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Cybersecurity Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best way to create a strong password?

a)

Use your birthdate

b)

Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

c)

Use a common word

d)

Use your pet's name

2.

" (a)   is the process of converting data into an unreadable format to protect it from unauthorized access."

3.

Who owns SpaceX?

a)

Mark Zukerberg

b)

Bill Gates

c)

Elon Musk

d)

Eric Shcmidt

4.

The simple description?

hint: a type of social engineering.



(a)  

5.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for cybersecurity?

a)

Regularly backing up your important data

b)

Keeping your software and devices updated

c)

Being cautious when clicking on links or downloading files

d)

Using the same password for multiple accounts

6.

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To create strong passwords

b)

To protect your computer from physical damage

c)

To make your computer run faster

d)

To detect and remove malware

7.

"A (a)   is a malicious program that spreads from one computer to another without human intervention, often causing damage."

8.

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

a)

MyDog'sName

b)

Did14t

c)

12345678

d)

Tr1ck75t3r_c17y

9.

A (a)   is a program or device used to capture and record keystrokes on a computer, often used for malicious purposes."

10.

What does HTTPS stand for in a website URL?

a)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Server

b)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Security

c)

High-Tech Security Protocol

d)

Hypertext Transfer Page Security

11.

What is the best practice to protect against Phishing attacks?

a)

Use the same password for all online accounts

b)

Share personal information on social media platforms

c)

Disable all security features on your devices

d)

Avoid opening emails from unknown senders

12.

Arrange the following authentication factors in the order of their strength (from weakest to strongest)

Smartcard, Iris scan, Password

(a)  

13.

What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

a)

To prevent physical access to the network

b)

To protect against unauthorized access and control network traffic

c)

To encrypt data transmissions

d)

To block unwanted emails

14.

What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) used for?

a)

To encrypt internet traffic and enhance online privacy

b)

To monitor network performance

c)

To secure physical access to a network

d)

To block spam emails

15.

What does "phishing" mean?

a)

Catching fish in a river

b)

A social engineering attack that tricks users into revealing sensitive info

c)

Sending unwanted emails

d)

Catching fish in a river

16.

Who is the Father of Computer

a)

Tim Berners-Lee

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Vinton Cerf

d)

Mark Zuckerberg

17.

What is the full form of RDP?

a)

Remote Detection and Prevention

b)

Remote Desktop Protocol

c)

Runtime Development Policy

d)

Remote Disc Policy

18.

What is Multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

a)

Using three different internet browsers simultaneously

b)

Verifying identity with more than two factors of authentication

c)

Creating multiple user accounts for added security.

d)

Using multiple email addresses for login

19.

A Simple description?

(a)  

20.

(a)   is a weakness that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer or information system."