Lee photo

b)

The http://

c)

The https://

d)

The https:\\

4.

What does DDOS stand for?

a)

Denial Data Operation System

b)

Domain Data Overwrite Service

c)

Distributed Domain Or Service

d)

Distributed Denial Of Service

5.

Several users have called the help desk to complain that they are being redirected to websites different from the addresses they entered. Which type of attack is taking place?

a)

IP spoofing

b)

ARP spoofing

c)

DNS spoofing

d)

Man-in-the-middle

6.

Malware that steals and encrypts data and demand money for the return of the data is known as what type of malware?

a)

Cookie

b)

Ransomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Adware

7.

Which security principles are covered by the CIA triad?

a)

certified, integrated, accessible

b)

continuity, integrity, accessibility

c)

confidentiality, integrity, availability

d)

confidentiality, installation, assembly

8.

How does a zero-day vulnerability differ from malware?

a)

they are the same type of threat

b)

it is a flaw in software when it was released, not an infection

c)

it can be passed from one computer to another, where malware cannot

d)

it is not a security concern, where malware is a concern

9.

Which of the following options is the best for securing your router?

a)

Disable remote management on your router

b)

Once the router is configured, log out as the administrator.

c)

Change the router’s default name and password

d)

All of the above.

10.

A networked group of computers used by hackers to steal information is referred to as

a...?

a)

DDoS

b)

Operating system

c)

Botnet

d)

Rootkit

11.

Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?

a)

Worms

b)

Hacking

c)

Anti-Virus

d)

Pharming

12.

In view of cyber threat, which one is the highest mitigation cost?

a)

Hacker Hobbyist

b)

State Sponsored Attacks

c)

Cyber Terrorist

d)

Third Party Provider

13.

Which one of the following is the key emerging cyber security risks as a result of COVID-19?

a)

Disruption to the workforce and global supply chains.

b)

Change in the cyber security risk landscape post COVID-19

c)

A shift to remote working and prioritising business operations.

d)

All above

14.

What one is a type of verification?

a)

Phishing

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

CAPTCHA

d)

VERY

15.

Which type of hacker has permission to hack?

a)

Black Hat

b)

Blue Hat

c)

White Hat

d)

Grey Hat

16.

To protect networks and computers from cyber attacks .....

a)

If you use WiFi, update it regularly to the latest encryption standard.

b)

Ask users to use CDs and SD cards to copy any data they want from the network

c)

Encrypt the data

d)

Secure the hardware. Physically locking computers to a desk

e)

Install anti-malware and anti-virus protection.

17.

Which of these isn't a cyber crime

a)

Accessing unauthorised data/ using someones computer without permission

b)

Tricking people into downloading malware

c)

Accessing the DarkWeb

d)

Creating an account on something you're not old enough for

18.

What is spyware??

a)

When your kids use your phone

b)

James Bond's movie

c)

Software that collects data from computer

d)

a cyber criminal

19.

i am a security system that keeps track of filters and outgoing & incoming data through the network

(a)  

20.

Which of these is a sign of malware on your computer?

a)

You receive a fraudulent email

b)

Your browser alerts you it has blocked a pop-up window

c)

Your homepage has changed unexpectedly

d)

Your browser alerts you to update to a newer version